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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 >>

$5.15m USP, NZ Partnership Agreement signed

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 10:45 am | University Of The South Pacific

An Agreement extending the current Partnership between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and New Zealand was signed at the Laucala Campus on 7 February 2019. More >>

USP holds successful High Level Consultations with Aus/NZ

Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 4:42 pm | University Of The South Pacific

A successful trilateral High Level Consultation (HLC) between The University of the South Pacific (USP), Australia and New Zealand was held at the Japan-Pacific ICT Centre at USP’s Laucala Campus on Tuesday, 13 November, 2018. More >>

Pacific Skills Partnership commits to skills development

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 4:35 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Pacific Skills Partnership was launched at the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru yesterday, re-affirming the vital link between skills and sustainable development in the region. More >>

Education Critical for the Development of the Pacific Region

Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 2:40 pm | University Of The South Pacific

“Education is fundamental to development and growth and all countries, regardless of their national wealth, stand to gain from more and better quality education.” More >>

Shark Life and Sanctuary in Fiji

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 3:24 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) started its 50th Anniversary Research Presentation Series with an interactive presentation entitled, “ Endangered Hammerhead and Vulnerable Bull Sharks find Life and Sanctuary in Fiji” by Professor Ciro Rico, ... More >>

USP Contributes Pacific-led Research at Climate Change Conf

Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 7:28 pm | University Of The South Pacific

SUVA, 20 February 2018 – Climate Scientists and staff from The University of the South Pacific (USP) will speak at the Pacific Climate Change Conference in Wellington this week. Pacific Centre for Environment & Sustainable Development (PaCE-SD) ... More >>

Pacific Has a Stake in Ocean Activities

Thursday, 9 November 2017, 11:56 am | University Of The South Pacific

As large ocean states, we in the Pacific have a vital stake in what happens to the ocean, Professor Rajesh Chandra, Vice-Chancellor and President of USP said. More >>

USP Cook Islands Campus Hosts China Seminar

Monday, 24 July 2017, 4:56 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands Campus hosted a seminar, titled, “The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China: A Future of Enhanced Connectivity - Celebrating 20 years of Friendship and Co-operation” on 17 July, ... More >>

Conference Creates Link between Research and Policy

Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 1:50 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Pacific Update Conference is a vital forum for discussing important issues of public policy in the region, said Honourable Dr Mahendra Reddy, Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts and National Archives of Fiji, during the opening of the Conference ... More >>

USP-New Zealand HLC, a success

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 4:58 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been commended for endeavouring to provide the best stage for career and entrepreneurial development. Honourable Jone Usamate, Minister for Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations paid tribute ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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