Fiji National University (FNU) alumnus, Salaseini Salakawa, is making her mark in the male-dominated field of engineering. Graduating with a Trade Certificate in Plant Maintenance from the Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT), now College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST), in 2007, Salakawa is the Water Treatment Supervisor with the Tropik Wood Industries Cogeneration plant in Lautoka. Reminiscing her student days at FIT in 2004, she remembers being the only girl in her cohort. ...Read More

Meenal Dewakar was part of one of the most historical moments of higher education in Fiji.  She was one of the individuals who graduated during the inaugural graduation ceremony of Fiji National University (FNU) in 2010. “FIT had just merged with other government institutions to form FNU. It was the first graduation for FNU, and I was so excited to be part of history in the making,” expressed Dewakar. Born and raised in Vunicuicui Labasa, Dewakar attended Vunicuicui Sanatan Dharam Pri...Read More

Vishwa Jeet Sharma, a Senior Systems Administrator at CJ Patel & Co Ltd attributes the industrial attachment component of Fiji National University (FNU) programmes as a key factor in securing his dream career. “In August 2015, I started my industrial attachment which is a compulsory requirement to graduate at the FNU,” said Sharma. “The attachment was very practical and I learnt a lot. I had the chance to work with all the 13 subsidiary companies of CJ Patel, namely, Fiji Dairy L...Read More

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines public health as the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society.  This definition drives Darisha Datt’s mission of working with the community to ensure that people live a healthy life. For Datt, “Public health is a broad field overlooking the health of the entire population, be it drinking water, infectious diseases, non–communicable diseases, occupational health, envir...Read More

Deepshay Roy’s favourite pastime while growing up was running an imaginary car repair centre complete with toy cars and pretend customers. His interest in the field had originated from watching his father and grandfather, both of whom were mechanics.  So, it came as no surprise to his parents when he decided to pursue a career in the automotive mechanical field. Roy was born and raised in Wairabetia, Lautoka where he lived with his parents and a younger sister. His father works in the mechan...Read More