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A state-of-the-art science laboratory complex has been officially opened at the Waigani Campus, boosting research capacity across the natural sciences.
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The university has announced that the 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held across two weeks in April at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium.
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New MoUs signed with ANU, University of Queensland, and James Cook University will enable joint research projects and student exchanges.
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The UPNG School of Medicine and Health Sciences has received accreditation from the World Federation for Medical Education.
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UPNG and the Constitutional Law Reform Commission join forces to restore Constitutional House on Motupore Island, where PNG's Constitution was finalised before Independence in 1975.
The National, 7 August 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)Under Vice-Chancellor Prof Ian Findlay, UPNG announces a comprehensive review of every course and programme, with plans to integrate AI and modern workplace skills into its curriculum.
The National, 31 July 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)UPNG Chiefs women's basketball team open their Varsity Games campaign undefeated, defending the crown they won in 2024.
The National, 25 June 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)Two competition-standard softball fields will be built at UPNG, delivered with the Australian High Commission and PNG Sports Foundation to give the sport a safe new home on campus.
The National, 2 June 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)The renewed UPNG-ANU partnership has seen the School of Business and Public Policy grow from fewer than 200 students to 1,200 in a decade, training the economists and policymakers PNG needs.
The National, 11 May 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)Women made up 53 per cent of law graduates at UPNG's 71st graduation - a milestone for gender representation in PNG's legal profession.
The National, 30 April 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)More than 70 UPNG employees complete a series of financial literacy sessions delivered by Westpac PNG through the University's Student Services division.
The National, 24 April 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)Thirty-one teams from institutions across Port Moresby compete in UPNG's SRC Rugby 9s tournament, strengthening collaboration and unity across campuses.
The National, 17 April 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)UPNG welcomed 1,500 first-year students to Waigani Campus, with the Vice-Chancellor urging them to make the most of the opportunity.
The National, 28 January 2026
Continue to thenational.com.pg (opens in a new window)UPNG's East New Britain Students Association delivers stationery, desks and chairs to schools across four districts, giving back to the community.
The National, 5 January 2026
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