BY INDY MAEALASIA

A new academic programme offered by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) this second semester aims to develop the next generation of Pacific security leaders and experts.

The newly added ‘Postgraduate Certificate in Security Studies programme’ is a reflection of the university’s commitment and effort to nurture homegrown security professionals- an area of expertise the country increasingly needs.

“This course is specially designed to produce the next generation of Pacific security leaders, analysts, and coordination experts,” Vice Chancellor Transform Aqorau said.

Mr Aqorau explained that the programme blends strong academic learning with practical skills, and will focus on security challenges unique to Pacific Island countries.

 Areas of studies include maritime law, climate change adaptation and many other security areas.

“The program will be a strategic milestone for our university,” he said.

Aqorau pointed out that offering the programme will raise the university’s status, positioning SINU as a regional leader in security education that aligns with Pacific frameworks such as the Bowie Declaration.

Upon the completion of the programme, Aqorau shares his hope of seeing the first cohort of graduates walk away with cutting-edge knowledge in areas like maritime security policy, intelligence analysis, and crisis management.

“They will return to their agencies, be it police, naval, fisheries, foreign affairs or regional organisations, as more effective planners and coordinators,” Aqorau said.

He added that as more officials receive this specialised training, the network of professionals working in maritime security and other key security areas will become stronger and united.

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