UPNG Student Representative Council

The launch of the Girls Division into the 2026 UPNGRFL marks a powerful step forward for women in sport, leadership, and student empowerment. This initiative is more than rugby league — it is about creating opportunities, building confidence, and uniting young women from tertiary institutions across Port Moresby through the spirit of the game.

To all sister institutions, players, and supporters — your time is now. Step onto the field, represent your school with pride, and be part of a movement that is shaping the future of women’s rugby league in PNG. 🔥

Register now and become part of something bigger.

BLUE WEEK - DAY 4 - SBPP

The School of Business and Public Policy's (SBPP) 71st Graduation on Thursday on 4th Day of the Graduation Ceremony. (30th/04/2026)

Featured were some of the top performing students of SBPP on Thursday Day 4 of the Graduation

BLUE WEEK - DAY 3 - SOL

GRADUANDS from the University of Papua New Guinea School of Law marked a significant milestone today by becoming the first lawyers to graduate in the post-50-year era of PNG’s independence.

The ceremony, held at the university’s main campus, formed part of a week-long graduation program that has brought together students, families, and academic staff to celebrate years of hard work and academic achievement. Today’s event specifically honoured students from the School of Law, as the graduation entered its third day.

195 graduands proudly walked across the stage to receive their degrees, cheered on by family members and friends who filled the venue.

Guest speaker Hubert Namani who is the current President of the PNG Law Society congratulated the UPNG Law School graduands the graduates for making it this far and for being the first graduating lawyers of PNG’s post-50-year era.

“This is not merely a milestone but a responsibility,” said Mr. Namani. Among the graduates were also members of the PNGDF, RPNGC and St. John’s who graduated with flying colours.

The 71st graduation ceremony continues throughout the week, with different schools graduating on separate days.

The event remains one of the most important dates on the university’s calendar, celebrating academic excellence and the development of future leaders in Papua New Guinea.

Throughout the graduation Mr. Namani encouraged the graduands to uphold the rule of law and transparency.

His speech and encouragement are given in a time where PNG is going through a moral decay of the society and corruption has become a norm.

Mr. Namani’s speech is not just a speech but a challenge for the students to uphold justice and do what is right.

Keeping the rule of law and upholding justice and transparency is what the theme of the UPNG 71st Graduation;’ Reset UPNG@60: Empowering Quality Graduates for Stronger PNG’ is all about.

As the School of Law graduands leave campus as qualified professionals, they carry with them not only their degrees but also the responsibility to serve and uphold the rule of law in the country.

God Speed Litigators.
Regards
Your SRC

BLUE WEEK - DAY 1 - SNPS

THE University of Papua New Guinea today graduated students from the School of Natural and Physical Sciences as part of its 71st Graduation Ceremony under the theme of ‘Reset UPNG @ 60: Empowering Quality Graduates for a stronger PNG’.

This ceremony was attended by the UPNG Vice-Chancellor Ian Findlay and the main guest speaker Honourable Kinoka Hotune Feo, Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology and Sports and the Member for Unggai Bena Openand other important figures in the school administration and government departments.

The graduation ceremony was held at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex where 187 students graduated in flying colours in Bachelor Science and Bachelor of Sustainable Development programs.

Vice-Chancellor Ian Findlay congratulated the graduands and was very proud of their achievements.

“The future of Papua New Guinea is in your hands, rise to this challenge together with courage and hope,” he said.

This graduation ceremony was attended by 900 plus parents, guardians, relatives, family members and friends of the graduands.

Some flew in from outside provinces to attend their children’s graduation and almost 400 plus were granted access into the indoor complex to witness the ceremony while the rest remained outside.

Minister Kinoka Hotune Feo stressed about the lazy ‘mindsetproblem’ and procrastinating attitude of the Papua New Guinean working class and encouraged the graduands to change and come out of this negative attitude for the betterment of PNG to move forward.

“We have a mindset problem, I believe Papua New Guinea’s future of being prosperous will only be addressed if we fix the mindset problem,” said Minister Kinoka Hotune Feo.

For each of the 5 divisions of SNPS, each division recognized each of their top students and awarded them divisional awards.

Among the recipients was Miss Eleonorah Samson who graduated in Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Geography and was a student who came in through the External mode of study and then into the Internal.

“I eventually graduated after all the hard work and it was like so encouraging to others that giving up is not an option because science is not an easy course to take,” she said.

As an awardee of Environmental Science, Miss Samson plans to go back to her home province in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and do awareness to her people to live a sustainable life and conserve their environment and sea because most of them depend on their land and sea.

The 2026 UPNG SRC Wishes all Graduands from the SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES the best of luck in their new careers.

May you contribute to the development of this Nation's Science and Technological Capacities.

SANA Memorial Commemoration
Reflection Post

26th February, a date we shall never forget.

The University of Papua New Guinea Student Representative Council (SRC) successfully commemorated the Sir Michael Somare Anniversary, marking 5 years since the passing of the Late Grand Chief Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Thomas Somare.

Affectionately known to the nation as SANA.

Sir Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s founding father and first Prime Minister, devoted his life to the struggle for self-government and independence. From leading PNG to Independence on 16 September 1975, to shaping our Constitution and national identity, Michael Thomas Somare stood firmly for unity, cultural pride, and sovereignty. His vision laid the foundation for the nation we live in today.

The candle-lighting and reflection program held at Forum Square was a moment of deep remembrance, a reminder to students and staff alike that the freedoms we enjoy today were earned through sacrifice, courage, and unwavering leadership.

Theme: Celebrating the Father of the Nation – A Legacy of Unity and Independence
Venue: Forum Square, UPNG
Highlight: Evening Candle Lighting & Reflection

As students, leaders, and future nation builders, we carry the responsibility to uphold SANA’s legacy — to lead with integrity, protect our unity in diversity, and place nation above self.

Rest in honour, SANA.
Your legacy lives on in every generation. 🇵🇬

UPNG Student Representative Council

5th Commemoration of the Late Grand Chief Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Thomas Somare 🇵🇬

The University of Papua New Guinea Student Representative Council (SRC) – 2026 proudly invites all students and staff to attend the 5th Commemoration of the Late Sir Michael Thomas Somare, the Father of Our Nation.

🗓 Thursday 26th of February
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Forum Square, UPNG

Theme:
Celebrating the Father of the Nation: A Legacy of Unity and Independence

This special evening will honour the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of the Grand Chief, featuring the main program and candle-lighting ceremony.

🎓 All staff and students are welcome to attend.

⚠️ Please note: No transport will be provided for day students.

Let us come together as one university community to reflect, remember, and honour a true national icon.

❌️ Fake email: [email protected]
✅️ Genuine Email: [email protected]

All Genuine email addresses of UPNG will have "upng.ac.pg" at the end.