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$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 >>

Music – Biggest Highlight of Moana

Thursday, 24 November 2016, 5:33 pm | University Of The South Pacific

One of the highlights of the Hollywood Disney Animation, Moana, is the soundtrack provided by The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Pasifika Voices choir, according to New Zealand actor, Mr Temuera Morrison. More >>

Commercial reforms to boost Pacific state-owned enterprises

Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 11:03 am | University Of The South Pacific

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are a significant drain on Pacific island economies, with the returns from most countries’ SOE portfolios not even meeting their capital costs, according to an upcoming Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. More >>

ADB highlights private sector as driver of growth

Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 11:02 am | University Of The South Pacific

More private sector investment is needed to sustain growth and create jobs in Fiji, Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Vice President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Mr Bambang Susantono, told participants attending the Pacific Update ... More >>

Conference to bring Pacifc Island countries together

Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 11:01 am | University Of The South Pacific

Forums like the 2016 Pacific Update Conference is critical as it brings together Pacific Island Countries (PICs), said the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the opening of the Conference on 18 July 2016. More >>

USP farewells New Zealand diplomat

Monday, 11 January 2016, 11:37 am | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) hosted a farewell lunch to acknowledge and thank the outgoing First Secretary (Regional Development Programme) of the New Zealand High Commission, Dr Helen Leslie on 8 January 2016. More >>

USP Development Partners Forum - a success

Friday, 20 November 2015, 10:48 am | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) – Development Partners Forum which was convened at its Laucala campus on 19 November 2015 was a success. More >>

USP Journalism Programme to host awards night

Friday, 30 October 2015, 12:25 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Head of USP’s Journalism programme, Dr Shailendra Singh, said the awards recognise and reward academic excellence and endeavour. More >>

USP-IAS Scientists Produce First Field Guide On Mangrove

Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:38 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The first field guide to the mangrove and seagrass species of Fiji, launched on Tuesday, 9 July, 2013. More >>

Fiji Rugby Centenary Conference Update

Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:30 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific in collaboration with the Fiji Rugby Union, the New Zealand High Commission and Suva Point Apartments will be hosting the Fiji Rugby Centenary Conference, titled ‘Reflections on the Past, Present and the Future’, ... More >>

Farm to Table Project Set to Pave the Way Forward

Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:17 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Farm to Table Project Set to Pave the Way Forward For Better Standards of Living Across the Pacific More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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