The world of work is changing fast. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, industrial digitalisation (sometimes called ‘the fourth industrial revolution’ or Industry 4.0) was radically disrupting whole sectors of the economy, by automating processes that were previously carried out manually. And the pandemic has not halted Industry 4.0, it has accelerated…Read More

Eligible Fijians can undertake a Free short course at the Fiji National University (FNU) as part of the Fijian Government’s reskilling and upskilling initiative. As announced in the 2021 National Budget, the Government allocated $1 million to the national University to assist those who lost their employment due to the economic impact of the COVID-19…Read More

For Fiji National University (FNU) alumna Sofina Bibi the phrase “You are never too old to follow your dreams” rings true. After spending 18 years working in early childhood education (ECE), Bibi enrolled at FNU’s College of Humanities and Education (CHE) to pursue a Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood). The mother of two chose to…Read More

Laisenia Savenaca Usa decided he wanted to develop his culinary skills and share his love for food with others to enjoy. To gain the knowledge and competency he needed, Usa enrolled in the Fiji National University’s (FNU) Certificate 3 in Cookery course to achieve his dream. Originally from Lau, the 20-year-old said becoming a chef…Read More

Nine COVID-19 cases reported yesterday in the Nelson/Marlborough region have now been confirmed as the Omicron variant, and a further case from the same household was confirmed late yesterday. These cases are in a single family that flew to Auckland on 13 January to attend a wedding and other events on the weekend of January…Read More