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FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Annual Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2014 PARLIAMENT OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY PAPER NO.
01 OF 2016 CONTENTS Vision, Mission and Values 1 Chancellors’ Foreword 2 Vice Chancellors’ Foreword Governance Organisational Structure Senior Management Group Dean’s/Director’s Message University Statistics 4 6 8 9 10 16 2014 Highlights 22 University Support List of programmes offered in 2014 Financial Report Notes 39 45 49 88 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES VISION The University aims to be the premier university for higher education, technical and vocational education and training, (research and development in Fiji and the Pacific region), and to be the national centre of excellence in Fiji for all things to do with training and productivity.
MISSION The University shall provide leadership in all intellectual pursuits in higher education, research and development, and the development and acquisition of relevant and quality technical skills in all trades and soft skills that are necessary for development of nations, businesses, and communities.

CORPORATE VALUES HIGH ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS The University is committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, transparency, corporate governance, and professional standards.
CUSTOMER/STUDENT- FOCUSED The University is focused on understanding and exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders, and providing a safe, secure and comfortable learning, teaching and training environment.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE The University shall strive for excellence in everything it does.
EFFICIENCY, COST EFFECTIVENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY The University promotes cost effectiveness in resource utilisation, maximum returns to all stakeholders, effective service delivery, and environmental sustainability.
EMPOWERING/STRENGTHENING OUR TEAM The University is managed on the core values of accessibility of education and training to all, equal opportunity, respect and tol- erance for diversity, and a firm sense of belonging and ownership forged through collective decision making, information sharing, providing a ready helping hand to the weaker members of the University community, a healthy lifestyle, and collective social and corporate responsibility.
1 2014 Annual Report CHANCELLORS’ FOREWORD Bula Vinaka, Namaste and Greetings.

We are privileged to present to all stakeholders the fifth Annual Report of the Fiji National University (FNU) for 2014, an academic year of development and innovation, yielding very pleasing outcomes for the University in teaching, learning, training and research.

The FNU is guided by the principles of sustainability, productivity and prosperity based on the University’s ethos and commitment to quality.
This Annual Report highlights the important academic activities and events that have taken place and the achievements of the University.

FNU’s achievements in 2014 exemplified the University’s determination to position itself amidst the leading tertiary institutions of the region as we have continued to experience a steady growth in student numbers and graduates.
The resolve to focus on the University’s core functions and strengthening our relationship with the Government, stakeholders and donor partners remained an important priority.

The University has firmly embarked on its commitment with strategic partnerships, internationally recognised educational institutions and organisations, bilateral, multilateral and through Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with professional bodies that would benefit FNU in providing new educational opportunities for students.
Being one of the fastest growing universities in Fiji, FNU has evolved into more than just a training institution.

It is now serving demands for qualified professionals in Fiji and the Pacific region in terms of service delivery.
Certain innovative training programmes, seminars and conferences have been conducted, some of which were to facilitate leadership training for team building, operational research seminars, a business conference, an international conference, a medical symposium, an international conference on Oceans and Rivers and International Food Festival.

As the University develops, we expect to offer revised and new programmes in upcoming years.
FNU will continue to adapt rapidly to the increasing demands of the present day industries in terms of delivering outcomes for the students, industries and the communities it serves.

The contributions from our Council members have been a significant factor in the success of this University and we have maintained our support of a representative model.

The FNU hosted 5 graduation ceremonies in 2014 where a total of 3,233 students graduated in the presence of their families and friends.
The University established its alumni office registering a total of 6811 alumni from Fiji School of Nursing, Fiji School of Medicine, Fiji College of Advanced Education, Lautoka Teachers College, Fiji College of Agriculture, National Training and Productivity Centre and FNU graduates.

The University’s relationship with its alumni is important and we value the opportunity where we get to meet and engage with our alumni groups, both here in Fiji and around the world.
For the benefit of its students, FNU has offered scholarships to regional students in January, 2014.

Due to the bilateral initiative between the Prime Ministers of PNG and Fiji, a total of fifteen Papua New Guinea students were awarded these scholarships.
FNU has also received funds through the intra-African Caribbean and Pacific academic mobility EU Scholarship opportunities for FNU and Pacific Island students for the empowerment of student academic and University staff exchange between the Caribbean and Pacific countries.
As we progress with our transformation, we shall continue to find opportunities to do things better with a focus on delivering outcomes for TVET and higher education students, and through improving the quality of education delivery and focusing more on academic research.

Finance The financial performance of the FNU is scrutinised by the Finance Review Committee, while the Audit Committee examines the external and internal audit reports.

Council has endorsed the 2014 financial accounts.


FNU has achieved a satisfactory financial Continued on page 3 2 2014 Annual Report CHANCELLORS’ FOREWORD Continued from page 2 result for the year under review; however, Council members are mindful of the challenges ahead.

In this fiscally constrained environment and with capital commitments, funding will be an ongoing concern.

Operating this significant institution will require careful management and significant focus.
Strategic Plan 2020 This Plan consists of a series of specific objectives and initiatives to enhance excellence in five strategic core areas that have been entrenched at all levels of FNU in which case staff to align their routine work and their individual contribution to the achievement of the University’s strategic focus areas.

The University’s Senior Management Group members consulted with the senior staff on their focus areas and based on their views, the new Strategic Plan was compiled.
Several meetings led to the productive discussion on the amendments of the content to ensure that the Strategic Plan 2020 addresses the important and required priorities.

The specific core areas are related to the respective sections of the University.

The Strategic Plan was approved at the December Council meeting.

Conclusion Finally, we would like to thank our fellow members of Council for their diligence, care and support.
The Fiji National University has been fortunate to have such a knowledgeable group of individuals who have worked with enthusiasm and commitment throughout the year.

We also thank the Vice-Chancellors and Senior Management Group for the enterprise, commitment and leadership they have shown in 2014.

Collectively, the University Council and the Vice-Chancellors have worked together in a professional and collegial manner and we look forward to another challenging year ahead.
....................................... Honourable Dr. Mahendra Reddy Chancellor 3 2014 Annual Report VICE CHANCELLORS’ FOREWORD It is indeed a great pleasure to present the Foreword to the 2014 Annual Report as the Vice-Chancellors of the Fiji National University (FNU).

The year 2014 has been a year of vast change for the University as we encountered a number of challenges that affected all areas of the University, yet we remained focused on our vision and mission.
This would not have been achievable without the passion and dedication of our academic and support staff, caliber of our students and alumni, who despite the challenges, have continued to support the University.

We have had a focus throughout 2014 on strengthening our capacity building for academic and support staff.

Many training opportunities were arranged to develop their skills and capabilities across a scope of areas.
The substantial progress that we have already made towards our goal is highlighted in this report.

Learning, Teaching and Research are core values of this University and the achievements are demonstrated in the pages of this report.
FNU is fully dedicated to developing graduates with communication and leadership skills, a strong sense of community, an appreciation of the rights and perspectives and an international outlook that have been achievable due to the support of the Council members, management, staff and various stakeholders whose expertise and direction have guided the good governance of the University.
The increase in student enrolment has been particularly pleasing and we recorded almost 33,000 headcounts which is equivalent to 10,557 EFTS (equivalent full-time students).

Viewing the future aspects, it is certain that knowledge and practical experience would be the strategic resource highly sought-after within Fiji and the Pacific region.
In fact, our challenge is to create programmes to ensure that FNU students gain the relevant training, education and practical experience to work in fields where they would be expected for their specialised knowledge, communication, problem solving skills and the ability to conduct research.

While academic achievement is important, at FNU we are also committed to the broader personal development of our students, providing the resources and encouragement for them to become the best people they can be.
We are proud of the significant role that this institution has played in educating generations of young people, and its contributions to research that has impacted the lives and well-being of people not only in this country, but also around the region.

However, we must not be complacent and with our Strategic Plan 2020 adopted in 2014, we are setting a bold new course, building on existing strengths and addressing new challenges.
FNU is fully committed to its responsibility in providing post-Secondary education and industrial training, to make a lasting and positive contribution to Fiji.
The FNU Council, as the governing body of the University, is tasked with the responsibility to ensure that the principles of corporate governance, approving the mission and strategy of the University, monitoring institutional performance and oversight of the University’s finances, estates and buildings in accordance with the norms of International Conventions and other laws, persist through the full scope of the FNU’s activities in a form relevant to the demands of Fijian legislation and international best practices.
FNU Council is subject to the statutory powers of Senate with respect to academic matters, and has a general responsibility for the conduct of all the University’s affairs.

FNU governance policies and procedures, strategies and resources ensure academic standards and continuous improvement and enhancement in academic activities, and is concerned with the integrity and quality of the core educational activities of teaching, research and scholarship.
Key accomplishments The key accomplishment of our staff and students is always pleasing, and 2014 has seen a number of significant highlights.

2014 was a significant year for FNU in terms of increment in student numbers, programme offering, research performance, partnership with international universities and sustainable initiatives.

Considering the number of graduates in 2014, almost 4.5% attained postgraduate studies qualification.
Colleges have also developed new programmes whilst the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies received Australian CPA accreditation for accounting programmes.

Continued on page 5 4 2014 Annual Report VICE CHANCELLOR’S FOREWORD Continued from page 4 Research coaching and training sessions were also organised for the benefit of the FNU staff to strengthen research capacity and knowledge on converting research materials into publication.
FNU’s achievement in 2014 illustrates the University’s determination to position itself amidst the leading tertiary institutions in the region.

Finance The University received a consolidated government grant of $38.6 million, $2 million for the development of the Labasa Campus, $2.5 million for the Navua farm, $800,000 for Labasa Capital Grant and $456,000 for Certificate III in Agriculture.
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) had three Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded projects in 2014 which continued from prior years.

The total funding from DFAT to CMNHS for the year 2014 was almost $4 million.

The University has in previous years embarked on a number of initiatives and management control measures which are beginning to produce results.

Conclusion Management, support, organisation and quality service added to the achievements of the year 2014.
FNU’s achievement for 2014 has been noteworthy.

We very much look forward to working with colleagues and students across the University to ascertain that local, national and international engagement continues to make an expressive and enduring contribution to the success and reputation of the institution.

With the cooperation of all stakeholders, we are certain that FNU will continue to flourish in the years to come.
Prof. Ian Rouse Acting Vice Chancellor (24/12/2014 - 31/12/2014) ............................. Prof. Ian Rouse Acting Vice Chancellor 5 2014 Annual Report GOVERNANCE Management and Structure FNU was established in 2009, under the Fiji National University Decree No.

39 of 2009.

University Council - Under the Decree, the Fiji National University Council is the University’s governing body and has overall responsibility for the University’s sound and effective governance.
The Council approves the University’s strategic direction; monitors the University’s progress, using agreed performance indicators; and approves the University’s budget, its policies, and delegations of authority.

The Council also reviews its own performance and the performance of its committees.
Name Position Term Designation (Representing Body) 2014 Members of the FNU Council Ambassador Filipe Bole Dr. Mahendra Reddy Mr. Arvind Maharaj Dr. Ganesh Chand Prof. Ian Rouse Official Member/ Chancellor & Chair Official Member/ Chancellor & Chair Appointed Member/ Deputy Chair Official Member/Vice Chancellor Official Member/Act.
Vice Chancellor 1st Jan 2012 – 1st Jan 2014 1st Oct 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Government, Minister for Education, Fiji Government, Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Fiji 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Chamber of Commerce 1st Jan 2012 – 23rd Dec 2014 Fiji National University 23rd Dec 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji National University Mr. Uday Sen Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Institute of Accountants Mr. Robinson Prasad Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Law Society Mrs. Veronica McCoy Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Mr. Nesbitt Hazelman Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation Dr. Brij Lal Ms. Basundra Kumar Ms. Kelera Taloga Official Member/PS for Education Official Member/Acting PS for Education Official Member/Acting PS for Education 1st Jan 2012 – 30 Jun 2014 Ministry of Education, Fiji 1st Jul 2014 – 23rd Dec 2014 Ministry of Education, Fiji 31st Dec 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Ministry of Education, Fiji Dr. Bijen Prasad Ram Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 6th Aug 2014 Fiji Institute of Applied Studies Mr. Terence Erasito Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Institute of Engineers Mr. Colati Ledua Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Principals Association Mrs. Silina Waqa Ledua Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Nurses Council Commander Semi Koroilavesau Dr. James Fong Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Fiji Medical Association Mr. Agni Deo Singh Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Trade Unions Confederation Mr. Rajeshwar Singh Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 31st Dec 2014 Trade Unions Confederation Mr. Josefa Dulakiverata Appointed Member 1st Jan 2012 – 8th Aug 2014 Dr. Eci Nabalarua Elected Member 1st Jan 2012 – 30th Aug 2014 Institute of Valuation & Estate Management Dean, College of Humanities and Education 6 2014 Annual Report GOVERNANCE Dr. Mahendra Reddy Elected Member 1st Jan 2012 – 30th Aug 2014 Prof. Anand Tyagi Elected Member 14th May 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Prof. Rajendra Prasad Elected Member 11th Jun 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Dr. Mumtaz Alam Elected Member 14th May 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Mr. Vilive Cagivinaka Elected Member 11th Jun 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Dean, College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Professorial Representative to Council Professorial Representative to Council Non Professorial Representative to Council Non Professorial Representative to Council Mr. Jone Waisele Mr. Rahul Rolland Elected Member 1st Jan 2013 – 31st Dec 2014 Student Representative to Council Elected Member 1st Jan 2014 – 31st Dec 2014 Student Representative to Council Enabling Legislation: The Fiji National University is constituted under the Fiji National University Decree No.
39 of 2009 as a corporate body and has a common seal.
FUNCTIONS The Fiji National University Decree provides the functions, including the specific provisions as follows: • to provide for, and encourage the creation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, through scholarship, research and teaching to the standards acceptable by the Council; • to provide courses of study or instruction, at the levels of achievement the Council considers appropriate, to meet the needs of the community, including technical and vocational education and training; • to confer higher education awards as determined by the Council; • to participate in community discourse through the application of knowledge generated and advanced at the University to society, industry, and government in an environment where the rights of all are respected; and • to perform other functions given to the University under this Decree or under another Decree, or as determined by the Council.
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT The Vice Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the University and is responsible for the overall direction of corporate planning, budget activities and external relations.

Under the Council, the Vice Chancellor manages and supervises the administrative, financial and other activities of the University.
Through its organisational and management structure, FNU fosters coherence and co-operation across the University in its teaching, research and service, and, promotes the efficient and effective deployment of resources (including administrative resources) across its Campuses and Centres.
Academic units, including Schools and Departments, are organised into six Colleges: Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry; Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies; Engineering, Science & Technology; Humanities & Education; Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences; and the National Training & Productivity Centre.

These Colleges facilitate teaching, research and service activities across Campuses and Centres.
The main administrative Support Services—such as student administration, finance, human resource management, information technology and facilities, are located at Nasinu Campus.

This structure supports consistent service levels, efficient resource use, and access to professional support and specialist expertise for all areas.

FNU’s approach is to embed quality in all of its processes to achieve excellent outcomes.

The culture is one of innovation and responsiveness, of review and improvement.
Responsibility for quality is explicitly assigned to line managers, particularly the College Deans, Directors, and Heads of Schools and Departments in consultation with key committees.

7 2014 Annual Report ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Fiji School of Medicine Fiji School of Nursing Dept of Medical Science Dept of Health Science Dept of Oral Health Dept of Public Health Dept of Accounting Dept of Econ & Finance Dept Management Dept of Info.Sys.

Dept of Office Admin.
Dept Food & Beverage School of Building & Civil Engineering Dept Accommodation Mgt Dept of Printing Tech Chem, Bio, Phy, Maths/Comp Env/RE/Ind/ILT/FT/Met Primary /Secondary/ EC & Community Ed./Sports/PE Geography, History, Ethics/Governance Communication, Language & Literature Film, Music, Media/J; Visual & Performing Arts Dept of Agriculture Dept of Livestock Dept of Fisheries Dept of Forestry D e p t s H e a d s o f N T P C D e p a r t m e n t s : M e c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g , C o n s t r u c t i o n I n d u s t r y , M a r i n e a n d P o r t s , N a t i o n a l A u t o m o t i v e E n g i n e e r i n g , E l e c t r i c a l & E l e c t r o n i c s , & B u s i n e s s C o m .
, T r a v e l & T o u r i s m , A v i a t i o n & T r a v e l .

P r o d u c t i v i t y & B u s i n e s s E x c e l l e n c e , I n t e r n a t i o n a l L a n g I T , M a n u f a c t u r i n g I n d u s t r y , O c c u p a t i o n a l A s s e s s m e n t , A p p r e n t i c e s h i p , T r a d e T e s t i n g , P r o d u c t i v i t y & Q u a l i t y , F a c u l t y / E n g .

