Covering a third of the earth's surface, the Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of unique islands
The Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research (ACPIR) is committed to co-designing research projects and evidence-based solutions with Pacific communities.
Our research supports these communities to play a role in shaping a more sustainable future to combat climate change, natural disasters, and evolving health concerns. The diversity of island types and cultures across Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia pose distinctive challenges. We invite you to learn more about ACPIR's research impact in the Pacific Islands.
Key research areas
Student opportunities
Pasifika Association at UniSC
An initiative of Pasifika students and mentors creating a safe, diverse and inclusive community, focused on supporting and empowering Pasifika students and their communities.
Research students
ACPIR provides supervision and exciting research opportunities for postgraduate and undergraduate students, including the Summer Research Scholarship - find out more about studying with us.
News
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves, and research finds science is behind them
UniSC Professor Patrick Nunn and Dr Roselyn Kumar 's review of traditional knowledge in the Pacific for coping with climate change finds much is scientifically plausible, and should play a role in sustaining the region's future.
Filming farming projects in Savusavu
ACPIR's motif with meaning
ACPIR's pattern motif represents our work and significant emotional connection with the Pacific Islands, and was designed in collaboration with UniSC’s Design Course Coordinator and students from the School of Business and Creative Industries.
Contact ACPIR
- Email: acpir@usc.edu.au
Address
UniSC Sunshine Coast
90 Sippy Downs Drive
Sippy Downs, Queensland 4556, Australia