The 2024 Pacific Islands Research Symposium (PIHRS), hosted by the Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS), began with a vibrant assembly of over 300 participants. This annual conference that is being held at the Sofitel Resort and Spa in Nadi serves as a key platform for Pacific health researchers to…Read More

The Fiji National University (FNU), in collaboration with regional and international partners, has successfully launched Phase 1 of the EU-funded RERIPA Call 4 Project. The phase began with the pre-production of learning materials, starting with the RERIPA Call 4 Micro-Credential Workshop. The workshop, themed “Collaborative Pathways: Enhancing Pacific Education and Innovation for Climate Resilience,” is…Read More

While many secondary school students around Fiji enjoy a well-deserved break, some maritime and rural schools are taking proactive steps to prepare their senior students for the future. One such school, Vunisea Secondary School in Kadavu, organised an excursion to Viti Levu, providing students with valuable insights into educational and career pathways. A group of…Read More

In the world of academia, representing one’s institution on an international stage is a tremendous honour. Baadsha, a dedicated legal practitioner and academic at the Fiji National University (FNU), has been given this opportunity as the sole representative from Fiji and the entire Pacific region at the prestigious Falling Walls Lab in Aotearoa, New Zealand.…Read More

The Fiji National University (FNU) is offering free HIV/AIDS and STI screening clinics for its students, reinforcing the university’s commitment to student wellness and public health. According to Dr Henry Waqa, FNU’s General Practitioner, these screening programmes are a crucial part of the university’s strategy to promote health and wellness on campus. “While participation in…Read More