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
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
UniSC and MORDI Tonga Trust formalise research partnership
21 AugUniversity of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and Mainstreaming of Rural Development Innovation (MORDI) Tonga Trust have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on research, capacity building and community-led development initiatives across Tonga and the wider Pacific region.
UniSC and Lincoln University sign new MoU
21 AugTe Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them join forces to develop new collaborative research projects in the Pacific Islands region.
ACPIR's motif with meaning
29 Aug 2025Thanks to a collaboration with UniSC’s Design Course Coordinator and students from the School of Business and Creative Industries, ACPIR has a print pattern with a motif that represents our work and significant emotional connection with the Pacific Islands.
Contact ACPIR
- Email: acpir@usc.edu.au
Address
UniSC Moreton Bay
1 Moreton Parade
Petrie, Queensland 4502, Australia