Winding career path leads to science

UNE student Penny Leary jokes that she doesn't like sleep and that she's working her way through her bucket list of careers. Both sentiments ring true. To say this mother of three young children is busy is an understatement. As well as studying for a Bachelor of...

Alumni Achievement Award – Benjamin Dunn

Completing his Bachelor of Law degree by distance education with UNE has afforded Benjamin Dunn all kinds of career opportunities. For starters, he was able to work full-time as a legal associate within a multinational medical company throughout his studies, rising...

Dogs of peace

Dogs are our best friend, the saying goes, and it appears to be especially true for those behind bars. Dogs may have an important role to play in reducing crime, according to UNE graduate Lauren Humby, who says that the process of learning how to read emotion in...

Exploring the metaphysics of plants

Plants - they are fundamental to life on Earth, providing the clean air we breathe, sustenance, medicine, shelter, even inspiration. But how often do we stop to appreciate their significance and splendour? "We can see plants in the environment as an...

PhD student awarded for presentations

UNE PhD student Alison Rahn has returned from two Perth conferences with awards, following successful presentations. From the School of Behavioural Cognitive and Social Sciences (BCSS), she presented the following papers: Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) –...

Looking Through Windows

You are invited to the opening of the exhibition Looking Through Windows on Friday 10 November, 2017.  5pm Armidale & Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, 128 Kentucky St, Armidale. Introduction: Rose Lovelock, Chairperson, Armidale &...

Q&A with Business Development Manager Liz Egan

What is a business incubator? A business incubator provides administrative and business support to start-ups with innovative business ideas. It provides a collaborative work space, and expertise in the form of experience or research. The UNE SMART Region Incubator...