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Committee to Investigate UOG Incident

The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (HERST) and Sports, Kinoka Feo, said an Independent Review Committee (IRC)
USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific (USP), are among thirteen leading
University of Goroka Suspended Indefinitely After Student–Local Violence

GOROKA, Eastern Highlands — The University of Goroka (UOG) has been suspended indefinitely after violent clashes erupted between students and
Research Leads Innovation in Climate-Resilient Crops for Samoa

Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South
SILAG to Offer Bachelor of Government

The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) will be introducing the Bachelor of Government (Public Administration) in the near
Student Dies in Milne Bay After Alleged Assault By Teacher

A tragic incident at Kiriwina Secondary School in Milne Bay has left a student dead after he was allegedly assaulted
USP Researchers Pioneer Cassava-Based Edible Coating to Revolutionize Sustainable Food Packaging in Fiji

In a groundbreaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have
UNRE Develops Policies for Safer Environment

The University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) is developing a series of policies aimed at creating a safer and

PNG Customs Plan to Establish Academy

June 7, 2011 Editor News

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Customs Commissioner, Gary Juffa, is planning to establish a Customs Academy, The National has reported. A milestone Memorandum of Understanding

Training via video conferencing in PNG

June 6, 2011 Editor News, OTHERS

It’s amazing how training can now be conducted with the trainer and the trainees not physically present together in the same room, and it is

Public Service in Papua New Guinea Called to Evolve: Cultural Norms, Ethics Need Refresh — Experts

June 6, 2011 Editor News

During a recent retreat for the public service in Madang, the president of Divine Word University (DWU), Fr Jan Czuba, challenged Papua New Guinea’s public

UNITECH Female Students Association (FSA) Unveils Bold New Logo at Re-Branding Ceremony

June 4, 2011 Editor News

FEMALE students were reminded recently that the purpose of them being at University was to successfully complete their studies and graduate in their desired fields.

UNITECH 2030 launched

June 4, 2011 Editor News, UNITECH

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech) has launched its strategic development plan called the UNITECH 2030. The plan, aligned with the National Higher

A rare exhibition…

June 1, 2011 Editor News, UNITECH

A RARE photographic exhibition providing insights into life in Papua New Guinea before Independence is being showcased at Papua New Guinea University of Technology’s Matheson

KPMG meets UPNG

June 1, 2011 Editor News

By Estella Cheung A LARGE accounting firm is on the look out to recruit fresh, new, enthusiastic minds studying Business or Economics to join its

MRA and PAU Partner to Build PNG’s First Radiation Monitoring Facility

June 1, 2011 Editor News

MINERAL Resources Authority (MRA), the Department of Mineral Policy & Geo-hazards Management (DMPGM) and the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) have started initial discussions on a

More light on Act review

June 1, 2011 Editor Uncategorized

As an interested follower of developments in higher education, I take exception to the public statement carried by one of the newspapers on Friday May

Draft – HE Bill 2009 available for download

June 1, 2011 Editor Uncategorized

The amended Higher Education 2009 bill can be downloaded here. Draft – Higher Education Bill 2009