As Collarenebri teacher Sarah Thomas says in the recent Education issue of the UNE Alumni Newsletter – schools, and educators, really are at the heart of our communities. This has never been more apparent than during the past two years. COVID-19 outbreaks,...
The welfare of early childhood educators is important, given the sector is in crisis with turnover rates of at least 30%. In a survey of 4000 educators, 73% said they planned to leave in the next three years. Of those who plan to stay, 46% say they think...
Image: Professor Pep Baker (Left) giving Dr Wili Suluma (right) his PhD testamur. Dr Wili Suluma, recent UNE PhD graduate, has had a storied learning journey. Originally beginning as a teacher in Fiji where he taught in schools and the University of the South...
Congratulations to UNE alumna Phoebe Wilkinson who earlier this month was named NSW Young Planner of the Year by Planning Institute Australia (PIA). Phoebe graduated from UNE (with Honours) last year and now works as a town planner with Barnson in Dubbo,...
Our own resilience and adaptability can often surprise us. Many students may have found this when beginning their study journey – others may have discovered their adaptability while studying during a pandemic. Recent UNE graduate Tanika Richards is a great example...
The digitisation of artefacts and archaeological objects has been an increasing practice at UNE in recent years, and the advent of COVID has only increased efforts to digitise teaching and research materials. While there seems to be a new focus on 3D modelling at...
Image: A number of lead tokens found during the excavation, possibly a sign of illicit behaviour by the convicts. Photo taken by PAHSMA, 2016. Engaging with events of the past can be insightful, poignant and – when the source material is well written – endlessly...
It is always important to support young minds in difficult and unique circumstances. This is part of the motivation behind UNE Lecturer in early childhood education Dr Marg Rogers’ team’s research project, the Early Childhood Defence Programs (ECDP). The project is...
Proud Biripi women and Doctor of Philosophy student at UNE, Caitlin Davey, was recently awarded an Indigenous Scholars International Study Tour scholarship from the Aurora Education Foundation. Not only is this scholarship a fantastic display of Caitlin’s academic...
Image: MA2020.3.15 Peacock Diya Lamp, Myanmar (Asia) donated to UNEMA by Bruce Reuman. Long term supporter of the University of New England’s Museum of Antiquities (UNEMA), Bruce Reuman, passed away in April 2021. Bruce had been a patron of UNEMA for more than two...
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