The research interests in the Faculty are diverse, addressing both fundamental questions in Science as well as finding scientific solutions to real life problems facing Caribbean people. Faculty members also constitute an unmatched source of expertise to Governments, Non-Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector in providing technical advice and services. CERMES has been particularly active in this regard in the Eastern Caribbean. The Faculty has a strong track record in terms of its MSc, MPhil and PhD programmes, the latter being research degrees.

Enquiries concerning particular research or consultancy needs should be directed to:

Ms Natasha Corbin,
Administrative Assistant (Projects)
Tel: 246-417- 4739 or
Email: ncorbin@uwichill.edu.bb

Sports Agronomy Research Unit

The Faculty’s Sports Agronomy Research Unit (SARU) has been established to conduct basic and contract research and provide consultancy services in the area of living grass surfaces for sporting and recreational activities. It complements the UWI Centre for Cricket Excellence and is part of the University’s thrust to help develop sports in the region.                                               

Shire Pharmaceutical Project

The Shire Research Project started in 1997 as a joint venture between the Faculty and a Canadian pharmaceutical company Biochem Pharma which was subsequently acquired by Shire Pharmaceuticals.  The project involves screening plants and marine organisms for natural products which have particular pharmacological activity. Initial work focused on activity against the Hepatatis C virus.

Horticulture Programme

Through funding from the Peter Moores Foundation (UK), the University runs horticultural courses and a research programme at Andromeda Botanic Gardens, a property of the Barbados National Trust. 

Faculty Solar Energy Project

The Faculty has an outreach programme aimed at promoting the use of solar energy stills, solar dryers and photovoltaic panels in Barbados and the region.