Language & CultureOtago's Cook Islands community creates ‘home away from home’ for overseas studentsWith a focus on family, faith, and tradition, Sunday’s gathering in Dunedin fosters a sense of belonging and reassurance for Pacific students.Susnation SetaMon, 31 Mar
HealthEmpowering future leaders: MIT’s mentor scheme aims to elevate Pacific studentsManukau Institute of Technology’s unique mentorship programme fosters academic success and leadership skills among Pacific nursing students, addressing a critical shortage in the workforce.Khalia StrongThu, 20 Mar
EducationPacific university students level up with prep courseHundreds of indigenous and Pacific students kick off their tertiary journey with confidence, thanks to a summer bridging course designed to ease their transition to uni life.Khalia StrongMon, 03 Mar
EducationGround-breaking position significant for Pacific communitiesThe University of Otago has appointed Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu as its first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Pacific.Susnation SetaMon, 17 Feb
Health • Tonga Love for science inspires studies abroad From the Island of Ha‘apai in Tonga to Otago University, ‘Ana Lātū Vakasiuola is pursuing her dreams.Susnation SetaFri, 29 Nov
Health • TongaKo ‘ene manako ‘i he lesoni Saienisi na’a ne fakalotoa ia ke hoko atu ‘ene ako ‘i muli.Mei he ki’i motu ko Ha’apai ‘i Tonga ki he ‘Univesiti ‘o Otago, ‘oku hoko atu ai ‘e ‘Ana Latu Vakasiuola ‘a ‘ene feinga ako ke a’u ki he’ene taumu’a.Susnation SetaThu, 28 Nov
HealthPNG pharmacist the first president of Pacific Science AcademyProfessor Teatulohi Matainaho survived a taboo birth to achieve great academic success, and will lead the Pacific Academy of Sciences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 14 Nov
EducationAuckland University has a new strategic direction for PasifikaPro Vice-Chancellor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau says the work in creating the university's first Pacific Strategy in 141 years is in its early stages of development.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Nov
Pacific Region'We are past talking, it's time for action'Staff at the University of the South Pacific walked off their jobs over failed negotiations with their employer.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Oct
Arts • TongaLauded artist Dagmar Dyck takes on tertiary roleTongan-German artist Dagmar Dyck has been appointed Assistant Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific at Auckland University of Technology, where she aims to support Pacific students' academic success through culturally responsive leadership and dedicated support systems.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Oct