The UWI, Press Release
The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 With the global gaming industry valued at USD 159 billion in 2020 and expected to grow in 2021, The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus will explore the business of e-Sports in the next edition of its Public Advocacy Series. The May virtual event, which takes place on Monday May 17, will feature two international industry leaders, Dr. Melita Moore and Mr. Eric Elder.
Dr. Melita Moore is a quadruple board certified physician and an international leader on health and wellness for gamers in the field of eSports Medicine. She is the CEO/Founder of Levels Unlocked Enterprises, a brand, marketing and communications firm focused on esports, sports and health.
The UWI’s Stellar Leadership Confirmed:Times Higher Education 2021 Impact Rankings
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THE Times Higher Education (THE) has released its long-anticipated, prestigious 2021 Global University Rankings for the category national, regional and international “Impact”. The best universities are ranked using “Impact” as the criterion for measuring their performance excellence.
The UWI’s Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles was quite forthcoming at yesterday’s press conference. (PHOTO: PhotoMike)
The rankings for 2021 are more competitive than prior years. In 2020, 768 universities were ranked from 85 countries. In 2021, the number increased to 1,115 universities from 98 countries and cities, an increase of 45%.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles made the announcement and discussed the University’s performance in these latest rankings during a media conference. Joined by Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs, Dr Luz Longsworth and Pro Vice-Chancellor
(The UWI), Press Release
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 The Times Higher Education (THE) has released its long-anticipated, prestigious 2021 Global University Rankings for the category national, regional and international “Impact”. The best universities are ranked using “Impact” as the criterion for measuring their performance excellence.
The rankings for 2021 are more competitive than prior years. In 2020, 768 universities were ranked from 85 countries. In 2021, the number increased to 1,115 universities from 98 countries and cities, an increase of 45%.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles made the announcement and discussed the University’s performance in these latest rankings during a media conference held earlier today. Joined by Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs, Dr Luz Longsworth and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Industry Partnerships and Planning, Professor Densil Williams, he shared details of how
Blue Economy accord signed to propel emerging sector
Article by January 23, 2021
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Chair of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Professor Sir Ed Byrne AC, on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration in support of a Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus.
The Centre will aim to advance intellectual progress and strengthen institutional capacity in the areas of marine science and the blue economy while benefitting from the societal, economic and environmental opportunities for the Caribbean within this emerging sector.
By Orville Williams Prime Minister Gaston Browne has highlighted new product development and ‘seaspace monetisation’ as some of the areas that could prove…