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Pearson representative visits DWU

21/04/2013

The Head of Sales for Pearson Australia, Brett Wilson, visited Divine Word University’s Madang campus recently to advise how to implement the Pearson online MyWritingLab and MyMathLab programs.

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NZ uni executive calls for engagement among Pacific students

22/03/2013

A senior New Zealand university executive has called for greater engagement among students and staff of universities in the Pacific.

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DWU CA Department Press Release

18/03/2013

Journalists, media and other organizations are invited to submit nominations for the UNESCO/Divine Word University Communication and Development Award 2013. This award will be presented as part of World Media Freedom Day celebrations on Friday May 3 2013 at Divine Word University Madang.

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More graduate from DWU

07/03/2013

Divine Word University (DWU) witnessed its largest number of students graduate during its 31st graduation ceremony on Sunday 3rd March 2013. Out of the 1741 (50.3 % female and 49.7% male) graduates, over 700 received...

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Prime Minister encourages DWU graduates to serve their country

04/03/2013

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Right Hon. Mr Peter O’Neill told graduating students from Divine Word University that the country needed them for its development

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Student teams win rugby sevens titles

25/02/2013

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Right Hon. Mr Peter O’Neill told graduating students from Divine Word University that the country needed them for its development

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Prime Minister is official guest at DWU graduation

15/02/2013

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, The Rt. Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP, is scheduled to attend the Divine Word University’s 32nd annual graduation ceremony on Sunday 3rd March, 2013.

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2013 Graduation List

12/02/2013

All graduates are advised that the 2013 graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday 3rd March, 2013 commencing at 8.00 am on the Madang campus. Graduates are advised to attend a Graduation Rehearsal at 3.00 pm on Saturday 2nd March, 2013. You are also expected to collect your gowns in the morning and staff will be available to assist you starting from 9.00 am. You can ethier hire or purchase a gown. Hire fee is K50 non-refundable and purchase price is K550.00. Pay the money into the DWU BSP Bank Account No. 1000433806 and bring a bank receipt to collect your gown.

Thank you.

Ted Alau
Chairman, Graduation Committee

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Academic year launched with renewed commitment

08/02/2013

Divine Word University officially opened its academic year at the Madang Campus this morning (Friday 8 February, 2013).

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Address by Prof Kavanamur at the academic year launch

08/02/2013

Acknowledgements
Distinguished guests, President of DWU, Father Jan Czuba, senior leaders and staff of DWU, and students:

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Students arrive and enroll

04/02/2013

Students at Divine Word University began enrolling at the Madang campus on Monday 4 Feb, 2013.
New students are also taking part in an orientation program to get acquainted with university life and the requirements of studying at DWU.

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Let core values guide us, staff told

30/01/2013

President of Divine Word University, Fr Jan Czuba has reminded staff that they be guided by the “core values” of the university as they resume duties for the new academic year.

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DWU enrolment process in 2013

29/01/2013

Students and members of the public have made enquiries about the enrolment process at the Divine Word University for the 2013 academic year. Here, DWU’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Br Andrew Simpson provides details of the enrolment process and the general preparation the university has been going through in recent weeks.

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DIVINE WORD UNIVERSITY 2013 NEW INTAKE

08/01/2013

Divine Word University is pleased to advise the acceptance of the new intake of students for the academic year 2013. Alternatively...

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DWU invests in literacy and numeracy skills

19/12/2012

The competency in literacy and numeracy of students coming out of the lower levels of education in Papua New Guinea has been a concern for many in recent times.

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Students stage first Diwai scenic tours

12/12/2012

Practical engagement of students in real work environments is a strong feature of Divine Word University’s academic programs. Every year students are engaged in some practical work during a semester or between semester breaks.

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DWU Reaches out to Rural Communities

28/11/2012

Divine Word University donated 25 boxes of library books to the Kerowagi District Education Advisor, Dilu Deck at Divine Word University today (28/11/2012).
The books were presented to Mr Deck by Mathematics and Computing Science Lecturer at Divine Word University, Joel Silas.

