Professor Janusz Jankowski has been appointed by the University of the South Pacific Council as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (DVC &VP) (Research & Innovation).
The appointment of Prof Jankowski was at the Council’s meeting held in Apia, Samoa on November 10-11, 2022
Professor Jankowski has expertise in Health, Research, Innovation, Education and Government Policy in Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States.
Prior to his appointment at the University, Prof Jankowski was the Chair of Board at the University College Osteopathy in London, with HRH The Princess Royal as the Chancellor, from 2019 to 2022.
He also serves as the Justice of the Peace (Magistrate), HM Courts Service, from 2019 until 2024.
Further, he was an Honorary Clinical Professor at University College London.
“I am humbled to serve as Vice President of Research and Innovation for The University of the South Pacific,” Prof Jankowski said.
“This nation of peoples has shown their innovative spirit in the custodianship of this most unique ocean paradise,” he said.
“Furthermore, they have also shown a unique collective effort and resolve to find solutions and create teams for the common good, including the inception of The University of the South Pacific (USP).
“In this spirit, my role falls into three parts; ensuring the culture enables everyone to be included, ensuring a sustainable strategy to build infrastructures and institutes for the long term and finally ensuring the policies and process allow innovation while continuing to drive quality at all levels.”
“I hope to learn from you all how to serve this cause best and in a way that is consistent with the USPs ideal. My motto will be – You will reap the flowers that you plant.”
