The College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training (CETVET) at the Fiji National University (FNU) marked World Radio Day with a special celebration at the Derrick Campus in Samabula on Friday, 6 March 2026.

The event was held under the theme “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice”, bringing together radio professionals, academics and students to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping the broadcasting industry.

Radio personalities from the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) attended the event, which featured a panel discussion exploring the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in radio discussing how AI is transforming the industry through content creation, broadcasting processes, audience engagement and emergency communication systems.

CETVET Dean, Professor Atul Kumar Raturi, said the celebration was particularly relevant for the University as the College produces technicians and engineers who contribute to the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors in Fiji.

“The telecommunication and broadcasting sector is moving from older systems to new digitised technologies, with Artificial Intelligence now becoming part of that transformation. These developments will require trained professionals, and institutions such as FNU must continue to provide the technical expertise needed by the industry,” Professor Raturi said.

Professor Raturi added that the University is working closely with industry partners to ensure programmes remain relevant and responsive to technological advancements.

“We currently offer certificate courses and are working towards expanding into diploma programmes, while continuing to collaborate with our industry partners to strengthen training in broadcast engineering and related fields,” he said.

Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Strategy Development Manager Daniel Singh shared his remarks.

Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Strategy Development Manager Daniel Singh highlighted the continued importance of radio as a reliable medium of communication, particularly in times of crisis.

CETVET Principal Instructor Salabogi Mavoa addressed the students.

CETVET Principal Instructor Salabogi Mavoa, who began his career in broadcasting in 1979 before transitioning into academia, reflected on his decades-long experience in the radio broadcasting sector.

“When I started in the broadcast station, we used large transmitters with valves about the size of a rugby ball. Over the years the technology evolved, and broadcasters moved from valve-based transmitters to semiconductor transmitters, significantly improving efficiency and reliability,” Mavoa said.

Professor Raturi also thanked Head of School, Juliasi Uluiburotu, and Head of Department, Luke Koroi for taking lead in organising this event at CETVET.

The World Radio Day celebration highlighted the continued relevance of radio while encouraging discussions on how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence can shape the future of broadcasting.

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