1. FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Overview

2. Introduction
Formed by the Government of Fiji under Decree 39 of 2009 (now FNU Decree 2010) via the merger of 7 institutes: Fiji School of Medicine, Fiji College of Agriculture, Fiji Institute of Technology, School of Nursing, Fiji College of Advanced Education, Lautoka Teachers College and Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji
Vision : The University shall contribute towards achieving sustainable livelihoods, open and democratic societies and maximise the standard of living of the communities in Fiji and the Pacific through quality education and training.
Mission: To be Fiji’s premier dual-sector university and a regional hub for higher education, TVET, research, innovation and societal development in Fiji and the Pacific.
FNU currently has 44 locations in Fiji with 2,289 staff and 25,958 students as of 2016
FNU received the Recognition Certificate in 2010
FNU has received the Certificate of Full Registration in December

3. Major Achievement and Highlight - 2010
1. Leadership and Management
Staff: Total : 2,418 Academic: 910 Support : 1,508
Student Head Count: 26,723 EFTS: 7,141
Dr. Ganesh Chand was inducted the first Vice Chancellor of FNU.
Appointments:
Mrs . Asenaca Maroca : Acting Dean CAFF
Dr. Surendra Prasad : Dean CEST
Dr. Mahendra Reddy : Dean CBHTS
Mr. Alifereti Cawanibuka : Dean CHE
Prof Ian Ross : Dean CMNHS
Mr. Jone Dakuvula : Registrar

4. Major Achievement and Highlight – 2010 Cont.
The Council adopted a set of 50 policies that comprise the University’s Human Resources Policies.
Official Color of the College :CAFF– Green; CBHTS (Grey);CEST – Blue;
CHE – Gold; and CMNHS – Red
2.Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications.
FNU was the first University in Fiji to introduce an Institution wide programme in Ethics, Values and Governance

5. Major Achievements and Highlights -2011
Leadership and Management
Staff: Total : 2,624 Academic: 1,029 Support : 1,595
Student Head Count: 26,635 EFTS: 8,207
New Appointments Deans
Professor Paras Nath - Dean CAFF
Dr. Eci Nabalarua - Dean CHE
Mr. Kamlesh Prakash – Executive Secretary - NTPC
Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications
CAFF introduced 5 new Programmes
CHE started offering B.Ed. Programmes
TPAF became part of FNU in 2011 as the National Training and Productivity Centre
NTPC offered over 2,143 courses for approximately 24,000 participants.
Research and Publications: In total 196 Seminars, Research papers, International Conferences and publications kept the colleges paced.
The Fiji Business Excellence Award adopted the Malcolm Baldridge Framework
Library Services continued to develop and by 2011 a total 109,187 books and Audio Visuals were available in 15 centers.

6. Major Achievements and Highlights -2011
Leadership and Management
Staff: Total : 2,624 Academic: 1,029 Support : 1,595
Student Head Count: 26,635 EFTS: 8,207
New Appointments Deans
Professor Paras Nath - Dean CAFF
Dr. Eci Nabalarua - Dean CHE
Mr. Kamlesh Prakash – Executive Secretary - NTPC
Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications
CAFF introduced 5 new Programmes
CHE started offering B.Ed. Programmes
TPAF became part of FNU in 2011 as the National Training and Productivity Centre
NTPC offered over 2,143 courses for approximately 24,000 participants.
Research and Publications: In total 196 Seminars, Research papers, International Conferences and publications kept the colleges paced.
The Fiji Business Excellence Award adopted the Malcolm Baldridge Framework
Library Services continued to develop and by 2011 a total 109,187 books and Audio Visuals were available in 15 centers.

7. 2011 Highlight Cont. Infrastructure and Communication
Construction work started at CAFF - Lecture Theater and Science Labs.
Ground works continued on the Horticulture sight at Legalega in Nadi.
New centers for NTPC commenced at Rakiraki and Sigatoka
Restructure of Libraries to increase seating Capacity and installment of electronic
systems for preventing of book theft.

8. Major Achievements and Highlights -2012
1. Leadership and Management
 College Headcount: 32,496 Colleges EFTS: 9,225
Staff: Total: 2,655 Academic: 1,079 Support: 1,576
New Appointment:
Prof .Kandaswamy Angamuthu – Dean CEST
Dr. Michael Gregory – Director Planning & Development
Dr. Chaminda Jayasundara – University Librarian
Policies :Human Resource Policy, Finance Policy and UASR adopted.
FNU Samabula Campus renamed Derrick Campus
2. Learning Teaching Programs, Research and Publications
Programme Reviews conducted .by CBHTS,CHE and CMNHS
Council endorsed new definition of credit points which equal 1 credit point to 15 hours.
Research and Publications :A total of 168 Publications,
FNU received research grant $235,000 from Government of India to explore Jaggery an alternative to sugar.
Fiji Business Excellence Award held in Sheraton organised by NTPC

9. 2012 Highlights cont. 3. Partnership and Collaboration
Some major collaboration was formed in 2012 to further strengthen the partnership network.
4. Student Affairs
FNU established Financial Aid Scheme for students.

