FNU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nigel Healey

The Fiji National University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.

The objectives of the MOU are collaboration and support from the University of Hertfordshire to FNU concerning the operation and delivery of research degrees.

There will also be collaboration on research for common priority areas and staff exchanges.

Speaking at the signing, FNU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nigel Healey said the University was excited to be partnering with a fellow institution to advance and strengthen the University’s work in the field of research.

Professor Healey further highlighted the importance of strengthening international relations with established institutions that have the ability to empower and nourish development.

He says the FNU wants partnerships with universities which are ahead and can help and guide FNU.

The MoU provides a closer working relationship with the University of Hertfordshire for collaborative research, staff and student exchange, and a joint PhD sometime in the future.