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Research training for DWU staff

14/11/2012

Divine Word University staff members at the Madang campus are involved in a two week research training workshop from Monday 12 November, 2012 to Wednesday 21 November, 2012.
The research workshop is funded by the University as part of its ongoing capacity building of staff members. Those taking part are teaching staff as well as a selection of administration staff and several PhD students.

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Australian High Commissioner receives DWU calendar

23/10/2012

Australian High Commissioner, Ian Kemish, was one of the first people to receive copies of the popular Divine Word University calendar and diary for 2013 last Thursday 18 October, 2012.

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PNGSDP officials meet students from Western Province

22/10/2012

A team from the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP) met with Fly River Students attending Divine Word University on Friday (19th October, 2012).

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Australian High Commissioner visits Memorial Park

18/10/2012

Australian High Commissioner to PNG, Ian Kemish yesterday (Thursday 18, October, 2012) visited the Memorial Park dedicated to the 28 people killed in the Airlines PNG plane crash on 13 October last year.

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Sir Michael Somare and Lady Veronica pay respect

17/10/2012

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill opened a Memorial Park at the Divine Word University’s Madang campus that was built in memory of the 28 people who perished in the Airlines PNG plane crash on 13 October, 2011.

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Prime Minister opens Memorial Park

14/10/2012

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill opened a Memorial Park at the Divine Word University’s Madang campus that was built in memory of the 28 people who perished in the Airlines PNG plane crash on 13 October, 2011.

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Prime Minister applauds DWU

14/10/2012

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has applauded Divine Word University (DWU) for the annual Missioning Ceremony it hosts for outgoing final year students.

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New dorms highlight Australian support for education

30/09/2012

The Australian government’s support for education in PNG continues with the opening of five new double storey dormitories worth K8.3 million at the Divine Word University on Saturday 29th March, 2012.

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Students thank Australia

30/09/2012

Divine Word University students have thanked the Australian government for providing them with five new dormitories.
President of the Students Representative Council, Rosemary Miria offered the students’ gratitude during the opening ceremony of the dormitories at the Madang campus on Saturday 29th September, 2012.

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DWU to host ICT symposium

22/09/2012

Divine Word University’s Information Systems Department will hold its 7th Information Systems symposium on Thursday 28th September, 2012. The symposium will be staged at the Sir Peter Barter Auditorium on the Madang campus.

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New DWU dormitories to open soon

19/09/2012

Divine Word University (DWU) will achieve another milestone with the opening of five new dormitories for its students at the main campus in Madang on 29th September, 2012.

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DWU joins 37th independence anniversary celebs

17/09/2012

Divine Word University (DWU) students and staff at the main campus in Madang joined the rest of Papua New Guinea to mark the 37th independence anniversary of the country in their own ways.
As last year, the students lead in marking the national anniversary with different events throughout last week leading to the national day on Sunday 16th September, 2012.

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Trust and ethics important for development

12/09/2012

Ethical conduct in business and in general society was highlighted at the 12TH annual Business Ethics Symposium at Divine Word University in Madang last Friday.

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A Colourful day

29/08/2012

The Divine Word University students’ annual Cultural Day exceeded expectations as one of the best event ever staged last Saturday 25 August, 2012 at the SVD Oval next to the university campus in Madang.
Many provincial student groups had relatives travelling in from across the country with the bilas (traditional costumes) including, a ‘Tolai Dukduk’ outfit from across the Bismarck Sea in East New Britain.

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Meeting place opened to mark DWU Foundation Day

27/08/2012

This Press Release Statement has been issued and approved by the Events and Public Relations of the Divine Word University Communication and Information Center. For more information contact Ms Leah Margis at lmargis@dwu.ac.pg, or Ms Stephanie Susame at ssusame@dwu.ac.pg

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IS Symposium Media Press Conference hailed a success
PRESS RELEASE

17/08/2012

This Press Release Statement has been issued and approved by the Events and Public Relations of the Divine Word University Communication and Information Center. For more information contact Ms Leah Margis at lmargis@dwu.ac.pg, or Ms Stephanie Susame at ssusame@dwu.ac.pg

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Tourism expo praised

31/05/2012

Final year Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) students at Divine Word University (DWU) staged the successful 5th tourism expo titled in Tok Pisin “Liklik Diwai Turism Expo” at the Madang campus on Friday 18th May, 2012.