F / T r a n s p o r t .

F / S c i e n c e s School of Electrical & Electronics Eng.
School of Mechanical Engineering School of Automotive Engineering School of Maritime Studies School of Aviation School of Pure Sciences School of Applied Sciences School of Education School of Social Sciences School of Language & Communication School of Creative Arts & D i v i s i o n s H e a d s o f S c h o o l s & D e v e l o p m e n t D i r e c t o r , P l a n n i n g D i r e c t o r , T V E T D i r e c t o r , I C T F a c i l i t i e s D i r e c t o r , P r o p e r t i e s & & P r o d u c t i v i t y C e n t r e D i r , & T r a v e l B u s i n e s s & .
& H e a l t h C o l l e g e o f M e d i c i n e , S t u d i e s H o s p i t a l i t y & T o u r i s m C o l l e g e o f B u s i n e s s , & T e c h n o l o g y E n g i n e e r i n g , & C o l l e g e o f & F o r e s t r y A g r i c u l t u r e , , F i n a n c e & V i c e - & 8 2014 Annual Report SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP Dr. Ganesh Chand Vice Chancellor (01/01/2014—23/12/2014) Prof. Ian Rouse Acting Vice Chancellor (24/12/2014— 31/12/2014) Dean College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (01/01/2014 - 23/12/2014) Dr. Mahendra Reddy Dean College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies (01/01/2014 - 09/06/2014) Prof. Ram Karan Acting Dean College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies (10/06/2014 - 31/12/2014) Dr. Eci.
Nabalarua Dean College of Humanities & Education (01/01/2014- 02/07/2014) (22/09/2014 – 31/12/2014) Prof. Nii-K Plange Acting Dean College of Humanities and Education (03/07/2014 - 19/09/2014) Dr. Kandasamy Angamuthu Dean College of Engineering, Science & Technology Prof. Paras Nath Dean College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Mr. Kamalesh Prakash Director National Training & Productivity Centre Mr. Narendra Prasad Director Finance & Human Resources Mr. Chandar Prakash Director ICT Mr. Neil Singh Acting Director Planning & Development Mr. Krishna Swamy Director Properties & Facilities Mr. Jone Dakuvula Registrar (01/01/2014—19/08/2014) Ms. Sarita Harish Acting Registrar (18/08/2014—31/12/2014) Dr. Chaminda Jayasundara University Librarian 9 2014 Annual Report DEAN’S MESSAGE Prof. Paras Nath COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FORESTRY The College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (CAFF) is located on the Kings Road, Koronivia, Nausori.
As the University has evolved, so too has the College.

The College has a library with a wide variety of publications to choose from, computer labs, instructional farms and laboratories to supplement the education provided in lectures.

Most of our programmes have commenced during and after 2011.

In the year 2014, a degree programme of 5 and a half years of Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry was introduced.
Fiji College of Agriculture (FCA) before its merger with Fiji National University (FNU) in 2010 used to offer only Diploma in Tropical Agriculture programme.

Today, students are prepared for various fields in the Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry at the undergraduate levels.

The College has a strong tradition of working in collaboration with business and industry and of playing an active role in national and regional economic life.
The achievements of the College have been recognised by the University Senate and were celebrated by the University in the form of an event at the FNU Tiri Bar and Restaurant.

Among those who attended were TSLB Board Chair, Mr. Dixon Seeto, former Judge, Ms. Nazhat Shameem and Deans and Directors of various colleges and departments of FNU.
CAFF in recognition of the value of farm and garden-scale urban agriculture also played an integral role in this year’s International Food Festival with the theme “Oceans and Rivers”.

The CAFF Integrated Village was a hit throughout the festival.

It attracted an average of 1000 visitors daily throughout the festival.

With the overarching goal of providing quality education, the College intends to build a resilient and vibrant university for the 21st century.
Some of the challenges faced are, meeting the physical and human resource requirements, marketing, streamlining administrative processes, staff work permits and stakeholder collaboration.

The aim of the College is to become more holistic, connected and engaged in form and function with the stakeholders, in teaching and learning, in discovery and research, in admissions policies, in governance and in organisational structure, in life and work, in different cultures.
It is essential to be a more integrated college through continuous reorganisation and consolidation of the departments and schools to cater for the need of human resources in the country and the region in various disciplines and specializations.
10 2014 Annual Report DEAN’S MESSAGE Prof. Ram Karan COLLEGE BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM STUDIES The College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS) comprises of three Schools and four departments, namely, School of Accounting, School of Economics, Banking and Finance, School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Department of Management, Industrial Relations and OHS, Department of Law, Department of Office Administration and Department of Executive Masters of Business Administration.
As a dynamic learning environment, CBHTS continually review and refine the curricula to meet the needs of students and employers.

Traditional full-time programmes, as well as evening programmes for working students are offered.

The location of the main headquarters for the College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies is based in Nasinu Campus.

Programmes are offered in various campuses such as Nasinu, Nadi, Ba, Lautoka and Labasa.
Except for Bachelor’s programmes which are offered in Nasinu, Labasa and Lautoka campuses only.

New programmes were introduced in 2014 that included Executive Master’s degree of Business Administration, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Certificate IV and Trade Diploma in Customs, Certificate IV and Trade Diploma in Accounting, Certificate IV and Trade Diploma in Banking.

CBHTS had advertised to offer two programmes via flexi mode.

These programmes were Cert.


IV in Merchandising and Trade Diploma in Front Line Management.

It is offered during the evenings out of Nadi, Nasinu, Ba, Lautoka and Labasa Campuses.

The Senate approved Bachelor of Commerce – Occupational Health and Safety and Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting was also introduced at Lautoka and Labasa campus.
The College had a Strategic Plan Meeting in SSS Manhao International Hotel from 3rd - 5th May, 2014 and few key points that were discussed in order to implement and strengthen from 2015 were increase research output in future or developing a research culture and importance of involving stakeholders in reviewing of the programmes.

CBHTS has made significant advances despite numerous challenges.
The College obtained accreditation by Fiji Institute of Accountant (FIA) and CPA (Australia and New Zealand) as well as offered Post Graduate Diploma and Master’s programmes and continued to work to achieve the College’s Vision and Mission.

The College maintained quality teaching and learning delivery and fulfilled students’ request for better education.

The College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies desires to achieve number of takings.
In terms of Academic excellence, the College has made significant improvement in developing of teaching material and improving of quality and standard of teaching and assessment.

Most of CBHTS programmes have been externally reviewed by Professors of Australia and New Zealand Universities and have been reported to be of standard similar to those in Australia and New Zealand.

The College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies have a potential to achieve its Vision and Mission.
11 2014 Annual Report DEAN’S MESSAGE Dr. Kandasamy Angamuthu COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) is the largest of the five colleges within the Fiji National University, in terms of the programmes and units offered, providing technical and vocational education and higher education in engineering and sciences.

In general, all of the programmes offered by CEST have been designed and developed to suit Fiji’s industry needs.
As such, there are multiple pathways of learning, with multiple entries and exits to and from programmes.

Moreover, great value and emphasis have been placed upon industrial attachments, which are an integral part of most of our programmes of study.

The College of Engineering, Science and Technology has the required equipment and facilities for running these programmes.

In short, the College offers students a wealth of opportunities.
The main location of the College is at Samabula whereas the Aviation Studies programmes are running from the Namaka Campus in Nadi.

A number of programmes are concurrently offered at other FNU campuses such as Ba, Lautoka Labasa and Nabua campus.

The College arranged strategic plan meeting for the revival of TVET programmes on 30th August 2014 at Lautoka.
The major discussions in this strategic plan meeting were based on staff’s appraisals, filling positions for Associate Dean/TVET, CEST classrooms , discussion on CEST /NTPC welders’ need to compete and academic staffs to take up challenges on projects and complete as per industry standards, discussion based on introduction of bridging courses for the entry to Trade Diploma, discussion on CEST Cert IV and Diploma Programmes in Automotive Engineering, Recruitment and Training of individuals in Automotive and Electronics field.
This was taken to Senate in October 2014.

There was another retreat for TVET staff in 2014 to visit Australia and New Zealand for the discussion on many Diploma programmes in these two countries and how the courses provided at FNU can be revised and improved and which courses to be taken and added in order for students to qualify for trade from FNU.
The College is working towards having its entire programme being internationally accredited – beginning with the Bachelor of Engineering and then the Trade Diploma/Certificate programmes.

CEST’s role as a training provider is critical for the ‘engine room’ of development in the nation.

We will continue to strengthen our partnership with industries, FHEC, the government and other key stakeholders in this space to ensure that we are adequately meeting their current and future needs.
We are building our Strategic Partnership with RMIT and other institutions and organisations in the region.

We want to change the views and opinions of the general public by what we can achieve as a College and University.

Staffing is also a major challenge for us and we would like to address it by hiring the best qualified and experienced person for the job, and in the TVET areas, we would like to move towards competency based training and assessment rather than just passing exams.
CEST is planning to offer a Trade Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies programme in the School of Mechanical Engineering.

CEST also intends to offer programmes at the post-graduate levels, including Post-Graduate Certificate, Post-graduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate.

12 2014 Annual Report DEAN’S MESSAGE Dr. Eci.


Nabalarua COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION The College of Humanities & Education comprises of 4 schools; Education, Creative Arts, Social Sciences and Communications, Language & Literature.

The College offers various porgramme in Education, Arts, Languages and Social Sciences.

The College of Humanities and Education had many highlights for the year 2014.
These highlights varied from training of teachers, skills workshop for teachers, film and TV, sports and national award.

A Curriculum Advisory Service & School of Education Workshop was held from 12 – 13 March, 2014 at Lautoka Campus.

The theme was Making the School Curriculum Relevant and Responsive to National Development Challenges: Synergies between the National Curriculum focus and the Teacher Education Programme at FNU.
A National Education Conference on the theme Emerging Research in Teacher Education in Fiji was held on Friday 11th July 2014 at FNU Lecture Theatre, Lautoka Campus.

Teacher training and assisting them in adapting to different situations has been a major aim for the College; therefore in order to achieve this, the College hosted a function for Associate Teachers to acknowledge their ongoing support for Practicum Assessments which was held on 25th and 26th of June, 2014.
The College also initiated the Rural Homestay programme that was held on Friday 4 July at Lautoka Campus.

Film & TVs participation at the Kula Short Film Festival & Fiji Film Festival continued from the previous years.

A friendly league match between FNU and Australian University Rugby League Team was also held on Tuesday, 14 October, 2014 at the ANZ Stadium.
The College also arranged two separate strategic plan meeting to prepare the Business plan for the College in line with the targets from the 2020 Strategic Plan.

The retreat was organised on Friday 5 December, 2014 at UniHotel, Navua and on Saturday 6 December, 2014 at Lautoka Campus.

Staff professional development was also a target for the College.
On 4th December 2014, the Department of Communications conducted a research skills workshop for its staff at the Nasinu Boardroom to upskill staff in research methods ability to produce quality research.

The College also conducted an Ethics and Governance Mini Seminar that was held on Friday 24 October, 2014.
Staff achievement had also been a major highlight for the College as its Communications Lecturer, Mr. Bhagwanji Bhindi was awarded with Member of the Order of Fiji [General Division] on 25th November 2014 for his contributions in the field of teaching and education.

Teaching resources, facilities, ICT capacity and the support services are some of the challenging areas.
Teaching and learning process could be enhanced if teaching resources could become more available to academic staff and students and teaching facilities are upgraded.

The Creative Arts and Education is faced with shortage of senior staff affecting curriculum design, development and quality of programme delivery.

ICT capacity needs to be increased in meeting the teaching and learning needs and library resources in specialised fields.
The support services, specifically student counselling services, recreational and sports facilities, rest bures and study spaces are areas of concern.
Despite the challenges faced, the College has set its sight on future directions such as streamlining of CHE programmes, effective marketing for increased student numbers, programme reviews and accreditation, effective student support services, increase Wi-Fi access and bandwidth across all campuses and promote e-learning, online programme development, enhance standard of teaching and learning facilities and promote research for academic leadership and scholarship.
13 2014 Annual Report DEAN’S MESSAGE Prof. Ian Rouse COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES The College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (CMNHS) offers programmes in the School of Nursing and the Departments of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Oral Health and Public Health and Primary Care.

CMNHS is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence and leadership in distinctive and innovative programmes of teaching and research.
The College has the vision to be the leading health workforce academic education and research institution in the Pacific region.

It strives for excellence and relevance and focuses on graduating compassionate and competent health professionals A major highlight for the year was the formalisation and endorsement of the Master of Medicine in Surgery programme by the Senate.

The graduation of seventeen staff with Certificate in Medical Education was seen as a step towards quality teaching and learning.
It is well known that the research is one of distinguishing aspects of Universities.

The College organised the second biennial Pacific Islands Health Research Symposium with the theme “Broadening the Horizons in Health Research”.

To increase its presence in the region the College offered the Bachelor of Public Health Nursing programme in Palau.

The first set of students from this programme will graduate in the following year (2016).
Assistance from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) was to providing technical assistance to Internship Programmes in Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu.

The Strengthening Specialized Clinical Services in the Pacific (SSCSIP) programme funded by DFAT continues to work with fourteen Pacific Island Countries to strengthen specialist clinical services.
More than 60 students from the CMNHS, Auckland University and the Australian National University undertook health screening, pap smears, dental health and a range of other health services to the villages of Naivurvuru and Naloto in Verata, Tailevu as part of the Annual Fiji Village Project.

The major challenges for the College are to retain and recruit quality staff for all our programmes.

Also we need to ensure there is consistency in all processes at the College.
Maintaining high quality lab and equipment for all our courses is also a challenge for the College.

The future direction is that CMNHS will be seeking to strengthen its core business of teaching and learning in the respective schools.

Newer platforms for student centered learning will be developed and broader flexible learning opportunities explored.

The role of the College in terms of tradition going back over 130 years in developing the health workforce for the region would be developed further.
Staff and students would be encouraged to become more research productive.

Research is central to tertiary education and efforts will be made to facilitate research activities.

The College will develop more transparent administrative processes which would be consultative.
14 2014 Annual Report DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Mr. Kamalesh Prakash DIRECTOR NATIONAL TRAINING & PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE The NTPC comprises three training divisions, namely, Division of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Division of Executive Management and Hospitality Services (EMHS) and Division of Technical Training (TT).

In addition to these three training divisions, the Department of National Trade Test and the Department of National Apprenticeship Training are also administered by the NTPC.
The NTPC is also the National Productivity Organisation (NPO) for Fiji, whereby its role is to promote productivity initiatives in the country.

It works very closely with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and its member countries of which it is a member since 1984.

Provision of in-service training is the major function of the Centre.

The NTPC short courses are skills oriented, focussed and practical in nature and are conducted over a day and may last several weeks in the technical areas.
The training programmes are targeted at building industry capacity and equipping professionals, individuals and those in employment with relevant and contemporary skills to enhance their productivity and performance as well as to assist them with their career development.

The NTPC training programmes were showcased during the Fiji National University Open Day held on Friday 18 July, 2014 at the FNU campuses in Koronivia, Pasifika and in Nadi.
The NTPC, as the National Productivity Organisation (NPO) for Fiji in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) also hosted two international APO Training Programmes.

Staff retention and recruitment remained a major challenge for the year 2014.

The Centre was challenged with attracting good candidates.

The need for additional and improved training facilities/infrastructure continued to remain as another challenge as major capital developments were only at the planning stages in 2014.
Other key challenges included managing training operations with constrained budgets, internal hurdles in procurement of capital items and training materials which impacted the provision of training, difficulties with PPMS and transportation related issues.

The Centre will continue to review its work processes to promote quality and customer satisfaction and compliance with the FNU systems and policies.
Staff training and development including industry attachment and systematic training approaches will be a feature in the coming year to boost performance across the Centre at all levels.

This includes leadership and customer service training in all departments and divisions so that better support can be provided to each other within the departments and divisions.

Attention will also be given to health and wellness of staff.
Continuous upgrading using CAPEX will be planned better and utilised effectively to ensure all departments are well resourced to function efficiently.

All training workshops will be upgraded to be consistent with changes in industry, technology and trends.

