Papua New Guinea Science & Technology Secretariat

Papua New Guinea Science & Technology Secretariat PNG Science and Technology Council is a Government Agency established in 2013 in accordance with the PNG Science and Technology Council Act, 1992.

It provides science policy advise and coordinates all research, science and technology activities in PNG. The PNG Science & Technology Council, is responsible for advising the Government of Papua New Guinea in all matters relating to research, science and technology, including formulation of relevant policies on the conduct of research in Papua New Guinea, and the development (and implementation)

of a National Science, Technology and innovation strategy. The latter is driven by NEC's decision to "Realign all Research Agencies and Statutory Bodies and prioritize research needs of the country and thus develop a strategic plan." The PNG Science & Technology Secretariat (office) and the Council are within the Ministry of Higher Education, Research , Science & Technology.

PNG Science and Technology Secretariat staff were privileged to be visited by Dr. Daniel Gonzalez - Socoloske who is a U...
13/07/2026

PNG Science and Technology Secretariat staff were privileged to be visited by Dr. Daniel Gonzalez - Socoloske who is a US Marine Biologist and a National Geography Scientist, Explorer and former Fulbright Scholar. His extensive research specialises in marine mammals with special interest in dugongs. He was accompanied by PhD Student, Mindy McLarty. They have visited Daru, Kokopo and the Duke of York Islands.They hope to conduct comprehensive survey on dugongs and other mammals in maritime provinces. They were also updated on the foreign research approval process and collaboration with local universities. They are working in collaboration with the Pacific Adventist University and the University of Papua New Guinea.

Thank you Somare Research Institute and University of Goroka ✨️
02/07/2026

Thank you Somare Research Institute and University of Goroka ✨️

Scientific research needs money. Ideas don't test themselves and innovation comes with a cost. As part of our effort to ...
26/06/2026

Scientific research needs money. Ideas don't test themselves and innovation comes with a cost. As part of our effort to build the capacity of our scientists and researchers, we conducted a workshop on Research Proposal and Grant Writing at the University of Goroka this week. Participants included all seven (7) Research Centre Directors, Senior Academics, staff, and postgraduate students.

We thank the University of Goroka Pro VC - Academic, Research & Innovation Dr. Matthew Landu for gracing us with his presence. Big thankyou to Executive Director - SRI Dr. Jane Awi and the hardworking staff at the Somare Research Institute for making the event a successful one. We also acknowledge the staff of Department of National Planning and Monitoring who assisted our staff to facilitate the workshop.

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Initial discussions with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and School of Business staff to establish a model innovation hub at ...
22/06/2026

Initial discussions with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and School of Business staff to establish a model innovation hub at the PNG University of Technology.

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Following the Conference Committee meeting, we were give a tour of the UOG Agricultural Science Training Centre, just be...
19/06/2026

Following the Conference Committee meeting, we were give a tour of the UOG Agricultural Science Training Centre, just below the Main UOG Campus. Here students or trainees are taught the practical and applied sciences of agriculture in a 'model farm" setting. We were also told that this is the only 'farm" or training centre that has been breeding rabbits in the country.Apart from the rabbits there are also other animals on site. We were also presented with organic powder spices produced here such as Turmeric powder, curry leaf, chilly, ginger, garlic powder. Most of the citrus fruit trees on the farm are specially grafted to produce three different varieties of citrus fruits on one tree such as lemon, lime and mandarin.

Today was another busy day for the Conference Organizing Committee for the upcoming 8th National Science and Technology ...
19/06/2026

Today was another busy day for the Conference Organizing Committee for the upcoming 8th National Science and Technology conference in the coming months. Preparations are underway to ensure a successful conference in September. The Committee which comprises of staff from PNG Science and Technology Secretariat and staff from the University of Goroka School of Science and Technology were updated on the progressive reports from the different sub-committees with action items to implement soon.

More pictures from the Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) Digital Prototype Presentations at PNG University of T...
06/06/2026

More pictures from the Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) Digital Prototype Presentations at PNG University of Technology.

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Our office was invited to the Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) workshop at PNG University of Technology yester...
06/06/2026

Our office was invited to the Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) workshop at PNG University of Technology yesterday.

The workshop featured student project summary presentations, prototype demonstrations, and a panel discussion. Two of our staff were guest judges. Another staff was on the panel discussion on student perspectives and how ICT innovation can provide solutions to real-world problems.

The program ended with a presentation of prizes for the best prototypes. It was an inspirational event for staff and students of Unitech Business School.

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Quite a busy month for our staff. Several universities and research institutions invited our office to meet with their a...
23/05/2026

Quite a busy month for our staff. Several universities and research institutions invited our office to meet with their academic and research staff. Main purpose was to provide insights into PNG research priorities, research grant opportunities, grant proposal processes, and answer staff queries related to research and funding applications.

It was a pleasure meeting with the following institutions:

✅️ PNG University of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering
✅️ Lutheran University of Papua New Guinea
✅️ Institute of PNG Studies
✅️ Institute of Business Studies University

Science doesn't happen in silos. It needs collaboration and partnerships. Only through research can we develop PNG solutions for PNG problems!

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📍Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) - PNG University of Technology.Last year, we supported PNG University of Tec...
16/05/2026

📍Digital Innovation Incubation Hub (DiiHub) - PNG University of Technology.

Last year, we supported PNG University of Technology with a little grant for ICT students to develop solutions in the areas of e-commerce, fintech, e-government and digital services. With more funding, we will include all students to develop innovative products, services, and technologies. The ultimate goal is to build a model innovation hub at Unitech which can be replicated to all our universities in PNG.

Why an innovation hub? And what are the ICT students at Unitech developing?

An Innovation Hub serves as a platform for university students to be innovative and think outside the box to provide solutions. Students presented digital solutions for a range of issues. Some solutions presented include:

✅️ E-Government solutions such as an Online NID Appointment and Queue Management system, and a Web-Based Road and Infrastructure Fault Reporting system.

✅️ Fintech such as FinTrack - a Loan Management system

✅️ Social Innovation such as RuaLingo - a Digital Language Learning App. This project aims to save some of our native languages.

Science is about providing solutions. When these students graduate, they bring that innovative mindset and culture to the workforce. They can also establish tech startups and commercialize their ideas and create employment opportunities for themselves.

The world is full of problems. However, such initiatives provide a platform for our university students to apply their knowledge to develop solutions for real world problems. It also changes the mindset of students from job-seekers to problem-solvers.

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Fly River Haus, Gabaka Street, Gordons Industrial Area
Port Moresby

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Monday 07:45 - 16:06
Tuesday 07:45 - 16:06
Wednesday 07:45 - 16:06
Thursday 07:45 - 16:06
Friday 07:45 - 16:06

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