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DWU provincial road show set

16/05/2012

Prospective students wishing to study at Divine Word University (DWU) will get a chance to meet representatives from the University and hear about the programs when they visit the provinces from 18th June onwards.

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DWU marks World Media Freedom Day

10/05/2012

Divine Word University’s Madang campus celebrated the World Media Freedom Day on Friday 4th May, 2012 with a range of activities.
he highlight of the day was the keynote address by John Momis, one of the founding fathers of Papua New Guinea and its national constitution.

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DWU opens doors to public

09/05/2012

Divine Word University opened its doors to the public during its annual “Open Day” last Sunday 07th May, 2012 that saw the public turn up in numbers to appreciate what the University does to serve the nation.

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Maritime College teams up with DWU

22/04/2012

The Papua New Guinea Maritime College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Divine Word University, paving the way for collaboration in the education of seamen.

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Students Make History

03/04/2012

In the 21st century, knowledge is in the clouds and most universities are using ICT to enhance research, teaching and learning and Divine Word University is one such university.

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Solomon Islands Ministry of Public Services and Institute of Public Administration and Management sign MOU with Divine Word University

04/03/2012

This Press Release Statement has been issued by the Events and Public Relations of the Divine Word University President’s Office and approved by the DWU Community and Information Center. For more information contact Ms Leah Margis at lmargis@dwu.ac.pg, or Mrs. Lavina Mul at lmul@dwu.ac.pg

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DWU is ‘beacon of hope’, says Aussie envoy

04/03/2012

Divine Word University (DWU) is a “beacon of hope” for Papua New Guinea and graduates must value their qualifications attained from there.
Deputy High Commissioner of Australia, Margaret Adamson said this when delivering the keynote address of the 30th graduation of DWU at the Madang campus on Sunday 4th March, 2012.

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2012 final graduation list (PDF)


Embrace globalisation, says uni leader

17/02/2012

The president of Divine Word University (DWU) has encouraged staff and students to embrace globalisation and enable integral human development.

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DWU staff urged to meet challenges

16/02/2012

Staff members of Divine Word University (DWU) were challenged to think and act differently in academic scholarship in view of the changing higher education landscape.

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2012 DWU Student Acceptance Lists

DWU Campus Madang (PDF)

St Benedict Campus Wewak (PDF)


More females expected to enrol

11/01/2012

More female students are expected to enrol at Divine Word University (DWU) at its main campus in Madang this year.

DWU’s vice president for academic and adminisrtative services, Br Andrew Simpson said 783 females are...

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Health sciences staff attend research training

8/12/2011

Five staff members of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Divine Word University (DWU) returned from a “data analysis and writing workshop” in Cairns, Australia recently.

They are Mercia Girey and Cassandra Akiro, tutors from the Physiotherapy Department and Ben Ganika, Frank Yagahe and Dr Clement Manineng, lecturers from the Rural Health Department (formerly Health Extension Officer program).

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DWU receives independent external academic audit

5/12/2011

In the 21st century, much discussion is around the impact of marketization and globalization on higher education and the challenges it has caused to the quality of academic programs and student identity. Universities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are not free from those challenges.

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Communication Arts graduates form professional association

5/12/2011

Graduates of the Communication Arts (journalism) program at Divine Word University (DWU) launched a professional association to assist them with their professional development as communicators recently.

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Our students are well-grounded, Fr Jan Czuba

15/10/2011

The President of Divine Word University, Fr Jan Czuba was very honoured to once again welcome parents and invited guests to the annual Missioning Ceremony of final year degree students on Friday 14 October, 2011.

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Keep your moral compass, students told

15/10/2011

The United States Ambassador, Teddy Taylor recently reminded outgoing students from Divine Word University (DWU) to have their “moral compass” right to lead a life of purpose as they move out into the world.

