Welcome

Welcome to Va'aomanū Pasifika. Our role, as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, is to ensure quality teaching and research in Pacific knowledge, skills and understandings.

Va'aomanū Pasifika comprises two programmes—the Pacific Studies Programme and the Samoan Studies Programme.

The aims of both courses of study are to increase student understanding of Pacific issues and to produce Pacific graduates who can think critically and creatively and who will contribute to and be leaders in the development of Pasifika communities in New Zealand, the region and internationally.

Victoria has a proud tradition of research, teaching and learning about the Pacific. Va'aomanū Pasifika means 'canoe/journey of good fortune' and, with staff internationally recognised in their fields, we can help you on your own journey of discovery and achievement.

For more information on up-coming events, seminars, information nights and latest news please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/about/groups#!/groups/115350058602343/ alternatively you can search us on Facebook under 'Va'aomanu Pasifika.'