UNRE takes steps to improve quality
Staff and students at the Orientation Welcome program.
University Vice Chancellor Professor Aisak Pue, while addressing students during the 2022 Orientation & Registration Welcome Program on Monday (Feb 21), said despite funding being a major constraint, the University is doing its best to provide the best resources available to offer quality programs.
The VC said to add value and advance student profiles, the University has introduced a driving school for students and has in place a vibrant Industrial Training program with partners who are keen to take on students for field exposure experience.
He announced to the students that the University has also signed three international Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Altinbas University in Istanbul in Turkey, Fujian Business University in China and National Pingtung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
“The University is expecting to sign a number of other international partnerships in Europe and Asia,” said Professor Pue.
On the National level the University has signed MOUs with New Guinea Binatang Research Centre in Madang; Kokola Plantation Beach Resort, Nimamar in New Ireland Province; and Mauberema Ecotourism Nature Conservation Education Research & Training Centre in Simbu; with others in other parts of the country to be signed soon.
“These partnerships are to train young Papua New Guineans for the betterment of our country. Our role is to train both university and the grassroots population to become entrepreneurs of their resources,” he said.
He added that these partnerships are important for training and work experience exposure of students, staff and research scholars; and urged the students to manage their time well and do their best in their studies.
The VC said over the last five years dormitories at the University have undergone major renovations and rehabilitations. Other infrastructure are being upgraded, repaired or built to cater for the growth.
He mentioned that the Information & Communication Technology section of the University has worked tirelessly to provide faster, more reliable and efficient internet service on campus and given students the opportunity to access the internet, send emails and search the Worldwide Web for resource materials through Wi-Fi hotspots around campus.
All dormitories and offices are now connected to a standby generator which supplies electricity when there are power outages on the main PNG Power supply.
Professor Pue said an additional three classrooms to hold additional lectures and tutorials are under construction, while the problem of safe clean water has been addressed.
He said a new water bore drilled towards the end of last year now provides volumes of clean water to staff houses, students dormitories and offices.
The VC said the University Farm is also undergoing relocation and upgrading into a modern farm for learning, exposure and experience. Beside the farm at the South Paddock, the University is also developing the nature reserve as a learning resource to conserve and preserve our flora and fauna.
The University mess will also undergo a major improvement. Catering staff will receive training to upskill them. Security Services have been boosted with manpower and the engagement of security firm, Guard Dog Security. Plans are also in place to build staff accommodation for both academic and non-academic staff.
Professor Pue revealed that the new University Master Plan and Strategic Plan: 2022 to 2026 is expected to develop the University due to the demand for new programs.
