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Interview with William Pomat

William Pomat is a Papua New Guinean who studied in Australia on two occasions; at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1992-1993, and at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2001-2004. On both occasions he studied on Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Scholarships. At UNSW, he completed his Masters in Immunology and at UWA he completed he PhD in the same field. The interview was conducted on 9 July 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, and a timed summary.

Interview with Sim Sar

Sim Sar is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Queensland in 2008-2011. He studied on a John Allwright Fellowship and completed a PhD in Agriculture. The interview was conducted in English on 9 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.

Interview with Sergie Bang

Dr Sergie Bang is a Papua New Guinean who studied in Australia at the University of Western Australia in 1988-1993. He studied on an AIDAB Scholarship and completed a PhD in Agriculture. The interview is conducted in English by Dr Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University, and Dr Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.

Interview with Seniorl Anzu

Seniorl Anzu is a Papua New Guinean who studied in Australia at the Australian National University in 2011. He studied on an Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) and completed a Masters in Science Communication. The interview was conducted in English on 8 September 2014 by Dr Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary and a photograph.

Interview with Samson Akunaii

Samson Akunaii is a Papua New Guinean who studied in Australia at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland 1987-1989. He was awarded an AusAID scholarship through his employer the PNG Institute of Medical Research (IMR) and completed an MBA. His wife and three daughters accompanied him to Australia. He returned to Goroka in PNG and currently works in Corporate Affairs for the IMR. The interview was conducted by Dr Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr Musawe Sinebare of Pacific Adventist University. The interview was recorded on 9 July 2014. This set comprises: An interview recording, timed summary of the interview, and photograph of Samson Akunaii.

Interview with Robert Plak Pawilnga

Robert Plak Pawilnga is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Queensland in 2003-2004. He studied on an Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) and completed a Masters in Agricultural Studies. The interview was conducted in English on 9 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.

Interview with Michael Dom

Michael Dom is a Papua New Guinean who is studying at the University of Adelaide. He commenced his studies there in 2013, and is aiming to finish in 2016. He is studying on a John Allwright Fellowship and is working towards completing a PhD in Agriculture. The interview was conducted in English on 9 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Sinebare of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a photograph and a timed summary.

Interview with Joseph Kata

Joseph Kata is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Wollongong in 1992-1993. He studied on an Australian government scholarship and completed an MBA. He has since contributed to the development of the University of Goroka and worked for several NGOs. The interview was conducted in English on 22 January 2015 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.

Interview with James Kaiulo

James Kaiulo is a Papua New Guinean who studied at Macquarie University in 1985-1990. He studied on an Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (AIDAB) Scholarship and completed a PhD in Biological Sciences. The interview was conducted in English on 12 February 2015 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University. This set comprises: an interview recording, and a timed summary.

Interview with Ipul Powaseu

Ipul Powaseu is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Queensland in 1992-1994. She studied on an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Scholarship and completed a Masters of Communication Management. The interview was conducted in English on 4 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary and a photograph.

Interview with Gou Bue Rauka

Gou Bue Rauka is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the National Agriculture Research Institute in 2007-2008. She studied on an ACIAR Jon Allright Fellowship and completed a Masters in Plant Protection. The interview was conducted in English on 8 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary and a photograph.

Interview with Dr. Joel G. Waramboi

Dr. Joel G. Waramboi is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Queensland in 2009-2013. He studied on an Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) and completed a PhD in Food Technology. His thesis was on food processing. The interview was conducted in English on 8 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.

Interview with Dr. Janet Pandi

Dr. Janet Pandi is a Papua New Guinean who studied at Adelaide University in 2002-2004, and in 2014-current. She studied on an ACIAR Jon Allwright Fellowship and completed a Masters in Agriculture during her first period of study in Australia, and is working on a PhD in her second. The interview was conducted in English on 9 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary and a photograph.

Interview with Donald Gumbis

Donald Gumbis is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2011-2012. He studied on a Colombo Plan Scholarship and completed a Masters in International Relations. The interview was conducted in English by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University on 10 July 2014. This set comprises: a recording of the interview in two parts, a photograph, and a timed summary.

Interview with Abner Yalu

Abner Yalu is a Papua New Guinean who studied at the University of Queensland in 2006-2007. He studied on an Endeavour Scholarship and completed a Masters in Agriculture. The interview was conducted in English on 8 September 2014 by Dr. Jonathan Ritchie of Deakin University and Dr. Musawe Sinebare of the Pacific Adventist University. This set comprises: an interview recording, a timed summary, and a photograph.