UWI Research
"New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become"
(Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions 1973)
The University of the West Indies is proud of its reputation as a leading research university. Our graduates and scholars have already made a significant impact, not only on our region, but on the world. Our alumni include leaders of industry, governments and organizations around the world. "Research for Development" is our mantra, in support of the "enduring mission of The University of the West Indies... to propel the economic, social, political and cultural development of West Indian society through teaching, research, innovation, advisory & community services and intellectual leadership" (UWI Strategic Plan 2007-2012).
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Research
Centres and Units
Cave Hill
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Centre
for Resource Management & Environmental Studies (CERMES)
Sports Agronomy Research Unit
Horticulture Programme - Andromeda Gardens
University
Research Centres & Units
St. Augustine
Research Centres and Units
Faculty of Sciences and Agriculture
Analytical Services Unit
Cocoa Research Unit
Anthurium Research
Faculty of Social Sciences
Arthur Lok
Jack Graduate School for Business
Institute of
International Relations
Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social
& Economic Studies
Caribbean Centre for Money
and Finance
Centre for
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Governance
Unit
HEU, Centre
for Health Economics
Sustainable Economic Development Unit
Mona
Research
Units and Centres
Open
Campus
Research Units and CentresResearch at the UWI must serve to provide a continuous flow of critical thought, scientific data and insights that can help policy-makers to make informed decisions on a wide range of matters with a bearing on national and regional development and the quality of life of our populations. (UWI Strategic Plan 2007-2012)