Activities such as hosting of international programmes and also for the business excellence and promotion of productivity nationwide will be further strengthened and consolidated in 2015 and beyond.
15 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Student Headcounts1 by College College National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Total 2013 2014 15,396 14,671 992 1,268 6,125 6,407 6,713 6,492 3,201 3,104 2,215 2,485 34,524 34,545 2014 9% 7% 19% 19% National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Equivalent full time students (EFTS)2 by College College Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Total 2013 645 2,673 2,663 1,672 2,215 9,868 2014 943 2,825 2,643 1,661 2,485 10,557 2014 23% 9% 16% 25% Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences 2014 42% 4% 2014 27% EFTS by citizenship Citizenship (EFTS) Fijian Non- Fijian Total Fijian 2013 9,276 592 9,868 2014 9,826 731 10,557 Non Fijian 2014 2014 7% 93% National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Science Fijian Non- Fijian 1 Headcount referes to a count of enrolled students in which each student, regardless of their level of instructional activity, counts as one student 2 Equivalent Full-Time Student (EFTS) value is a measure of the amount of study or the workload involved in undertaking a course.
16 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS EFTS by Gender Gender Female Male Total Female 2014 5,675 4,882 10,557 2013 5,329 4,539 9,868 Male 2014 2014 46% 54% Female Male EFTS by New/ Continuing students 2014 Status 4,007 New Continuing 6,550 Total 10,557 2014 New Continuing 38% 62% 2013 19,149 13,864 4,659 454 172 2014 19,853 12,979 5,904 519 451 In Bachelor Courses Other Courses Pre-degree Courses In Bachelor Courses Postgraduate Courses Other Courses 2014 3% 2% 30% 65% Headcount Headcount Total Number of Students Pre-degree Courses Bachelor Courses Postgraduate Courses Other Courses Pre-degree Courses Postgraduate Courses 17 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Graduation by Programme Programme Certificates Diplomas Trade Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education Certificates & Diplomas Bachelors Postgraduate Studies Total 2014 2013 711 634 565 1,218 471 454 698 768 642 411 144 146 3,629 3,233 2014 2014 20% 4% 22% 22% 15% 17% Certificates Diplomas Trade Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education Certificates & Diplomas Bachelors Postgraduate Studies Certificates Diplomas Trade Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education Certificates & Diplomas Bachelors Postgraduate Studies 62% 38% Graduation by Gender 2014 Programme 514 Certificates 262 Diplomas 352 Trade Certificates & Diplomas 216 Higher Education Certificates & Diplomas 211 Bachelors Postgraduate Studies 54 Total 1,624 1,609 2013 197 303 119 482 431 92 Male Female 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Research Publications 55 62 Publication 2013 2014 30 Journal Articles Conference Proceeding 52 (Papers Presented in Conference/ Symposia) Workshop/Conference Attendances Books Technical Report Research and Consultancy Other Total 73 7 18 3 68 286 66 7 3 30 56 244 2014 Female Male Certificates Diplomas Trade Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education Certificates & Diplomas Bachelors Postgraduate Studies 2014 Journal Articles 2014 24% 19% Conference Proceeding (Papers Presented in Conference/ Symposia) Workshop/Conference Attendances 1% 6% 0% 2% 26% Books 22% Book Chapters
 Technical Report Research and Consultancy Other Journal Articles Workshop/Conference Attendances Technical Report Research and Consultancy Conference Proceeding (Papers Presented in Conference/ Symposia) Books Other Note: The total number of students excludes students of National Training & Productivity Centre 18 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Staff 2014 Staff Classification 796 Academic Support Service 1,758 Total 1,937 2,554 2013 949 988 Academic Support Service Support Staff Support Staff College Support Staff Administrative Support Staff Total College Support Staff Administrative Support Staff 2014 308 1,450 1,758 2014 2014 Academic 31% Support Service 2014 2014 18% College Support Staff Administrative Support Staff 69% 82% Academic Staff Breakdown by College College Academic Staff National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Total 2013 2014 145 239 42 41 232 211 102 142 102 99 173 217 796 949 2014 2014 22% 18% 5% 13% 13% 29% National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Science National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences 19 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Academic Staff Breakdown by Employee Status College Academic Staff 2014 5 Adjunct 121 Expatriate - Fulltime 1 Inactive 6 Expatriate - Part Time 7 Expatriate - Temporary 384 Full Time 123 Part Time 56 Temporary 93 Tenured 796 Total 2014 2014 1% 12% 15% 7% Adjunct Expatriate - Fulltime Expatriate - Part Time Expatriate - Temporary 1% 1% 48% Full Time Inactive Part Time Temporary Tenured 15% 0.13%
 Adjunct Expatriate - Fulltime Expatriate - Part Time Expatriate - Temporary Full Time Inactive Part Time Temporary Tenured Support Staff Breakdown by College College Support Staff 2014 24 Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 17 Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies 95 Engineering, Science and Technology 24 Humanities and Education 77 Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences 71 National Training and Productivity Centre 308 Total Humanities and Education Engineering, Science and Technology National Training and Productivity Centre College Support Staff by Employee Status National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Engineering, Science and Technology Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Humanities and College Support Staff 2014 Education 2 Adjunct Medicine, Nursing and 11 Expatriate - Fulltime Health Science 183 Full Time 22 Part Time 56 Temporary 34 Tenured 308 Total 2014 23% 8% 25% 8% 2014 5% 31% Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Engineering, Science and Technology Humanities and Education Medicine, Nursing and Health Science National Training and Productivity Centre Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences 2014 2014 1% 4% 11% 18% 7% Adjunct Expatriate - Fulltime Full Time Part Time Temporary Tenured 59% 20 Adjunct Expatriate - Fulltime Full Time Part Time Temporary Tenured TOTAL FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI: 13,875 GRADUATES | Note: This number is only for the years 2010 to 2014 2014 22% 18% 5% 13% 13% 29% 2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY STATISTICS 2014 HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORT 2014 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW education sector.
The University recorded an accounting surplus of $21.8 million in 2014.

The $21.8 million surplus is categorized into restricted ($17.9 million) and unrestricted funds ($2.5 million).

Restricted funds are those funds which by virtue of law or contract/funding agreement can tuition fees set aside for capital development purposes and Levy Income.
Unrestricted funds are all other funds and are available for use the in the University’s operating activities at the discretion of the University’s Management and Council.
Five Year Financial Summary Income and Expense Income Expenses Finance Income Other comprehensive income Movement in fair value of available for sale Statement of Financial Position Equity Contributed equity Fair value reserve Retained earnings Total Equity Liabilities Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Equity and Liabilities Assets Current Assets Non-Current Assets Total Assets Net Assets Statement of Cash Flow Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities 21 2014 Annual Report 2010 ($m) 2011 ($m) 2012 Restated ($m) 2013 Restated ($m) 2014 ($m) 64.9 (66.2) 0.6 (0.7) 89.7 (105.4) 0.4 (15.3) 0.3 (0.7) (15.0) 188.9 49.0 237.9 15.5 8.2 261.6 39.7 221.9 261.6 188.9 0.3 33.7 222.9 17.9 17.0 257.8 33.2 224.6 257.8 107.8 (111.6) 0.3 (3.5) 0.3 (3.2) 188.9 0.6 30.1 219.6 16.8 17.5 253.9 30.0 223.9 253.9 119.2 (99.0) 0.1 20.3 0.1 20.4 188.9 0.7 50.4 240.0 20.0 17.4 277.4 56.1 221.3 277.4 145.6 (124.3) HIGHLIGHTS FNU’S LAW PROGRAMME The beginning of 2014 saw the introduction of a major programme for the University student.
Bachelor of Law (LLB) programme was officially launched by Dr. Mahendra Reddy, Dean of College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies.

University’s Bachelor of Law programme is offered counter to the framework of the universally recognised University of London and potential students who are interested in graduating with the London LLB degree can enroll through FNU.

This programme would be supported by experts in the area of law.

It has been a big achievement for FNU in terms of service delivery.
INNOVATIVE TRAINING FOR TEAM BUILDING In early January 2014, international expatriate, Dr. Priscilla D. Allen, with specialty in the social work profession in practice, consultation, presentation at the international, national and local level facilitated trainings intended for FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre.

The focus of the visit was to facilitate leadership training for team building and discuss attributes and innovation in leadership.
22 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual ReportFINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT ISO CERTIFICATION FOR LIBRARY FNU library is the first library to be certified with an International Standard Organisation (ISO) 9001 certification in the South Pacific.
Accomplishment of ISO 9001:2008 for FNU library is an assurance that Fiji National University Library has the capability to consistently provide high quality information resources and services that meet applicable regulatory requirements and enhance the student and staff satisfaction with a view to furnish graduates with relevant knowledge and skills.
FNU SCHOLARSHIP FOR PNG STUDENTS A total of 15 Papua New Guinea (PNG) students were awarded scholarships in late January, 2014 to study at Fiji National University as a consequence of bilateral initiative between the Prime Ministers of PNG and Fiji.

Through this bilateral initiative, the relationship between Fiji and PNG strengthened in terms of capacity building that would positively contribute to the sustainable development of the tourism sector in PNG.
SEMINAR ON BIOGAS A seminar on biogas and its implication for the Fijian economy was organised by Fiji National University which was officially introduced by an Australian independent biogas and bio-energy consultant, Dr. Ken Davey on 30 January, 2014.

This was an opportunity for Fiji to consider using biogas, considering its proven ability to produce waste biomass, assure energy independence for electricity gas and contribution to savings on fuel imports.
NEW WIFI BURE AT NASINU CAMPUS Students of Fiji National University were given the opportunity to benefit from the new WiFi bure in Nasinu campus that would assist students’ recreational and academic needs.

The new student bure was officially opened in February, 2014 by the Head of the Department of Accounting, Professor Ram Karan.

Newly opened bure features access to free WiFi connections and space for students to accomplish individual, group work and other research work.
23 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report OPERATIONAL RESEARCH PIONEERS The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences hosted an Operational Research seminar on 10 February, 2014 at Pasifika Campus.

The aim of the seminar was to share the findings of researchers with the wider health-care fraternity.

Operational Research has been proven to be a very effective and cost efficient tool for policy makers and managers to make evidence based decisions for improving the health care services.
BUSINESS CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS The prestigious, Better Business Conference, was organised by the FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) which was officially opened by Mr. Nesbitt Hazelman on 14 February 2014, held at the Holiday Inn hotel, Suva.

The intention of the conference was to prepare organisations towards participation at the Annual Fiji Business Excellence Awards scheduled for November 2014.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PROFESSIONAL PRINTING The Department of Printing Technology of Fiji National University introduced new practical classes in professional printing at NTPC Narere Centre.

The complex comprises of modern printing machines, along with new lecture rooms, computer facility, darkroom, screen printing and post press area.

The initiative of this project not only empowered students to learn and research but also gain knowledge from experienced tutors and staff from printing department.
MOU BETWEEN FNU AND FIJI CORRECTIONS SERVICES A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Fiji National University and Fiji Corrections Services to collaborate the two entities in the areas of inmate training, professional development programmes, student attachment and research.

The signing took place at FNU Nasinu Campus on 18 February, 2014.
Under this agreement, the training provided to the youths enabled them to aquire employment opportunities and additional skills to engage in applicable jobs available in workforce.

The MOU facilitated FNU in finding out the various training that each catergory of inmate needed and on that basis, develop specific training programmes.
24 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report MOU ON ELECTORAL EDUCATION MANUAL A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 5 March, 2014 between Fiji National University, Fiji Government and Embassy of Japan to create, publish and distribute electoral education manuals for the 2014 general elections.
The purpose of the manual was to assist an individual in making an informed decision about deciding to stand as a candidate, provide information on the electoral process, individual role as a candidate and legal obligations that have to be met.
CHINESE JOURNOS VISIT FNU Four senior journalists from the Chinese Central Television network visited Fiji National University’s Nasinu Campus in March, 2014 to deliberate how China Railway First Group (CRFG) would assist FNU engineering students with attachment and employment.

Through attachments, engineering students would gain experience and be more marketable for the local and international markets.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED CHEMISTRY Fiji National University hosted a three-day International Conference on Applied Chemistry which was held at FNU’s Nasinu Campus from 5 – 7 March, 2014.

FNU’s Dean of College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Professor Paras Nath officially opened the event.The conference manifested the 2014 International Year of Crystallography as declared by the United Nations.
The purpose of this conference was to provide excellent opportunity for national delegates especially the young scientists to interact with international participants and derive academic benefits and opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Fiji National University celebrated International Women’s Day on 7 March, 2014.

The event was held at the FNU Natabua Campus and was attended by women of all ages including the staff of FNU’s Lautoka Campus.
The celebration was an act of gratitude for the crucial role women play in the society in terms of reinforcement awareness strategies towards daily struggles that women often face.

The principal lesson during the event was that women need to work together using their strengths and weakness to bring about happiness to their work place.
25 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report TRAINING SESSION FOR FIJI POLICE FORCE The Fiji National University hosted first training session for the Fiji Police Force to assist in up skilling officers.

The training session was officially opened by the Acting Police Commisioner, Mr. Ravi Narayan, in March, 2014, at FNU Nasinu Campus.

This was especially for the Crime Investigation department which would enable Police Officers to better understand and be able to provide security to the country.
The officers were also trained to work and operate within the laws of the country.

NATIONAL FORUM ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Ministry of Health and the Pacific Health Care Worker Support Project assembled at Pacific Harbour in March, 2014, to discuss on the limitations, recommendations and implementation plans pertaining to Sexual and Reproductive Health.
The two-day forum was funded by the Australian Aid Regional HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Program (2012 – 2014).

C-POND STRATEGIC PLAN The Pacific Research Centre for the Prevention of Obesity and Non- Communicable Diseases (C-POND) launched the strategic plan on NCD’s (2014 – 2016) in March, 2014 at Fiji National University’s Tamavua Campus.
The strategic plan emphasized on developing research capacity regionally and increasing the availability and accessibility of relevant research information on prevention of NCD’s.

The main aim of the plan was to collect information and disseminate it to the policy makers in the region.

MOU BETWEEN FNU AND INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A five year Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Fiji National University and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) in March, 2014.
The agreement obliged the two institutions towards increasing collaboration for the benefit of providing new educational opportunities for FNU students.

Under the partnership, FNU would be able to promote mutual understanding, leading to the strengthening of both institutions through identified development activities.

26 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report EU SCHOLARSHIPS The European Union delegates conducted a promotional session on European scholarship opportunities for FNU students.
The scholarship assisted in developing highly trained postgraduates and staff of FNU.

Fiji National University also received funds through the intra-African Carribean & Pacific academic mobility that was signed in 2013 to assist Masters and Doctoral students in their research.

The intention was to broaden the partnership between FNU and European Union so that students could benefit.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKSHOP A week-long workshop on Work Health and Safety was organised by FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre in collaboration with National Safety Council of Australia Ltd at FNU’s Nasese Campus in March.

The objective of the workshop was to deliver practical knowledge and skills to enable the provision of valid and timely Work Health Safety advice and assist with improving safety in the workplace.
The workshop was officially opened by Mr. Howard Politini, the President of the Fiji Commence and Employers Federation.

EU SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PACIFIC ISLAND STUDENTS Fiji National University received funds for the empowerment of students and academic and university staff through exchange between the Caribbean and the Pacific Countries under the two scholarship programmes, namely, intra- ACP academic mobility scheme and the Erasmus+.
The scholarships were offered to staffs & students to develop into highly skilled proffesionals and staff who would contribute to the development of the whole region.
27 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report LAUNCH OF CENTRE FOR WATER & ENERGY ENGINEERING Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum officially launched the Centre for Water & Energy Engineering which was established by Fiji National University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Water Authority of Fiji and other international partners in April.
The purpose of the project was to promote improvements towards basic utility services, provide more research, development as well as encourage innovative ideas related to key sources such as water and energy.
GOOD CLINICAL LABORATORY PRACTICES WORKSHOP A workshop designed on Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) for staffs and Laboratory personnel was organised by the Research Centre of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Medical Research Laboratory in April, 2014 at FNU’s Tamavua Campus.
The two-day workshop was formulated to provide in-depth understanding of the principles and procedures of GCLP and to introduce for the first time the learning concepts to the laboratory personnel and researchers in Fiji.

A total of 24 participants have learnt a great deal of information about GCLP from this workshop.

FNU’S FLOOD APPEAL DRIVE Fiji National University organised a flood appeal drive in April, 2014 to assemble funds and clothing to assist victims of the natural disaster in Solomon Islands.
FNU has also been in partnership with Solomon Islands National University in the previous years.

Solomon Islands National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) confirmed on 50,000 people were affected across the country and an estimate of 10,000 were in evacuation centres.

SHARPER STEALTH SKILLS A total of 31 police officers from Western Division completed an intensive Level 3 Investigator’s course in April, 2014 at FNU Nasinu Campus.
The principal intention of the course was to integrate criminology and psychological knowledge in the inquiry process.

