University students at the Papua New Guinea Natural Resources and Environment (PNGUNRE) in East New Britain Province have locked out the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor from their respective offices, local media reports.
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| Students from the PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment are on strike |
They have also locked up the Registrar's Office.
This happened after the students became frustrated over the administering of students welfare and academic performance, and the lack of a positive response to their two petitions.
The all student body are on strike while waiting for the country's Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Wesley Raminai, and his department Secretary to address their petitions.
Police have now moved on the campus to ensure there are no further disruptions.