Pacific Islands Universities Regional Network (PIURN) works with 15 universities across the Pacific to achieve its objectives in areas of research, training
French Polynesia
Contact Person
Professor Nabila Gaertner-Mazouni
Dean for Research
nabila.gaertner-mazouni@upf.pf
New Caledonia
The University of New Caledonia (UNC) is a multidisciplinary university present in New Caledonia since its creation in 1987 under the name French University of the Pacific, in reference to the unique entity then constituted with French Polynesia. In 1999, she became autonomous with respect to French Polynesia and became the University of New Caledonia.
Ms. Anne Rouault
Director of Research
anne.rouault@unc.nc
Fiji
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, research consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development needs.
Professor Sushil Kumar
Director of Research
sushil.kumar@usp.ac.fj
Although it was formally established in 2010, Fiji National University has a long history of relevant education dating back to the origins of its component Colleges, through institutions that were established according to national needs and aspirations as these developed.
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba
ActingVice Chancellor
avc@fnu.ac.fj
The University of Fiji was established by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to provide high quality, affordable higher education to students who had no access to other tertiary institutions.
Professor Saista Shameem
Vice-Chancellor
shaistas@unifiji.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is a leading teaching and research University in Papua New Guinea. It is also the first University established in the country in 1965, and is located in the heart of Papua New Guinea, the modern and growing capital city of Port Moresby.
Dr. Anna Joskin
Dean, Centre for Research & PG Studies
ajoskin@upng.ac.pg
The Divine Word University’s educational philosophy is enshrined in the Divine Word Institute’s Charter (1977), which crafts a vision of an academic community in search of truth, with a religiously oriented and socially conscious environment as the setting for the learning experience. It draws on the charism of St Arnold Janssen SVD, in its emphasis on mission, service and growing together in faith and learning. DWU serves the nation by placing emphasis on the spirituality of work, self-reliance and service. DWU aims at full and inclusive human development.
Dr Pamela Kamya
Vice President Research and Higher Degrees
PKamya@dwu.ac.pg
The University of Goroka pursues academic and professional excellence attracting students nationally and internationally including those from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru. Teachers are seen as leaders or change agents in many communities and the University will strive to empower them with the necessary training, knowledge and skills in developing young minds to bring about coordinated change.
Professor Alan Quartermain
Centre for Natural Resources Research & Development
quartermainar@gmail.com
Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is a premier Christian institution of higher learning and research in the Pacific. The Koiari Park Campus is located in a peaceful rural setting, 14 miles outside of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Lalen Simeon
Office of the Director of Research and Post Graduate Studies
lalen.simeon@pau.ac.pg
PNG UNRE is committed to help develop the sustainable utilisation of our nation’s natural resources.
To achieve this, we are dedicated to producing graduates with the skills and knowledge required to help lead our agricultural, fisheries, forestry and tourism industries.
PNG UNRE carries out research designed to address the real-life problems faced by the people of PNG when managing their natural resources.
VACANT
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech) is located in Lae, Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. It is Papua New Guinea’s only technological institution, playing a vital role in the education of PNG elites, now contributing tremedously to the development of the country. Unitech has awarded since 2009 over 13, 029 degrees, diploma certificates to students mainly from Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Pacific Islanders. This represents a significant proportion of the Nation’s professionally trained working population.
Pr Ora Renagi Ol
Vice-Chancellor
ora.renagi@pnguot.ac.pg
Samoa
From its humble beginnings in 1984 (45 students in the only class, the University Preparatory Year), the National University of Samoa has developed in leaps and bounds. Its first degree, the Bachelor of Education, a one-off programme, was launched in 1987. A year later, the Bachelor of Arts programme was taught. The first graduates in both programmes were awarded their degrees in the 1990 graduation ceremony. Shortly thereafter the existing business-related night classes administered by the Samoa Society of Accountants came under the umbrella of the University. Later it became the Faculty of Commerce. The Faculty of Science was also established. The existing School of Nursing of the National Health Department amalgamated with the university in 1993 as the Faculty of Nursing.
Dr Rafia Naz
Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation
r.naz@nus.edu.ws
Solomon Islands
To achieve its Vision and Mission, the Solomon Islands National University will be guided by the following principles:
- Excellence and Quality: SINU is committed to providing excellent and high quality teaching, learning, skills training, and research;
- Innovativeness: SINU will encourage and promote creative ideas and solutions to existing and new challenges;
- Relevance: SINU will be committed to providing relevant teaching, learning, skills, training and research that meets diverse community needs at present and in the future;
- Accessibility: SINU will be easily accessible regardless of physical, political, gender, ethnic, religious or other differences;
- Collegiality: SINU highly values mutual respect that encourages a sense of community.
Dr. Hugo Bugoro
Director Research
hugo.bugoro@sinu.edu.sb
Vanuatu
The National University of Vanuatu is a newly established university (2020). Training and formation exist in French and English. The University will progressively combine existing training and will create different faculties and schools in order to provide higher education and academic excellence to its students
Professor Jean-Paul Nirua
Vice-Chancellor
https://www.univ.edu.vu/en/
Tonga
Christ’s University in Pacific is a locally-owned university under the guidance of the Tokaikolo Church. In 2018, they were granted accreditation and registered by the Tonga National Qualification Accreditation Board (TNQAB), becoming the first local university to be registered by the Board. They continue to seek affiliation opportunities and support in the fields of Business, Education, Theology and Apologetics. Their search is expansive, looking to the best universities and organizations to assist them in our growth and expansion of available curricula.
https://cup.edu.to/
Dr. Vili Vailea Saula
Vice-Chancellor
vilisaulala@gmail.com
https://cup.edu.to/