Intensive Level 3 Investigator’s course developed the detectives understanding of complex investigation stage within the broader criminal justice system.
28 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report MOU WITH LA TROBE UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 16 April, 2014 between Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) and La Trobe University Australia.
The two universities agreed to promote exchange and cooperation in all appropriate and agreed academic areas of research and teaching, clinical placements, the development of new areas of research and teaching, and the sharing and dissemination of information and documentation in areas of mutual interest.

This agreement created international engagement and would be beneficial to CMNHS students.
2014 FNU GRADUATION Fiji National University successfully held one of its largest graduation ceremony on 25 April, 2014 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva where a total of 936 students were awarded certificates, diplomas and degrees.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chair of the Fiji National University Council, FNU staff, heads of international and regional organisations, graduands and their family and friends, and other invited guests.
CELEBRATION OF CAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Fiji National University hosted a cocktail and dinner in April 2014, to honour its affiliation, and celebrate the accomplishments of FNU’s College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (CAFF).

The FNU’s cocktail and dinner was held at Tiri Bar and Restaurant in Nasese and was attended by the TSLB Board Chair, Dixon Seeto, former Judge; Nazhat Shameem, Deans and Directors of various Colleges and Departments of FNU.
LAUNCH OF JUMPIN JAVA The social temptation aptly known as ‘Jumpin Java’, was officially opened in FNU Nasinu campus by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Ganesh Chand in late April, 2014.

The goal of this project was to cater for students and staff needs.

The new building also housed a bookshop and hair and beauty salon.

TOXICOLOGY TEAM VISIT A Regional poison centre was established in April 2014 and commenced an assessment of paraquat poisoning.
A Toxicology team from University of Illinois in Chicago visited Fiji.

The primary focus of the team’s visit was to lay the groundwork for collaboration with Ministry of Health and Fiji National University.

29 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report FNU’S VISITS TO SCHOOL The FNU marketing team together with the representatives from the five colleges visited Waidina Secondary School in the Naitasiri Province in April, 2014.
This visit was part of a Marketing drive in promoting the programmes FNU offers to senior students.

Students, staff and parents at Waidina Secondary School were delighted by the presentations and information provided about the programmes offered at the University, which they mentioned would assist students make informed choices about their future.
MOU BETWEEN FNU AND UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in May, 2014 at Nasinu Campus between Fiji National University and Mie University of Japan, one of the oldest universities of Japan.

Through this agreement, opportunities would be available for both the universities to facilitate academic co-operation and student exchange, principally in Medicine, Nursing, Agriculture and Fisheries field.
The aim of the agreement was to make FNU hub for medical training and tertiary level health care in Fiji and the entire Pacific.

SEMINAR FOR PATHOLOGISTS A seminar designed to bring together pathologists from Fiji and the Pacific region to share ideas and knowledge and to promote the new pathology programmes offered by the College was conducted by Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Ministry of Health in May, 2014.
This seminar highlighted how new technologies have improved turnaround time for tests and clinical service delivery.

This symposium aided to bring more workshops and training programmes for the pathology registrars and other clinical disciplines.

CEST EXHIBITION The College of Engineering, Science and Technology hosted a four day exhibition from 14 – 17 May, 2014 at FNU’s Derrick Campus in Samabula that was launched by Captain Timoci Natuva, Minister for Works, Transport and Public Utilities.
The focus of the exhibition was to showcase, create awareness and promote programmes and facilities on science, engineering and technology.

This inaugural exhibition offered students and current labour force and opportunity to consider career options and development of individual skills and professional capacity in science and technology.
30 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report CONFERENCE WITH SCHOLARS OF MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES Fiji National University held a conference with the scholars and staff from various universities in Malaysia in May, 2014 at FNU Nasinu Campus.

The team had an informal discussion pertaining to students’ education in Malaysia with FNU staff on potential collaborations.
This conference was a stepping stone for future collaboration between FNU and Malaysian universities as it strengthened the bond and provided opportunites and scholarships for students.

EUROPE DAY CELEBRATION Fiji National University exhibited the first cooperation between the European Union (EU) in the Europe Day Celebration which was held in Fiji Museum in May, 2014.
FNU have also participated in EU founded projects, Knowledge Integration and Transparency in Education and Education for Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation project.

The exhibition aimed to showcase projects carried out by organisations in the Pacific and demonstrate the concrete results.

The intention was to mark the European Union’s contribution towards development in the Pacific region.
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY FNU’s Nursing students integrated with other nurses to celebrate International Nurses Day in May, 2014.

A week-long celebration was held in FNU Tamavua Campus.

The purpose was to promote closer professional relationships and collaboration between nursing academic and those in the service area of hospitals and public health through symposiums and other planned activities.
FNU celebrates International Nurses Day on 12 May every year to appreciate the contributions of nurses towards people’s health.

ELECTED STUDENTS TO REPRESENT FNU’S COUNCIL A total of four full time FNU students were elected to represent on the FNU’s Council and senate through the first electronic voting in Fiji National Unversity in May, 2014.
Student Ambassadors were elected to ensure students’ opinions were also taken into consideration to lead a progressive development and a healthier academic environment.

Representation permits students to learn about the dynamic role that FNU plays in terms of policies, programmes, principles, regulations, procedures and financing.
31 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM The Fiji-Health for all Medical Symposium was conducted by Fiji National University in FNU’s Pasifika Campus in July, 2014.

The Master of the symposium was Fiji’s Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama.

The goal of the symposium was to confer the ways to enhance the health and wellbeing of the people through the congregation of experts from both India and Fiji.
FNU and Apollo Hospitals Group took their partnership to the next level in delivering services at the FNU’s UniClinic on a full-time basis.

The UniClinic was planned to be renamed FNU-Apollo Clinic by late October or early November 2014 and would deliver new services.

The Apollo Hospitals Group visited Fiji to invent and develop relationships and to contribute in terms of assistance to the people of Fiji.
FNU FILM FESTIVAL Fiji National University’s 6th Film Festival was launched by the Attorney General of Fiji; Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in July, 2014 at Damodar City.

The fusion and blending of the arts encouraged and celebrated further blending of different cultures that exists in the country.

FNU Film Festival demonstrated the concept through its promotion of a wide range of arts and culture through the various movies from across the globe.
EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA A Letter of Intent was signed on 8 August, 2014 between Fiji National University and the State University of Papua (UNIPA) to formalise their affiliation to facilitate educational collaboration.
The broad focus of the Letter of Intent was to promote cultural, educational and scholarly exchange as well as collaboration and technical interchange between the parties involved as educational partners and strengthen the relationship between the two universities for the benefit of the students.
MOU WITH INTERNATIONAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION (IVETA) A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Pacific Association of Technical Vocational Education and Training (PATVET) and International Vocational Education and Training Association on 20 August, 2014 at a Gala-Dinner in Finland.

Through this agreement, the parties developed co-operation in the PATVET conferences and promotional activities, PATVET research, Academic partnership and Technical assistance.
This achievement brought to prominence the important PATVET developments in Fiji and the Pacific regions.

32 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report BUSINESS EXCELLENCE FOR ASSESSORS WORKSHOP A workshop designed on Business Excellence for Assessors was held from 2-6 June, 2014 at Tokatoka Resort Hotel in Nadi.

The week long workshop was organised in collaboration with the FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre.
The objective was to develop experienced business excellence assessors for strengthening and adopting Business Excellence frameworks to enterprises.

Fiji has been recognised amongst the advanced group with countries such as Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan.

ELECTORAL WORKSHOP FOR MEDIA Fiji National University organised a day workshop on Electoral Reporting for the 2014 Election in June, 2014.
The workshop was conducted by Professor Richard Herr, Adjunct Professor of Governance and Ethics under the College of Humanities and Education.

The interest on preparations of the September National Election through its Candidates Manual project was generated by the desire of media practitioners for information on the electoral process.
The workshop addressed a number of issues and the regulatory environment that would apply to reporting on the campaign for parliament and also discussed a number of concerns relevant to journalists covering the election.

APO e-LEARNING COURSE A four day e-learning course on Risk Management of Food borne Pathogens and training on service sector innovation to promote APO facilitated programmes was conducted by FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre from 24 – 27 June, 2014.
The primary focus of the training was to familiarise participants with the knowledge of food safety risks and vulnerabilities in food supply chains, especially due to foodborne pathogens and approaches to contain them and also enhance participants understanding of the concepts and application of safety food risk management in supply chains.

FNU 2014 OPEN DAY Thousands of secondary school students and members of the public across the country attended the 2014 Fiji National University’s Open Day.
This significant annual event took place at five different FNU venues namely FNU Derrick Campus, FNU Koronivia Campus, FNU Pasifika Campus, FNU Natabua Campus and FNU Labasa Campus on 18 July, 2014.

The purpose of the Open Day was to provide students and the public with a better understanding of all programmes offered at FNU and facilities available for teaching and learning.
33 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report MOU WITH PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) and Pacific Eye Institute on 28 August, 2014 to express the parties commitments, responsibilities and rights relating to the delivery of postgraduate eye care education in support of the Pacific Regional Eye Health Training Programme.
Pacific Eye Institute, Pacific region’s first training facility for eye health professionals provides opportunity for CMNHS students interested in pursuing further education and training in eye care as it benefits students in terms of acquiring practical skills.
MOU WITH KOREAN UNIVERSITY Fiji National University and the Handong Global University (HGU) of the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Nasinu Campus in August, 2014, formalising a framework that would consent both institutions to collaborate in areas of mutual benefit.

The MOU provided both institutions with the opportunity to discover and learn about the various programmes on offer that would contribute to the fostering and development of both universities.
It also inspired exchange programmes for students and staff on joint research activities.

HEALTH EDUCATION PROVIDERS CONFERENCE A three day conference on Health Professional Education Collaboration in the Pacific was organised by FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in September, 2014 in Nadi.

Health education providers from across the region assembled at an inaugural meeting to explore collaboration to meet the health education and research needs of Pacific island countries.
The meeting was attended by officials from more than 10 Pacific Island Countries.

FILM & TV SCRIPT COMPETITION The Fiji National University launched it’s first-ever film and television script competition in Suva in early September.

The competition necessitated participants to write various stories for film and TV in terms of generating creative ideas for the production of films and television serials in Fiji.
34 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY FOR CWMH Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) was sponsored with a high quality multi-media for lecture rooms at the newly opened operating theatre by FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
The purpose for providing quality projector and a large motorised projector screen was to enhance the audio - visual system for the main CWM Auditorium and deliver the best quality clinical learning experience for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

FUSION NIGHT A Fusion Night in collaboration of FNU and the Ministry of Education was hosted by the Fiji National University on 8 October, 2014 at the Suva Civic Auditorium.
The Honourable Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture and Arts, Dr. Mahendra Reddy officially opened the Fusion Concert.

Different groups performed in the celebration on the theme of the night “Fusion Harmony”.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OCEANS AND RIVERS (ICOR) A three day international conference designed on Oceans and Rivers was conducted by Fiji National University Nadi Campus from 13 – 15 October, 2014.

The conference was also attended by the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Enele Sopoaga.
The primary message of the conference was based on how oceans and rivers are vital channels to building socio-cultural, economic and ecological resilience to climate change, as a major challenge of the future sustainability of the Pacific Islands and its people.

Nearly two hundred people including several international experts participated in the International Conference.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL (IFF) The International Food Festival (IFF) organised by Fiji National University was held from 13 – 19 October, 2014 in Nadi Campus.

The inaugural festival was held parallel with FNU’s International Conference on Oceans and Rivers (ICOR), scheduled from the 13 – 15 October, 2014.

The President, His Excellency Ratu Sir Epeli Nailatikau accorded a traditional welcoming ceremony at the IFF and ICOR.
The IFF celebration focused on the important aspects of food culture on the theme “Oceans and Rivers”.

A variety of food types originating from oceans and rivers were displayed and also prepared as meals at the festival.

The intention of celebrating International Food Festival was to attract tourist and provide Fiji with enormous benefits and exposure.
35 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report NATIONAL CONVENTION ON QUALITY (NCQ) The National Convention on Quality (NCQ) was held on the 16th October, 2014 at the FNU Nadi Campus.

The Chief Guest for this event was Dr Ganesh Chand – the Vice Chancellor of FNU.

Three papers were presented at the convention and 10 competitive teams and 4 non-competitive teams from 4 different organisations took part.
The Gold winners, Team Kaizen from Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) were presented with return trip to the International Exposition of Team Excellence Symposium (IETEX) Singapore plus $2000 spending money.

Silver winner was team Nadi Jetsetter from iTaukei Land Trust Board and Bronze winner was Team Grassroot Stormers from FSC Rarawai.

The outstanding Quality Circle organisation award went to FEA.

More than 270 people were present to observe the 2014 NCQ.
HR FORUM In October, 2014, all Human resource (HR) staff and HR academics from Fiji National University along with other universities in Fiji assembled for a forum to present papers on critical matters of HR, share knowledge and network.

The Forum emphasized Human Resource management to be a crucial component in the success of the Organisation and that there was a need for human resources to be precisely presented, mentored and coached for enhanced productivity.
NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE A one day conference on the importance of “Aligning National Curriculum to Development Needs” was organised by Fiji National University on October, 2014 in FNU Natabua Campus.

The workshop was officially opened by the Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture and Arts; Dr. Mahendra Reddy who conferred the importance of education and the critical role they play in achieving educational results and expected outcomes.
MOU WITH MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and Fiji National University on 5 Novermber, 2014 to cooperate on development of cadre in tourism industry, exchange of information and statistics.

This agreement enabled the industry to have access to better data and human resource.
This collaboration enhanced opportunities accessible to tourism students, at FNU, to gain valuable industry experience through work attachment.

It also strengthens cooperation and sharing of resources between the Ministry and the FNU’s College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies.
36 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report FIJI BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD The illustrious Annual Fiji Business Excellence Awards (FBEA), organised by the National Training and Productivity Centre was held on 8 November, 2014 at the Sheraton Fiji Resort in Denarau, Nadi.

The Fiji Business Excellence Awards has been designed to improve productivity and quality in organisations.
Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Limited received the President’s Business Excellence Award from the President, Ratu Sir Epeli Nailatikau.

The FBEA seeks to identify corporations, public sector agencies and individuals that have pushed the limitations of excellence, rising above the competition and demonstrating outstanding performance in Fiji.
DENTAL ALUMNI LUNCH Fiji National University’s first female graduate from the dentistry programme was honoured at an alumni function at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at the Pasifika Campus.
The chief guest of the event, Speaker of the House of Representative, Dr. Jiko Luveni emphasized some interesting and inspiring experiences of her journey as a female dentist.The Dental alumni lunch was attended by Dean of CMNHS Professor Ian Rouse, Dental professionals, family, staff and students.
FNU COMMEMORATE INDIAN PRIME MINISTER’S VISIT The Indian Prime Minister, Honourable Shri Narendra Modi visited Fiji National University’s Nasinu Campus on 19 November, 2014 to meet young people and young thinkers who would contemplate new ways to build a better society.

The purpose of the Prime Minister’s visit was to strengthen its position as a regional leader.
His Excellency Mr. A. Gitesh Sarma, India High Commissioner to Fiji, His Excellency Fiji’s Ambassador to India, Mr. Yogesh Karan and FNU’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ganesh Chand all planted a Sandalwood/Chandan/Yasi tree each at the Fiji National University to mark the Prime Minsters historic visit to Fiji.

POST-ELECTION DINNER The former FNU staff who had been elected as Government officers and Minister were hosted for a dinner at FNU’s Tiri Restaurant and Bar at Nasese Campus.
The major focus of the event was to acknowledge the candidates who had been elected in the Parliament.

The former Dean of the FNU’s College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Dr Mahendra Reddy was appointed new Minister of Education, Heritage and Arts.

Also present was the newly-appointed Minister for Health and Medical Services, Jone Usamate, who was the Director of FNU’s National Training and Productivity Centre before being appointed as Minister for Labour in 2011.
37 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING CONFERENCE The Dean of College of Science, Technology and Engineering; Dr. Kandasamy Angamuthu represented Fiji National University on a two day conference on ‘Building a world class Engineering Faculty Forum’ organised by Liquid Learning Malaysia from 18 – 19 November, 2014.
The 5th International Chemical and Environmental Engineering Conference was the leading forum of World Science and Engineering Conferences 2014 for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

Dr. Kandasamy Angamuthu also represented Fiji and presented a lecture on Higher Education Funding and Access Issues in Fiji Islands in the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Facility Workshop at University Sains, Malaysia in November, 2014.
Such visitation was beneficial as contacts among the engineering facilities of various universities was established and also assisted in implementing some of the issues in curriculum development.

MOU WITH APOLLO HOSPITAL ENTERPRISE LTD A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 19 November, 2014 between FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Apollo Hospital Enterprise.
Apollo Hospital Enterprise is the leading super specialty hospital in Chennai, India, which provide support in designs, equipment planning and sourcing and manpower training.

