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Stories that Inspire

Jim Damusaru - PhD scholar in Marine Science, Aquaculture
The turning point of my life
When i was in year 6, i had to pass an exam that will get me to year 7 but i failed that exam. At that point my parents made a decision that changed everything…
Florence Waibuta-Toganivalu. (Acting Team Leader & Project Administrator, N-POC Scholarship Programme, USP
From the Cane Fields to supporting PhD students.

Life, for me, was never about chasing a grand dream. It was about growing up, getting a job, and surviving. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to become — but I knew what I didn’t want…
USP PhD student calls for women’s involvement in ocean governance

A doctorate student at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji, is urging greater involvement of women in ocean governance and program implementation…

Martha Manaka - PhD scholar in Law

Finding my Voice: My PhD journey as a Lawyer

Growing up, I was always a quiet and shy person. I admired people who spoke with confidence and carried themselves with ease…

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