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SUVA: The University of the South Pacific has denied claims that the
institution is experiencing mass resignations from academics due to
Fiji's political crisis, the Fiji Sun reports.
Rumours that lecturers and professors are leaving the country have been
brushed aside.
Faxed questions to the Registrar, Sarojini Pillay, remained unanswered.
However, sources from USP have said that resignations have been coming
from all departments and not just from lecturers and professors.
"It's not a secret that some lecturers have resigned and have left but
that hasn't put USP in a critical situation," one of the sources said.
"The resignations have been coming from all departments. It's a mix and
not just one particular race," said the source.
Many students have, however, highlighted their insecurity in their
academic future.
* An informed university source told Pasifik Nius there had been 31
resignations. However, academics were in a minority and the number
included staff who were not renewing their contracts. The resignations
were not expected to have a negative impact on the second semester
teaching programme.
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Title -- 2853 FIJI: USP denies mass resignations
Date -- 23 July 2000
Byline -- None
Origin -- Pasifik Nius
Source -- Fiji Sun, 22/7/00
Copyright -- FS
Status -- Unabridged
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