Through this agreement, the health and wellbeing of people of Fiji would be improved and challenges such as non-communicable diseases can be tackled.
RESEARCH COACHING AUSTRALIA FNU’s Research Support Office in Nasinu campus organised two training sessions in June and December, 2014 respectively, for early career researchers and research leaders.

The training was conducted by a team from Research Coaching Australia (RCA) to deliver tailored research coaching to researchers and research leaders.
RCA training session strengthened research and assisted researchers in converting their materials or project into a publication as per the University’s research requirements.
38 2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 HIGHLIGHTS2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY SUPPORT 39 UNIVERSITY SUPPORTUNIVERSITY SUPPORT2014 Annual Report UNIVERSITY SUPPORT LEARNING, TEACHING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH Administration, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Graduate Diploma in Legal Quality learning, teaching, training and research are the core activities of the Fiji National University.

The University is dedicated to delivering the idealistic environment conducive to learning, teaching, training and research.
Advancement in such components can only be measured in terms of the number of graduates, the number of existing and new programmes, the number of productivity trainings conducted and the quantity and quality of research publications.
Academic excellence is increasingly employed and such core activities progressively have global dimensions that entails the Fiji National University to offer relevant high-quality academic, training and research programmes that is internationally recognised, guided by respective framework and based on innovative modes of delivery.

Fiji National University offers a total of 370 programmes inclusive of medicine, nursing, health sciences, business, hospitality, Diploma in Banking.
CBHTS also advertised to offer two programmes Trade Diploma in Front Line Management.

These programmes were offered during the evenings out of Nadi, Nasinu, Ba, Lautoka and Labasa Campuses.

Two programmes were passed in the 2014 Occupational Health and Safety.

The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) offered Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Surgery.
Supplementary courses were provided for Trainers/examiners that included the academic staff of CMNHS, FNU and Ministry of Health Consultants by visiting external trainers and examiners who were considered from University of Queensland (Australia), University of Sydney (Australia), University of Otago (New Zealand) and University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka).
The College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry offered new engineering, science, technology, training, productivity and principally being the only major regional provider of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
FNU focuses on meeting the needs of the community in terms of providing a comprehensive range of exceptional programmes that are pertinent to Fiji and the region assuring that the graduates are adequately employed, procure relevant and quality technical skills and possess capitalist expertise that are vital for advancement of the nation.

Husbandry, Trade Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Trade Diploma in Aquaculture.
In consequence of bilateral, multilateral and memorandum of agreement between professional bodies, professional programmes have been developed and externally accredited.

The Fiji National University and the State University of Papua have formalised their New programmes were developed and offered by certain colleges in 2014 for students to engage in varied options of programmes.
The College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS) offered new programmes on Executive Masters degree of Business educational collaboration with the focus to promote cultural, educational and scholarly exchange along with collaboration and technical interchange between the parties involved as educational partners.
2014 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 40 40 40 The College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies introduced Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme that was launched in early January, 2014.

Fiji National University’s LLB degree is offered against the backdrop of the internationally recognised University of London (UOL).
TRAINING The National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC), being the National Productivity Organisation of Fiji, is mandated to provide training to organisations so that they become efficient, productive and can compete in the domestic, national, regional and global market.
The NTPC conducts short courses in a diverse range of areas through its three training divisions namely the Division of Business and Information Technology, the Division of Executive Management and Hospitality Services and the Division of Technical Training.
These courses range from IT, Quality Management, Environment Management, Occupation Health and Safety, Business Excellence, Accounting to Customer Service, Hospitality, Tourism, Sales, Marketing, Fashion Designing, Business Communications, Training of Trainers, Knowledge Management, Supervision, Management and Executive Leadership Development.
In the Technical Training areas the range is even wider covering some 26 trades in Trade Test, Apprenticeship Training Scheme, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Construction, Plumbing, Joinery, Marine and Port Industry Development.

The NTPC also conducted customised in- house programmes for any organisation or employer in any area and formulate training programmes if it is not listed in the training calendar.
RESEARCH Research is alternative core function in view of the mission of the Fiji National University in being the premier dual-sector and a regional hub for higher education.

FNU can possibly gain recognition in being the recognised institution in research and innovation in Fiji through the University Research and Publications Committee that reigns the implementation of research policies and procedures and are responsible for the supervision of the research outputs, impact and funding allocation.
The Support staff in research areas assists with the writing of research proposals and administering funding and research undertaken and consults and provides assistance to academic staff.

the FNU’s research and publications for national interest in order for encouraging FNU staff to accomplish research work.
Research initiated, conducted and complied with originality at the university sets in motion to the national development, ensure sustainability and economic wellbeing of communities in Fiji and other region which includes interdisciplinary approach which include Human Health and Wellbeing, Ocean and Islands Environments, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Community, Social and Economic Sustainability, Land, Food and Bio Security, Cultural and Artistic Enhancement and Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation.
RESEARCH COACHING FNU has embarked on an ambitious agenda for research and researchers, particularly with respect to improving the quantity and quality of international publications.

A total of 85 participants were trained in key research strengthening and career topics in Research Coaching Australia (RCA) training session that is committed to Australia’s research productively.
RCA supported and strengthened individual researchers’ unique long and short term research and career goals as the primary focus is to provide independent, confidential advice to researchers, esteeming research integrity, deliver proficient coaching advice and draw experience and knowledge to provide advice and options to researchers.
The research coaching activities has been conducted on two tailored workshops for Heads and Research leaders and four workshops for researchers in Nasinu and Natabua Campuses.

In consequence of coaching, participants in attendance have list of strategies to build and strengthen research careers, manage other demands with pursuing their respective research careers and/or to collaborate and publish.
STUDENT SUPPORT The Campus life of the Fiji National University is delegated with the obligation to provide services that foster cultural, social, emotional and intellectual development of students by providing a positive university environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

The services that campus life delivers are areas of student accommodation, sports and recreation, health, security and food outlets.
The aim is to provide safe welcome and comfortable learning environment which numerous FNU students have benefited from the campus life.

A fundamental role of the Fiji National University is the invention of innovative knowledge through research competence and specialized intellectual as it aims to focus on both knowledge creation through research and innovation to ensure sustainability and economic wellbeing of communities in Fiji and the region.
A funding of one million dollars grant was furnished by Fiji government to promote The Open Day was held on the 18th of July at the five campus venues, specifically, Derrick, Koronivia, Pasifika, Lautoka and Labasa Campuses.

A total of 117 schools took part in the open day at various venues.
A survey was conducted by the Division of Planning and Development at the FNU and the interpretation of the 41 UNIVERSITY SUPPORTUNIVERSITY SUPPORT2014 Annual Report resultant analysis indicated 90% satisfaction concerning the Open Day event and suggested FNU to continue such event.

Transmitted Infections – VCCT, blood tests and NCD screening.

FNU organised an official welcome programme for the new students enrolled for 2014 academic year at the Fiji National University at the Nasinu campus.
The formal welcome was scheduled on the 23rd of January, 2014 and the Registrar addressed on the University’s Academic and Student Regulation.

The Orientation week is a platform for new students to familiarise themselves with the classroom led by school/ programme coordinators, dissemination of programme timetables and other school information.
The Student Financial Aid Scheme (SFAS) was established to enable the recruitment of quality performing students, to promote and reward academic excellence, and to allow students who are financially needy but academically deserving to gain access to higher education.
The aim was to provide assistance to academically deserving students from marginalised families that require assistance; help students owing fees to the University with a work scheme that would allow them to clear those arrears at their own pace; such students would, in the process, also acquire skills at minimal hours of work; and the fee-reduction is then calculated from their hours of supervised work within FNU and deducted from fees owing to the University.
For 2014, the Government initiative announced in 2013 for $5 million scholarship programme was continued.

More than 1,000 students who undertook vocational courses at FNU benefitted from this scheme.

FNU 2014 inter-college sports competition commenced in the early months of 2014 and was organised in the Central, Western and Northern divisions.

The selection of FNU team members with respect to the relevant sports was organised by the Fiji University Sports Association Inter-tertiary games.
Students participated in sporting activities, specifically, soccer, rugby, netball and cricket.

During the month of September, the Inter tertiary games were held whereby FNU students indicated a strong presence and also defeated other teams winning the overall title in Athletics, Men’s Rugby Sevens, Women’s Rugby Sevens, rugby U20, touch rugby-mix, Basket-ball-male, Lawn tennis, cricket and dart.

FNU endures from lack of availability of accessible sporting facilities.
In light of this, the option of exploring partnerships with existing facility managers would be required.

FNU also organised free medical clinic for FNU students and staff in June 2014.

The Day long program was successful and beneficial for both students and staffs.

The clinic mostly covered FNU Nasinu, Maritime School, Samabula and Pasifika Campus.
The Sexual Health Reproductive Team from Ministry of Health visited FNU for services such as presentations on STI/HIV, Pap smear presentations, Screening for cervical cancer – Pap smear, Screening for Sexually RECREATION Jumpin Java was erected at the FNU Nasinu and Pasifika campuses and many students and staff now enjoy a coffee atmosphere for information socialising.

This was the latest attraction on the campus.

The new building also houses a bookshop and a hair & beauty salon.
Jumpin Java coffee shop was a project that catered for the students’ needs.

LIBRARY SERVICE Being the only ISO certified library in the South Pacific under ISO 9001:2008 certification with 24/7 access, the FNU library is the principal campus resource for human creativity and memory in traditional and electronic formats providing a truly global information environment.
This is responsive to students and their instructional needs, to the faculty and their teaching and research needs, and to the administrators and their information needs.

The information resource available in all FNU libraries form various collections which are General, Reference, Pacific, Close Reserve, Newspapers, Fictions, Archives, Periodicals, and Audio Visual at the end of 2014.
The total resources capacity in the library are the total number of printed books, print periodicals, electronic and online 42 UNIVERSITY SUPPORTUNIVERSITY SUPPORT2014 Annual Report data subscription, e-books, full text journal titles, OPAC terminals, internet dedicated work stations for users, number of branch libraries.
New e-resources that were added to the library collection during the year 2014 were Nature, Intellect Journal Collections, Performance and Creative Arts, Oxford Journals Collection, Oxford English Dictionary Online, Cambridge Journals Online and Edward Elgar’s Journal and Development Studies eBooks.

EIFL conducted two Webinars in 2014 and members of ten affiliate libraries were invited to attend them.
A total of 12589 transactions specifically on charges, renewals and reserve items were administered in 2014.

The FNU Library training programmes aim to provide members of the library staff with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively identify, find, evaluate and ethically use information to support academic excellence and lifelong learning and merges from the University’s and for fulfilling the Libraries’ strategic plans.
STAFF SUPPORT The Fiji National University’s student and academic support teams make a vital contribution to the University’s core businesses of learning, teaching, training and research with their distinctive quality in motivating and facilitating students from a wide variety of backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and to develop in confidence and realise their potential.

The number of support staff has increased compared to year 2013.
A total of 2554 enthusiastic and dedicated staffs encompasses from 45 locations including the campuses and centres.

A total of 796 academic staff and 1,758 support staff.

FNU remains committed to providing basic health care services to staff.
A Memorandum of Understanding was endorsed in late 2014 between FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) and Apollo Hospital Enterprise that is a leading super specialty hospital in Chennai, India, to provide support in designs, equipment planning, equipment sourcing and manpower training.
CMNHS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pacific Eye Institute to direct the party’s commitments, responsibilities and rights relating to the delivery of postgraduate eye care education in support of the Pacific Regional Eye Health Training Programme.
The University embarked on a range of strategies to achieve its goal of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and this was achieved by maintaining a healthy and safe working environment through the Staff Welfare Scheme and the Occupational Health and Safety Committees, with the aim to continuously improve systems for managing health and safety at the workplace.

A Health Screening Committee completed medical screening of FNU staff from the Central, Western and Northern divisions.
43 FNU has also put in place a number of policies which aid in good management of the University; these include the Corporate Governance Policy; Finance Policy; Human Resource Policy, University Academic and Student Regulations; Seal Policy; Library Policy; ICT Policy; Energy Management and Property Protection Policy; Mobile Phone Policy; Gifts, Donations and Other Benefits Policy, and OHS Policy, all of which provide staff with appropriate levels of detail, responsibility and accountability.
All polices are to be reviewed every three years by the respective committee members.

VISITING PROFESSORS TO ENHANCE FNU In early January 2014, two scholars, Dr. Drew Allbritten and Professor Susan Kelly paid a visit to Fiji National University to assist the management students in public and private sector.
Both scholars have extensive work experience at numerous sectors in the United States and in Pacific which would contribute to upgrade FNU’s progress and improve its role as Fiji’s very own University to serve its people.

Management and marketing are the pivotal fields the Scholars would be focusing.
PLANS FOR 2015 Focus on certain initiatives planned for 2015 include the incorporation of Turnitin Plagiarism software in academic assessment as this would allow students to assess the originality of their submitted work.

The College of Engineering, Science and Technology has plans to obtain international accreditation for the B.Eng.

programmes.
programmes.

FNU has also decided on availing counseling services at the Nasinu Campus academic office by mid-year of 2015 as it would be an ideal opportunity for all students to gain personal awareness on life’s difficulties to create progress and change.

Quality and compliance office will focus on streamline programmes as per the Fiji Qualification Framework (FQF) requirement and attain full registration and full accreditation for the current and excisting programmes on a five year cycle.
Improving existing facilities; lecturer rooms, tutorial rooms, workshops and customer service to help our stakeholders.

REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT Recognising the importance of the regional and international engagement, in 2014 FNU continued to develop collaborations with the partners in Fiji, the Pacific region and abroad.

The activities included FNU staff and students mobility to Europe, agreements with foreign universities and research collaborations.
PARTNERSHIPS: (a) within Fiji: Fiji Correction Services, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.

(b) within the region: the Central Provincial Government of Papua New Guinea, the State University of Papua (Indonesia), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia), Pacific Eye Institute.
UNIVERSITY SUPPORTUNIVERSITY SUPPORT2014 Annual Report ISO CERTIFICATION While academic departments of the University have been fast- tracking their plans to meet international accreditations for academic programmes, academic support service departments are further ahead looking for global recognition through international standard certifications.

As a result of this endeavor, the FNU Library was granted ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2014.
This was a milestone achievement for FNU Library Services, proving its commitment towards service excellence which gives a clear testimony that the library practices have been benchmarked with the best practices of the academic libraries around the world.

FNU‘s library is the first library in the South Pacific to bag this international repute.
This reverberates splendidly with the University‘s vision of being a premier national university and a regional hub in the Pacific and it has put the University in a place that gives us a competitive edge in the world of academics standing out as a centre of excellence in teaching, learning and research.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT AND CORRECTIVE/ PREVENTIVE ACTIONS The Customer Preventive Actions and Suggestion (CPAS) system for employees and Customer Complaint (CC) system for students and external parties, assist in process for improvement.

This process is monitored by Quality officers.

(c) external to the region: International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), higher education institutions from South Korea and Japan.
As a result of collaboration between FNU, the Embassy of Japan and Ministry of Justice (Fiji), the Electoral Candidates Manual project was launched and the Manual was produced.

The follow-up training was conducted to explain the Manual to the Fiji Political parties.

At the broad internationalization level, FNU is a partner and coordinator of 2 EU funded projects (through Erasmus Mundus and Intra-ACP academic mobility scheme, KITE).
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES In 2014 the Development office was involved in the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Pacific.

As a member of Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), FNU continued to take part in the APQN conference that flags the issues of internationalization of higher education and it’s quality assurance.
In March 2014, development office in collaboration with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission (EACEA) coordinated a meeting for Intra-ACP academic mobility projects (Caribbean and Pacific region) and hosted the University of West Indies, the University of South Pacific, UNITECH (PNG), the University of Papua New Guinea, the University of Guyana, the National University of Samoa, Universidade Nacional (Timor-Leste), Universidade da Paz (Timor-Leste) and the University of Porto (Portugal).
Development office introduced the procedures to regulate the process of MOUs initiations to ensure that partnerships developed have sustainable and realistic outcomes.

The staff capacity building initiative was formulated in order to develop the workshops in collaboration with regional donors on funding opportunities.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT Quality management and processes at FNU assures that its standards are maintained and the quality of education experienced by students is maintained and enhanced.
Here are some of the quality highlights of 2014: FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION The Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) is the national body responsible for registration and regulation of all higher education institutions in Fiji.

All programmes and course that are delivered by the FNU are registered by FHEC.

