The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Law (SOL) launched three (3) publications during a special ceremony at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva on 16 November 2018.
His Lordship Anthony Gates, Chief Justice, officiated at the launch of Introduction to South Pacific Law by Jennifer Corrin & Professor Don Paterson; The World Trade Organisation Dispute Settlement Mechanism and the South Pacific Island Nation Participation by Dr. Wilfred Golman; and Criminal Law of Fiji by Professor Eric Colvin.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and The University of the South Pacific (USP) this month signed an agreement that will strengthen collaboration on emergency preparedness activities in Fiji and the Pacific region, and ensure disaster responders are better equipped when the next disaster strikes.
“The University of the South Pacific is excited to be partnering with WFP – the world’s largest humanitarian agency,” said Professor Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and International at the University.

The University of the South Pacific’s Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) launched USP Global, a University initiative through which a number of programmes will be offered online to a global audience.
These include courses in areas such as Pacific Island Studies, Oceanography and Climate Science.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) and The China Navigation Company (CNCo), parent of Swire Shipping and Swire Bulk, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 10 November to conduct feasibility studies for the design costs and plan for new generation ships for the Pacific region which is committed to low carbon sea transport.
Under the MOU, Project Cerulean aims to eventually develop a new class of small cargo freighter, which, once proven to be

The author of The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Commemorative book for 50th Anniversary, Associate Professor Jacqueline Leckie presented the book to His Excellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote, President of Fiji, on 30 October 2018.
Entitled, “A University for the Pacific, 50 Years of USP”, the commemorative book chronicles the journey of this unique institution that has contributed a lot to the development of its member countries.

The Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of the South Pacific, Professor Rajesh Chandra launched a commemorative book in celebration of the University’s 50th Anniversary on 29 October 2018.
The book, which is entitled “A University for the Pacific, 50 Years of USP”, chronicles the journey of this unique institution that has contributed a lot to the development of its member countries.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) successfully hosted Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan as part of their official Royal visit to Fiji on 24 October 2018.
His Royal Highness (HRH), Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex said it was an honor and a pleasure for him and his wife to visit USP in its 50th Anniversary year to learn about the fantastic work that it is doing across its twelve (12) member countries.

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Japan-Pacific ICT Centre was filled to the brim for two nights in a row as members of the USP community and general public witnessed the Mana, Voyaging Oceania from 18-19 October 2018.
The concept was put together by the Oceania Centre showcasing the 12 member countries that make USP and the diverse cultures that call Fiji home, taking the audience on a journey of song and movements through USP’s 12 member countries.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has taken the onus of spearheading ICT innovation and development in the Pacific, says Dr Bibhya Sharma, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE).
He made the comment on behalf of Professor Rajesh Chandra, Vice Chancellor and President during the 10th anniversary of the Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) at the Laucala Campus on 3 October, 2018.

For the first time, The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Solomon Islands (SI) Campus held two (2) graduation ceremonies at Auki and Honiara Campuses, where a total of 1211 students graduated with certificates, diplomas and degrees. The awards were given by Mr Winston Thompson, Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council.
For the ceremony in Auki on 25 September, around one hundred and seventy six (176) students graduated from a special programme on Graduate Certificate in School Leadership. This is a special in-country project in Solomon Islands for over three (3) years.

A forum to facilitate discussion between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and its Development Partners was held at the Japan-Pacific ICT Conference Room in the Laucala Campus on 19 September 2018.
Development Partners present at the forum included representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Delegation of the European Union in the Pacific (EU), France, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), United States of America (USA), World Bank, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Indonesia, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

A total of 1,321 students will be graduating from The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) second graduation ceremony for 2018 at the National Gymnasium over a two day period from 20-21 September.
On 20 September, a total of 806 students graduated in a two part ceremony with 568 students graduating in the morning ceremony from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE) and Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE); while 238 students were awarded certificates and diplomas from the Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) during the afternoon session.

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of The University of the South Pacific (USP), the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) officially launched two (2) books on Flexible Learning at the University’s Laucala Campus on 30 August 2018.

The Prime Minister of Samoa and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Honourable Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Neioti Aiono Dr Sa’ilele Malielegaoi officially opened The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Research Week on 27 August 2018 at the University’s Laucala Campus in Fiji.

