Celebrating 50 years of the University of the South Pacific
After 50 years as the premier university of the Pacific islands region, the University of the South Pacific (USP) has achieved much and is now one of the most successful regional organisations. This panel will briefly consider USP's leading achievements, and then critically reflect on what the future holds and how the institution can maximise its value to the region. It promises to be a lively and insightful look not only at USP's future, but possible future pathways for tertiary education in the South Pacific. The panel will be chaired by one of USP's highly respected academics, A/Prof Sandra Tarte (Head of the School of Government, Development and International Affairs) and draw on the considerable wisdom of leading USP academics. Speakers: Sandra Tarte (Chair), Head of the School of Government, Development and International Affairs, USP; Glenn Finau, PhD Candidate, School of Business, USP; Stewart Firth, Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU; Joeli Veitayaki, Head of the School of Marine Studies, Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment, USP.
Primary Title
- Celebrating 50 years of the University of the South Pacific
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 23 October 2018
Original Broadcast Date
- Monday 10 September 2018
Duration
- 86:00
Channel
- Department of Pacific Affairs
Broadcaster
- Australian National University
Programme Description
- After 50 years as the premier university of the Pacific islands region, the University of the South Pacific (USP) has achieved much and is now one of the most successful regional organisations. This panel will briefly consider USP's leading achievements, and then critically reflect on what the future holds and how the institution can maximise its value to the region. It promises to be a lively and insightful look not only at USP's future, but possible future pathways for tertiary education in the South Pacific. The panel will be chaired by one of USP's highly respected academics, A/Prof Sandra Tarte (Head of the School of Government, Development and International Affairs) and draw on the considerable wisdom of leading USP academics. Speakers: Sandra Tarte (Chair), Head of the School of Government, Development and International Affairs, USP; Glenn Finau, PhD Candidate, School of Business, USP; Stewart Firth, Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU; Joeli Veitayaki, Head of the School of Marine Studies, Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment, USP.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Islands of the Pacific--Research--Congresses
- University of the South Pacific
- Universities and colleges--Oceania--History
Genres
- Educational
- Talk
Contributors
- Australian National University (Production Unit)
- Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Funder)
- Sandra Tarte (Speaker)
- Glenn Finau (Speaker)
- Stewart Firth (Speaker)
- Joeli Veitayaki (Speaker)
Subjects
- Islands of the Pacific--Research--Congresses
- University of the South Pacific
- Universities and colleges--Oceania--History