FNU was granted recognition status by the FHEC in 2010.
The University responded to the Fiji Higher Education Commission‘s report after having been given provisional registration status in August 2014, and anticipates to be registered by end of 2015.
44 UNIVERSITY SUPPORTUNIVERSITY SUPPORT2014 Annual Report COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY Certificate III in Commercial Agriculture Certificate IV in Agriculture Certificate IV in Agroforestry Certificate IV in Animal Husbandry Certificate IV in Applied Fisheries Certificate IV in Aquaculture Certificate IV in Forestry Certificate IV in Wood Processing & Value Adding Certificate IV in Horticulture Trade Diploma in Agriculture Trade Diploma in Agroforestry Trade Diploma in Animal Husbandry Trade Diploma in Applied Fisheries Trade Diploma in Aquaculture Trade Diploma in Forestry Trade Diploma in Wood Processing and Value Adding Higher Education Certificate in Agriculture Higher Education Certificate in Animal Care & Management Higher Education Certificate in Animal Husbandry Higher Education Certificate in Fisheries Higher Education Certificate in Forestry Higher Education Diploma in Agriculture Higher Education Diploma in Animal Health Higher Education Diploma in Animal Husbandry Higher Education Diploma in Fisheries Higher Education Diploma in Forestry Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Bachelor of Science in Forestry Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM STUDIES Preliminary Commerce Foundation Commerce Certificate III in Bakery and Patisserie Certificate III in Cookery Certificate III in Front Office Operations Certificate III in Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations Certificate III in Office Assistance Certificate III in Restaurant Services Certificate IV in Accounting Certificate IV in Bakery and Patisserie Certificate IV in Banking Certificate IV in Cookery Certificate IV in Customs Certificate IV in Event Management Certificate IV in Front Line Management 45 2014 Annual Report 45 Certificate IV in Front Office Operations Certificate IV in Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Certificate IV in Office
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We are not aware of any circumstances which would render any particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate.
Dated at Suva, this 26 day of August 2015 ................................ ................................... ............................... Prof. Ian Rouse Arvind Maharaj Tavenisa Tofinga Acting Vice Chancellor Chair, Audit Committee Acting Director Finance 51 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Council’s Report For the year ended 31 December 2014 In accordance with the resolution of the Council of the Fiji National University, the Council members herewith submit the financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2014 and report as follows: Council Members The names of the council members in office during the year and up to the date of this report were: Name Title Appointed/ Resigned Hon.
Mr. Filipe Bole Hon.

Mr. Mahendra Reddy Dr. Ganesh Chand Prof. Ian Rouse Mr. Agni Deo Singh Mr. Rajeshwar Singh Ms. Veronica Mc Coy Mr. Terence Erasito Dr. Brij Lal Basundra Kumar Kelera Taloga Mr Nesbitt Hazelman Mr. Arvind Maharaj Mr Uday Sen Mr Josefa Dulakiverata Dr B.P.Ram Mr Colati Ledua Mrs Silina Waqa Ledua Mr Robinson Prasad Commander Semi Koroilavesau Dr James Fong Dr Eci Nabalarua Mr. Jone Waisele Mr. Rahul Rolland Minister for Education, Chairman Appointed 1/1/12.
Term ended 1/10/14 Minister for Education, Chairman Appointed on 1/01/12 – 1/10/14 - Member Appointed 1/10/14 - Chairman Vice Chancellor Appointed 1/1/12.

Resigned 23/12/14 Acting Vice Chancellor Appointed 23/12/14 Member Member (NTPC) Member (NTPC) Member PS Education PS Education Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12.

Resigned 30/6/14 Appointed 1/7/14.


Term ceased 23/12/14 Acting PS Education Appointed 24/12/14 Member Deputy Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12.

Resigned 8/8/14 Appointed 1/01/12.
Resigned 6/8/14 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 52 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Council’s Report (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2014 Formation of Fiji National University Fiji National University was established by the Fiji National University Decree 2009 (as amended by the Fiji National University (Amendment) Decree 2010) (“the FNU Decree”).
Principal Activities The principal activities of the University are the provision of post-secondary programmes of study in higher education and technical, vocational education & training that are responsive to the needs of industry, the market place and non-formal sector of employment to students from Fiji and other countries in the South Pacific region.

Results The operating surplus for the financial year was $21,557,199 (2013: restated operating surplus of $20,312,188).
Bad and Doubtful Debts Prior to the completion of the University’s financial statements, the Council members took reasonable steps to ascertain that action has been taken in relation to making of provision for doubtful debts.

In the opinion of Council members, adequate provision has been made for doubtful debts.
As at the date of this report, the Council members are not aware of any circumstances, which would render the amount written off for bad debts, or the provision for doubtful debts in the University’s financial statements, inadequate to any substantial extent.
Non Current Assets Prior to the approval of the financial statements of the University, the Council members took reasonable steps to ascertain whether any non-current assets were unlikely to realise in the ordinary course of business their values as shown in the accounting records of the University.

Where necessary, these assets have been written down or adequate provision has been made to bring the values of such assets to an amount that they might be expected to realise.
The Council believes that all Property, including leasehold land, has been vested into the University under the FNU Decree.

However, the Council notes that the finalisation of boundaries and allocations of land leases to certain properties have not been completed as at the date of this report.

As a result these financial statements include a number of estimates as explained in note 12.
The Council has made every effort to complete this process and is confident that the transfer of this remaining property will be finalised as per the FNU Decree.

Apart from the above, as at the date of this report, the Council members are not aware of any circumstances, which would render the values attributed to non-current assets in the University’s financial statements misleading.
53 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Council’s Report (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2014 The council notes that at the date of this report the University is in discussion with the following Ministries regarding outstanding grant payments to the University that were initially pledged but not paid to the University during the 2010 financial year: 1) Ministry of Health $563,602 ($500,000 for FSM 4th quarter grant & $63,602 short payment for FSN Grant).
2) Ministry of Agriculture $100,000 short payment for FCA Grant.

These amounts have not been recorded as a receivable in the financial statements.

Events Subsequent to Balance Date There are no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the University, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the University in future financial years.
Other Circumstances As at the date of this report: (i) (ii) (iii) no charge on the assets of the University has been given since the end of the financial year to secure the liabilities of any other person; no contingent liabilities have arisen since the end of the financial year for which the University could become liable; and no contingent liabilities or other liabilities of the University has become or is likely to become enforceable within the period of twelve months after the end of the financial year which, in the opinion of the Council members, will or may substantially affect the ability of the University to meet its obligations as and when they fall due.
As at the date of this report, the Council members are not aware of any circumstances that have arisen, not otherwise dealt with in this report or the University’s financial statements, which would make adherence to the existing method of valuation of assets or liabilities of the University misleading or inappropriate.
Council Members’ Benefits No Council member has received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than those disclosed in the financial statements) by reason of a contract made by the University or by a related corporation with the Council member or with a firm of which he/she is a member, or with an entity in which he/she has a substantial financial interest, except members who have a contract of employment with the University.
For and on behalf of the Council and in accordance with a resolution of the Council members.
Dated at Suva, this 26 day of August 2015 ...................................................... Chairperson ............................................ Council Member 54 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COUNCIL OF FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Fiji National University (‘the University’), which comprise the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes as set out on pages 6 to 37.
The University Council and Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements The University Council and Management are responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and for such internal control as the University Council and Management determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.

Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the University as at 31 December 2014 and of its financial performance, its changes in equity and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Emphasis of Matter Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 12 to the financial statements which describes the uncertainty related to the finalisation of the transfer of lease arrangements to the University in respect of certain leasehold land assets that were vested in the University under the Fiji National University Decree 2009 (as amended by the Fiji National University (Amendment) Decree 2010).
The transfer of these lease arrangements has not been completed at the date of approval of these financial statements.
28 August, 2015 Suva, Fiji 55 KPMG Chartered Accountants FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Statement of comprehensive income For the year ended 31 December 2014 Income Fiji Government operating grants Student tuition fees Project income Hostel Income NTPC Levy income Other income Total income Expenses Employee related expenses Other operating expenses Depreciation and amortization NTPC levy expenses Total expenses Finance Income Operating surplus before income tax Income tax expense Operating surplus for the year Other comprehensive income: Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Movement in fair value of available for sale financial assets Total comprehensive income for the year Note 2014 $ 30,192,373 62,379,213 7,985,714 12,603,839 28 5 6 8 25(b) 19,739,083 7 12,670,478 2013 Restated* $ 15,432,898 54,578,795 11,113,873 9,576,771 14,975,025 13,554,864 145,570,700 119,232,226 9 10 (61,646,270) (48,413,123) (45,496,718) (33,552,338) 12,14 (11,274,014) (11,758,363) (5,859,187) (5,267,709) (124,276,189) (98,991,533) 11 262,688 71,495 21,557,199 20,312,188 3(l) - - 21,557,199 20,312,188 229,939 83,280 21,787,138 20,395,468 * Refer to note 2(f).
| The notes from pages 60 to 85 are an integral part of these financial statements.
56 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Statement of financial position As at 31 December 2014 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Other financial assets Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Biological assets Intangible assets Other financial assets Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Employee benefits Deferred income Deferred grant liability – NTPC Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Deferred income Employee benefits Unexpended project income Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Other contributed equity Fair value reserve Retained earnings 17 18 19 12 13 14 18 22 23 21 Note 2014 $ 15 46,462,074 16(a) 19,114,000 1,897,529 12,707,948 1,283,070 2013 Restated* $ 37,659,031 11,286,666 762,906 5,611,262 807,855 81,464,621 56,127,720 218,061,060 213,481,531 497,395 567,616 533,700 869,644 6,915,355 6,431,682 226,041,426 221,316,557 307,506,047 277,444,277 (9,179,418) (3,429,486) (2,086,565) 25(a) (6,130,454) (10,388,902) (2,497,959) (1,357,986) (5,804,497) (20,049,344) 21 23 24 (20,497,826) (14,536,968) (153,908) (104,862) (4,199,770) (2,711,621) (24,851,504) (17,353,451) (37,402,795) 261,828,620 240,041,482 20(a) 20(b) 188,856,243 188,856,243 962,246 732,307 72,010,131 50,452,932 261,828,620 240,041,482 * Refer to note 2(f).
| The notes from pages 60 to 85 are an integral part of these financial statements.
57 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Statement of changes in equity For the year ended 31 December 2014 Balance as at 1 January 2013 Comprehensive income for the year Operating surplus for the year (restated) Movement in fair value of available for sale financial assets Total comprehensive income for the year (restated) Transactions with owners of the University, recognized directly in equity Total contributions by owners of the University Restated balance at 31 December 2013 Restated balance at 1 January 2014 Comprehensive income for the year Operating surplus for the year Movement in fair value of available for sale financial assets Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners of the University, recognized directly in equity Total contributions by owners of the University Other contributed equity Fair value reserve Retained earnings Total equity $ $ $ $ 188,856,243 649,027 30,140,744 219,646,014 - - - - - 20,312,188 20,312,188 83,280 - 83,280 83,280 20,312,188 20,395,468 - - - 188,856,243 732,307 50,452,932 240,041,482 188,856,243 732,307 50,452,932 240,041,482 - - - - 21,557,199 21,557,199 229,939 - 229,939 229,939 21,557,199 21,787,138 - - - Balance at 31 December 2014 188,856,243 962,246 72,010,131 261,828,620 The notes from pages 60 to 85 are an integral part of these financial statements.
58 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Statement of cash flows For the year ended 31 December 2014 Cash flows from operating activities Fiji Government grants received Receipts from employers in respect of NTPC levy Receipts from student related fees Net receipts from trading activities Payments to suppliers Payments to employees Payments of training grants to employers Cash receipts in respect of projects Interest received Net cash flow from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Payments for intangible assets Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Net sales/(purchases) of biological assets Acquisition of Navua farm Net transfers from/(to) term deposits Dividends received Net cash flow from investing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January Note 2014 $ 2013 $ 28 43,687,000 32,565,877 25 24 12 14 13 7 18,154,429 16,689,019 51,788,422 49,493,821 7,429,777 6,953,159 (31,758,520) (30,011,394) (60,665,697) (47,977,728) (5,859,187) (5,267,709) 8,446,127 10,420,807 241,419 88,789 31,463,770 32,954,641 (15,546,515) (7,474,639) (5,000) (104,877) - (12,526) 29,123 59,820 - (500,000) (7,096,686) 1,365,595 - 177,146 (22,660,727) (6,447,832) 8,803,043 26,506,809 37,659,031 11,152,222 Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December* 15 46,462,074 37,659,031 * Refer to note 15 for restrictions on cash.
The notes from pages 60 to 85 are an integral part of these financial statements.

59 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 1.
Reporting Entity Fiji National University (“the University” or “FNU”) was established by the Fiji National University Decree 2009 (as amended by the Fiji National University (Amendment) Decree 2010) (“FNU Decree”) to serve the needs of the Post-Secondary Educational requirements for the Republic of Fiji.

The address of the University’s registered office is Lot 1, 5 ½ miles Nasinu, Fiji.

2.
2.

Basis of preparation (a) Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the requirements of the FNU Decree.

The financial statements were approved by the University’s Council on 26 August, 2015.
(b) Basis of measurement The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for available-for-sale financial assets and biological assets that are measured at fair value and fair value less cost to sell respectively.

The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the University.

(c) Functional and presentation currency The financial statements are presented in Fiji dollars, which is the University’s functional currency, and are rounded to the nearest dollar.
(d) Use of estimates and judgments The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRSs requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are included in the following notes: Note 12 – Property, plant and equipment Note 27 (b) – Operating lease commitments Note 3 (k (v)) – Revenue recognition Note 3 (h) – Impairment of receivables 60 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Use of estimates and judgments (continued) Measurement of fair value When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the University uses market observable data as far as possible.
Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows: • • • Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e.

as prices) or indirectly (i.e.)

derived from prices).


Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirely in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
The University recognizes transfers between levels of the hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.
Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair values is included in the following notes: Note 13 – Biological assets (e) Standards issued but not yet adopted A number of new standards and amendments to standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2014; however, the University has not applied the following new or amended standards in preparing these financial statements.
New or amended standards IFRS 9 Financial In- struments Summary of the requirements IFRS 9, published in July 2014, replaces the existing guidance in IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

IFRS 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments, including a new ex- pected credit loss model for calculating impairment on financial assets, and the new general hedge accounting requirements.
It also carries forward the guidance on recognition and derecognition of financial instruments from IAS 39.

IFRS 9 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early adoption permitted.

Possible impact on financial statements The University has not yet assessed the potential im- pact on its financial state- ments resulting from the application of IFRS 9.
61 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Standards issued but not yet adopted (continued) IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining wheth- er, how much and when revenue is recognised.

It replaces existing reve- nue recognition guidance, including IAS 16 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes.
The University has not yet assessed the potential impact on its finan- cial statements resulting from the application of IFRS 15.

IFRS 15 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017, with early adoption permitted.

(f) Restatement During 2013, the University received a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) grant of $5,490,000 as a scholarship to fund tuition fees.
In the 2013 financial statements, it was incorrectly accounted for this as funds for capital development and accordingly was recorded as a deferred income.

Based on further analysis in the 2014 year, $3,711,409 of the funds had in fact been allocated to fund student tuition fees in 2013.

The 2013 statement of comprehensive income has been restated to reclassify $3,711,409 to student tuition fee income, with a corresponding reduction in deferred income.
The remaining $1,778,591 was reclassified from ‘deferred income non- current’ to revenue received in advance in trade and other payables.

This amount was recognised in full in 2014.

In addition deferred income – non-current as reported in the 31 December 2013 Statement of Financial Position was overstated by $838,669.

The 2013 Statement of Financial Position and the 2013 Statement of Comprehensive income have been restated to reclassify $838,669 from deferred income non-current to other income.
As a result retained earnings at 31 December 2013 has increased by $838,669.
The following tables reflect the above corrections: Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2013 Financial statement line item Note As previously reported Adjustment Restated Student tuition fees Other income 5 7 $ 50,867,386 12,716,195 $ 3,711,409 838,669 $ 54,578,795 13,554,864 Statement of financial position for the year ended 31 December 2013 Financial statement line item Note As previously reported Adjustment Restated Trade and other payables Deferred income – non-current Retained earnings 22 21 $ (8,610,311) (20,865,637) 45,902,854 $ (1,778,591) 6,328,669 4,550,078 $ (10,388,902) (14,536,968) 50,452,932 62 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 3.
Significant accounting policies The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

(a) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into Fiji dollars at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated into Fiji dollars at the exchange rate at that date.

The foreign currency gains or losses on translation are recognised in profit or loss.

(b) Property, plant and equipment Recognition and measurement Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Property, plant and equipment that became assets of the University on 1 January 2010 and 30 November 2010 under the FNU Decree were valued by independent valuers as at 1 January 2010 and, for TPAF, 30 November 2010.

