Institute of International Relations, at The UWI

Shape your future in global affairs with the Institute of International Relations (IIR) at The UWI. Our programmes give students a world-class education, expert faculty, and the knowledge and skills to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Enroll with us to experience excellence in International
Relations at one of the region's leading institutions. For more information about our programmes and admission requirements, interested students are encouraged to email us at [email protected].

Apply: https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/postgrad/application-process

Applications close July 31st, 2026

🎉 June Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kirt St. Bernard 🎉

We are proud to highlight Dr. Kirt St. Bernard as our featured alumnus for June!

From studying at the Institute of International Relations to building a career across Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, and France, Dr. St. Bernard’s journey reflects growth, resilience, and global excellence.
Now working as a Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Dr. St. Bernard continues to make a meaningful impact while representing the strength and potential of UWI graduates.

👏 Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!

✨ June Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kirt St. Bernard ✨ This month, we proudly feature Dr. Kirt St. Bernard, whose journey spans Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, and France. 🌍 From completing a Postgraduate Diploma, MSc, and PhD in International Relations to serving as Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Dr. St. Bernard exemplifies excellence, adaptability, and global impact. A true reflection of what it means to be globally ready and regionally grounded. 👏 🎓 Institute of International Relations, UWI St. Augustine #AlumniSpotlight #JuneFeature #UWIAlumni #IIR #GlobalLeaders #CaribbeanExcellence #UWIStAugustine #InternationalRelations

The UWI St. Augustine signs an MoU with O.P. Jindal Global University, India, opening new academic pathways for international collaboration.

The partnerships will enable student and faculty exchange, joint research activities, academic publications, exchange of learning resources, and participation in conferences and academic meetings.

The Institute of International Relations, St. Augustine Campus, warmly invites you to attend a Guest Lecture titled:
“Negotiating North-South Relations: How the EU and ACP States Forged the Samoa Agreement”

presented by Professor Maurizio Carbone of the University of Glasgow.

Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (AST)
Format: Hybrid Event (Join in person or online)

This lecture will explore how two blocs of countries negotiated a complex and comprehensive partnership, and what this reveals about power asymmetry, justificatory reasoning, and the politics of international development.

Register for in-person attendance:
https://forms.gle/dpFtHufJ5k4QM7ZS7

Register for online participation:
https://sta-uwi
edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fSFafm52RFyUJhaYHj978Q

Further details regarding the venue and online access information will be shared upon registration.

We encourage all interested students, faculty, researchers, and members of the public to attend.

The IIR is pleased to feature Mrs. Saara Ali-Browne as our May IIR Alumni Spotlight!

Congratulations to the incoming IIRAA Executive Board 2026-2028

✨ Strengthening academic bridges ✨ Today we welcomed the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) to The University of the West Indies for meaningful discussions on future partnerships and collaboration. 🌍📚 #UWI #CASS #GlobalPartnerships #AcademicExcellence #Collaboration

We are thrilled to congratulate our very own Dr. Indera Sagewan, Lecturer in International Trade, Globalization, and Development, on being selected by the University of Wisconsin–Madison to deliver an in-person guest lecture! 🎓✈️ Dr. Sagewan will be presenting: 📝 “Empowering Growth: Female Entrepreneurship in Caribbean Export Development — Lessons from Grenada’s Cocoa and Nutmeg Industries.” This prestigious visit is fully funded by the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program. We are so proud to see IIR expertise being shared on the global stage! 🌍🙌 Join us in celebrating Dr. Sagewan in the comments below! 👇✨ #UWIStAugustine #IIR #InternationalRelations #CaribbeanExcellence #FemaleEntrepreneurship #GlobalTrade #UniversityOfWisconsin #HigherEd Success

May Alumni Spotlight: Saara Ali-Browne 🌟 From dreaming of diplomacy at age 15 to shaping regional policy today, Saara Ali-Browne’s journey is truly inspiring. 🌍 As our May Alumni Spotlight, Saara shares how her time at the IIR provided the "Caribbean perspective" that fuels her current work as the Coordinator for Humanitarian Diplomacy & Strategic Partnerships at the IFRC. Whether navigating international relations or championing humanitarian efforts across 13 Caribbean countries, Saara remains a proud UWI alumna and a leader in her field. 🎓✨ "IIR was a place where I felt that I fit and a place that gave me the confidence to face life’s adventures." #UWIAlumni #IIRSpotlight #HumanitarianDiplomacy #UWIStAugustine #InternationalRelations #CaribbeanLeaders

🌍 Navigating the Future The Centre for International and Border Studies (CIBS) will host a hybrid international conference on May 14–15 at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown, bringing together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the regional and global issues shaping Guyana, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Discussions will explore regional integration, sustainable development, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, featuring distinguished presenters from across the Caribbean, the Americas, and beyond. Stay tuned as thought leadership meets policy dialogue. https://demerarawaves.com/2026/04/24/caribbean-think-tank-to-brainstorm-major-regional-global-issues/ #CIBS #NavigatingTheFuture #Guyana #Caribbean #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics #RegionalIntegration #SustainableDevelopment #ThinkTank #GlobalDialogue