Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to welcome Professor Angela Hill and Professor Derrick Armstrong, who have joined the university through the Australian Academic Volunteers Association, with the support of Australian Volunteers International. Their presence marks a significant milestone in SINUโs efforts to strengthen its academic governance, policy frameworks, and strategic direction.ย
Professor Angela Hill is a highly accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in higher education policy, governance, and curriculum development. A Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Edith Cowan University, she has led national and international education initiatives, including expert curriculum reviews in countries such as Pakistan, New Zealand, and Mauritius. Her focus at SINU will be on reviewing academic policies, supporting the comprehensive review of all SINU programmes, and assisting the university in achieving registration as a service provider with SITESA.ย
Professor Derrick Armstrong brings a distinguished academic career, having served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of the South Pacific (USP) and Deputy Principal at the Pacific Theological College. His vast leadership experience extends to the University of Sydney, where he held key academic and research positions. At SINU, he will provide strategic high-level oversight, supporting Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau in the broader institutional review process and shaping the universityโs long-term development strategy.ย
Speaking on the partnership, Professor Transform Aqorau expressed his enthusiasm for the contributions of Professors Hill and Armstrong:ย
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Professors Angela Hill and Derrick Armstrong join us at this critical juncture in SINUโs development. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable in guiding our academic reforms, strengthening our institutional policies, and positioning SINU as a leading higher education provider in the region. Through their support, we are not only enhancing our governance and quality assurance frameworks but also tapping into global best practices that will benefit our students, staff, and the wider Solomon Islands community.”ย
The collaboration between SINU and the Australian Academic Volunteers Association underscores a shared commitment to advancing higher education in the Pacific, ensuring academic excellence, robust governance, and sustainable institutional growth.ย
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