Study Abroad: University of Melbourne Strengthens Ties With Pacific

While visiting the Pacific, the University of Melbourne has inked several new agreements with the region for education and research.

Study in Australia: After a three-nation visit, the University of Melbourne has strengthened its ongoing commitment to the Pacific region through teaching, research and professional development opportunities.

Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement) led the visit to Fiji, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. During the visit, many new agreements were signed further boosting the ties between the Pacific and the University of Melbourne.

Professor Wesley said, "Our futures are intertwined. Pacific nations are seeking access to markets, technology, financing and infrastructure to build a viable future, and as Australia's leading university, we recognise our shared responsibility to address the challenges facing the region. By working together, we can drive meaningful change on issues such as climate change, access to quality healthcare and education and socio-economic inequality."

University Of Melbourne Inks MoU With Pacific Universities

During the last month, the university signed the Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the South Pacific (USP) and Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for broad academic collaboration to improve learning, teaching and research. Also, for research supervision, professional development and offering opportunities for inbound and outbound student flows.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston, commented, “Building resilient communities in the Pacific region, so they can not only withstand but also adapt to change, is essential. Through the work and collaboration of our people, we continue exploring meaningful partnerships to bring long-term benefits to the region.”

University of Melbourne’s Oceania Institute Engages With Pacific

University of Melbourne’s Oceania Institute is connected with the Pacific as its network of around 200 staff and researched students are engaged with the Pacific's 60 regional organisations for research and partnerships.

Associate Professor Debra McDougall, Co-Director of the Oceania Institute, said, "The Institute seeks to leverage the University’s research capability and networks to better understand and address key shared challenges. The University’s formal partnership with SINU builds on long-term relationships linking Melbourne researchers, Melbourne alumni, SINU programs and staff, and other important stakeholders in Solomon Islands,” Professor McDougall said. “We are excited by developments at SINU and see a great deal of room for mutual learning.”

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