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To Immediate Relatives of the Victims of the Plane Crash in Madang

29/10/2011

We understand that direct family members or relatives who lost their loved ones in the plane crash in Madang on October 13, 2011 would like to obtain more information concerning this unfortunate incident and know when they could come and with respect take the remains of their loved ones to their home village.

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Thank You

20/10/2011

The Divine Word University Community (Council, staff and students) would like to sincerely express its deep appreciation to all people who helped the victims, assisted in the recovery and identification of the victims’ bodies, held vigils and prayers, paid visits to the University, and sent words of comfort.

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Prime Minister pays respect

18/10/2011

The Divine Word University (DWU) community in Madang was humbled by the presence of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill on Monday 17 October.

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DWU Counseling Services Available

16/10/2011

Divine Word University offers the opportunity for counseling services to all students, relatives and all others family members of the victims of the Airlines PNG plane crash

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DWU Community Saddened

16/10/2011

The Divine Word Community is greatly saddened by the loss of lives on the Airlines PNG plane crash in Madang on October 13.  Among the passengers were the parents, family members and relatives who were to attend the Missioning Ceremony of the graduating students on October 14.  We are one with the families in their sorrow at this unfortunate incident.

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US envoy to officiate at DWU’s ‘thank you’ event

12/10/2011

United States Ambassador Teddy Taylor will be the guest of honour at the 3rd annual Missioning Ceremony for graduating students at Divine Word University this Friday (14 October).

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Work begins on new student accommodation

10/10/2011

Work has begun on the K8.3 million accommodation blocks for students at the Divine Word University (DWU) main campus in Madang.

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Uni marks independence with PNG Week

14/09/2011

Students of Divine Word University (DWU), Madang campus celebrated the recent 36th Independence anniversary differently from the past.

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Uphold PNG cultural values, Dr Sai

18/09/2011

An academic has said that hospitable and sharing gifts with others are two traditional ways of Papua New Guinea that have to be maintained as they are good for people.

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Diwai club receives uniforms

07/09/2011

The National Gaming and Control Board (NGCB)have come to the aid of the Divine Word University Rugby League Club popularly known in Madang Rugby League as “Diwai” by providing a brand new set of uniform.

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DWU promotes a safe environment and provides student pastoral care

The Post Courier daily newspaper published a report titled “DWU students boycott classes” on its Wednesday 30 August, 2011 edition. Below, Br Andrew Simpson Vice President Student Academic and Administrative Services of Divine Word University (DWU), clarifies the situation to the newspaper as the reporter did not contact the university:

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Cultural Day attracts crowd

Divine Word University students pulled off yet another successful Cultural Day, attracting hundreds of national and overseas visitors to the annual show at the Madang campus last Saturday.

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External academic auditors at DWU

An external academic audit team is at the Divine Word University (DWU) in Madang carrying out audit of its academic programs and support services this week (Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July, 2011).

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16th World Physical Therapy Congress 2011

WCPT Congress Report (PDF)WCPT Reflections (PDF)


Ex-DWU staff presents research findings

Divine Word University (DWU) continues to encourage a culture of research among academics and students. Adding oil to the wheel of research at the University was a bench mark presentation of a doctoral research finding on mobile telephony in Papua New Guinea recently.

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DWU partners Macquarie University

Divine Word University (DWU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia to work in partnership.

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DWU to lead in public service training

Divine Word University (DWU) will play a major role in training public servants to do their work better and in a more ethical way.

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Tourism expo hailed

The 4th annual Liklik Diwai Turism Expo (LLDE) staged on 20th May at the Divine Word University’s Madang campus was hailed a success.
Student organizers of the event from the final year Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management program spoke highly of how their involvement in the expo. They said participation in the expobolstered their confidence in hosting similar events when they leave the University.

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Students impressed with business forum

The 27th Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo held at the Divine Word University (DWU), Madang campus has left a positive impression upon the students that attended.
Selected students who sat through the proceedings of the forum said that it enabled them to gauge perspectives from different company representatives about business development and challenges both in Australia and PNG.