Professor Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and International, officially opened the “We are the Ocean” Heritage and Arts Festival organised in celebration of The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) 50th Anniversary on 18 July 2018.
Organised by the University’s Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies (OCACPS), the week-long festival brought...

As we embark on a year-long celebration of The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) 50 years of service to the region, it is worth recalling that, on 5 February 1968, USP’s 160 enrolled students attended their first class at the former No 5 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force base at Laucala Bay.

His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Jioji Konusi Konrote, President of Fiji and the 24th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) officially opened the Inaugural Pacific Research Symposium on Sport and Sustainable Development at the University’s Laucala Campus on 20 June 2018.
The two-day Symposium is one of the official events celebrating the University’s 50th Anniversary this year...

The University of the South Pacific (USP) held its first Briefing Session for 2018 with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Diplomats, based in Fiji on 18 June 2018.
Its main purpose was to brief the PIC Diplomats and Fiji on the University’s recent achievements and key strategic engagements in the region; provide an update on the development ...

The team from Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Alafua Campus in Samoa were declared winners at the finals of the Alafua Campus Golden Jubilee Celebrations Debate Series on 13 June 2018. The debate series was divided into four (4) parts and constituted ...

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Labasa Campus launched its 50th Anniversary celebrations during a cocktail event at Takia Hotel on 1 June 2018.
While launching the celebrations in Labasa, Dr Samuela Bogitini, Campus Director said that 50th Anniversary at the Labasa Campus will provide positive vibes that will set the momentum and...

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Records Management Office celebrated International Archives Day 2018 and the University’s 50th Anniversary with a display of items and documents from the early years of the University’s establishment in 1968 from 8-11 June 2018.
The display at the Laucala Campus Library foyer hosted items such as the Royal Charter...

A major highlight of The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Library Focus Week, which was held from 14 – 18 May 2018, was the viewing of the VHS tape, which was part of the Time Capsule that was opened during the launch of the University’s 50th Anniversary in February this year.

The Government of Nauru has officially launched a song for The University of the South Pacific (USP) in commemoration of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The Minister for Education of Nauru, Honourable Charmaine Scotty officially launched the song, in the Nauruan language as part of a dinner hosted by the Ministry for USP Council members and staff on 22 May 2018 in Yaren District.

Niue has become the 12th and final member country of The University of the South Pacific (USP) to sign the USP Convention.
The Minister for Education of Niue Honorable Billy Talagi, signed the Convention on behalf of the Niue Government during the 86th USP Council meeting on 22 May 2018.

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) new Campus in Nauru’s Yaren District was officially opened by His Excellency David Adeang, the Acting President of Nauru on 21 May 2018.
The opening of the new Nauru Campus was ahead of the University’s 86th Council Meeting from 22 – 23 May 2018.

The story of Oceanic cultures and their arts is a story of struggle, a story that has continued to go unheard, not for a lack of tellers but a lack of listeners.
This was the sentiment expressed by Professor Konai Helu Thaman, renowned Pacific poet and educator for over four (4) decades during her presentation at the second seminar on “Our Sea of Islands” held at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Laucala Campus on 9 May 2018, as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations.

The Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of the South Pacific (USP), Professor Rajesh Chandra officially opened the first Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Pacific Branch on 24 April 2018, at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji.

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Alafua Campus began Zumba classes in an effort to promote health and wellness for its students, staff and alumni.
Ms Ronna Lee, Alafua’s Student Welfare Officer (SWO) said the main Zumba instructor is Ms Eterei Maiava, who undertakes the programme at Samoa Performing Arts & Creative Excellence (SPACE), a dance studio established by the late Allan Alo.

A successful High Level Consultation (HLC) was held between USP and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) on Monday, 16 April 2018 to deliberate on current engagements of the University in the region and future partnership with New Zealand.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), as long–standing strategic partners, discussed and agreed on a way forward for laying the foundation for the new USP-Australia Partnership for the period 2019-2024, at a successful bilateral High Level Consultation (HLC) held in Canberra on 19 March 2018.

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies (OCACPS) has officially opened its “Talking to the Ancestors” Exhibition, which will be open to the public for a month from 19 March – 20 April 2018.

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the mother of all universities in the Pacific and has been called for a particular duty to serve its member countries.

This was the sentiment expressed by Professor Unaisi Walu Nabobo Baba, a USP alumnus and Dean of College of Humanities of Education at Fiji National University.