Photo Caption: SINU Senate members with Professor Angela Hill, seated second from the right.
Press Release
10 June 2025Â
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) formally acknowledged Professor Angela Hill on Friday, 6th June 2025, at the conclusion of its Senate meeting, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the university’s Academic Policy Review and Curriculum Reform initiatives.
Professor Hill, a distinguished academic and higher education leader, joined SINU earlier this year under the Australian Volunteers Program, funded by the Australian Government and managed by Australian Volunteers International (AVI). With a remarkable career that includes serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Edith Cowan University and holding the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), Professor Hill brought invaluable global expertise to SINU’s reform journey. Her international experience spans countries such as Pakistan, New Zealand, and Mauritius, demonstrating her deep commitment to advancing education governance and curriculum development.
Commencing her in-country placement on 31st March 2025, Professor Hill worked intensively with key university units—including the Standards and Quality Office (SQO), the Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic (PVCA), Student Academic Services (SAS), and all Faculties and Teaching Units. Her work has significantly supported SINU’s preparation for tertiary provider registration and programme accreditation with the Solomon Islands Tertiary and Skills Authority (SITESA).
Although her in-country assignment concluded on 6th June, Professor Hill will continue her support remotely from Townsville, Australia, until December 2025. She is scheduled to return to Australia on 15th June after a brief break in the Western Province.
During her farewell ceremony, Associate Professor Eric Katovai, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic and Chair of Senate, praised Professor Hill’s “outstanding contribution to SINU” and highlighted the “significant progress already made in ensuring the university’s academic programmes and processes meet national, regional, and international standards.”
Mr. Stanley Houma, Manager of the Standards and Quality Office also expressed heartfelt appreciation for Professor Hill’s generosity in sharing her expertise and affirmed the university’s continued collaboration with her for the remainder of her engagement.
In a gesture of gratitude and cultural respect, SINU presented Professor Hill with traditional Solomon Islands artefacts as tokens of appreciation.
Professor Hill’s time at SINU has not only advanced key academic reforms but also inspired the university community through her humility, diligence, and unwavering passion for higher education. Her legacy will remain a cornerstone in SINU’s pursuit of academic excellence and international recognition.
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