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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

Grade 12 Student Refused Nomination for Hagen Open Seat

May 31, 2012 Editor News

A Grade 12 student from Hagen Park Secondary School was turned away by election officials after attempting to nominate for the Hagen Open seat in

Student refused bid to run for elections

May 31, 2012 Editor News, OTHERS, UPNG

A grade 12 student at the Hagen Park Secondary School was refused by election officials when he attempted to nominate for the Hagen Open seat.

UPNG Exams Schedule Delayed Due to Power Outages: Students Granted Extra Study Week Amid Ongoing Electricity Repairs

May 30, 2012 Editor News

Exams for students at the University of Papua New Guinea have been moved to next week following their request. They wanted their study break extended

More technical schools needed, says Pepson

May 30, 2012 Editor News, OTHERS

Papue New Guinea (PNG) needs more technical training colleges to train people. Western Highlands regional seat candidate Gabriel Pepson said more technical people were needed

Pala challenges parents to invest in education

May 30, 2012 Editor News, OTHERS

Rigo MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Ano Pala, has challenged the parents at Ginigolo-Gunugau village in the Central Province to invest in

PNG’s Javati Heads to Japan on Training Mission to Boost Disability Inclusion

May 29, 2012 Editor News

In a significant milestone for disability advocacy in Papua New Guinea, 25-year-old Ruth Luania Javati from Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, is set to travel to Tokyo,

UPNG SRC Condemns Student Vandalism After Blackouts and Exam Tensions

May 29, 2012 Caldron Laepa News

The University of Papua New Guinea students’ representative council has condemned the actions of students who damaged facilities last Saturday. The students are scheduled to

No condoms for Catholics

May 10, 2012 Editor News, OTHERS

The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea will not make condoms available at its schools for students and teachers as required by a new policy

Officials want UNRE to connect with US varsities

May 10, 2012 Editor News, OTHERS, UNRE

The United States government wants to link up the University of Natural Resource and Environment (UNRE) to universities in the United States (US) in fields

When will funds be released to rebuild Passam?

May 8, 2012 Editor DWU, News

By Grace Auka An incorporated landowner group that owns the land where the Passam National High School is in Wewak, East Sepik province, wants to