Katja Phutaraksa Neef’s research topic: From Aspirations to Activism: Perspectives of Banaban Youth in a Post-Relocation, Mining and Resistance Context on Rabi Island, Fiji.
- July 27, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Melanie Altemus, Victoria University of Wellington
Melanie’s research Topic: Cross-cultural Power, Connection and Impact of Volunteer Tourism in Fiji: Insights from Local iTaukei Perspectives.
- July 27, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Rebecca Thomas, Auckland University
Rebecca’s research Topic: Climate Mobility, Adaptation and Community Resilience in Fiji. Findings from the villages of Galoa and Yadua.
- May 27, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
A. Movono, E. Draunidalo, K. Sharma & M. Stephens, University of the South Pacific
Strengthening Fiji’s Community Based Tourism through Culturally Grounded & Integrated Hospitality Practices, Natalei Experience, Nataleira, Fiji
- May 27, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Apisalome Movono, University of the South Pacific
Api’s research topic: Integrate or bust, exploring resilience building in the Pacific tourism space: A case study of Fijian tourism, Savusavu & Taveuni, Fiji
- May 26, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Emelda Calista Ariku, Solomon Islands National University
Emelda’s research topic: Challenges and Barriers that students faced in transitioning from secondary schools into higher tertiary education: The perspectives of Divine Word University students, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
- May 26, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Aiga Ian, University of Papua New Guinea
Aiga Ian’s research topic: The effects of gender-based violence on women and men’s mental health in Papua New Guinea: A case study in Kupiano Station, Kelerakwa Village and Wavulu Landmass Area, Central Province, Papua New Guinea
- May 26, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Naomi Moraa Moya, Canterbury University
Naomi’s research topic: Governing Oil in Turkana’s New Extractive Frontier: Local Authority, Land Rights and Inclusive Development
- May 26, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Indeewari Kanchana Galagama, Massey University
Indeewari’s research topic: Echoes of Silence: Unravelling Enforced Disappearances and the Quest for Reconciliation in Sri Lanka’s JVP Insurgencies (1971 & 1987–1989)
- May 26, 2026 |
- Awardee Profiles and Policy Briefs
Rosie O’Hagan, Massey University
Rosie O’Hagan’s research topic: Combating Gender-based Violence Amid Colombian Armed Conflict: NGO Activities, Empowering Approaches, and Ongoing Challenges