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DWU hosts prestigious business meet

Divine Word University (DWU) is fast becoming a respected host of national and international conferences.
The latest high profile meeting at the University was the 27th annual PNG-Australia Business Council forum and trade expo that was held on Monday 16th May and Tuesday 17th May. DWU first hosted the same forum in 2009.

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Tourism expo on again

The Divine Word University (DWU) will come alive once again this Friday 20th May with a hype of tourism related activities.  This will be when the Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) Department of DWU will host the 4th Liklik Diwai Turism Expo.

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News blogger receives DWU/UNESCO Award

Divine Word University (DWU) celebrated World Media Freedom Day on 29th April with a variety of activities ranging from speeches, drama, songs and panel discussion. As usual, the University marked the important day, on the Friday before the annual Open Day on Sunday 1st May, 2011.

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Open day to share knowledge

The Divine Word University annual Open Day in Madang held last Sunday 1st May, 2011, was once again a successful occasion of learning and sharing the knowledge and expertise that is there on the campus.

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Pioneer rural lab assistants (RLA) graduate

05/05/2011

Divine Word University (DWU) graduated 15 rural laboratory assistants (RLAs) in a special ceremony at the Madang campus last Friday, 29th April, 2011.

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Flexible training recommended for teachers

08/04/2011

Acting Education Secretary, Dr Joseph Pagelio has suggested stakeholders to consider upgrading skills of teachers through alternate flexible learning mode has those provided by Divine Word University (DWU).
Speaking at the National Catholic Education Convention at DWU in Madang on Monday 28 March, Dr Pagelio said due to the changing circumstances, there was a need for more proactive up skilling programs that do not take teachers away from their schools for long periods as in the past.

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Establish secondary teacher training, Church told

08/04/2011

The Catholic Church’s education agency has been challenged to establish a secondary teachers training program to complement the one offered at the University of Goroka (UOG).
Acting Education Secretary, Dr Joseph Pagelio made the call during the National Catholic Education Convention at Divine Word University (DWU) in Madang on Monday 28th March.
Dr Pagelio said it was “unhealthy” to rely on one provider (UOG).

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Church schools important today

08/04/2011

Divine Word University (DWU) believes that the need for Christian schools is more critical now than in the past in a world where technology is changing rapidly and bringing on newer challenges to the delivery of education.
The President of DWU, Fr Jan Czuba highlighted this at the National Catholic Education Convention at the University in Madang late last month.

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Church Role in Education is praised

31/03/2011

Divine Word University has hosted the National Catholic Education Convention this week starting on Monday 28th March, 2011.
The five day convention was organized by DWU’s Faculty of Education that attracted Catholic Education secretaries and Religious and teaching laities within the Catholic Church.

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Uni marks women’s day

26/03/2011

Divine Word University (DWU) continues to set benchmark every year in its role in promoting gender equality.
Saturday evening, March 19th, the International Women’s Day was one of those times that DWU’s role in fostering greater gender harmony came to the fore.  It saw the student body putting up a concert and hosting various speeches to honor international day.  The celebration at DWU was also sponsored by Digicel PNG, Diwai Mart and other individuals on campus.

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Parents wishes fulfilled

26/03/2011

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so said Lao Tzu all those years ago.
So for some successful people their careers are not in perfect sync with what they wanted out of life. Their career path takes them through many trying circumstances and decisions. But in the end, imagine what joy it brings to finally achieve after two decades what you always wanted to do and what you wanted to become.

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DWU’s first PhDs and MBAs to graduate

01/03/2011

Divine Word University (DWU) is set to celebrate the graduation of its first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students during the annual graduation ceremony at the Madang campus this Sunday, 6th March, 2011.

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DWU emphasizes on Pastoral Care

17/02/2011
Divine Word University (DWU) is giving more emphasis on Pastoral Care of its students in the 2011 academic year that was launched last Friday, 11 February, 2011.

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DWU calls for disciplined thought and action

16/02/2011
Disciplined thought and action must be the character and hallmark of Divine Word University (DWU). President of the DWU, Fr Jan Czuba offered this challenge to students and staff when he opened the academic year for the University at the Madang campus last Friday.

