University of Hertfordshire launches education partnership with Saint Kitts and Nevis

The University of Hertfordshire has launched a new international partnership with Saint Kitts and Nevis, focused on strengthening education systems, workforce capability, and inclusive teaching practice through long-term collaboration.

Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership brings together Hertfordshire’s expertise in teacher education, inclusive practice and lifelong learning to support national priorities in Saint Kitts and Nevis – particularly around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The first phase of activity is already underway, with a free online webinar on inclusive and reflective teaching practice planned for this summer, delivered by the University’s School of Education. This initial programme will provide immediate impact for teachers and practitioners, while establishing the foundation for wider collaboration, co‑developed research and funded opportunities.

The partnership has a phased approach, beginning with professional learning and capability building before moving towards co‑designed training programmes, action research and the potential establishment of a Caribbean Education Hub to support regional collaboration.

Professor Anthony Woodman, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, said: 

“As a proudly global university, contributing beyond our borders is a fundamental part of who we are. This partnership demonstrates how our civic mission translates into meaningful international collaboration – supporting inclusive education priorities in Saint Kitts and Nevis in the short term, while building a sustainable framework for future growth, research and regional impact.”

HE Kevin M. Issac, High Commissioner for Saint Kitts and Nevis, said:

“I am delighted to secure this arrangement with the University of Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s leading Universities, having real world impact. This represents a significant international collaboration and the development of meaningful learning opportunities which will benefit both the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the wider region.”

Professor Kate Asante, Director of Lifelong Learning and Student Success at the University of Hertfordshire, said:  

“This partnership reflects our commitment to lifelong learning as a global public good – working collaboratively to support education systems and enable long‑term capability development. Working with colleagues in Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are advancing inclusive practice and professional learning, while building a partnership that contributes to local impact and wider global advancement.”

Over time, the partnership will explore opportunities to co‑create professional training programmes, undertake collaborative research aligned to sustainability goals, and develop proposals for external funding to support pilot delivery and scale‑up across the region.

The partnership is designed to evolve beyond initial education-focused activity, supporting a broader model of system collaboration across skills, research and innovation.

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