University Governance & Research: Solomon Islands National University (SINU) says it has made progress on governance, accreditation, teaching quality, student welfare, financial reform and research, outlining priorities in a Strategic Leadership Overview report for March 16–July 18, 2026, including work on its 2026–2030 strategic plan, SITESA registration, programme reviews and a Technology One ERP system. Fisheries Training: SINU is also reviewing its Bachelor of Fisheries Studies after a stakeholder consultation with government, industry, alumni and academia, aiming to reduce overlap in course units and boost hands-on learning for community-based fisheries work. Maritime Survey Skills: Australia’s HMAS Leeuwin has deployed to Papua New Guinea for a five-week hydrographic survey with PNGDF, combining seabed mapping for safer navigation with mentoring and training using local knowledge. Health Infrastructure: Japan has handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, adding an emergency and outpatient department, operating theatre, imaging and pharmacy, with plans to expand lab and biomedical services. Climate Storytelling: Human Rights Watch says Mark Ruffalo will narrate “Solwata,” a Venice Immersive extended reality documentary on Solomon Islands communities facing relocation due to rising seas. Public Media Planning: SIBC is inviting consultants to run a nationwide National Audience Survey covering radio, TV and digital engagement to guide programming and commercial growth.