Appointment of University Librarian
31st January 2023 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of former Deputy Librarian Ms. Elsie Bain as University Librarian effective 1st January 2023. In this role, Ms. Bain will provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services, including developing and managing collections of books and journals; selecting, acquiring and cataloguing […]
Portia M. Smith Temporarily Closed; Remote Work Operations
26th January, 2023 Please be advised that effective immediately the Portia M. Smith Building at the Oakes Field Campus is temporarily closed for further remediation work until further notice. Therefore, the following offices will be inaccessible. However, during this period personnel will be working remotely and will be accessible via email and/or telephone. Please […]
Portia M. Smith Building Under Assessment
STATEMENT 26th January 2023 In response to concerns expressed, University of The Bahamas released a notification on Thursday 26th January 2023 that effective immediately the Portia M. Smith Building at the Oakes Field Campus is closed until further notice as a precautionary measure. Immediate steps have been taken to engage the Ministry of Environmental […]
Appointment of Dean (Interim), Pure and Applied Sciences
25th January, 2023 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Assistant Professor Dr. Veronica Toppin as Dean (Interim), Pure and Applied Sciences effective 3rd January 2023. In this capacity, Dr. Toppin will play an integral role in facilitating the delivery of academic programmes and managing the fiscal and human resources of the College of […]
UB President Proposes Tri-Sector Business Model to Foster Innovation
22nd January 2023 A triple-pronged collaboration where self-interests are aligned to drive innovation is what President and CEO of University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Erik Rolland has proposed as a transformative approach for the hospitality and tourism sector to flourish. Dr. Rolland, who assumed the leadership of UB in August 2022, shared this idea […]
Appointment of Interim Chief of Staff
13th January 2023 University of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Shandy Smith as Interim Chief of Staff, effective immediately. Reporting to the President, Mrs. Smith will provide comprehensive, executive-level support to ensure the overall efficiency of the President’s Office. She will prepare speeches as required and ensure that key […]
Appointment of Acting University Secretary, Director of Special Projects
13th January 2023 University of The Bahamas (UB) is pleased to announce the dual appointment of Mrs. Maelynn Ford as Acting University Secretary, a position enshrined in the University of The Bahamas Act, 2016. Mrs. Ford will also serve as Director of Special Projects in the Division of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs. The […]
Dr. Joseph Ferguson Elected by Acclamation as Faculty Trustee on Board of Trustees
1st December 2022 The Office of the University Secretary announces that Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology (SMPT) Dr. Joseph Ferguson has been elected unopposed to the position of faculty trustee on the Board of Trustees (BOT). Dr. Ferguson’s tenure is effective 1st December 2022. He succeeds Professor Bridget Hogg […]