Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More
 

University Of The South Pacific - Latest News [Page 3]

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 >>

USP Vice-chancellor’s Contract Renewed

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:25 pm | University Of The South Pacific

At its 76th Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga from 15 to 16 May, 2013, the USP Council unanimously agreed to renew the current Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Rajesh Chandra’s contract for a further term of ... More >>

New Doco - Media Freedom In The Pacific

Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 4:19 pm | University Of The South Pacific

REGION: New Doco - Media Freedom In The Pacific http://www.pmc.aut.ac.nz/pacific-media-watch/region-new-doco-media-freedom-pacific-8201 More >>

New plant discovered in Fiji

Monday, 4 February 2013, 5:26 pm | University Of The South Pacific

A new plant belonging to the non-vascular group of bryophyte plants was recently discovered in the lowlands of Viti Levu - Fiji’s largest island. The genus called Cephaloziella has never been previously recorded in Fiji. More >>

University of the South Pacific partners with Govt of Israel

Thursday, 6 December 2012, 4:51 pm | University Of The South Pacific

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today between the University of the South Pacific and MASHAV - Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More >>

USP strengthens relationship with staff union

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 2:57 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The USPSU President, Mr Ruben Colata and the Secretary, Ms Litiana Waqalevu and the Vice-Chancellor and President of the USP, Professor Rajesh Chandra at the signing of the collective agreement. A collective agreement for 2010 - 2012 was signed on ... More >>

Gender Gaps Still Remain

Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 11:02 am | University Of The South Pacific

Gender inequality was the topic of discussion by a group of panelist during the launch of the “World Development Report 2012 on Gender Equality and Development.” More >>

World Bank World Development Report 2012 on Gender Equality

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 4:15 pm | University Of The South Pacific

Gender equality can increase productivity, improve development outcomes for the future generation, and make institutions more representative – it is a core development objective and is the right thing to do. More >>

Orientation Week For New USP Students Starts With CFS

Friday, 17 February 2012, 10:48 am | University Of The South Pacific

The opportunity to begin University life - well-informed - is being offered by USP staff this week. The University of the South Pacific’s Laucala Campus has organised an Orientation programme for new students – from Fiji and around the region who ... More >>

USP Academic Attends IRENA Meeting

Friday, 17 February 2012, 10:25 am | University Of The South Pacific

A University of the South Pacific academic was recently invited to a high level meeting organised by a newly established global renewable energy organisation at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Dr Atul Raturi, the Head of the School of Engineering and Physics (SEP) ... More >>

University Unveils New Solar Project

Friday, 17 February 2012, 10:08 am | University Of The South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific received a major boost in the area of Renewable Energy (RE) after a successful launch of a new solar system, the largest in Fiji, at its Marine Campus in Suva. A 45 Kilowatts Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) System ... More >>

University Welcomes Students With Live Musical Performance

Thursday, 16 February 2012, 3:03 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture & Pacific Studies (OCACPS) welcomed new students of the Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) with live musical performances by the Pasifika Voices during the third day of Orientation this week. The new approach ... More >>

Czech Republic Diplomat visits University

Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:18 pm | University Of The South Pacific

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Fiji, His Excellency, Dr Hynek Kmonicek recently paid a courtesy call to the University of the South Pacific. More >>

University Offers First-Ever Mandarin Course

Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:15 pm | University Of The South Pacific

People in Fiji and around the region will now have the opportunity to learn the Chinese language by taking the Mandarin courses offered by the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific. The University successfully launched the first Mandarin ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL