The Papua New Guinea Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology is working closely with the University of Goroka to focus on teacher training.
Acting Secretary Dr. Francis Hualupmomi, during the recent 25th graduation ceremony said UOG’s focus and mandate now should be on teacher education and the step program.
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| University of Goroka Graduation 2022 [Photo by Waeteh Menz/fb] |
“The government is now focused on building the human resources through higher and technical institutions.
“Higher and Technical Education Reform Act 2020 and subsequent amendments to the four state university ACTs which also includes the University of Goroka,” he added.
Dr. Hualupmmi said the reform aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning and improve governance and accountability whilst increasing student access to higher education institutions.
Meanwhile, the Government has allocated K65.1million for the Help program and students who are registered are legible to apply.
Dr. Hualupmomi also announced that the government had paid UOG’s K3million outstanding help program for last year.