NIUPATCH aims to make research accessible for Pacific communities, through sharing relevant research and highlighting Pacific researchers. Our Pacific Islands are all too familiar with natural disasters. The 2009 Tsunami
In 2020 the founder of NIUPATCH, Professor Siautu Alefaio-Tugia received the Rutherford discovery fellowship (RDF), this prestigious fellowship is awarded to only ten of the “most talented” researchers across all
“I don’t see anyone else that looks like me.” This is how Dr. Tai Faaleava described his experience transferring to a four-year university in the United States. His journey, like
Therapy is often imagined as a serious and introspective journey, but for Pacific communities, healing sometimes begins with a shared laugh. Humour is more than just a feel-good tool; it’s
Sonia’s journey to leadership began when life threw her into a role she hadn’t anticipated. She had been a classroom teacher for years and loved her work. When her principal
In this talanoa we gain an insight into the work of psychology in the USA context. Focusing on the perspective of Pacific men in the field of psychology and the
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken many communities within Aotearoa to their foundations and that couldn’t be truer for our Pasifika communities.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the world and disrupted the normality of nations and their citizens everyday lives.
This goal is the most vital goal, no country can achieve any of the sustainable development goals alone.
The United Nations has created 17 Sustainable development goals to be achieved by 2030.