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The Solomon Islands National University acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public regarding the condition of the male student dormitories. These concernsβwidely shared on social media in recent daysβhave drawn attention to an issue that speaks directly to the wellbeing of our students and the standards of our institution.
As Vice Chancellor, I wish to state clearly: we take this matter seriously. What has been revealed is unacceptable, and it does not reflect the values or expectations of SINU as the national university of the Solomon Islands.
Our student dormitories are not just buildingsβthey are places where our young people live, study, and grow. They deserve environments that are clean, safe, and respectful. The scenes that have circulated online indicate a serious breakdown in both student responsibility and institutional oversight. We must now act decisively to correct this.
Here is what the University is doing:
- A mandatory dormitory clean-up will take place on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. This will involve all male student residents and will be coordinated by the Manager of BICS, with logistical support from campus security and maintenance teams. This marks the beginning of a renewed commitment to student accountability and civic responsibility on campus.
- A programme of weekly inspections will commence immediately. These will be carried out by a dedicated inspection team involving representatives from Security, BICS, and Facilities. Reports will be submitted directly to the Office of the Vice Chancellor to ensure close monitoring and follow-up.
- We are introducing a new Residential Code of Conduct, which will be issued next week. This document outlines student obligations related to hygiene, property care, appropriate behaviour, and the consequences of misconduct. Dormitory captains will also be appointed and briefed to support residential leadership and peer discipline.
- The responsibilities and performance of Sub-Wardens and support staff are under review. Clear expectations will be reinforced, and oversight will be strengthened to ensure dormitories are managed proactively and professionally.
- We are exploring the appointment of a Campus Rector, a new leadership role that would provide visible, daily oversight of student affairs, discipline, infrastructure, and welfare. The Rector would serve as a key liaison between the administration and the student body, ensuring swift resolution of issues and coordination across departments.
- SINU is also improving its internal grievance mechanisms, giving students a proper and confidential way to raise concerns or report problems. We encourage all students to make use of official channels, and not feel the need to rely solely on public platforms to be heard.
These measures are part of a broader effort to restore integrity, discipline, and pride at SINU. They are also vital steps as we work toward full accreditation and institutional reform. Clean and safe student living conditions are not separate from academic successβthey are part of what it means to be a credible, modern university.
To those who spoke up constructively, thank you. Your concerns have helped trigger necessary change.
Now, we move forwardβtogetherβwith a renewed commitment to making SINU a better, stronger, and more accountable university for all.
Professor Transform Aqorau
Vice-Chancellor
Solomon Islands National University