DevNet

3 hours ago

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding results of the writing retreat facilitated by Alice Rore and Doni Wainiqolo, both graduates of the DevNet Training of Trainers Programme (2025).

With support from the DevNet Pacific Writing Retreat Grant, the retreat brought together 13 doctoral scholars from the Norway-Pacific Ocean-Climate Scholarship Programme (NPOC) for a four-day intensive writing retreat based on the NIU Writing Approach—a Pacific adaptation of the Pomodoro technique grounded in the values of solesolevaki, collective accountability, relational learning, and peer support.

The retreat exceeded its objectives. Together, the scholars wrote an impressive 56,112 words, surpassed their collective writing targets, achieved significant thesis and publication milestones, strengthened peer support networks, and gained confidence in applying and facilitating the NIU Writing Approach within their own institutions and professional contexts.

Beyond the writing achievements, the retreat fostered a supportive Pacific learning environment where scholars learned from one another, shared challenges, encouraged each other, and developed practical skills in scholarly writing, publishing, research communication, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research.

Congratulations to Alice, Doni, and all the participants on this remarkable achievement. Your dedication to advancing Pacific scholarship and collaborative learning is truly inspiring. ... See MoreSee Less

DevNet

4 weeks ago

Congratulations to Aiga Ian, an early-career researcher at the University of Papua New Guinea, on completing his research titled, The Effects of Gender-Based Violence on Women’s and Men’s Mental Health in Papua New Guinea: A Case Study of Kupiano Station, Kelerakwa Village, and the Wavulu Landmass Area, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. The research was funded through the DevNet Pacific Development Research Grant.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is closely linked to mental health challenges affecting both women and men. This study examines how experiences of GBV impact the mental health of women and men in selected communities. It provides valuable insights into the drivers of GBV, coping and recovery mechanisms, and the barriers individuals face when seeking support and assistance.

Read the policy brief here: view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fdevnet.org.nz%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F20... ... See MoreSee Less

DevNet

1 month ago

Congratulations to Leua Latai, Senior Lecturer at the National University of Samoa, who has successfully completed a writing retreat for academic staff from various disciplines across the university. The retreat was sponsored by DevNet.

The primary objective of this intensive retreat was to accelerate faculty publication output, with a particular focus on upcoming submissions to the FOEMUA Journal of Pacific Education Futures, due on 30 August 2026.

The retreat was highly successful, with participants praising the positive and collaborative support shared between junior and senior lecturers. Over the course of the two-day retreat, the cohort collectively drafted more than 15,059 words, reviewed six journal articles, edited a dissertation, and advanced five distinct papers to the final drafting stage. ... See MoreSee Less