10. Major Achievements and Highlights -2013
Leadership and Management
College Headcount: 34,545 Colleges EFTS: 9,868
Staff Total: 2,882 Academic: 1,030 Support: 1,852
Policies. Corporate Governance, Finance Policy, HR, UASR, Seals Policy, ICT, Energy Management, Mobile phone, Gifts and Donation, OHS
2. Learning Teaching Programs, Research and Publications
Total of 268 programmes was offered by FNU as of 2013
Introduction of teaching of Chinese & Japanese (NTPC)
The Commercial Agriculture program was launched in Navosa (NTPC)
CBHTS received accreditation for its Accounting programmes from FIA
FNU became member of Committee on Accreditation of University Qualifications
Post Graduate Policy and Procedure was adopted by Senate

11. 2013 Highlights Cont. 2.6. Programmes approved by Senate
CBHTS Programmes; Executive MBA, Bachelor of Law, Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice, Certificate IV & Trade Diploma in Banking, Customs and Accounting.
CAFF Programs: Higher Education Diploma in Forestry, Certificate III in Commercial Agriculture
CEST: Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer control and Civil Engineering.
CHE: Certificate IV & Trade Diploma in Sports Science
CMNHS Bachelor of Nursing and Masters of Medicine
Senate approved the duration of the programme be reduced ;Trade Level Programmes from 4 years to 3 years and Technician Level from 5 years to 4years
Research and Publications: Total of 286 Publications were made in 2013

12. 2013 Highlights Cont. 3.Infrastructure & Communication
New $2M Simulator for Maritime Studies
New Medical Campus in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Acquisition of UniFarm in Navua (2,850 acres)
Labasa Campus Ground breaking ceremony
FNU Aqua–phonic farm was opened in December 2013 at Legalega , Nadi
FNU acquired the property in Waimanu Road and relocated Uni Clinic from Derrick Campus (renamed as Bayview Uni Clinic)
4. Partnership and Collaboration
In 2013 FNU continued to strengthen its partnership and collaboration and a total 24 MoUs and MoA s were signed.
Grant Agreement with European Union – ECCAM Project and KITE

13. Major Achievements and Highlights -2014
1.Leadeship and Management College Headcount : 34,524 College EFTS: 10, Staff : Total: 3,479 Academic: 1,040 Support : 2, Salary increase by 10% for staff backdated to 01/01/14.
Appointments
Ms. Sarita Harish was appointed as Acting Registrar
Dean CBHTS Dr. Mahendra Reddy was elected as Hon. Minister for Education
Prof. Ram Karan appointed as Acting Dean CBHTS
Prof. Nii-K Plange appointed as Acting Dean CHE
Mr. Neil V Singh as Act. Director Planning & Development
Mr. Krishna Swamy as Director Properties & Facilities
Ambassador. Filipe Bole also completed his term as Chancellor and was replaced by Dr. Mahendra Reddy. He assumed this role by virtue of his position as the Minister for Education
CINEC signed an agreement with Fijian Government to manage the Maritime School.
Maritime School renamed as Fiji Maritime Academy
Professor Ian Rouse (Dean CMNHS ) was appointed as Acting Vice Chancellor replacing Dr. Ganesh Chand.  

14. 2014 Highlights Cont.
2. Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications
Total 370 Programmes offered at various Centers and Campuses.
Accreditation of CBHTS Accounting Programs Bachelor ,Post Graduate and Masters by CPA Australia
New Programmes rolled in 2014:
CAFF – Introduced a 5 and half year Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry programme CBHTS -Introduced EMBA ,Bachelor of Law, Graduate Diploma Legal Practice, Certificate IV and Trade Diploma in Accounting, Customs, Banking CMNHS -Formalization of Master of Medicine in surgery and also started offering Bachelor of Primary Health Nursing in Palau.
Library Services: ISO Certification to FNU Library, first in the South Pacific
Research and Publications
Research Coaching Australia delivered tailored research coaching to researchers and research leaders.
Fiji Business Excellence Awards organized by NTPC

15. 2014 Highlights Cont. 3. Infrastructure & Communication
Centre for Water and Energy Engineering was launched as joint venture between FNU and RMIT.
New WiFi Bure was opened at Nasinu Campus
Jumpin Java was opened in Nasinu.
Fijian Government allocated $2M for Labasa Campus out of which $800,000 was utlised.
Purchase of Navua Training Hotel, renamed as UniHotel.
4. Partnership and Collaborations. In 2014 FNU continued to strengthen its partnership and collaboration by signing 18 MoUs and MoAs.

16. Major Achievements and Highlights -2015
1.Leadership and Management College Headcount : College EFTS: Staff; Total: 3,395 Academic: 1, Support : 2,300
Hon Dr. Mahendra Reddy took on Ministerial Position with the Government
Mr. Ikbal Jannif was appointed as Chancellor.
The following appointment of Deans and Directors were made:
Mr. Manoj Ram - Director Finance.
Prof. Ram Karan – Dean CBHTS
Ms. Sarita Harish – Registrar
Prof. Rajanishwar Gyaneshwar – Act. Dean CMNHS
Formulation of Research & Consultation Policy
Amendments to Whistleblower, Handover & Kava and Vehicle Use Policies ,
Review of UASR, Credit Transfer Policy, Finance Policy and HR Policy.

