University students will have a small portion of their HECS loans struck off as a result of the Labor Government’s expression of intent to reverse nearly $3 billion in student debt
Education
Extra infrastructure for New England Schools
Tamworth High School and Manilla Central School will get a piece of a $68 million pie, as part of a grant for vital infrastructure grants for NSW Public Schools.
Big crowd expected for UNE Open Day
Around 1000 prospective students from all over the region will visit the Armidale on Friday, May 3 for UNE’s Open Day.
Walk to help health and happiness thrive at UNE
The University of New England is inviting staff and students to step away from their desks to connect with colleagues and friends by taking a brief jaunt around the campus on May 1.
Principal of The Armidale School resigns
The Armidale School (TAS) has announced that their Principal, Dr Rachel Horton, will be leaving her post later this year.
da Vinci Decathlon brings bright students to Armidale
Technology and innovation – how does one influence the other?
It’s something that hundreds of students from across the region explored on 3-5 April at the eleventh Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon, hosted by The Armidale School.
Indigenous Australian message sticks analysed for first time at scale using a new database
A new online database of over 1500 Aboriginal message sticks has just launched to the public as part of a project to bring these unique artifacts together in one (virtual) place where they can be readily viewed and analysed. Hear what Dr Piers Kelly at the University of New England, Armidale has to say.
NSW Farmers tertiary education scholarships up for grabs
A statewide search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships.
Local childcare centres given kitchen garden grants
Six New England North West early childhood centres have been given grants to establish kitchen gardens so the children can learn more about growing and preparing fresh fruit and vegetables.
No barriers to learning through TAFE NSW’s Intro to Drones course
NDIS participants in Inverell are upskilling with short courses through TAFE NSW with local provider Individual Ability Supports.