{"id":268948,"date":"2026-03-06T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=268948"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:45:22","slug":"uwi-launches-2026-council-meetings-showcasing-year-in-review-achievements-and-strategic-priorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/uwi-launches-2026-council-meetings-showcasing-year-in-review-achievements-and-strategic-priorities\/","title":{"rendered":"UWI Launches 2026 Council Meetings, Showcasing Year-in-Review Achievements and Strategic Priorities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Thursday, March 5, 2026\u2014<\/strong>The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will commence its 2026 cycle of Annual Council Meetings on Friday, March 6, 2026, beginning at the Mona Campus.<\/p>

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As the first in the series, the Mona Campus Council Meeting will feature the lead presentation by Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Densil Williams at 9:00 a.m. Jamaica time, providing an overview of the 2024\u20132025 Year in Review, including key research and business activities, student data, and staff and student engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the following weeks, governance councils for the university\u2019s five campuses, and regional system will convene to review institutional performance for the 2024\u20132025 academic year, assess accountability reports, and engage with stakeholders on the institution\u2019s strategic direction.<\/p>

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The public broadcast of the UWI Council Meetings\u2014an annual tradition of transparency and accountability\u2014allow each Campus Principal and Vice-Chancellor Beckles to present operational, financial, and academic updates from the preceding year. As a publicly funded institution serving 17 governments, these sessions affirm The UWI\u2019s commitment to openness, regional service, and responsible stewardship of public investment.<\/p>

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This year\u2019s reporting period comes on the heels of The UWI\u2019s recent Times Higher Education ranking, which positions the institution among the top 3.6% of universities worldwide\u2014an achievement measured against an estimated 35,000 universities globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in previous years, the presentations will be broadcast live via UWItv<\/em>, enabling participation from media and the public. Each session concludes with a dedicated media Q&A segment.<\/p>

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2026 Council Meeting Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n