The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Thursday, May 7, 2026—On Friday, May 8, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), will present his Annual Report to the University Council for the 2024/2025 academic year. The report will outline the University’s performance, highlight major achievements, and strategic priorities for the future.
The presentation, themed Future-Proofing UWI: Leading the Digital Revolution, will be livestreamed via UWItv, providing regional and international audiences with real-time access to insights on the University’s progress and future direction. It forms part of the University Council’s Annual Business Meeting—one of the most significant governance milestones in The UWI’s academic calendar.
As the highest governing body of the regional UWI system, the University Council plays a critical role in overseeing the University’s affairs. The Council is chaired by Chancellor, Dr. The Most Hon. Dodridge Miller, who leads its deliberations and decision-making processes.
The Vice-Chancellor’s report is one of the primary agenda items for the annual meeting and a fully digital version of the report will be made available following the livestream. The interactive e‑flipbook format, allows stakeholders to explore the University’s initiatives in greater depth.
Members of the public are invited to view the live broadcast, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Caribbean/AST) and 9:00 a.m. (Jamaica/EST), accessible at www.uwitv.global and on UWItv through FLOW EVO cable channels.
About The University of the West Indies
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has played a crucial role in Caribbean development for over 75 years, consistently contributing to the improvement of the well-being of people across the region.
Established in 1948 as a university college of London in Jamaica, with just 33 medical students, UWI has grown into an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students. Today, it boasts five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda, and its Global Campus, along with international centres in partnership with universities across North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the leading university in the Caribbean, it is home to the largest pool of intellect and expertise in the region, dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing both the Caribbean and the wider world.
Validated by its inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual rankings since 2018, The UWI has affirmed its position as one of the top universities globally. It stands out as the only English-speaking institution in the Caribbean featured in four of THE's prestigious ranking lists. The World University Rankings evaluate over 2,000 research-focused universities worldwide, while the Golden Age University Rankings highlight institutions established between 50 and 80 years ago. The Latin America Rankings focus specifically on universities within Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, the Impact Rankings assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This recognition has also springboarded the establishment of The UWI’s International School for Development Justice (ISD), a global online graduate business school aimed at preparing future leaders for sustainable development.
The UWI is an SDG-engaged university consistently recognised among the best in the world. Discover more at www.uwi.edu.
