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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 pharmacologist elected first President of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

November 6, 2024 Aleta Johnston Press Release

Professor Teatulohi (Lohi) Matainaho, a world leading researcher in traditional medicine and drug discovery in malaria, cancer, HIV and Tuberculosis and on Papua New Guinea’s

Pacific Academy of Sciences to foster regional collaboration

October 31, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

The Pacific region is rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, yet many of our islands face pressing challenges, from climate change to sustainable development. By

KCFP launched

October 24, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Program (KCFP) was launched this afternoon in the presence of His Majesty, King Charles III in Samoa on the margins of

Professional Linkage Support for PNG Universities

October 21, 2024 Editor Press Release

Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) is supporting PNG academics and university professional staff to participate in symposiums, conferences or workshops in Australia in their area of

USP receives Early Childhood program re-accreditation

October 18, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Certificate III in Early Childhood Care and Education program has received re-accreditation from the Australian Children’s Education and

NOAS Press Statement: 2/2024

October 17, 2024 Editor Press Release

Consistent with the 2024 – 2025 National Selections calendar Press Statement 1/2024, Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) wishes to inform and

USP Invention for Cyber Resilient Thermal Power Plants Granted Full Patent

October 16, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has received a full patent registered with the Indian Patent Office for a system that addresses cyber attacks

University of Natural Resources and Environment

Clarification on Recent Misinformation Published by Post-Courier

October 10, 2024 Editor Press Release

Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment (PNG UNRE) would like to address the erroneous report published by the Post-Courier on October 9,

USP rises up 200 places in world ranking

October 10, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has climbed up 200 places in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The University is

The University of the South Pacific's Solomon Islands Campus Opening.

USP opens new Solomon Islands Campus, Ushering in a New Era of Education

October 4, 2024 Charlene Lanyon Press Release

Excitement and pride filled the four corners of the new University of the South Pacific (USP) campus at King George in Honiara, Solomon Islands yesterday