Professor Vili Nosa's Inaugural Lecture

Name: Professor Vili Nosa's Inaugural Lecture
Start: 2025-09-11T07:30:00+12:00
End: 2025-09-11T09:30:00+12:00
Location: The University of Auckland - Grafton Campus

Schedule

Thu Sep 11 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:30 am

UTC+12:00

Location

The University of Auckland - Grafton Campus | Auckland, AU

Inaugural Lecture of Professor Vili Nosa
We are proud to share the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Vili Nosa at the University of Auckland - an important milestone that celebrates Pacific excellence and the significant impact of Niue and Pacific communities in both health research and academia.
In his lecture, Vai Mamali: Smiling Water, Professor Vili will reflect on his journey as a Niue academic and acknowledge the key influences and people who have shaped his academic path: his family, community and mentors.
His pioneering research in Pacific health, particularly in addictions, men’s health, and Pacific health workforce development, has had a transformative impact. With over 130 research publications and more than $20 million in research funding, his work continues to drive positive change in the Pacific health sector.
Professor Vili’s leadership in mentoring over 100 students, including 15 completed PhDs, and his advocacy for growing the Pacific health workforce globally, has made a lasting impact both in New Zealand, the region and internationally.
Date: Thursday, 11 September
Time: 5:30–7:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 505-007, 85 Park Rd, Grafton
This event for University of Auckland staff and invited guests is an opportunity to celebrate the ongoing impact of Niue and Pacific communities in advancing health and academic research, while recognising the importance of family, culture, and community in supporting academic success.
We are excited to celebrate this significant achievement with Professor Vili, his family, the Niue and Pacific communities and faculty.
RSVP by 3 September: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/professor-vili-nosas-inaugural-lecture-tickets-1574656793859