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USP To Serve As Regional Hub For The Newly Launched King’s Commonwealth Fellowships Programme

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 5:51 pm | University Of The South Pacific

It will be delivered in partnership with the Association of the Commonwealth Universities (ACU) members, with The University of South Pacific and University of West Indies serving as regional hubs, and other local and Commonwealth partners such as the Commonwealth ... More >>

USP Receives Early Childhood Programme Re-accreditation

Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:46 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Offered through the Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE), the programme provides students with the skills and knowledge required to effectively work with infants and toddlers. More >>

USP Invention For Cyber Resilient Thermal Power Plants Granted Full Patent

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 2:22 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Dr Utkal Mehta said increasing reliance on electricity has made the stability of power grids a critical concern for regions such as Fiji. More >>

USP Surges Up 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:08 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia said the significant climb up the rankings reflects USP’s determination and relentless focus on delivering quality education and impactful research to the Pacific region. More >>

USP Opens New Solomon Islands Campus, Ushering In A New Era Of Education

Friday, 4 October 2024, 11:59 am | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific's Solomon Islands Campus Opening (Photo/Supplied) 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 as alumni, leaders, ... More >>

Strategic Fund Promotes Gender Equity At USP

Thursday, 3 October 2024, 4:49 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Strategic Fund aims to support female academics who are on the threshold of academic promotions, allowing them to take time out from teaching to focus on their research and publications. More >>

USP Leads In Promoting Women’s Access To Higher Education

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 3:47 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The “Making Space: Women’s Participation in Higher Education in Solomon Islands” report recognised that education is critical for “economic growth and human and social development”. More >>

USP Launches Centre For Sustainable Futures

Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 8:52 am | University Of The South Pacific

With initial funding support from the Aotearoa New Zealand International Climate Finance Strategy, the regional hub is designed to be sustainable to ensure its long-term impact on Pacific Island countries. More >>

USP Leads Regional Study On Gender Equality In STEM Disciplines

Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 2:46 pm | University Of The South Pacific

USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has welcomed the partnership, which is aligned with the University’s strategic objective of championing cultural competencies and valuing equality, diversity, and difference. More >>

USP Conducts Workshop On Understanding Addiction

Friday, 19 July 2024, 12:12 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) recently conducted the latest in a series of free events on addiction and recovery to contribute to national efforts in the fight against drug abuse. More >>

Over 1,600 students graduated during the USP Laucala Campus Graduation

Saturday, 13 April 2024, 4:35 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The university also acknowledged that of the 1,697 graduates, 62% are female, boosting the institution’s reputation of women empowerment, having produced higher female-to-male graduate ratios in several years. More >>

Pōwhiri Ceremony Marks The Beginning Of The Inaugural CPEM

Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 6:02 am | University Of The South Pacific

Auckland NZ - Pacific Islands Forum education leaders, senior government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, policymakers, students, and educators were accorded a traditional Maōri welcome ceremony, Pōwhiri marking the beginning ... More >>

USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia Congratulates Sitiveni Rabuka

Friday, 6 January 2023, 7:25 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has congratulated Mr Sitiveni Rabuka after being elected as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji. In a congratulatory letter to the Prime Minister, ... More >>

Road to COP27

Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 6:23 pm | University Of The South Pacific

As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth and trap the sun’s heat, climate change continues to be the most pressing issue of our time, and we are at a tipping point. The magnitude of the effects of climate change is unprecedented, ranging from ... More >>

Virtual Open Week, An Experience

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 6:43 am | University Of The South Pacific

Natasha Jacintha Prasad, a Year 13 student at Rishikul Sanatan College, commended The University of the South Pacific (USP) for the well–organised 2021 Virtual Open Week (VOW), which provided her with quality advice regarding the programmes and courses ... More >>

USP Vice-Chancellor And President Professor Pal Ahluwalia - A Champion For Good Governance

Monday, 9 August 2021, 6:40 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) newly re-appointed Vice-Chancellor and President (VC&P), Professor Pal Ahluwalia, looks forward to instilling stability and ensuring that the University adheres to principles of good governance. ... More >>

USP Assists Private Students Through Its Student Bursary Scheme

Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 4:18 pm | University Of The South Pacific

A total of 281 private students studying at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have received financial assistance under the USP Student Bursary Scheme. The Bursary Scheme is a tuition fee assistance scheme available to USP’s private students ... More >>

USP’s Bachelor Of Engineering (Civil) Programme Receives WSCUC Approval

Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 4:50 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) programme at the University of the South Pacific has received final approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting agency serving a diverse membership ... More >>

Press Statement From Professor Pal Ahluwalia, The Vice-Chancellor And President of USP, Fiji

Friday, 4 September 2020, 5:38 pm | University Of The South Pacific

I praise the Lord and thank almighty God for hearing the prayers of so many people throughout the region and for good governance, integrity and ethics to prevail. I am deeply humbled by the love, friendship and support that has been bestowed upon ... More >>

USP Special Council Meeting – 19 June 2020

Friday, 19 June 2020, 6:53 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Meeting Resolution The Council, having considered the decision by the Executive Committee to suspend the Vice-Chancellor & President, is not persuaded that due process was followed in the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor & President, ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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