15 December, 2025, 9:06 am Central - 23°C Rain
USP

Students inspired by 2025 KPMG USP Open Day experience

Students inspired by 2025 KPMG USP Open Day experience

By Nilufa Buksh
16/08/2025
Photo: FM96

Students from around the country including the maritime areas had first had experience and spoke to many schools at the University of the South Pacific during KPMG USP Open Day.

The event drew thousands of visitors, including students from as far as Yasawa Secondary School.

The Open Day provided a valuable platform for prospective students to explore career pathways and engage with USP’s diverse academic programmes.

Adi Cakobau School Year 13 student Silina Nabete described the experience as “insightful and exciting.”

She says she was amazed by how big the USP campus is and saw so many different things today, from hands-on science experiments in the labs to the inspiring displays from the different faculties.

Nabete shares that her overall experience was an amazing one and that the USP staff were very helpful and friendly.

Wainimala Secondary School Teacher Venina Naisewa emphasised the importance of such events in preparing Year 13 students for tertiary education.

She says that today’s visit has been an eye-opener for her students and that it has positively impacted them.

Outgoing USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, commended the success of the event, calling it one of the most important dates on the university calendar.

He says this a special and inspiring time that they truly look forward to as it opens doors to students, showcasing unique cultural richness, diverse academic offerings, and the strong sense of community that define USP in the vibrant, resilient cultures of our Oceanic region.

Professor Ahluwalia also praised the dedication of USP’s staff and students in organising an engaging programme and expressed his confidence that prospective students would leave feeling motivated to join the university.

Professor Ahluwalia praised the dedication of USP’s staff and students in organizing and engaging programme and says he is confident that students will leave feeling motivates to join USP.

He says he looks forward to welcoming students to the premier university for higher learning in the Pacific region.

FEATURE NEWS
Fijians urged to stay alert as TD03F brings rain and unsettled weather
People are being urged to remain vigilant and prepare as the effects of Tropical Depression TD03F are expected to be felt from tonight.According to th...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Second suspect in Raiwai robbery arrested
The second suspect allegedly involved in an aggravated robbery outside the Raiwai Top Shop yesterday has been arrested.Police say the arrest was ...
25 minutes ago

16 people have been killed in a shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach
16 people have been killed in a shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, which targeted the Jewish community, as more than 1,000 people attended an event ...
37 minutes ago

18 youths graduate from Basic Poultry Production training in Vanua Levu
18 youths have gained valuable hands-on skills and new income opportunities after completing a three-week Basic Poultry Production course at the ...
1 hour ago

23-year-old man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer in Suva
A 23-year-old man from Nabua Topline has been arrested in Suva for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Waimanu Road yesterday. Police say they ...
2 hours ago

Two gunmen open fire at Bondi Chanukkah event, 10 confirmed dead
A gunman has been shot dead and another is being treated after opening fire on Bondi beach, killing 10 people in what is believed to be a targeted ...
12 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the ...
3 days ago

I do not support police officers being charged on public opinions and without evidence - COMPOL
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says he will stand by his officers, and he does not support any officer being charged based on public opinion ...
3 days ago

Dubai 7s 2025
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side are working on their fitness as they prepare for the start of the 2025/2026 World 7s Series this ...
7 days ago

TOP