[ANU Pacific.Institute] PNG Research Delegation

[Miranda Forsyth]

Dear colleagues

On 11 June from 1.00 to 2.30 the ANU will be hosting a round table with a delegation from PNG to discuss future research collaborations.  The PNG delegation will include the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology and the CEO of the PNG Secretariat of Science and Technology (full list below).  Importantly, "science" means social science as well as hard sciences.  The aim of the discussion is to:


-          Identify possible areas and opportunities for research and teaching collaborations between the ANU and research institutions in PNG;

-          Discuss PNG's new National Research Agenda

-          Discuss research permit arrangements

-          Discuss ways that the ANU can support training and supervision; exchanges, joint programs and other linkages with PNG institutions

If anyone is interested in participating in this round-table, please let Jess (cap.dean.ea at anu.edu.au<mailto:cap.dean.ea at anu.edu.au>) and myself know by COB Monday.    Lunch will be provided. The venue is the Mills Room in the Chancelry.

Further information about PNG's new National Research Agenda please see: http://ips.cap.anu.edu.au/publications/papua-new-guinea%E2%80%99s-national-research-agenda

Members of the delegation:


-          Hon Malakai Tabar, Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology

-          Professor Teatulohi Matainaho, Chairman/ Chief Science Advisor and CEO PNG Science and Technology Secretariat

-          Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, Executive Dean, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Not for Canberra Sector)

-          Robert Yass, Advisor, PNG Science and Technology Secretariat

-          Lawrence Baro, Executive Officer, PNG Science and Technology Secretariat

-          Dr Sergie Bang, Director General, National Agricultural Institute

Kind regards

Miranda

Miranda Forsyth
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State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program
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