17. 2015 Highlights Cont.
Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications
Total 390 Programmes offered at various centers and Campuses
New Programs rolled out in 2015
CHE: New programme - Certificate IV in Broadcast Engineering
CAFF Revised the Certificate III in Commercial Agriculture to 1 year Programme
Senate Approved Programmes
B.Ed. TVET , Graduate Certificate in Education and Post Graduate Studies in Social Policy, B.Ed.. Secondary - Home Economics.
Revision of PG Dip in Sociology, Masters of Arts in Social Policy, PhD in Social Policy
Programmes to be offered from 2016.
Senate approval of Inter Disciplinary Doctorate of Philosophy
Senate Approved transfer of Urban and Regional training programme from CBHTS to CEST
Research and Publications increased to 374 in the year.
FMA received ISO Certification.

18. 2015 Highlights Cont. Infrastructure & Communication
There were a number of Capital Projects that were completed in Some highlights are:
Navua Aqua-phonics Building 2 was completed at a total cost of $412,600
Water Analysis Lab construction at Nabua Campus - $187,601.23
Natabua Lecture Theatre was completed, costing $989,530.25
Ba Electronic & Software Lab Phase 1 constructed costing $105,000.00
Extension of B Block Lautoka Campus Approved Budget - $217,342.27
Launching of UniClinic, Welfare and Wellness Centre.
Fijian Government allocated additional $4M for Labasa Campus Project ,$ 268, was utilised.  

19. 2015 Highlights Cont. 4. Partnership and Collaborations
In 2015 FNU continued to strengthen its partnership and collaboration effort by signing 15 MoUs and MoAs.
5. Students and Alumni
The first ever Alumni Gala Dinner and Awards
First ever Alumni Association Election was held and executives were elected.
Establishment of Disability Unit in FNU

20. Major Achievements and Highlights -2016
1.Leadership and Management College Headcount Students: 25,958 College EFTS: 8, Staff : Total: 2,979 Academic:1, Support :1,920
Appointments:
Mr. Ikbal Jannif managed the OVC office till the end of July, 2016
Mr. Salabogi Mavoa – Act. Dean CEST
Mr. Peni Taoi – Actt. Director NTPC
Dr. Willam May – Act. Dean CMNHS
Professor Nigel Healey - Vice Chancellor
Mr. Jonathan Cartmell – Consultant Director HR
Policies
Whistleblower Policy accepted by Council;
UASR Revision consultation workshop
Policies under review: Finance Policy, Human Resource Policy, UASR ,Corporate Governance Policy and ICT Policy.
FNU Decree will be revised as an Act and provisions of the merger will be deleted.
University granted ISO 9001:2008 certification after going through are recertification audit
FHEC awards Full Registration Status to FNU renewable after 5 years.

21. 2016 Highlights Cont.
2. Learning Teaching Programmes, Research and Publications
Academic Portfolio Review of Programmes carried out.
Restructure of Engineering Diploma and Degree Courses
Assistance provided by partners APTC, Skills International & Wintec to develop new programmes.
Development review of Foundation Science Programme.
Introduction of Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronics Trade Programme proposal by NTPC
SMG consideration to return to Semester Mode, Colleges are in progress to convert Programmes to Semester mode.
Research and Publications for the year was 190

22. 2016 Highlights Cont. 3.Infrastructure and Communication
Major Capital Projects
Conversion of Storage Room to Veterinary Lab in Koronivia at a cost of $180,532.10
Nursing Library Extension Nursing Campus $252,250.00
Nasese Pastry Kitchen Nasese Campus Cost $276,
Maritime Simulator Phase 2 at FMA ,Cost $112,500
Ba Campus & Uni. Studio damaged during Cyclone Winston
Closure of Rakiraki NTPC Centre.
Fijian Government allocated $13.3M as Capital Grant for Labasa Campus Project, CAFF Projects and FMA Project.
4. Partnership and Collaboration
In 2016 FNU continued to strengthen its partnership and collaboration effort by signing 13 MoUs and MoAs.

23. 2016 Highlights Cont. 5. Student and Alumni
Inaugural Alumni Homecoming Weekend Celebrations
Miss FNU, Rejieli Vueti, was crowned as Miss Charity in Hibiscus Festival
Department of Law (CBHTS) – Law Students won Moot Court Competition
FNUSA Election held on 25th October 2016
Inauguration of FNUSA on 28th November 2016.

24. 2017 Brief Appointment of PVC L&T Dr. Eci Nabalarua
Appointment of PVC Research : Prof Nii-K Plange
Appointment of Associate Deans Learning and Teaching and Research for each College
Quality Action Plans by the Colleges in response to the Academic Portfolio Review
Restructuring of the undergraduate curriculum to introduce common15 – Credit point course/units.
Reviewing the University’s Quality Assurance and Enhancement Policy.
Approval of Master of Oral Surgery by FHEC
Organisational Restructure Continues.
Key MoUs and MoAs with Fiji Airways, Douglas Pharmaceuticals and WAF