Former regional fisheries boss joins new university
A RESPECTED Pacific leader has quit the region’s largest university to join an emerging learning
Education
Charity Ball to transform rural learning
CHILDREN in Fiji’s remote maritime region face some of the country’s biggest educational challenges.The Lau Education Charitable
Aqorau back as SINU boss
PROFESSOR Transform Aqorau has been reappointed Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University
Building tomorrow’s leaders today through the Erasmus programme
THE Erasmus program has grown from a European unity effort into a global educational opportunity with significant personal and regional
ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development
A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and
The Power of Pacific Youth in Co-creating Education
As the world marks International Day of Education 2026—observed globally on 24 January—there is renewed focus on the transformational
Dr Alpana extends family’s legacy of service
Being a doctor, whether through years of medical school or through the pursuit of knowledge, is a deeply rooted legacy in Dr Reema Alpana’s family.
Humbling beginnings a driving force for Saul
IN a world gripped with overnight success and social media comparisons, Resian Saul carries a different kind of
We Say: Do better, do more
THERE is no country in the Pacific where climate change has not reared its ugly head and threatened the lives of the
Churches seek higher learning
ACROSS the Pacific, churches have embarked on a campaign to upgrade teaching facilities for ministers and church
Pacific education’s crisis challenge
EDUCATION in the Pacific is defined by a critical paradox: significant strides in access coexist with profound deficits in quality, equity, and
Teach us about us: Pageant winner calls for holistic learning
DOCTOR Peggy Ravusiro is a public service health professional – recently graduated from the Fiji National University’s School College of
Learning a new weave
BUILDING strong ties with regional universities and churches ensures climate education reflects local realities and cultural
Why we must read
WHY do we read, and is it important? We tend to see reading just as a skill that we acquire at school and then use for various tasks in our
Niche for Solo Uni
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has decided to carve a niche for itself as a cornerstone of the nation’s higher education system and a catalyst for national development. Ten years after taking on
Litia’s Promise to her Widowed Mother
BA, FIJI – After losing her father at just nine months old, Litia Moce was raised by her widowed mother. While still completing her primary-level
Is it finally island time?
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) has been making its mark in the Academic World, with a vision that includes leveraging its geographic reach to build partnerships and attract
Past, present, future: Uni takes services to the region
THE University of Fiji builds its teaching on ancient Indian philosophy and the human values of the Arya Samaj tradition, shaping an ethical and cooperative campus
Time for reform
FOR many young Papua New Guineans, the journey from classroom to workplace is one of hope, challenge, and often, tough
Time to teach survival
CLIMATE change education in Pacific schools is no longer optional; it’s a matter of
Rokotavaga’s path to graduation
THE youngest of three siblings from Vunisinu in Rewa, Rokotavaga’s story is a testament to the power of
Teen turns tourism inspiration into study major
Growing up in Sigatoka, one of Fiji’s key tourism hubs, gave Seruwaia Nainoca exposure on the impact the industry has on families and