Tagged: UPNG

Students tests positive for COVID-19

A student at the University of Papua New Guinea’s (UPNG) Open Campus and three high school students have tested positive for COVID-19, reports Loop PNG. The announcement was made by PNG Prime Minister, James...

UPNG Pro VC in court for cyber harassment

The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr Mange Matui, has been committed to stand trial in the National Court on a charge of cyber harassment. A further charge of misconduct...

University interim chancellor resigns

UNIVERSITY of PNG Chancellor Jeffrey Kennedy has resigned, citing the Government’s lack of confidence in his ability to hold the position as the reason. I accepted the appointment (on Jan 21, 2019 by Higher...

UPNG staff to protest political interference

More than 200 staff at the University of Papua New Guinea are expected to stop work today to protest undue political interference in the university’s business. This was revealed by an insider who wanted...

UPNG Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor sidelined

The top two officials of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) have been sidelined by the Government to “restore the reputation” of the institution. Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Pila...