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USP journo students return from ‘successful’ Solomons climate project

July 2, 2019

By Michael Andrew A group of University of the South Pacific journalism students have returned from a week-long trip in the Solomon Islands covering communities at the forefront of climate change. Rosalie Nongebatu, Romeka Kumari and Ben Bilua, who are also part of Wansolwara team, were selected to be a part of the project “Adapting ... <a title="USP journo students return from ‘successful’ Solomons climate project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/02/usp-journo-students-return-from-successful-solomons-climate-project/" aria-label="Read more about USP journo students return from ‘successful’ Solomons climate project">Read more</a>

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USP staff want Fiji’s pro-chancellor Thompson to step aside in abuse probe

June 24, 2019

By Peni Komaisavai in Suva Staff of the University of the South Pacific at the university’s main Laucala campus in Suva have called for pro-chancellor Winston Thompson to step aside to allow for an independent investigation into alleged abuse and mismanagement to proceed. This was one of three demands USP staff made in a petition ... <a title="USP staff want Fiji’s pro-chancellor Thompson to step aside in abuse probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/24/usp-staff-want-fijis-pro-chancellor-thompson-to-step-aside-in-abuse-probe/" aria-label="Read more about USP staff want Fiji’s pro-chancellor Thompson to step aside in abuse probe">Read more</a>

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NZ seeks ‘explanations’ over USP mismanagement allegations

May 24, 2019

By RNZ Pacific New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says his government is “asking for explanations” about alleged mismanagement at the regional University of the South Pacific. New Zealand is the 12-country USP’s second largest funder behind Australia, contributing US$3.5m ($NZ5.3m) in 2017. The university’s headquarters are in Suva and claims of mismanagement and questionable ... <a title="NZ seeks ‘explanations’ over USP mismanagement allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/24/nz-seeks-explanations-over-usp-mismanagement-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about NZ seeks ‘explanations’ over USP mismanagement allegations">Read more</a>

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USP wins US$20,000 grant to boost Pacific environmental journalism

April 9, 2019

Internews EJN Asia-Pacific initiative … funding for 14 successful environmental journalism projects. Image: Internews By Wansolwara The journalism programme at the University of the South Pacific has won a US$20,000 (F$42,617) grant in a boost environmental reporting in the Pacific. The programme was one of 14 recipients of the competitive Internews/Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Asia-Pacific ... <a title="USP wins US$20,000 grant to boost Pacific environmental journalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/09/usp-wins-us20000-grant-to-boost-pacific-environmental-journalism/" aria-label="Read more about USP wins US$20,000 grant to boost Pacific environmental journalism">Read more</a>

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Journalism education at USP – a 30-year struggle for free press

March 12, 2019

By Shailendra Singh in Suva The University of the South Pacific’s recent 50th anniversary marked 30 years of existence for its regional journalism programme. In an eventful journey, the programme weathered military coups, overcame financial hardships and shrugged off academic snobbery to get this far. The programme started in Suva in 1988, with Commonwealth funding, ... <a title="Journalism education at USP – a 30-year struggle for free press" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/12/journalism-education-at-usp-a-30-year-struggle-for-free-press/" aria-label="Read more about Journalism education at USP – a 30-year struggle for free press">Read more</a>

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World must take moral climate stand for humanity, warns Pacific expert

February 22, 2019

Authors of the current IPCC reporting cycle in Fiji – Dr Helene Jacot Des Combe (from left), Dr Morgan Wairiu, Professor Elisabeth Holland and Diana Salili. Image: USP/Wansolwara By Jope Tarai in Suva The threat of rising global temperatures on Pacific ecosystems is not only a scientific analysis but a reality for many people in ... <a title="World must take moral climate stand for humanity, warns Pacific expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/22/world-must-take-moral-climate-stand-for-humanity-warns-pacific-expert/" aria-label="Read more about World must take moral climate stand for humanity, warns Pacific expert">Read more</a>