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Solomon Islands Gover General installed as the 30th Chancellor of the USP

Solomon Islands Governor General, Honourable Sir David Okete Vuvuiri Vunagi, was installed today as the 30th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Laucala Campus graduation ceremony held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji. Hon.

31 Aug 2023

Government
USP DEPUTY VC VISITS ACTING PM MAELANGA
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has received a courtesy call from the visiting University of the South Pacific’s (USP) deputy vice chancellor and vice president (regional campuses and global engagement), Dr Gulio Paunga this morning.
7 Jun 2023
ADB
ADB VISITS NEW USP CAMPUS IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday led a media tour of the almost complete, expanded campus of the University of the South Pacific in Honiara which will provide students better access to higher education.
16 Mar 2023
Education
USP ranked highly in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2022. This is an incredible result for the premier university of our region, a statement from the USP today says.
28 Apr 2022
Education
Former SINU lecturer publishes fifth book
The work of two Melanesian students studying at the University of the South Pacific under Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships, AAPS, have been published as educational resources.
31 Oct 2018
Education
Solomon Islands student journalists scoop prestigious awards
Solomon Islands Journalism students at the University of the South Pacific have wrapped up the 2018 academic year scooping half of the prestigious prizes presented during last Friday night’s Journalism Student Awards Night at Laucala campus, Fiji.
21 Oct 2018
Education
Education PS refutes fund misappropriation claims
The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development has refuted claims that money allocated to cover tuition fees for Solomon Islands Government-sponsored students at Fiji National University has been misappropriated.
15 Dec 2017
Education
USP GRADUATED FIRST BATCH OF STUDENTS AT LATA, TEMOTU
The University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus has graduated its first batch of students from its Lata Centre, Temotu province yesterday. Temotu’s Provincial Minister of Health and Medical Services, Nickson Lanoli described the ceremony as a historical moment for the province.
25 Oct 2016
Education
TIT TEACHERS GRADUATED IN LATA, TEMOTU
A certificate presentation ceremony was held in Lata, Temotu province today for 20 students who completed their Teacher in Training program in September this year.
24 Oct 2016
Development
MDPAC A STEP FURTHER IN IMPLEMENTING NDS 2017-2035
The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination (MDPAC) has taken another step towards the successful implementation of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2017-2035 with the signing of a contract between Mr Hasmukh Lal, Director of USP (Pacific TAFE) and Shadrach Fanega, Permanent…
27 Sept 2016
Education
TABLETS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT USPSI IN 2017
A major innovation for the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus for 2017 is to provide a tablet computer to every first-year degree student who enrols at the campus.
4 Sept 2016
National Events
SI STUDENTS AT LAUCALA TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE
Solomon Islands students studying at Laucala, University of the South Pacific will host Solomon Islands 38th Independence anniversary in Suva Fiji. Explaining the program outline is the President of the Solomon Islands Students Association Mr. Richard Hou.
6 Jul 2016
Education
SI NEEDS MORE PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Solomon Islands is one of the largest Melanesian countries needing greater participation in higher education that is known internationally. Professor Richard Coll made the statement during the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus radio talkback show on the National…
1 May 2016
Development
INFRASTRUCTURE DELAYS SHIFTED 4th USP CAMPUS TO KGVI
Guadalcanal Provincial Premier, Bartholomew Vavanga has said infrastructure delays have caused the fourth USP campus to be shifted from Doma to Honiara. Premier Vavanga told SIBC News in a recent interview, donors of the project has a timeframe to commence the project, which was not met.
6 Feb 2016
Constitution
SI LAW STUDENTS TOOK PART IN DRAFT CONSTITUTION CONSULTATIONS
Solomon Islands law students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Emalus Campus in Vanuatu have gone through a 5-day awareness consultation on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The consultation started on 26th October.
1 Nov 2015
Development
SIG SIGNED HISTORIC LAND LEASE WITH USP FOR 4th CAMPUS
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a historic land lease agreement with the University of the South Pacific (USP) which will now give way for the construction of the University’s fourth Campus in Honiara.
22 Sept 2015
Education
DOMA REMAINS LONG-TERM PROJECT SITE FOR USP’s 4th CAMPUS
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has said Doma will remain a long-term project site for the University of the South Pacific’s fourth Campus in Solomon Islands. Minister of Education Dr.
27 Aug 2015
Education
FEMALE ENROLLMENT AT USPSI CAMPUS INCREASED: CAMPUS DIRECTOR
The Director of the USP Solomon Islands Campus has said the number of female students is increasing yearly, describing it as an important factor towards development.
24 Aug 2015
Education
USP’s 4th CAMPUS RELOCATED TO KGVI AREA
The Government has decided to relocate the University of the SouthPacific’s (USP) fourth campus to King George Sixth area, East of Honiara. USP Solomon Islands Campus Director John Usuramo confirmed the relocation during USP’s Open Day celebrations in Honiara yesterday.
22 Aug 2015
Education
SOLOMONS BENEFITED MUCH FROM USP: Dr SIKUA
Solomon Islands has benefited enormously from the University of the South Pacific (USP) for the past 47 years. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr Derek Sikua highlighted this at the 47th Anniversary celebrations of the institution today, to which he was the guest of honour.
21 Aug 2015