Posted on May 14, 2012 by ED
Here’s our Top 6 on the pre-Exam To Do List:
- Check your Exam timetable, location etc. Don’t assume you Exam location is the same as last year/last Semester. Make sure you check. If you haven’t been to an Exam Centre previously, now’s probably a good time to check out where it is, how long it takes to get there etc
- Read “Dealing with Exams” fact sheet from the Academic Skills Office - download it here
- Take your UNE Student ID (or a drivers licence or passport – has to be photo ID)
- Remember to turn your mobile phone off! Mobile devices (including iPods, iPads etc) are not permitted in Exams so leave them in your bag/car/at home
- Pack your bag the day before. Make sure you’ve got everything you need (pens, pencils, eraser etc) and have a few backups. Remember to take your texts if it’s an Open Book Exam
- Relax. Yep, I know it’s difficult to relax at exam time, but you’ll perform better!
Got some other tips we should know about? Let us know via Comments on this post.
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Posted on May 11, 2012 by ED
From the Director of Student Administration and Services, Greg Balcombe: “Notification of the Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) arrived late into student email inboxes (yesterday) - Student Accounts will honour the 14 day dispute period, so the new deadline will be May 25″.
So folks, go and check your Commonwealth Assistance Notice today and if you have a problem, get in contact with Student Finance via AskUNE asap. NOTE: It is the notification only – check myUNE > myEnrol >Commonwealth Assistance Notice for the actual statement.
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Posted on May 9, 2012 by ED
If you’ve got a couple of hours to spare, check out this info night at being run by Harvey World Travel (Armidale) focussing on Intrepid Tours … and get into the drat to win an 8 Day Thailand Discovery Trip! Download the flyer here.
Tues May 15 / Booloominbah / 6pm RSVP by May 11 to armidale@harveyworld.com.au
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Posted on May 7, 2012 by ED
Over on our Facebook page we’ve had some questions so here’s the lowdown on Tri 2 dates:
- Online unit sites open: 12 June, 2012
- Teaching commences: 25 June, 2012
- Last day to withdraw without HECS/Financial liability: 31 July, 2012
- Mid trimester break & Intensive schools: 11 August – 26 August, 2012
- Examinations: 2 October – 15 October, 2012
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Posted on May 7, 2012 by ED
UPDATE: The issue is not fixed but there’s a quick and dirty workaround: ‘if you do want to check, the old TII self-check in our previous submission system is still available at http://tlcadmin.une.edu.au/esubmission/check and can be used as an alternative.’
The fine folks over at IT (our friend Martina) just rang to say there’s issues with Turnitin for students trying to self check. Hang tight, they’re working on it. If you have an assignment to submit, get in contact with your Unit Coord asap and let them know 
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Posted on May 5, 2012 by ED
Internet live streamed info sessions are on tomorrow during Saturday UNE Open Day – May 5.
- 11:00am – 11:30am » Learning Online @ UNE (Martin Collins from TLC)
- 11:30am – 12:00pm » Library Resources for Distance Education Students (Leonie Sherwin from Dixson)
Watch them during or after the scheduled times at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/edu-events
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Posted on May 5, 2012 by ED
From the Director of Student Admin and Services (aka the Student Centre): ‘Students were recently approached to complete a questionnaire on their experience with admissions and enrolments for the current trimester 1 cycle. I would like to thank everyone who took part and I can assure you that your feedback will be incorporated into our improvement processes.
The company who conducted the survey are currently analysing the data and will provide us with a report within the next few weeks. As part of the feedback process I will provide you with a summary of the results. We offered a prize of an 8gb iPod Touch to those students who completed the survey and I would like to congratulate Aaron from Swansea in NSW who is the lucky winner.
Thank you again for taking the time to give us your feedback.
Greg.
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Posted on May 1, 2012 by ED
Posted on May 1, 2012 by ED
You are courteously invited to attend the launch of the ‘Transforming the Human Spirit’ (THS) Exhibit to be held at the Dixon Library University of New England on 7 May at 12:30pm. This exhibit, taking place in Armidale on 7-19 May 2012, presents issues on nuclear weapons through the lens of human security, while placing the work of nuclear abolition at the heart of building a culture of peace. It was produced in 2007 as the initial project to launch Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai International¹s People¹s Decade for Nuclear Abolition and has been shown in more than 220 cities in 27 countries and territories.
The official launch of the THS exhibit will be followed by a panel discussion, on ‘Creating Value in Activism’ in which panel members Adam Blakester (Community Entrepreneur & Social Change Strategist), Vanessa Bible (Member for Greens), Professor Rebecca Spence (Lecturer, Peace Studies UNE), Maureen Chapman and the General Director of Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai Australia, Greg Johns will discuss the anti-nuclear movement and peaceful dialogue initiatives. Light refreshments will be available.
To register your interest in attending this launch(for catering purposes), please RSVP by 30 April 2012 via email: kyrathapa@gmail.com or swoo88@une.edu.au.
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Posted on April 30, 2012 by ED
“CSG and You” – a forum about the risks of CSG mining / Hosted by Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas (AACSG) @ Armidale Town Hall, May 2nd (Starts 7pm)
Guest speakers: Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith – Senior Advisor to the National Toxics Network and to IPEN, an international public interest NGO. Was a member of the UN Expert Group on Climate Change and Chemicals. PhD in Law and specialises in chemical management. Will speak about the threats to human health from coal seam gas mining. John Polglase - Geologist/geochemist. Will speak about the risks the CSG industry poses to our water systems and their surrounding environment and Carmel Flint – Northern Inland Council for the Environment/ Armidale Action on Coal Seam gas. Will speak about the effects on CSG on our local and regional communities and forests. *Discuss the proposed vast CSG exploration license which covers the New England.
Each guest will speak for 20 minutes with 10 minute Q&A after each guest. / Tea and snacks & general discussion at the end More info: Greg Bible 0478 076 025
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Posted on April 24, 2012 by ED
It’s ANZAC Day tomorrow so that means no lectures (unless you’ve been advised otherwise) so get along to the on-campus service – see details below. Oh, and the Libary is open from 1-5pm
ANZAC Day – 25 April – is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
The University of New England has been commemorating Anzac Day since 2000. The UNE Anzac Day Ceremony honours both staff and students who have fallen during active duty.
The Ceremony is held in The Memorial Rose Garden between Yarm Gwanga Child Care Centre and The Union Building. It commences at 8.00 am on Anzac Day, 25 April and all staff, students and community members are invited to attend.
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Posted on April 23, 2012 by ED
Was great to see (and meet you!) the off-campus student cohort over the past two weeks – we hope you had a great stay. How was yours? What should we improve/change etc. Give us your feedback via comments on this post so we can pass it on.
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Posted on April 17, 2012 by ED
Voting is now open for the Undergrads of New England Guild.
Undergrads of New England Guild (UNEG) is an incorporated Association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984. Official Candidates are : …read more
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Posted on April 17, 2012 by ED
Last week we shot a quick video with Peter Enlund, UNE’s Chief Operating Officer, on the topic of the Student Amenities Fee (here’s the link if you can’t see the embedded video).
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Posted on April 17, 2012 by ED
Come and join the fun (courtesy of Services UNE and the Townies posse) at the Bistro on Thursday night at 5pm for Trivia and a free BBQ! See you there
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