The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday November 7, 2025. — The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus will observe World Quality Week from November 10-14, 2025, joining the wider UWI community in commemorating the annual event under the theme “Quality: Think Differently.”
The week-long celebration, part of a global initiative hosted by the Chartered Quality Institute, will focus on continual quality improvement and encourage participation in quality assurance activities across the campus.
World Quality Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the role quality management plays in manufacturing, healthcare, education and other sectors. In education, quality management focuses on improving teaching and learning by helping educators create effective curricula, assess student progress and enhance the overall educational experience.
The Five Islands Campus will host several activities throughout the week, including a digital launch of its “What Does Quality Mean to You?” campaign, a Quality Forum titled “Thinking Differently at Five Islands,” Quality Pop-Ups with daily spotlights, and a Quality Circle featuring a commitment wall.
“Maintaining robust quality management systems is essential as we prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century, whether they become employees or entrepreneurs right here at home or across the globe,” said Campus Principal Prof. C. Justin Robinson. “In the face of AI and dynamic technology, we must uphold the high standards The UWI is known for while ensuring our teaching and learning as well as our research output addresses the critical issues faced by Small Island Developing States such as Antigua and Barbuda.”
The UWI commemorates World Quality Week annually to highlight its commitment to continual improvement and to engage the university community in quality assurance initiatives.
About The UWI Five Islands
The UWI Five Islands, established in 2019 as the fifth campus of The University of the West Indies, represents a significant milestone in Caribbean higher education. Located in the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, this institution brings world-class education to the heart of the Caribbean.
As part of The University of the West Indies system, which has been consistently ranked among the best universities in the world by the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI Five Islands upholds the same standards of academic excellence that have made The UWI a beacon of educational achievement in the region.
The campus offers a comprehensive range of over 40 degree programs spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across four distinguished schools: School of Humanities and Education, School of Business and Management, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
Beyond traditional degree programs, The UWI Five Islands is committed to lifelong learning through its Lifelong Learning Unit, which offers short professional development courses designed to meet the evolving needs of working professionals and the broader community.
The campus is also proud to house The Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE), reflecting the institution’s commitment to marine science research and sustainable ocean-based economic development—critical areas for Caribbean nations.
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