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PNG pharmacist the first president of Pacific Science Academy

Professor 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

Education

Auckland University has a new strategic direction for Pasifika

Pro 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 •

Tonga

Lauded artist Dagmar Dyck takes on tertiary role

Tongan-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

Education

‘Pacific culture is key’

A graduate of a 12-week health micro course addressing Pacific health wellbeing says the training started with some history and culture learning.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 21 Aug

Society

'Appalling': Health Coalition Aotearoa on families struggling to afford healthy food

A spokesperson for the Health Coalition Aotearoa and co-researcher of a University of Auckland study on soaring food prices says New Zealand must do better to uplift struggling families.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Aug

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Taken Cook Islands remains finally returned to rightful resting place

Human remains that were being held by the University of Otago have finally been returned to the Cook Islands.

William TeriteMon, 05 Aug

Society

Pacific law lecturer says it's imperative people 'to stand up' for Palestine

Lecturer Dylan Asafo's gives his response to Vice-Chancellor not supporting pro-Palestine encampments on university grounds.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 15 May

Education

New initiative to get more Pacific students uni-ready

There are concerns Pacific students aren’t doing the right subjects to line them up for university entrance, but secondary schools are teaming up with Auckland University to change this.

Khalia StrongMon, 15 Apr

Health •

Sāmoa

South Auckland trainee doctor with heart condition defies odds

Olisa Faatupu has overcome a serious heart condition, and is now studying to be a doctor thanks to the Milford Foundation scholarship.

Mary AfemataTue, 20 Feb

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