The evidence is in, and Armidale should take a bow for its part in the successful settlement of over 650 Ezidi refugees into the community and paving the way for future settlement programs.
UNE
New VC for UNE announced
The University of New England (UNE) Council has appointed Professor Chris Moran as the next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer.
Autumn grads this weekend
UNE will welcome up to 1600 visitors to the Armidale Campus for autumn graduations on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 April.
New program to grow more teachers in the New England
A pilot of a new program to encourage young people to become teachers will be run at 13 local schools, delivered by the University of New England and youth development organisation Creating Chances.
Baby Bell’s Turtles released into MacDonald River
UNE scientists have incubated and hatched 1521 eggs to boost the local population of Bell’s Turtles in MacDonald River.
Insect-eating bats investigated as alternative to pesticides
Bats may be a noisy and messy bunch with few admirers, but they could be an eco-friendly substitute for pesticides.
Glen Innes Pasture Update is back
For the first time in five years, the Glen Innes Pasture Update is back at the Glen Innes Agricultural Station on March 22.
UNE still working on SafeWork directives
Having missed the original December deadline, SafeWork NSW has given the University of New England a six month extension to comply with directions to make UNE a safer place to work.
New England Times Poll: Little support for Tamworth uni campus
This week’s New England Times Poll found little support for the concept of a university campus at all, let alone specifically a UNE one.
Dr Gal Winter brings culture to local kitchens
Local academic Dr Gal Winter is bringing her unique brand of food science out of the lab and into home kitchens via a series of workshops.