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USP Research Helps Deliver Tuvalu’s First Waste Plastic-to-Fuel Project

Tuvalu has taken a major step towards transforming plastic waste into a valuable source of energy with the launch of
Protecting Pacific Taro

USP Researcher Tackles Climate Challenges As the world marks World Rural Development Day on 6 July, attention turns to the
USP climbs more than 400 places in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings and secures Top 10 World University Innovation category ranking

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has strengthened its standing among the world’s internationally recognized universities after climbing more
Request for Expression of Interest – Monitoring and Evaluation Firm (CS02)

The Department of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (DHERST) through the Improved for TVET Employment Project is requesting Expressions
Fight at Paglum Adventist Secondary School Leaves 16 Students Injured, Classes Suspended

Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea – Classes at Paglum Adventist Secondary School in Western Highlands Province have been suspended for
EOI – International Industry Partnership Specialist (CS16)

The Department of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (DHERST) through the Improved for TVET Employment Project is requesting Expressions
USP Council meeting reaffirms commitment to Pacific leadership and institutional renewal

The 101st meeting of the Council of The University of the South Pacific (USP) was convened in Nukuʻalofa in the
JICA and PNG Break Ground on Major Fisheries College Upgrade in Kavieng

The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has joined the Government of Papua New Guinea and

Inaugural Pacific Academy of Sciences Congress harnesses knowledge of the region and launches platform for emerging Pacific scholars

February 10, 2026 Wendy Wakwella Press Release

Apia, Samoa | February 2025—The Pacific Academy of Sciences will convene its inaugural Congress from 16 to 18 February 2026, marking a landmark gathering for

USP scholar advances contributions to Pacific Freshwater Ecology

February 7, 2026 Ranjini Kashmita Rao Press Release

A PhD scholar at The University of the South Pacific (USP) has made significant contributions to Pacific freshwater ecology, co-authoring the discovery and documentation of

2026 TESAS Awards Announcement

January 23, 2026 Editor Press Release

Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) – 2026 Academic Year for New and Continuing Students into Registered Higher Education Institutions The Department of Higher Education,

Rao – Empowering Pacific Leadership through HR Excellence and Strategic Learning

December 22, 2025 Ranjini Kashmita Rao Press Release

A distinguished Human Resources professional, Muneshwari Sayal Rao is contributing to Fiji’s corporate and organizational landscape, leveraging her extensive experience in people management, culture-building, and

Mrunmayi’s Final-Year Engineering Project Delivers Smart Hydration System

December 17, 2025 Editor Press Release

In an era defined by technological advancement and climate realities, young Pacific engineers are stepping forward as drivers of transformative change. Among them is Mrunmayi

Committee to Investigate UOG Incident

November 27, 2025 Editor News

The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (HERST) and Sports, Kinoka Feo, said an Independent Review Committee (IRC) has been established to investigate

USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

November 25, 2025 Ranjini Kashmita Rao Press Release

Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific (USP), are among thirteen leading Pacific researchers and innovators elected

University of Goroka Suspended Indefinitely After Student–Local Violence

November 11, 2025 Editor News

GOROKA, Eastern Highlands — The University of Goroka (UOG) has been suspended indefinitely after violent clashes erupted between students and local residents over the weekend,

Research Leads Innovation in Climate-Resilient Crops for Samoa

November 7, 2025 Ranjini Kashmita Rao Press Release

Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus, has

SILAG to Offer Bachelor of Government

November 6, 2025 Editor News

The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) will be introducing the Bachelor of Government (Public Administration) in the near future, according to The PNG