School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences

SAGEONS

Message from the School

Welcome to the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). Our School offers a range of programs in the fields of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Marine Studies, and Biological and Chemical Sciences. A degree in these fields unlocks an exciting range of career possibilities in industry, research, education and the public sector.

State-of-the-art teaching facilities and laboratories complement our team of inspirational teachers and world-ranking researchers in the unique setting that our South Pacific region provides. Learning about the world around us in this environment that fosters exploration, imagination and creativity, will equip you with the dynamic skillset and leadership qualities to tackle some of the major challenges facing the South Pacific, and the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to our SAGEONS community in 2025 as we embark together on this voyage of scientific discovery and innovation.

Welcome to SAGEONS

Disciplines

Agriculture & Food Technology

The Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology (SAFT) is situated at the Alafua Campus of USP…

Biological & Chemical Sciences

Welcome to the website of the Discipline of Biological and Chemical Sciences.

Geography, Earth Science and Environment

Research and teaching in the Discipline of Geography, Earth Science…

Marine Studies

Marine Studies is an interdisciplinary Discipline, integrating science (Marine Science Program) and social science (Marine Management Programme).

Centre

The Centre for Agriculture, Research and Extension

School Heads

Prof. Bibhya Sharma

Professor – HoS

Acting Head of School
Acting Head of the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean & Natural Sciences

The University of the South Pacific,
Private Mail Bag, Suva, Republic of Fiji
Tel
: (679) 32 32069
Email: bibhya.sharma@usp.ac.fj

Dr. David Rohindra

Associate Professor

Acting Deputy Head of School
Acting  Deputy Head of the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean & Natural Sciences

The University of the South Pacific,
Private Mail Bag, Suva, Republic of Fiji
Tel
: (679) 32 32867
Email: david.rohindra@usp.ac.fj

Contact Us

Ms. Naomi Naliva
Administrative Assistant (PostGraduation Affairs)

School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics

The University of the South Pacific

Email: naomi.naliva@usp.ac.fj
Tel: (679) 32 32449

Mrs. Arieta Bainivalu
School Secretary

School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean & Natural Sciences

The University of the South Pacific.

Email: arieta.bainivalu@usp.ac.fj
Tel: (679) 32 32080

Ms Oliana Nayago
Industry, Community Liaison Officer

School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics

The University of the South Pacific

Email: oliana.nayago@usp.ac.fj
Tel: (679) 32 31740

Disciplines Secretaries

Taraivini Cama

Discipline: Biological and Chemical Sciences

Secretary

Email: taraivini.cama@usp.ac.fj
Tel: +679 3232417

Mausali Laumoli

Agriculture and Food Technology

Secretary (Samoa)

Email: mausali.laumoli@usp.ac.fj
Tel: +679 3232542

Susan Naco

Discipline: Geography, Earth Science and Environment

Secretary

Email: susan.naco@usp.ac.fj
Tel: +679 3232542