Dakuni villagers reading the FNUNIKUA during the Rewa Provincial Council tikina meeting.

In an effort to bridge the educational gap and empower local communities, the Fiji National University’s Outreach Team embarked on a mission to enlighten residents of Dakuni and Nawaisomo in Beqa regarding the numerous educational opportunities available in the realm of Higher Education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) last week.

The crucial outreach initiative took place during the Rewa Provincial Council meeting, a gathering that proved to be an ideal platform for disseminating essential information. The FNU team conducted informative sessions and engaged with the villagers, shedding light on the diverse range of programmes and courses offered by the university.

The villagers were apprised of the benefits of pursuing higher education and technical and vocational training, including opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.

With the FNU Outreach Team’s efforts, the residents of Dakuni and Nawaisomo are now better equipped to make informed decisions about their educational and career pathways. The initiative underscores FNU’s commitment to fostering educational inclusivity and facilitating access to quality higher education and vocational training for all Fijians.

FNU’s outreach initiative aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 by promoting equal access to education, lifelong learning, technical and vocational education, community empowerment, and improving the living standards of the local population. It exemplifies the global commitment to quality education as a means to achieve sustainable development.

FNU Acting Outreach Manager Ropate Robi presenting during the Rewa Provincial Council meeting in Dakuni village on Beqa Island.

Dakuni village Turaga-ni-Koro Nimilote Ratudina has acknowledged Fiji National University’s presence at the village.

“Education is important for the people of the village, especially the younger generation. The presentation by the FNU team has really given clear information to the people,” Ratudina said.

“In the past, a team from FNU has provided training to the villagers, and they benefited a lot from a whole-week programme.”

Nawaisomo village Turaga-ni-Koro Savenca Vukicea said FNU had assisted the students in the past in achieving their dreams.

“There are a lot of students from Beqa who are pursuing their studies at the Fiji National University, and there are many who have graduated. We have a population of 267 made of 64 households and 187 school students who are attending secondary and primary school.”

“The advantage of studying at the FNU is that most of them have graduated and are working in different sectors in various positions, such as engineers, builders and other professions.”

Apply Now

Interested students can Apply Now for Semester 1, 2024 studies via the FNU website at https://www.fnu.ac.fj/student/  or email to admission@fnu.ac.fj

For further information or queries, students can also Text (Toll-Free) to 857 for Vodafone and Inkk users.

Alternatively, applicants can visit any of the FNU campuses to submit applications.

Outreach Session

The Fiji National University also extends an invitation to communities to connect with them for awareness sessions. Through these sessions, the team can provide in-depth information about educational opportunities, scholarships, and the benefits of pursuing trade and higher education at FNU.

To connect with the Outreach Team, community members can contact them via email at mo@fnu.ac.fj  or call 9482372.