Tag: Universities

SPECIAL REPORT: By Dr Lee Duffield The launch of a New Zealand project to produce more Pacific news and provide a “voice for the voiceless”...

RNZ News Thousands of New Zealand tertiary union members will go on strike at eight universities tomorrow over a cost of living pay demand. The Tertiary...

RNZ News A union representing New Zealand tertiary sector staff says a proposal which could lead to massive job cuts at the Auckland University of...

By Jairo Bolledo in Manila A day before the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in Quezon City,...

By Matthew Scott of Newsroom International students in New Zealand are appealing to the Indonesian government in response to funding being pulled for the autonomous...

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk An umbrella organisation representing Papuan students worldwide has been formed with a renewed commitment to strengthening their efforts to gain “quality...

By Sri Krishnamurthi for Asia-Pacific Report Allegations of corruption, nepotism and bad governance at the Lautoka-based University of Fiji have been made by a whistleblower...

By Sri Krishnamurthi for Asia-Pacific Report Incoming new vice-chancellor for Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Toelesulusulu Dr Damon Ieremia...

RNZ Pacific The new vice-chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology is calling on young Pasifika peoples pursuing their education to stay the course. Toeolesulusulu Dr...

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Pacific scholar and senior university sector leader Toeolesulusulu Dr Damon Salesa has been appointed as the next vice-chancellor of Te Wānanga...

By Samisoni Pareti in Suva A major development out of the besieged University of the South Pacific has meant that two main characters in a...

COMMENT: By Grubsheet's Graham Davis A public relations disaster for Fiji just as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum head to Glasgow for...

ANALYSIS: By Richard Ewart on Pacific Beat There was much excitement on the campuses of the University of the South Pacific when the latest Times...

OPEN LETTER: By Elizabeth Fong A ranking of an institution of higher education by Times Higher Education (THE) is the ultimate recognition of excellence that...

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk President Lionel Aingimea of Nauru has praised the University of the South Pacific for becoming ranked among the world's top 10...

By Felix Chaudhary and Luke Rawalai in Suva Some people who were accused of corrupt practices at the University of the South Pacific have applied...

RNZ Pacific The New Zealand government says it remains concerned by the ongoing management and governance challenges at the Fiji-based regional University of the South...

By Kālino Latu in Auckland The challenges experienced by Tongan students having to study overseas will soon be over after the government has announced plans...

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been ranked 11th for "crisis management" by the World Universities with Real Impact...

RNZ Pacific Indonesian police have forcefully dispersed a number of West Papuan protests around the region. The protesters were yesterday calling for the release of pro-independence...

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Amid uncertainty and a court battle over the University of Goroka's vice-chancellor seat, Higher Education Minister Wesley Raminai surprised staff and...

COMMENT: By Scott Waide in Lae Papua New Guinea’s Communications Minister, Timothy Masiu, recently told a news conference to mark World Press Freedom Day that...