The University of Papua New Guinea
Brownwyne Balun is an experienced educator and biology tutor currently serving at The University of Papua New Guinea, specializing in foundation biology courses since January 2022. Prior experience includes teaching Grade 11 Biology and Grade 10 Science at Badiahgwa Technical Secondary School from January 2018 to December 2021, where engaging lesson plans were developed to accommodate diverse learning styles. Brownwyne has also contributed to several ecological field research projects with Niugini Biodiversity & Ecosystem Auditors, participating in baseline surveys of various ecosystems and biodiversity assessments from 2017 to 2019. Brownwyne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, and Chemistry from Pacific Adventist University, completed between 2013 and 2017.
The University of Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is a leading teaching and research University in Papua New Guinea. It is also the first University established in the country in 1965, and is located in the heart of PNG, the modern and growing capital city of Port Moresby. The UPNG is dedicated to providing quality education, research, and service to PNG and our region. The University provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and values a graduate will require to become a useful member of society, and to advance the human values in the modern world. An education at the UPNG is a life-long investment. We have vibrant campuses comprising of distinguish faculty members and industry experts. We have strong networks and collaborations with other research and professional organizations, and World-Class Universities supporting the UPNG in delivering higher education training. The UPNG experience is founded on 50 years of a strong, dedicated, and rich culture of producing educated leaders for PNG, the South Pacific, and the Global community. The UPNG curriculum has scope and breath in the unique disciplines that make up our degree and diploma programs in the Schools of Business Administration, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences, and the University’s Open and Flexible Learning program, with campuses throughout PNG. An average of 11-12 thousand students enroll in these programs every year. Our excellent academic programs combine a strong foundation for practical, analytical, and creative thinking qualities and skills sets for our students, combined with training in civics and ethics in our unique enrichment programs. Our focus is on quality education, and service to PNG and the region, sustained through cutting-edge research programs.