BY INDY MAEALASIA

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is working to forge deeper ties with regional and international universities aiming to enhance academic quality and research collaboration.

Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau shared this vision during a recent address.

 “At SINU, while we are a national university, we are actively seeking partnerships with regional and international universities,” he said.

Aqorau said his dream is that within the next five to ten years, SINU will offer joint degree programs with institutions such as the University of the South Pacific (USP) and Australian universities—particularly in high-impact fields like nursing and climate science.

“These partnerships can elevate the quality of our programs to global standards, give students exchange opportunities and create research links focused on Pacific issues,” he explained.

Aqorau stressed that this will also send a message that Pacific universities are not isolated but are part of global knowledge commons and we contribute to it.

He pointed out that the University of the South Pacific (USP) stands as a typical example of fostering regional solidarity and collaboration.

“It has for decades brought together students from across Oceania; creating a pan-Pacific alumni network and identity,” he said.

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