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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...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2010 DWU Graduation List (PDF)
2010 DWU Student Acceptance List (PDF)
