Aust universities look to increase funding for Pacific studies
Updated
A group of Australian academics is looking at ways of increasing funding and support for Pacific studies in the country's universities. Last year Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd signalled he wanted stronger engagement with the region. But his call comes as Pacific studies have either completely disappeared from the courses being offered, or is so low in prominence, many students no longer want to take part in them. As Pacific Correspondent Campbell Cooney reports, that might be about to change.
presenter: Campbell Cooney,
speakers: Doctor Max Quanchi, Queensland University of Technology; Professor David Lowe, Alfred Deakin Institute
- Listen:
- Windows Media
