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| Centres of Excellence |
The
University has established four centres to complement
the work of its Schools. These centres are expected
to contribute to professional development, research
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| Centre for International and Regional Affairs (CIRA) |
The Centre for International
and Regional Affairs(CIRA) was established to enhance Fiji's
capacity to deal with the many opportunities and challenges
of globalization and to strengthen Fiji's efforts to systematically
integrate its economy and society with its immediate region
first, including that of Australia and New Zealand and then
with other regions. >>More
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| Centre for Indigenous Studies (CIS) |
The Centre for
Indigenous Studies(CIS) aims to be the premier institution in
Fiji for teaching, reviews, dialogue, and policy-oriented link
in all aspects of indigenous Fijian culture, tradition,economy
and politics. The Centre for Indigenous Studies was officially
launched on 17 August 2007 after it commenced offering courses
in Fijian language at the beginning of Semester 2.
The Centre
aims to play a major role in the study of Fijian language, culture,
society, economy and leadership, as well as encouraging the
development of an inclusive and a united Fiji, where its ethnic
populations can develop a greater understanding of and respect
for one another. In pursuance of this important role, the Centre’s
programme of studies comprises courses in Fijian language and
culture, major issues of concern to the indigenous Fijian people
and contemporary Fijian issues, in an inclusive sense, in a
rapidly changing and globalizing world.
These courses, when
successfully completed, will lead to the award of a Diploma
in Fijian Language and Culture or a major in a Bachelors Degree.
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Centre for Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development (CEESD) |
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The Centre for Environment,
Energy and Sustainable Development aims to provide expert advice,
project management and teaching in the areasof energy, environment
and sustainable development.
The Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
has been established to complement the work of the University's
Schools and contribute to professional development, research
and publications, policy-oriented project management and consultancies.
The key objective of the CEESD is to strengthen research
capacity and to harness it in the service of policy making,
planning and sustainable development in the areas of energy,
environment, science and technology. It will provide policy
analysis and market research services in these areas, with
emphasis on liaison and networking with the private sector
in Fiji and other Pacific Island countries.
The Centre will work in conjunction with the School of Science
and Technology to offer courses and programmes that are relevant
to the sustainable development of Fiji and the Pacific Region.
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Centre for Gender Research (CGR) |
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The Centre for
Gender Research(CGR) is mandated to carryout programmes for
greater understanding of gender issues in Fiji and to promote
the empowerment of women to ensure that Fiji's development is
gender-equitable.
The aim of the Centre for Gender Research is to conduct research
at the national, regional and international levels, and further,
to make the benefits of this research available to governments,
non-governmental organizations, other interested stakeholders,
and the community. In addition, the Centre’s aim is
to introduce (at an appropriate stage) the teaching of courses
in gender studies. Its purpose is to:
- Promote gender research to raise consciousness
in the area;
- Offer programmes in gender studies;
- Enable the community (both local and global)
to benefit from the research undertaken;
- Promote legislation that increases gender
equality and to monitor Fiji’s adherence to conventions
relating to women signed by Fiji
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