Category: Education

New Intake List for 2019 – National Selections

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) has released a PDF copy of the New Intake List for the 2019 academic year.  The list is published with students numbers only and...

18 graduate in Nauru

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and HOST International held a joint graduation ceremony for 18 graduates in Nauru on 10 December 2018. The graduates received their Australian qualification in Certificate III in Community...

Former UNRE VC rearrested and charged

Former vice chancellor of the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) has been rearrested and charged with abuse of office. Philip Siaguru has been slapped with 12 counts of abuse of office under...

APTC recognises students’ achievements in Honiara

Over 170 Solomon Islanders were awarded for successfully completing their studies in 18 vocational programs at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Honiara on 21 November 2018. As Australia’s major Technical...

Solomon Islanders gain Australian qualifications

A total of 22 Solomon Islanders were awarded Australian qualifications in seven technical and vocational programs, during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Gizo, on 20 November 2018. As Australia’s flagship...

The new APTC graduates with guests at the graduation on November 14, 2018. Photo credit: APTC.

APTC students celebrate success in Kiribati

Twenty I-Kiribati nationals were awarded Australian qualifications in nine technical and vocational programs, during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Betio on 14 November 2018. As Australia’s flagship technical and vocational...

Hard work pays off for Lucy

Every child’s dream in school is to do well in studies and leave a legacy behind, let alone put a smile on a parents face. This is exactly what Lucy-Esther Benjamin did when she...

Education dept to hold exhibition

The Department of Education will be holding an exhibition at the Sir John Guise Indoor Sports Complex in Waigani on the 29th and 30th of October from 8 am to 4 pm. In a...

Australia Awards Fellowship Opportunities

Australia Awards PNG in partnership with Government of Papua New Guinea aims to assist with addressing targeted workforce skills gaps. Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Policy and Action For established professionals involved in climate...