These values became the ‘deemed cost’ to the University.

Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.
The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located and capitalised borrowing costs.

Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, and are recognised net within other income in profit or loss.
Subsequent expenditure The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefit embodied within the part will flow to the University and its cost can be measured reliably.

The cost of the day-to-day servicing of plant and equipment is recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
63 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Depreciation Property, plant and equipment, with the exception of freehold land, are depreciated on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives Significant accounting policies Property, plant and equipment The depreciation rates for each class of assets are as follows: Buildings and improvements Plant & Equipment Furniture and Fittings Motor vehicles Computers Leasehold land 2% 20%-33% 20% 20% 33% Term of lease Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate.
(c) Intangible assets IT software IT software which is purchased, developed, or implemented, is recorded at cost and is amortised over its estimated useful life.

Computer software 33% Favorable land sub-lease On acquisition of the Navua farm the University determined that the land sub-lease was favorable relative to market terms and has recognised this benefit as an intangible asset as required by IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”.
This intangible asset is amortised on a straight line basis over the remaining term of the land sub-lease.

(a) Financial instruments (i) Non-derivative financial assets The University initially recognises loans and receivables and deposits on the date that they are originated.

All other financial assets are recognised initially on the trade date at which the University becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
The University derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred.

Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the University is recognised as a separate asset or liability.
64 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the University has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Non-derivative financial assets of the University are classified into loans and receivables and available-for-sale financial assets.

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Significant accounting policies (d) Financial instruments Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.

Such assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent to initial recognition loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses (see note 3(h) (i)).

Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and term deposits.

Trade receivables Trade receivables are measured initially at fair value and subsequent measurement is at amortised cost less any impairment losses.
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, cash at bank and term deposits with original terms less than or up to 90 days.

Term deposits Term deposits comprise deposits with original terms greater than 90 days.

Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available for sale or not classified in any of the above categories of financial assets.
Available-for-sale financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.

Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses (see note 3(g) (i)), are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in the fair value reserve in equity.

When an investment is derecognised, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
Available-for-sale financial assets comprise investments in Unit Trusts.

65 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 (ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities The University initially recognises debt securities issued on the date that they are originated.
All other financial liabilities are recognised initially on the trade date at which the University becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

The University derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.

The University has trade and other payables as non-derivative financial liabilities.

Such financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent to initial recognition these financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Significant accounting policies (e) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

The cost of inventories is based on the weighted average principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories, production or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.

(f) Leased assets Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases.

Payments made under operating leases (net of incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
(g) Biological assets Biological assets are measured at fair value less cost to sell, with any change therein recognized in profit or loss.

(h) Impairment (i) Non-derivative financial assets A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired.
A financial asset is impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.
Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired can include default or delinquency by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the University on terms that the University would not consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy and the disappearance of an active market for a security.

In addition, for an investment in an equity security, a significant or prolonged decline in its fair value below cost is objective evidence of impairment.
66 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Financial assets measured at amortised cost The University considers evidence of impairment for financial asserts measured at amortised cost (loans and receivables) at both a specific asset and collective level.

All individually significant receivables are assessed for specific impairment.
Those found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has been incurred but not yet identified.

Assets that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by grouping together receivables with similar risk characteristics.
In assessing collective impairment the University uses historical trends of the probability of default, timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends.

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3.

Significant accounting policies (h) Impairment (continued) (i) Non-derivative financial assets An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate.

Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables.
Interest on impaired asset continues to be recognised.

When an event occurring after the impairment was recognised causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.

Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against profit or loss.
Available-for-sale financial assets Impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recognised by reclassifying the losses accumulated in the fair value reserve in equity to profit or loss.

The cumulative loss that is reclassified from equity to profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost, and the current fair value, less any impairment loss recognised previously in profit or loss.
Any subsequent recovery in the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale equity is recognised in other comprehensive income.

(ii) Non-financial assets The carrying amounts of the University’s non-financial assets, other than inventories, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.

If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit (“CGU”) is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU.
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount.

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of - 67 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 units) on a pro rata basis.
An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(i) Employee benefits Superannuation Contributions are paid to the Fiji National Provident Fund on behalf of employees to secure retirement benefits.

Costs are included in profit or loss as the services are rendered by employees.
Short-term benefits Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed in profit or loss as the related service is provided.

A liability is recognised for the amount to be paid under short-term benefits if the University has a present or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be measured reliably.
Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable.

Other long term employee benefits The University’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than pension plans is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of any related assets is deducted.
The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on government bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the University’s obligations.

Any actuarial gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Bonus plans The University pays bonuses to employees based on performance of the University and achievement of individual objectives by the employees.
The University recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

(j) Operating expenses Expenses are recognised on an accrual basis.

(k) Revenue recognition Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and services in the ordinary course of the University’s activities.

Revenue is shown net of value-added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
The University recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and when specific criteria have been met for each of the University’s activities as described below.

The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably measurable until all contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved.
The University bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.
68 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 (k) Revenue recognition Revenue is recognised for the major activities as follows: (i) Government grants The University treats operating grants received from the Fiji Government as income in the year of receipt or when entitlement to the grant is established.
Government grants that are in respect of capital expenditure are recognised initially as deferred income when there is reasonable assurance that they will be received and the University will comply with the conditions associated with the grant and are then recognised in profit or loss as income on a systematic basis over the useful life of the related asset.
(ii) Project income Grants that compensate the University for expenses incurred are recognised in profit or loss as income on a systematic basis in the same periods in which the expenses are recognised.

(iii) Student tuition fees Student tuition fee income is generated from fee-paying courses for local and overseas students.

Revenue is recognised in the same period as the courses for which the fee income is derived are held.
Upfront payments by students for courses being held in the next teaching year are treated as deferred income and recorded as revenue in the following year as the course is provided.

(iv) Non tuition fees and charges Fees and charges comprise other services provided to students, which are recognised as the service is provided.

(v) NTPC Levy income NTPC Levies collected from employers are recognised initially as deferred income.
The deferred income is recognised in profit or loss as income in the period that training grants are made to employers or related training expenses are incurred.

Any remaining amounts are recognised as income once the University has paid all grant claims to employers in respect of those levies and has no further obligation in respect of that levy period.

Estimates of grants expected to be paid are based on historical data.
(vi) Interest income Interest income is recognised as finance income as it accrues using the effective interest method.

(vii) Trading activities Revenue in respect of trading activities is recognised at the point of sale for goods, or as the service is performed.

(k) Revenue recognition (viii) Asset sales The net gain on asset sales is included as other income and the net loss as an expense.
The profit or loss on disposal of assets is brought to account when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the assets have been transferred to the buyer.

(l) Taxes Income tax exemption The University is exempt from income tax in accordance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Fiji Income Tax Act.
69 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Other taxes Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) except where the VAT incurred on a purchase of goods or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the VAT is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of VAT included, if applicable.

(m) Business combinations Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method when control is transferred to the University.

The consideration transferred in the acquisition is generally measured at fair value, as are the identifiable assets acquired.

Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment.

Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognized in profit or loss immediately.
Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities.

The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of pre-existing relationships.

Such amounts are generally recognized in profit or loss.

Any contingent consideration payable is measured at fair value at the acquisition date.

If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity.
Otherwise subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in profit or loss.

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Financial risk management Overview The University’s has exposure to the following risks: (i) Credit risk; (ii) Liquidity risk; and (iii) Market risk 4.

Financial risk management This note presents information about the University’s exposure to each of the above risks, the University’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk.
Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these financial statements.

Risk management framework The Council has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the University’s risk management framework.

The University’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the University, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits.
Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the University’s activities.

The University’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the University, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits.

Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the University’s activities.
The University, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.
70 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 (i) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the University if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the University’s cash and cash equivalents, receivables and other financial assets.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date to recognized financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of these assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements.
The ageing, gross of any impairment provision, of student debtors, levy debtors, sponsor debtors and staff debtors at the reporting date was as follows: 0 - 60 days 61 - 90 days 91 - 365 days > 365 days 2014 $ 2013 $ 9,747,349 7,895,686 587,153 256,670 12,229,141 2,579,235 11,764,026 12,298,632 34,327,669 23,030,223 Records of aging for other receivables are not maintained by the University.

The movement in the allowance for impairment in respect of trade and other receivables is included in Note 16(b).
(ii) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the University will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

The University’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the University’s reputation.
The University expects to settle is financial liabilities, predominantly trade and other payables, within 6 months of balance date.

(iii) Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices will affect the University’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments.

The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return.
Foreign exchange risk The University is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the purchase of goods and services in currencies other than the University’s functional currency.

The University does not have a material exposure to Foreign Exchange risk and accordingly does not adopt any foreign currency strategies.

Price risk The University is exposed to equity securities price risk through its investments in Unit Trusts.
This arises from investments held by the University and classified on the statement of financial position as available-for-sale.

The University has no direct exposure to commodity price risk.

There is no material exposure to price risk.

71 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Interest rate risk The University’s interest bearing deposits are generally at fixed interest rates.
The University does not have any interest bearing liabilities and accordingly exposure to interest rate risk is not considered material.

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Student tuition fees Private students Sponsored students Regional students Short courses Other tuition fees * Refer note 2 (f) 6.

Project income AusAID Sustainable Livelihood Project (SLP) Grant Others 7.
Other income Non-tuition fees and charges Enrolment fees Consultancy income Dividends 2014 $ 20,674,415 31,509,833 2,164,691 7,987,454 42,820 62,379,213 2014 $ 5,764,069 - 2,221,645 7,985,714 2014 $ 2,468,184 1,634,592 94,576 263,729 2013 Restated* $ 23,827,162 22,319,985 1,213,433 6,986,694 231,521 54,578,795 2013 $ 6,254,162 3,121,757 1,737,954 11,113,873 2013 Restated* $ 2,710,821 1,643,031 101,879 247,069 Release of deferred income (note 21) 2,702,222 3,635,714 Trading Activity: -Bookshop -Food & beverages -Farm -Others Gain on acquisition of Navua farm Other Income * Refer note 2 (f) 1,035,477 2,197,994 545,755 1,326,354 - 443,328 1,632,099 448,991 658,548 205,000 401,595 1,828,384 12,670,478 13,554,864 72 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 8.
Hostel income Hostel Accommodation Hostel Meals Hostel Laundry 9.

Employee related expenses Wages and salaries, including leave benefits Fiji National Provident Fund contributions Key management personnel compensation: - - Short term benefits Termination benefits Staff allowances Other personnel costs 10.
Other operating expenses (excluding employee related expenses) Advertising, promotions and publicity Audit fees – External audit – Project audits – Other audits Accounting and other services Increase/ (release) of impairment provision on receivables Consultancy Council expenses Course related expenses Franchise costs Inventory obsolescence Insurance Impairment of WIP Legal Licence fees Operating lease and other rentals Project disbursements 73 2014 2013 $ Restated* $ 4,606,152 4,964,505 6,114 5,347,415 7,248,178 8,246 12,603,839 9,576,771 49,992,267 39,088,819 4,046,353 3,145,139 1,968,848 701,118 1,515,938 3,421,746 1,603,093 - 1,610,008 2,966,064 61,646,270 48,413,123 2014 $ 498,580 40,500 11,025 91,022 42,425 2,875,235 2,215,304 72,746 3,889,515 1,197,686 22,271 416,353 - 145,776 1,046,246 942,111 407,275 2013 $ 480,566 48,300 14,414 - 20,253 (1,346,451) 2,090,930 182,238 3,388,948 453,679 32,482 872,047 491,991 214,306 996,698 762,511 433,477 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Publications Repairs and maintenance Security services Stationery Telecommunications Travel Trading and hostel expenses Utilities Hire charges Cartage and freight Other expenses 11.
Finance Income Interest Income 12.
Property, plant and equipment 41,647 3,611,600 712,259 1,232,260 2,766,776 3,193,475 9,202,449 3,250,203 1,089,363 964,410 5,518,206 46,069 2,570,918 1,110,516 1,125,016 2,491,181 3,309,837 5,806,488 3,520,560 502,572 281,043 3,651,749 45,496,718 33,552,338 262,688 262,688 71,495 71,495 Land and buildings – Freehold Land and buildings - Leasehold Furniture and fittings Motor Vehicles Plant and equipment Computers Work in progress Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 4,314,000 202,674,967 2,983,130 4,353,568 15,498,110 6,227,631 6,637,342 242,688,748 107,480 483,200 288,935 2,382,680 1,427,755 2,772,564 7,462,614 - - 720,000 70,117 2,873,009 - - - - - - 135,000 43,482 965,008 - (2,900) - - - - 855,000 (3,951,616) (3,963,641) - - (2,900) 4,384,117 206,375,456 3,466,330 4,685,985 18,977,898 7,655,386 5,458,290 251,003,462 4,384,117 206,375,456 3,466,330 4,685,985 18,977,898 7,655,386 5,458,290 251,003,462 - - - 15,668 1,185,663 1,104,978 3,492,934 797,119 8,950,153 15,546,515 5,223,520 - - - 40,199 477,943 1,111,366 (6,853,028) - - - - - - 4,384,117 211,614,644 4,651,993 5,831,162 22,948,775 9,563,871 7,555,415 266,549,977 74 Cost Balance as at 1 January 2013 Additions in the year Acquired through business combination Transfers Disposals Balance as at 31 December 2013 Balance as at 1 January 2014 Additions in the year Transfers Disposals Balance as at 31 December 2014 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Total $ (25,781,939) (11,250,349) $ - - Land and buildings - Free- hold $ Land and buildings - Leasehold Motor Vehi- cles Furniture and fittings Plant and equipment Computers Work in progress $ $ $ $ $ (317,268) (11,411,030) (1,550,393) (2,091,512) (6,360,005) (4,051,731) (105,756) (4,001,825) (601,259) (908,008) (4,129,258) (1,504,243) - - - - 2,348 - - 2,348 (423,024) (15,412,855) (2,151,652) (2,999,520) (10,486,915) (5,555,974) (491,991) (37,521,931) (491,991) (491,991) (423,024) (15,412,855)5) (2,151,652) (2,999,520) (10,486,915) (5,555,974) (491,991) (37,521,931) (105,756) (4,035,883) (744,211) (1,046,269) (3,735,096) (1,299,771) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (10,966,986) - - (528,780) (19,448,738) (2,895,863) (4,045,789) (14,222,011) (6,855,745) (491,991) (48,488,917) Property, plant and equipment (continued) Depreciation and impairment Balance as at 1 January 2013 Depreciation charge for the year Impairment charge for the year Disposals Balance as at 31 December 2013 Balance as at 1 January 2014 Depreciation charge for the year Impairment charge for the year Disposals Balance as at 31 December 2014 Carrying amount At 1 January 2013 3,996,732 191,263,937 1,432,737 2,262,056 9,138,105 2,175,900 6,637,342 216,906,809 At 31 December 2013 At 31 December 2014 3,961,093 190,962,601 1,314,678 1,686,465 8,490,983 2,099,412 4,966,299 213,481,531 3,855,337 192,165,906 1,756,130 1,785,373 8,726,764 2,708,126 7,063,424 218,061,060 12.
Property, plant and equipment The finalisation of the transfer of lease arrangements to FNU in respect of certain leasehold land assets that were vested in the University under the FNU Decree has not yet been completed at the date of approval of these financial statements.
This includes four (2013: eight) land leases with a carrying amount of $33,936,080 at 31 December 2014 (2013: $35,913,030) where the land boundaries and/or certain Lots are subject to ongoing negotiations with the respective Government Ministries.

The independent valuation of these land assets was prepared based on management’s best estimate of the boundaries at the date of the valuations.
The finalisation of the boundaries may result in material changes to the valuations of the assets which have been used as a basis to determine the fair value/deemed cost of these properties as at 1 January 2010.
75 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 In addition, as a result of the delay in the finalisation of the transfer of lease arrangements to FNU, the lease term for these properties has not been finally determined.

The Land values for these properties have been determined by the independent valuers using management’s best estimate of a 99 year lease term.
Should the final lease term differ from the assumption of 99 years this will impact period over which these assets are depreciated.

Any change in this estimate will be accounted on a prospective basis.

A significant reduction in the lease term may also have a material impact on the carrying amount of the leasehold land in the financial statements.

Any adjustments arising from the finalisation of the lease transfers will be reflected in the period in which the leases are finalised.

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Biological Assets (a) Operations and principal activities At 31 December 2014, the University held 683 cattle (2013: 673), 46 sheep (2013: 52), 91 goats (2013: 21), 11 horses (2013: 8) and 126 pigs (2013: 58).

