PRESS RELEASE
20 May 2026
The Solomon Islands National University proudly celebrates the academic achievement of eight of its
academic staff members who officially graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Teaching and Learning (GCHETL) from University of Technology Sydney on 19 May 2026.
The graduates are part of Cohort 1, comprising 24 academic staff members from SINU who
undertook the professional development program aimed at strengthening excellence in university
teaching, curriculum delivery, student engagement, and higher education pedagogy.
The achievement marks an important milestone in SINU’s ongoing commitment to enhancing
teaching quality and academic standards across the university. The program has equipped
participants with contemporary higher education teaching strategies, assessment design skills, and
innovative learning approaches aligned with international best practices.
While eight academic staff members attended the graduation ceremony in Sydney, SINU also
acknowledged the remaining members of Cohort 1 who successfully completed the program but
were unable to attend the ceremony due to various professional and personal commitments. The
university commended all participants for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to
academic excellence.
SINU management further expressed sincere appreciation to Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade (DFAT), the Australian Government agency that funded the program, for its valuable support
in advancing higher education capacity building and professional development opportunities for
SINU academic staff. SINU also acknowledged the partnership and academic support provided by
University of Technology Sydney in successfully delivering the program.
This accomplishment reflects SINU’s broader vision of developing highly qualified educators capable
of delivering transformative and student-centered learning experiences for future generations.
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