Monday, June 1, 2026

VIDEO: Diaspora Dialogue Episode 1 – UWI at Souzhou

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In this episode of Diaspora Dialogue, we look at Barbadian students who are majoring in software engineering in Suzhou, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) China Institute of Information Technology.

The first two years of the degree are completed the Cave Hill campus, while the final two take place at The UWI’s partner in Suzhou, the Global Institute of Software Technology (GIST).

Also, Justin Seale, UWI- Suzhou Assistant Registrar, highlights the importance of this partnership with China, and potential benefits for students and Barbados overall.

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