Welcome to the Vice-Chancellery
The UWI Vice-Chancellery or Regional Headquarters (RHQ) is the seat of central governance for the university system.
About the RHQ
Also known as the Centre, the Vice-Chancellery was established over two and a half decades ago, under the leadership of Chancellor Sir Shridath Ramphal and Vice-Chancellor Sir Alister McIntyre, as a manifestation of the regional nature of The UWI both structurally and culturally within the university eco-system.
It provides broad leadership and management oversight and planning for the multi-campus university system which now spans operations across 17 Caribbean nations and 10 global locations.
It is the coordinating body for strategic activities, regional research, quality assurance and accreditation functions, regional and international relations, advocacy, and reputation building.
Tribute Video
A video produced by The UWI as a tribute to Caribbean political leaders at the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting 2018.
Administrative Departments
Board for Undergraduate Studies
School for Graduate Studies and Research
Office of Global Affairs (OGA)
Office of Online Learning (OOL)
University Office of Global Partnerships and Sustainable Futures
Specialized Research Units and Centres
Caribbean Institute for Health Research
Centre for Reparation Research (CRR)
Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean
Disaster Risk Reduction Centre
Global Institute for Climate Smart and Resilient Development
Institute of Criminal Justice and Security
Institute for Gender and Development Studies
Institute for Sustainable Development
Institute of International Relations
About the Vice-Chancellor
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, 8th Vice-Chancellor of The UWI is a distinguished academic, international thought leader, United Nations committee official, and global public activist in the field of social justice and minority empowerment.
Featured Content
In this September/October 2021 Caribbean Beat piece by Business Editor Natalie Dookie, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles discusses how The UWI is well-positioned to steer the Caribbean’s "build back better" campaign, with private sector partnerships playing a vital role in the next chapter of The UWI story.
UWI Press
UWI Press is a not-for-profit scholarly publisher of books and journals in sixteen academic disciplines. It is particularly well known for its work in Caribbean history, Caribbean cultural studies, Caribbean literature, gender studies, education and political science.
Quality Education Forum
An annual peer-reviewed journal published by The UWI Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies (OBUS), the QEF provides a platform for scholars, educational practitioners, administrators, and students within and outside of the Caribbean to disseminate knowledge and ideas related to teaching and learning, administration, and other support systems and practices.
Caribbean Quarterly
CQ, regarded as the flagship publication of The UWI, is produced under the umbrella of the Vice-Chancellery, and concerns itself with all aspects of Caribbean culture, in all its interdisciplinary ramifications. It is an outlet for the publication of results of research into, considered views on, and creative expressions of matters Caribbean.
UWI Museum
The UWI Museum opened with the UWI Regional Headquarters Building at Mona, Jamaica in June 2012. The mission of the official museum of The UWI, is to research, recall, collect, conserve and interpret artifacts, texts and stories in all forms that illuminate the history, heritage and development of the University and reflect its continuing relevance to the region it serves.