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More females enroll at DWU

01/02/2011
Divine Word University is expected to enroll more female students in its fulltime undergraduate programs than male students at the main campus in Madang this year (2011).

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New Students to be reminded about substance abuse

01/02/2011

The effects and implications of the abuse of alcohol, smoking and the use of illicit drugs will be impressed upon new students of Divine Word University (DWU) in Madang during their orientation next week from 7th February to 11th February 2011.

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Student Intake List Posted on the Website

24/01/2011

Divine Word University has once again posted its new student intake list for 2011 on its website instead of the traditional publication in the newspapers.

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Pacific Education Ministers told of kids laptops

28/10/2010

Divine Word University has urged visiting Pacific education ministers to consider investing in the one-laptop-per-child (OLPC) program to improve education of the young generation.

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We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future

08/10/2010

Thank you for accepting the invitation to be with us for this important occasion. I would like to sincerely welcome you all to the 2nd Missioning celebration.

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Australian envoy praises DWU

11/10/2010

The Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Ian Kemish, has praised Divine Word University for making a significant difference and contribution in higher education in the country. read more...


Judge reminds graduates about respect

11/10/2010

National and Supreme Court judge, Justice Regina Sagu has reminded outgoing students of Divine Word University to be respectful to others if they want to succeed in life. read more...


The 3rd Annual Information Systems Symposium

28/09/2010

The 3rd Annual Information Systems Symposium held on Friday 24th September in Sir Peter Barter Auditorium, Divine Word University was a very essential academic event for the Information Systems (IS) Department, the Faculty of Business and Informatics and DWU where final year graduate students in IS presented a wide range of IT project proposals.read more...


DWU BECOMES A GREEN UNIVERSITY

18/08/2010

On behalf of the University Council, staff and students, I would like to express my deep appreciation to all our partners who have supported us during our fourteen years of development to ensure that the University can achieve its objectives and commitment to human resource capacity building in Papua New Guinea.  We are grateful for your assistance to make Divine Word University a modern university that serves our society through quality of research, teaching, learning and community service. read more...


Science and Technology Conference Opens

17/08/2010

The Office of Higher Education (OHE)-initiated 3rd annual “Science and Technology Conference” at Divine Word University in Madang began on Monday. Over 200 participants from PNG and abroad attended the opening day sessions. read more...


Information Systems students share Tari experience

28/07/2010

Five final year Bachelor of Information Systems students spent a week of their first semester break early June setting up the office network of the business of the father of one of the students, Roselyne Irabu. They travelled to faraway Tari in Southern Highlands Province and set up the network for GMT Enterprises Ltd owned by Tari business George Tagobe. Four students volunteered to take up the project when Roselyne request their help after she realized a need in her dad’s business. Here the students share the experiences they had in Tari. read more...


Information systems students help Tari parent

28/07/2010

Parents and guardians who work hard to raise their children and pay the ever-increasing educational fees expect their off springs to return the favour by doing well in studies and become responsible members of society. read more...


DWU student gets Rotary assistance for his community

27/07/2010

A Divine Word University student has successfully negotiated a community assistance package for communities in Jiwaka, Western Highlands Province from Rotary clubs in Australia whom he previously associated with as a student at the University of Newcastle.read more...


Importance of science and technology to be highlighted in conference

21/07/2010

The importance of science and technology in improving human development in PNG will be under the microscope of a major conference at Divine Word University (DWU) in Madang next month. read more...


Physiotherapy Research and Rehab Centre Opens

14/07/2010

Divine Word University opened its Physiotherapy Research and Rehabilitation Centre, which apart from treating people needing physiotherapy treatment, will also be used to teach and research into this area of medical science. read more...


Future Youth Debate for two days

07/07/2010

The National HIV Youth Debate will be staged annually and it will be over two days. The chairman of the National AIDS Council, Sir Peter Barter, said this was necessary because the issues are critical to the development of the country. He said the addition of another day was necessary as time was very tight for the inaugural debate held at the Divine Word University campus in Madang for one day on Wednesday 23 June, 2010.read more...


