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Rare coral species found in Fiji - 15 May 2012 02:46:40 pm
The blue coral, scientifically known as Heliopora coerulea was recently sighted on one of the reefs off Tiliva Island, Viwa in Yasawa. The blue coral was discovered during a trip by a team from the University of the South Pacific (USP... More »

Declining exports likely to dampen economic growth of Pacific Islands, reveals survey - 11 May 2012 06:06:07 pm
While Asia and the Pacific faces another year of slowing growth as demand for its exports declines and capital costs rise, it will remain as an anchor of stability in the world economy, according to the latest flagship publication of the United Na... More »

USP staff receives prestigious award - 11 May 2012 05:44:09 pm
Mr Rohitesh Kumar, a Scientific Officer in the Center for Drug Discovery and Conservation at the Institute of Applied Science (IAS) from the University of the South Pacific has recently been honoured with the Greg Urwin Award. The award, which... More »

USP announces ‘2012 Enroll Now Campaign’ winners - 11 May 2012 10:35:05 am
A special function was held by the University of the South Pacific to reward winners of the 2012 Enroll Now Campaign. The function, organised by the University’s Development, Marketing, Communications and Alumni (DMCA) Office wa... More »

Clean drinking water for rural school - 9 May 2012 03:36:39 pm
Around 120 students and teachers of Batirilagi District School located in the Northern Division on Fiji’s second largest island - Vanua Levu, can now have easy access to clean drinking water after the commissioning of a new solar water pumpi... More »

USP marks World Press Freedom Day - 8 May 2012 11:54:30 am
Media freedom keeps societies and economies vibrant, energetic, and healthy. When the free flow of news and information is cut off, individuals suffer. Societies suffer. Economies suffer. These were the comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to ... More »

Fiji delegation contributes towards establishment of major international biodiversity science policy - 3 May 2012 02:16:35 pm
The recent establishment of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) supported by governments of over 90 countries is one of the most significant developments in global science policies. Afte... More »

University launches first ever Electronic Research Repository - 27 Apr 2012 05:52:32 pm
The University of the South Pacific marked a major development after the launch of its first ever Electronic Research Repository in an effort to enhance its research activities and disseminate information live over the internet. “USP... More »

Oceania Development Network Workshop - 25 Apr 2012 04:22:20 pm
A regional capacity building workshop on research and policy development began at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala Campus in Suva today. The two-day workshop is organised by the Oceania Development Network (ODN) and is based... More »

University appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and International) - 24 Apr 2012 02:55:59 pm
The University of the South Pacific recently announced the appointment of Professor John Bythell as the University’s new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and International). Professor Bythell was previously the Director of Research in the S... More »