Marketing

The Marketing Office comprises of highly qualified individuals who are brand experts and very enthusiastic about maintaining and safeguarding the FNU BRAND. We are here to support and collaborate with Colleges, Campuses and Support Sections with your promotional needs and advice on the best marketing strategy to achieve your goals and ensure that it aligns with the University’s overall strategic goals.

We offer the following services:

• Development of marketing strategies
• Event promotion
• Digital marketing and social media promotions
• Focus groups and market surveys
• Advertising
• Graphic designing
• FNU branding guidelines
• Web content update
• Outreach activities

Operations and Analytics

The Department of Operations and Analytics comprises of specialists responsible for managing human resource matters, finance matters, and identifying new business opportunities for the Division of Marketing and Communications.

The team plays a crucial role in managing all the human resources, finance and new business opportunities foster a productive and motivated workforce that can effectively contribute to the division’s objectives.

The section offers the following services:

• Recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Managing performance appraisals, training programs, and career development initiatives.
• Managing the division’s budget and cash flow.
• Monitoring financial performance and making sound financial decisions.
• Establish financial controls, such as budgetary guidelines and expenditure policies.
• Assess market trends and conduct competitor analysis.
• Contribute to the overall marketing and communications initiatives, outreach programmes, and branding efforts of the University.

Outreach

The Outreach arm of the university plays a crucial role in our efforts to engage with prospective students. These outreach programmes aim to create awareness and provide valuable information about the Fiji National University’s programme, opportunities, and benefits to students in high schools, communities, and industries.

Part of our awareness includes:

• School Visits
• Community Visits
• Industry Visits
• School Career Expo
• Exhibitions
• Roadshows
• Talkback Shows
• Forums
• Workshops

The University recognises the significance of reaching out to young individuals during their formative years to foster interest and encourage them to consider higher education. By conducting outreach activities in high schools, universities can directly connect with students who are exploring their options for further education.

Furthermore, our outreach programmes extend beyond high schools into local communities and industries. By collaborating with community organisations and industry partners, FNU expands its reach and engages with a broader audience. These initiatives not only promote the university but also contribute to strengthening relationships between academia and various sectors of society.

Public Relations & Communications

Public Relations and Communications (PRC) is a strategic unit within the Division of Marketing and Communications which provides a wide range of services including corporate communications and awareness of various initiatives related to learning and teaching, research and events undertaken at the Fiji National University (FNU).

The team is comprised of experienced and professional staff who have a background working in the media, private, public and non-governmental organisations (NGO).

The PRC team is based at the FNU head-office in Nasinu and liaise with staff within the University as well as key external stakeholders to accomplish its objectives.

Our services offered include:

• Media & key stakeholder relations
• Social media networking & campaigns
• University brand development & strengthening
• Crisis communications

The overall aim of the Public Relations and Communications section is to promote the University, maintain positive media relations, strengthen community engagement and safeguard its reputation.

For general media enquiries, please email: media@fnu.ac.fj