PAU defeats DWU in Youth Debate

24/06/2010

The inaugural Nature’s Own National HIV Youth Debate on Wednesday night, 23 June, 2010 involving students from the six national universities turned out to be an excellent exhibition of intellect there is at the campuses.read more...


DWU distributes laptops to students

24/05/2010

Divine Word University has been praised for “setting the benchmark” when it launched and distributed laptop computers to students last Saturday. read more...


A Step into the Future

22/05/2010

Divine Word University recognizes the importance of preparing professionals to take leadership positions in a highly advanced technological society. The Netbook project is committed to creating a dynamic and collaborative educational environment that enhances teaching and learning, creativity and global connectivity through a DWU Netbook initiative. read more...


Beating blackouts with solar energy

20/05/2010

Divine Word University is investing in solar energy as a proactive solution towards the ongoing power blackouts in Madang town. read more...


Tourism body lauds Expo

17/05/2010

The PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) has praised Divine Word University for hosting its third successful tourism expo – the Liklik Diwai Turism Expo – last Friday 14 May, 2010.

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Liklik Diwai Turism Expo 2010

13/05/2010

The annual mini tourism show, ‘Liklik Diwai Turism Expo’ staged by Tourism and Hospitality Management students of Divine Word University is on again this Friday. read more...


PNG media timid, not confrontational

06/05/2010

The media in PNG has in many cases chosen to be timid when it should be confrontational, according to Scott Waide, an experienced journalist now working for Madang-based NGO Bismark Ramu Group. read more...


Farmer and agriculture journo win media award

03/05/2010

A farmer and an agricultural communication officer have jointly won the annual Divine Word University/UNESCO Communication and Development Awaruring the World Media Freedom Day celebrations at the University in Madang last Friday, 28 April.read more...


Greater partnership important for universities

03/05/2010

Governor General, Sir Paulias Matane has called on academic institutions to forge greater partnership with business houses and non-government organizations to meet the myriad of challenges of the modern era.

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DWU students off to World Press Freedom Conference in Brisbane

28/04/2010

Five students from Divine Word University’s Faculty of Arts will travel to Brisbane, Australia this weekend for the UNESCO World Press Freedom Global Conference. read more...


Learn more about media and freedom on Open Day

28/04/2010

Following the Media Freedom Day celebrations this Friday (30 April), the Divine Word University in Madang will host its annual Open Day on Sunday 2nd May. read more...


DWU marks media freedom day

27/04/2010

Divine Word University marks the World Media Freedom Day on Friday 30 April, 2010.
Although the actual day falls on May 3 every year, the University will stage it early to give time to students and staff to take part in the University’s annual Open Day on Sunday 2nd May, 2010.read more...


DWU president honoured for services to higher education

An Australian university has honoured, the President of Divine Word University, Father Jan Czuba for his contribution to higher education and DWU. read more...


PM urges graduates to be proud of DWU

Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has told recent graduates of Divine Word University to be proud that they have received qualifications from a university that is setting the standards in the region.

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PM launches online National Youth Debate on HIV/AIDS

10/03/2010

Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has launched an online National Youth Debate on HIV/AIDS for students in institutions of higher education at Divine Word University in Madang, last Saturday morning.

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Melanesian Foundation offers support for music school at DWU

02/03/2010

Madang-based philanthropy, Melanesian Foundation, has offered to provide a seed funding of K100,000 for a music school to be set up at Divine Word University.

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Pioneer project management students to graduate

02/03/2010

At a time when Papua New Guinea is at the cross-road of a boom in major resources and infrastructure development projects, Divine Word University tailored for its students a program in “Project Management” few years ago.

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DWU takes part in the Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

01/03/2010

The 14th Annual Conference of the Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2009) was held in the Peoples’ Republic of China at the Beijing Normal University in Beijing on the 17-21 December, 2009.

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Wewak campus gears up for PNG Medical Symposium

24/02/2010

Planning for the 46th annual PNG Medical Symposium later this year is already strongly underway in Wewak. The Wewak General Hospital-based Organising Committee is led by Dr Godfrey Naboam.

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2010 DWU Graduation List (PDF)


2010 DWU Student Acceptance List (PDF)