Apia, Samoa – Tuesday, 9th July 2024
The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the University of Auckland (UoA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, 5th July 2024, to foster academic exchange and promote mutual collaboration in various areas.
The MOU outlines the terms of a five-year partnership that will enable staff and student exchanges, transdisciplinary research collaborations, postgraduate options through co-supervision and access to external examiners, scholarships and internships, staff training opportunities, knowledge sharing, and joint sponsorship of symposia, seminars, and conferences.
This agreement provides a framework that allows both universities to broaden their academic offerings, enhance research capabilities, and strengthen their connections with the Pacific region.
“We are delighted to formalize our partnership with the University of Auckland,” said Professor Tuifuisa’a Patila Amosa, Vice-Chancellor and President of the National University of Samoa. “We look forward to working closely with the University of Auckland and the initiatives that will come out of this agreement to enhance our academic programs, research collaborations, and student experiences.”
Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, added, “We value this partnership with NUS, and we anticipate leveraging each other’s strengths and expertise to address complex challenges facing our region.”
The University of Auckland delegation, making their first visit to Samoa, included Professor Freshwater, Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau, Lemoa Henry Fesulua’i, and Sili-Mireta Ropati.
Under the terms of the MOU, both partners will work together to facilitate projects to share knowledge in specific research areas such as culture and development, climate change, health, and education.
For more information, please contact: Leilani Smith, Marketing and Communications Officer, NUS, Samoa | Tel. +685: 20072 ext. 283, E: [email protected] | www.nus.edu.ws
