USP Leader signals plan to resign

University of the South Pacific (USP) Council members meeting in Cook Islands in late November heard Vice Chancellor and President (VCP) Pal Ahluwalia state his intention to resign, and that he wanted to negotiate the

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USP offers flexible, quality education across the region

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of the biggest multi-mode universities in the Commonwealth, offering face-to-face, blended and online learning options for students. The 2024 Global Education Monitoring

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USP’s application for interim injunction refused

The University of the South Pacific’s application for an interim injunction to halt any further action for strike by the staff unions has been refused by the Civil High Court in Suva. This is in relation to a strike

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USP academics featured in global Top 2% Scientists List 2024

The University of the South Pacific (USP) academics are once again featured in the global Top 2% Scientists List based on their citations and publications. Professor Ahmed Rafiuddin has been featured on the List

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Disunity in USP strike

A special University of the South Pacific Council meeting to address rising tensions between staff and management appears to have failed in its attempt to quell a threat of a strike by USP staff

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USP to Serve as Regional Hub for the Newly Launched King’s Commonwealth Fellowships Programme

The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) was launched on 24 October 2024 in the presence of His Majesty, King Charles III in Samoa on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The

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USP strike on hold: students await council meeting

As the staff of The University of the South Pacific put their strike on hold awaiting the outcomes of yet another council meeting, the students of USP remain vocal about their own concerns, thus far unaddressed.  A

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USP Strike continues

A strike at the University of the South Pacific continues in Suva today with no word from the university Council on whether the striking staff and students have been

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USP secures full patent for cyber resilient thermal power plants

The University of The South Pacific has secured a full patent from the Indian Patent Office for a system designed to counter cyberattacks targeting power

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Northern Marianas seeks to revive tourism amid suspended flights

The CNMI is struggling to revive its main tourism industry to pre-COVID levels three years after the lifting of travel

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Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges

Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective

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USP Council asks for an independent review of HR concerns

The Council of The University of the South Pacific has resolved to address growing concern amongst staff, students and stakeholders regarding management at the region’s premier university.  A statement released

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