Reconciliation of carrying amounts of livestock Fair Value as at 1 January Increases due to purchases Net decrease due to births, deaths and transfers Loss arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell Decreases due to sales Carrying amount at 31 December 13.
Biological Assets (continued) (b) Measurement of fair values 2014 $ 533,700 24,700 (11,109) (37,722) (12,174) 497,395 2013 $ 500,000 12,400 41,858 51,662 (72,220) 533,700 The fair value measurements for livestock has been categorised as Level 3 based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used as follows: Type Valuation technique Significant unobservable inputs Livestock Market comparison technique: The valuation model is based on the market price of livestock of similar age, weight, breed and purpose of use.
• Premium on the classification as breeders • Premium based on quality Inter-relationship between key unob- servable inputs and fair value mea- surement The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if more (less) livestock were classified as breeders.

76 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 14.
Intangible assets Cost Balance as at 1 January 2013 Additions Acquired through business combinations Balance as at 31 December 2013 Additions Disposals Balance as at 31 December 2014 Amortisation and impairment Balance as at 1 January 2013 Amortisation charge for the year Balance as at 31 December 2013 Amortisation charge for the year Disposals Computer software Favorable land sub-lease $ 1,534,832 104,877 - 1,639,709 5,000 - $ - - 575,000 575,000 - - Total $ 1,534,832 104,877 575,000 2,214,709 5,000 - 1,644,709 575,000 2,219,709 (837,051) (494,946) (1,331,997) (280,892) - - (13,068) (13,068) (26,136) - (837,051) (508,014) (1,345,065) (307,028) - Balance as at 31 December 2014 (1,612,889) (39,204) (1,652,093) Carrying amount At 1 January 2013 At 31 December 2013 At 31 December 2014 15.
Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand Cash at bank – Restricted Unrestricted Restricted funds consist of the following:w Capital Development Capital Project Levy Projects Staff Welfare Trust Account 77 697,781 307,712 31,820 - 561,932 535,796 2014 $ 15,580 697,781 869,644 567,616 2013 $ 17,720 27,911,216 18,535,278 21,152,841 16,488,470 46,462,074 37,659,031 2,235,559 - 876,659 980,968 15,786,901 12,314,742 6,527,237 4,934,786 919,643 1,357,128 1,565,217 1,565,217 27,911,216 21,152,841 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Restricted Funds Capital Development – with effect from 1 January 2014, the University holds 10% of tuition fees for purposes of capital development of the University projects that could not be funded through Government grants.
Capital Project – this account holds funding for the development of the new Labasa campus funded through Government capital grant.

Levy – this account is restricted for payment of grants claimed/claimable by employers.

Projects – these accounts are funded by external donors for specific projects and research.

Staff Welfare – this account is held for the purposes of meeting staff medical costs.

These are funded partly by salary de- ductions from staff and the balance by the University.
Trust Account - at balance date $1.5m was held in trust in respect of the purchase of Bayview Medical Clinic.

This amount is to be transferred to the vendor following completion of the sale.
Trade and other receivables Student debtors Impairment allowance Levy debtors Impairment allowance Sponsor debtors Impairment allowance Staff debtors Impairment allowance Other receivables Impairment allowance Total trade and other receivables Impairment allowance (Reversal)/additional provisions Bad debts written off $ 2013 $ 2,915,189 (2,459,643) 455,546 15,958,860 (10,286,889) 5,671,971 2,527,222 (1,801,588) 725,634 1,628,952 (1,056,505) 572,447 4,674,478 (813,410) 3,861,068 11,286,666 24,048,707 (958,009) (6,672,663) 78 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Closing balance 17.
Inventories Stationery/bookshop Food and beverage Farm Gowns Kitchen consumables Provision for obsolescence 18.
Other financial assets Current Interest bearing deposits Non-current Investments in Unit trusts: - Unit Trust of Fiji - Fiji Rewa Dairy Cooperative Ltd Fijian Holdings Trust Management Limited 16,418,035 719,210 38,151 33,213 142,145 428,164 (597,977) 762,906 5,611,262 5,885,180 545,455 1,047 6,431,682 Interest bearing deposits are at fixed interest rates between 0.5% and 3% (2013: 0.2% and 2.55%).
Interest bearing deposits amounting to $289,232 (2013: $288,008) are held as letter of charges in respect of security against credit cards and indem- nity guarantees.The University had only Level 1 fair value financial instruments, which is defined as quoted market price (unadjusted) in an active market for an identical instrument.

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Other assets Prepayments 20.


Capital and reserves (a) Other contributed equity $ 2013 $ 807,855 The amount reflects the fair value of the net assets that were transferred to the University from legacy institutions as at 1 January 2010 and 30 November 2010 (TPAF) under Section 44 of the FNU Decree by the Government of Fiji in its capacity as the owner of the University and the legacy institutions.
(b) Fair value reserve Fair value reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of available for sale financial assets until the assets are derecognized or impaired.

79 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 21.
Deferred income Opening balance Additions Amounts released to other income (note 7) Disclosed in the financial statements as follows: Current Non-current 2014 $ 15,894,954 9,391,659 (2,702,222) 22,584,391 2014 $ 2,086,565 20,497,826 22,584,391 2013 Restated* $ 15,906,217 3,624,451 (3,635,714) 15,894,954 2013 $ 1,357,986 14,536,968 15,894,954 Deferred income consists of Government grants in relation to capital expenditure projects and fixed assets acquired using donor funds.

* Refer note 2(f) 22.


Trade and other payables Trade payables Other payables and accruals Revenue received in advance * Refer note 2(f) 23.
Employee benefits Liability at the beginning of the year Additions to/(reversal of) provisions recognized Utilised during the year Liability at the end of the year Disclosed in the financial statements as follows: Current Non-current 2014 $ 3,428,971 5,750,447 - 2013 Restated* $ 4,788,354 3,821,957 1,778,591 9,179,418 10,388,902 Annual Leave $ 2,497,959 2,924,484 (1,992,957) 3,429,486 Long service Leave $ 104,862 88,408 (39,362) 153,908 2014 $ 3,429,486 153,908 3,583,394 Total $ 2,602,821 3,012,892 (2,032,319) 3,583,394 2013 $ 2,497,959 104,862 2,602,821 80 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Annual leave Generally annual leave is taken within one year of entitlement and accordingly it is expected that a significant portion of the total annual leave balance will be utilised within the next financial year.
Long service leave Long service leave is accrued for employees entitled to the same under their terms of employment.

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Unexpended project income Project Receipts Project Expense Expenditure on project assets Donor Name Ausaid Strat.1 Ausaid Strat.2 Various Project Grants Various Donors SSCSP Fund 1 SSCSP Fund 2 FSN Fund AUSAID Kiribati Global Fund HIV/Aids FHSIP Fund Tropic Fund SNU Korea Fund UNFPA CHE FNU UNFPA DPD EU Project Total Opening Balance $ 345,976 421,342 622,863 21,996 (18,725) $ - $ (107,644) 1,553,844 (2,696,220) 1,369,830 (880,785) - - (5,016) (12,597) 992,771 1,699,899 (1,741,620) (964,015) - 964,015 1,416,775 1,191,621 (1,088,009) (3,531) 41,395 (363,181) (45,524) 208,867 63,229 118,448 41,295 47,572 - - - - - (147,065) 608,866 - 1,933,200 (52,151) (52,303) (60) (955) (117,919) (63,229) (117,334) (487,585) (30,781) $ - (219,861) (17,885) - - (93,847) - (47,978) - - - - (87,100) - (1,114) - - Total $ 238,332 (940,895) 1,094,023 16,980 (31,322) 857,203 - 1,472,409 (14,387) 36,664 (363,241) (46,479) 3,848 0 0 (25,784) 1,902,419 4,199,770 2,711,621 8,446,127 (6,490,193) (467,785) The above Unexpended Project Income analysis only includes projects which have an opening balance and unused income at the end of the financial year.
The above does not include projects which began and ended during the 2014 financial year.

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Deferred grant liability – NTPC (a) Reconciliation of Liability Opening balance Levy invoiced/collected for the year Grants paid Amounts released to profit or loss 81 2014 $ 2013 $ 5,804,497 5,275,425 15,947,477 14,023,491 (5,859,187) (5,267,709) (9,760,333) (8,226,710) 6,130,454 5,804,497 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 (b) Levy Income Amounts released to profit or loss Grants Collections for prior year invoices 26.
Contingent liabilities (a) Bank guarantees (b) Claims 2014 $ 2013 $ 9,760,333 8,226,710 5,859,187 5,267,709 4,119,563 1,480,606 19.739,083 14,975,025 2014 $ 2013 $ 306,029 306,029 (i) The University has an outstanding personal injury claim amounting to $155,500 that is currently subject to legal proceedings.

Management has not provided for this claim on the basis that it is not considered probable that the claim will be successful.
(ii) The audit of a project funded by the European Union in a prior year is still in progress at balance date.

The University is working with the European Union and Government of Kiribati to substantiate the remaining ineligible expenditure of EUR 2,533,545 (approximately FJ$6,604,374).

At this time management is unsure that there will be a material outflow as a result of this audit and expects the matter to be finalised by 31 December 2015.

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Commitments (a) Capital expenditure Expenditure approved and committed amounted to $27,600,590 as at 31 December 2014 (2013: $5,787,037).
(b) Operating leases The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years 2014 $ 592,868 1,720,328 5,978,103 2013 $ 418,850 1,225,142 5,978,103 8,291,299 7,622,095 82 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 27.
Commitments (b) Operating leases (continued) For leasehold land assets where leases have not been transferred to the University at balance date (refer to note 12), the University is not being charged rentals until these transfers are completed and rentals are determined.

Accordingly any future commitments arising from these leases have not been included in this note.

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Related parties Identity and transactions The University is controlled by the Government of Fiji in accordance with the FNU Decree.
Operating grant The University received an operating grant from the Government of Fiji as follows: Grants received Renovations of buildings, purchase of large equipment and infrastructure* Allocation to Public Service Commission (PSC) students** 2014 2013 $ $ 38,587,000 24,000,000 (5,623,873) - (2,770,754) (8,567,102) 30,192,373 15,432,898 *As part of the grant agreement, this portion of the operating grants was utilized for the purchase of property, plant and equipment.
These grants are accounted for in accordance with note 3(k)(i) and accordingly, are included in ‘Deferredw income’ (note 21).

**$2,770,754 (2013: $$8,567,102) of the operating grant is used to fund PSC sponsored students.

As a result $1,236,115 (2013: $4,744,179) and $1,534,639 (2013: $3,822,923) has been reallocated to student tuition fees and hostel income respectively.
Capital expenditure grant The Government of Fiji also provided capital expenditure grants during the year amounting to $3,300,000 (2013: $8,565,877).

These grants are accounted for in accordance with note 3(k)(i) and accordingly, are included in ‘Deferred income’ (note 21).

Other transactions The University has received $1,800,000 (2013: $1,321,757) in respect to 2013 Sustainable Livelihood Project from the Ministry of Finance.
For 2014 allocation, the Ministry had advised that the University shall not receive this.

Tuition fee income from short courses provided to the government related institution, National Employment Centre, amounted to $190,630 (2013:$43,500) during the financial year.

The provision of these short courses were conducted on normal trading terms and conditions.
Related parties (continued) Identity and transactions (continued) Council members 83 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 The following were Council members during the financial year: Name Hon.

Mr. Filipe Bole Hon.
Mr. Mahendra Reddy Dr. Ganesh Chand Prof. Ian Rouse Mr. Agni Deo Singh Mr. Rajeshwar Singh Ms. Veronica Mc Coy Mr. Terence Erasito Dr. Brij Lal Basundra Kumar Kelera Taloga Mr Nesbitt Hazelman Mr. Arvind Maharaj Mr Uday Sen Mr Josefa Dulakiverata Dr B.P.Ram Mr Colati Ledua Mrs Silina Waqa Ledua Mr Robinson Prasad Commander Semi Koroilavesau Dr James Fong Dr Eci Nabalarua Mr. Jone Waisele Mr. Rahul Rolland Appointed/ Resigned Appointed 1/1/12 Term ended 1/10/14 Appointed on 1/01/12 – 1/10/14 - Member Appointed 1/10/14 - Chairman Resigned on 23/12/14 Appointed 23/12/14 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Resigned 30/6/14 Appointed 1/7/14 Term ceased 23/12/14 Appointed 24/12/14 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Resigned 8/8/14 Appointed 1/01/12 Resigned 6/8/14 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 Appointed 1/01/12 84 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Related parties (continued) Identity and transactions (continued) Transactions with key management personnel Key management personnel comprised the above Council members and the following senior staff during the financial year: Name Title Dr Ganesh Chand Vice Chancellor (resigned on 23/12/14) Professor Ian Rouse Acting Vice Chancellor (appointed 23/12/2014) Dean - College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Rajanishwar Gyaneshwar Acting Dean - College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences from 23/12/14.
Professor Ram Karan Dean - College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies Dr Kandasamy Angamuthu Dean - College of Engineering, Science & Technology Professor Paras Nath Dean - College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Dr Eci Kikau Nabalarua Dean - College of Humanities & Education Ms Sarita Harish Registrar Mr Krishna Anand Swamy Director - Properties & Facilities Mr Anuj Chandr Director - Information Communication Technology (ICT) Mr Narendra Prasad Consultant Director Finance & Human Resources Mr Neil Singh Acting Director - Planning & Development Mr Kamlesh Prakash Director - National Training & Productivity Centre The University is not aware of any material transactions that may have been conducted with key management personnel or entities associated with the key management personnel.
Key management personnel compensation is disclosed under Note 9 and is made up of short-term benefits including medical benefits and allowances paid to Council members.

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Events subsequent to year end There are no matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the University, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the University in future financial years.
85 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 Disclaimer The additional financial data presented on page 39 are in accordance with the books and records of Fiji National University, which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit for the year ended 31 December 2014.
It will be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data.

Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on this financial data and no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given.
In accordance with our firm policy, we advise that neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility arising in any way whatsoever to any person (other than Fiji National University) in respect of this data, including any errors or omissions therein, arising through negligence or otherwise however caused.
28 August, 2015, Suva, Fiji KPMG Chartered Accountants 86 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report Fiji National University Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2014 The University income and expenditure is further categorized into restricted and unrestricted to give clear reflection on the operational nature of events.

Restricted funds are those funds which by virtue of law or contract/funding agreement can only be expended for a specific purpose.
Generally restricted funds for the University consist of capital expenditure grants, donor/project income & Expenditure, 10% of tuition fees set aside for capital development purposes, Levy Income and Grant payment expenses Unrestricted funds are all other funds that are available for use in the University’s operating activities at the discretion of the University’s Management and Council.
The table below is a detailed summary of income and expenditure categorized into restricted and unrestricted components.
$ 30,192,373 56,141,293 2014 2013 Restated Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted $ - $ $ 30,192,373 15,432,898 $ - Total $ 15,432,898 6,237,920 62,379,213 49,120,915 5,457,880 54,578,795 - 7,985,714 7,985,714 - 11,113,873 11,113,873 12,603,839 - 12,603,839 9,576,771 - 9,576,771 - 19,739,083 19,739,083 - 14,975,025 14,975,025 9,968,256 2,702,222 12,670,478 9,919,150 3,635,714 13,554,864 108,905,761 36,664,939 145,570,700 84,049,734 35,182,492 119,232,226 Income Fiji Government operating grants Student tuition fees Project income Hostel Income NTPC Levy income Other income Total income Expenses Employee related expenses (59,236,098) (2,410,172) (61,646,270) (45,538,111) (2,875,012) (48,413,123) Other operating expenses (39,994,946) (5,501,772) (45,496,718) (27,212,693) (6,339,645) (33,552,338) Depreciation and amortization (8,566,024) (2,707,990) (11,274,014) (8,955,604) (2,802,759) (11,758,363) NTPC levy expenses Total expenses Finance Income Operating surplus/ (deficit) before income tax - (5,859,187) (5,859,187) - (5,267,709) (5,267,709) (107,797,068) (16,479,121) (124,276,189) (81,706,408) (17,285,125) (98,991,533) 262,688 - 262,688 71,495 - 71,495 1,371,381 20,185,818 21,557,199 2,414,821 17,897,367 20,312,188 Income tax expense - - - - - - 1,371,381 20,185,818 21,557,199 2,414,821 17,897,367 20,312,188 229,939 - 229,939 83,280 - 83,280 1,601,320 20,185,818 21,787,138 2,498,101 17,897,367 20,395,468 Operating surplus/ (deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income: Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Movement in fair value of available for sale financial assets Total comprehensive Income/ (Expense) for the year 87 FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT2014 Annual Report NOTES 88 2014 Annual ReportFINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL REPORT 89 2014 Annual Report Copyright © 2014 FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY All Rights Reserved.