Solomon Islands National University Students Association

🩸 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗨 🩸

SINU staff and students are encouraged to come forward and support an urgent Blood Donation Drive in response to the current shortage of blood supplies at the hospital blood bank.

📅 26–28 August 2026
📍 BICS Common Hall
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Your donation can help save a life.

Donate Blood. Save Lives.

Please share and encourage others to participate.

On behalf of SINUSA, congratulations 🎊 and thank you SEWA President and your group for the amazing cultural items performances during the SINU Open Day 2026.

📄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐅𝐄𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐖𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and the SEWA Student Association were recognised during SINU Open Day 2026 for their contributions to the event.

FEH received the Best Booth Award for its booth presentation, which featured a coconut tree-inspired design and a Tomoko canoe from Western Province, representing unity and cooperation.

The SEWA Student Association received the Best Cultural Performance Award for its panpipe performance, which showcased Solomon Islands culture and student talent.

Representatives from FEH and SEWA received their certificates on Monday, 24 August 2026, in recognition of their achievements during SINU Open Day 2026.

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🌿𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡 & 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 🌿

Let’s work together to keep our SINU campuses clean, healthy and green! 🌱

Join us every Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM as we take a little time to pick up rubbish and care for our shared spaces from classrooms and offices to walkways and roads.

🙌 Your small effort makes a big difference!

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 All SINU Campuses

Spread the word, encourage your colleagues and peers, and let’s make our campuses cleaner and greener together! 🌱

A successful day for SINU Staff and Students.
2026 SINU Open Day

📢 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗨 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The following students are invited to attend the Tour Guide Briefing:

Alrish Qora
Joyce Abel
Dalwin Malbiru
Chloe Palua
Allen Ian
Nichol Tovavaki
Junaless Sokae
Samantha Takeli
Moses Wa'aria
Charles
Samuel
Daniel
Justine Viti
Caroline Kasina
Gwenda Iso
Alma Siuna
Kylie Taro
Hellen Laoni
Lexlyn Ale
Rebeccea Edna
Presley Paru
Chad Borisau
Raphael Raranoru
Timmie Petigular
Kebson Tuke
Bradfield Housanau
Nelly Jenny
Festus Dangi
Lenson Kuniata
Jenlyn Rose
Caroline M
Terah M
Banjo Ham
Julian Tazo
Carlson Sia
Raylyn

📅 Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
📍 Venue: Common Hall, Kukum Campus (near SINU Hostels)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

The briefing will cover:
• Introduction and meet-and-greet
• Overview of SINU Open Day 2026
• Tour guide roles and responsibilities
• Tour routes and campus map
• Volunteer expectations and coordination
• Collection of shirt sizes for volunteer uniforms

All volunteers are expected to attend, as the briefing is important to ensure everyone is familiar with their roles and responsibilities for Open Day.

Please be punctual and come prepared to participate.
Thank you for your support and commitment to making SINU Open Day 2026 a successful event! 🙌

Coordinators:
Jonny Tasa & Imelda Wasi

Way to go powerful Renbel SA President👏

𝐑𝐁𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲
𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲

𝑩𝒚 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝒀𝑫 𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑹𝒀 𝑱𝑵𝑹
𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓, 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒂

The executive members of the Rennell and Bellona Students Association (RBSA) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) paid a formal courtesy visit to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Honiara on Friday.

This was aimed at strengthening ties and exploring opportunities for student development.

Speaking to the Solomon Star, RBSA President Erwin Hakatiginiu described the visit as simple but meaningful, saying it marked an important step towards building a long-term partnership with the Chinese Embassy.

"Our visit had three key purposes – to introduce our association and its initiatives, to explore potential avenues for student support such as scholarships, workshops and training opportunities, and to establish a positive relationship with the Embassy," Hakatiginiu said.

He said the Embassy responded positively to the association's proposals and assured the student leaders of its willingness to support RBSA initiatives and maintain communication to strengthen future cooperation.

"The Chinese Embassy assured us they would support our student initiatives and continue to keep in touch to build a strong cooperative relationship.

"We believe this partnership can benefit our students in the future," he said.

Hakatiginiu acknowledged the Chinese Embassy's ongoing bilateral support for Solomon Islands, particularly in creating opportunities for students and young people through scholarships, training programmes and capacity-building initiatives.

"As RBSA President, I acknowledge the Chinese Embassy's bilateral initiatives across Solomon Islands in supporting students and youth through the PRC Government Scholarship programme, workshops and training opportunities," he said.

While recognising that tangible outcomes would take time, Hakatiginiu said establishing a strong relationship with the Embassy was an important foundation for creating future opportunities for students from Rennell and Bellona Province.

"I understand that the outcomes and assurances given by the Embassy during our courtesy visit will not happen overnight, but building partnerships is the first step towards creating long-term opportunities and benefits for our students, especially those from Renbel," he said.

Hakatiginiu concluded by expressing gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for hosting the delegation.

"I would like to convey our sincere appreciation to the Ambassador and the Embassy officials for their warm reception, hospitality and productive engagement with our student leadership during this visit," he said.

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𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐁𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲. 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝.