New blog post! ‘Reflections on Bollywood’s Golden Age', by Jasmine Jannif-Dean, author of ‘Sentimental Songs, Melodrama and Filmic Narrative in Bollywood’s Golden Age (1951–1963)'. Read here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bddchmya #UniSouthPacific #BollywoodStudies #IndianFilmStudies #FilmMusicStudies #AnthemPress

🌿 #WorldWetlandsDay2026 - spotlighting Fiji's #OceanAccounts developed by #UniSouthPacific & @oceanaccounts.bsky.social! Fiji's mangroves contribute to economy & communities:
👥 Supporting 3500 jobs
💰 Contributing USD $20–30m annually in #EcosystemBenefits

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Out Now! Explores the dominance of melodramatic songs in Hindi cinema between 1951 and 1963. Get your copy here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycyesy4e #UniSouthPacific #BollywoodStudies #HindiCinema #IndianFilmStudies #FilmMusicStudies #AnthemPress #FilmTheory #BollywoodSongs #FilmSongs #newreads #getyourcopy

Zoom link: https://usp-fj.zoom.us/j/84626453735?pwd=G6NRhbraRmB9Q7R9NaNll75saHPNDK.1 Passcode: %8URmXGVj The International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) affirms the fundamental relationship between Indigenous languages and conservation. Output 7 of the Decade’s Global Action Plan focuses on establishing an “Enabling environment […] for Indigenous languages thereby contributing to biodiversity conservation, climate change adaption and mitigation, ecosystems management, land restoration, improving the marine and coastal environment, reducing natural hazards, preventing pollution and managing water resources.” In Oceania, the planet's most linguistically rich region, languages and cultural diversity are essential to just, effective and lasting conservation. Currently though, with English and French the dominant languages of conservation policy and programming, it is not always clear how an ‘enabling environment’ for the richness and diversity of and within Indigenous languages is being fostered. The panel discussion will explore this question for examples of work taking place in different parts of Oceania. Panellists: Dr Ramari Oliphant Steward (Aotearoa), Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago (Samoa), Ann Singeo (Palau), Salanieta Kitolelei (Fiji) and Captain Aunofo Havea Funaki (Tonga). Moderator: Maca Stephens (USP, Fiji)

On in just over an hour: Language Matters in the Pacific Seminar 4-6pm Fiji time/2-4pm AEST. The panel will be discussing ‘Language and conservation in Oceania’. All welcome! #UniSouthPacific

Language matters in the Pacific seminar series. The language challenge in global climate frameworks. Zoom link: https://usp-fj.zoom.us/j/84690175781?pwd=aLPxJazD724jstAVlvudeDlUtO8ah8.1 Passcode: F4eW!hG8a Panellists: Ms Coral Pasisi (Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, SPC. Salā Dr. George Carter, Deputy Head of Department of Pacific Affairs and Director of Pacific Institute, ANU. Ms Patricia Mallam (Knowledge Broker, Intra-ACP ClimSA. Mr Siosiua Veikune (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change). Dr Zina Bird (Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Futures, USP). Moderator: Dr Tolu Muliaina (Centre for Sustainable Futures, USP). Abstract: This panel will discuss why language matters in global climate frameworks, especially when ensuring that there is a meaningful connection between global conversations and local realities. In light of annual climate negotiations (COP) and forthcoming advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on state responsibilities regarding climate change, questions are often raised about what actually happens in these high-level spaces and how sending delegations overseas benefits the communities who are experiencing climate change impacts on the ground. This panel discussion will consider how high-level discourse is intended to translate into action; how minor adjustments to policy wording can have material impacts on the level of ambition and buy-in from different actors; whether some groups are starting on an uneven playing field if international outcomes are negotiated through languages such as English; and how the stories told by and about Pacific communities impact the climate conversations. These questions will be considered by panellists from across the region who have first-hand experience both attending high-level international events and working more locally to engage with their own communities.

The first Language matters in the Pacific seminar of the year is on next week (Wed 9 Apr), 4pm Fiji Time/2pm AEST. The expert panel will be discussing ‘the language challenge in global climate frameworks’ #UniSouthPacific #PacificLanguages #linguistics All welcome, link: bit.ly/USPLing

Language matters in the Pacific seminar series. How do we embed Pacific languages throughout mainstream education. Wed. 4 Sept. 2024, 4-6pm (Fiji time). Virtual seminar. Hosted by USP linguistics Zoom link: https://usp fj.zoom.us/j/89323389854?pwd=6uHU2cGWblyxDUhvkoli0JWS7dDbz4.1 passcode: @FU#b4qEc Panel: Ms Elaine Lameta, Ms Lanelle Tanangada, Ms Helen Tamtam, Ms Ariteti Botibara, Ms Aiusnlie Chu Ling-So'o. Moderator Ms Heti Veikune. Abstract: At the meeting of the Council of Pacific Education Ministers, the priority outcome agreed was that 'indigenous knowledge, culture and language should be embedded in curriculum development, teacher training programmes and delivery'. This panel discussion brings together experienced educators and policymakers from across the region to discuss what this priority might mean in practice.

The second seminar in the Languages Matters in the Pacific seminar series, organised by Linguistics at #UniSouthPacific, is on this Wed: How do we embed Pacific Languages throughout mainstream education? All welcome! 4 Sept, 4-6pm (Fiji time)/2pm AEST. Zoom: usp-fj.zoom.us/j/8932338985...