The matter was called twice at 3.30pm and later at 4pm, however, the lawyer for the plaintiff was not present in court.
Justice David Cannings adjourned the trial to this Friday at 9.30am. He said the matter was put forward as an urgent application last Wednesday with expedited directions for a trial to be conducted today.
Lawyers for the state, UPNG registrar Jennifer Popat and the university administration were present in court today.
