In a major step toward strengthening Trinidad and Tobago’s tertiary education, research and innovation ecosystem, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus and The University of Trinidad and Tobago have signed a suite of Memoranda of Understanding designed to expand student opportunities, deepen institutional collaboration and accelerate applied research in areas critical to national and regional development.

The agreements create a collaborative framework across key disciplines, including mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechatronics and innovation, chemical engineering, energy and the environment, biosciences and veterinary medicine. Together, they position both universities to deliver more integrated academic, research and training opportunities while supporting the development of graduates who are better prepared for industry, entrepreneurship, innovation and public service.

Senator Emeritus Professor the Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training emphasised the need for both universities to work together for the benefit of the country, citing strategic partnerships between the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture and the Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry; former iterations of UWI and UTT, respectively.