Intersect Australia is a not-for-profit national eResearch organisation dedicated to helping researchers accelerate their impact through innovative technology solutions and expert advice.
Our mission is to empower research across all disciplines by providing comprehensive membership services. These include training, education, analytics, support, and advanced information technology solutions.
At Intersect, we are committed to empowering researchers by fostering collaboration, innovation, and expertise. We provide lifelong learning opportunities, deliver data-driven insights, and offer tailored solutions designed for excellence and innovation.
UNE membership
UNE is a proud member of Intersect, with a dedicated Digital Research Analyst (DRA) assigned to bridge the connection between the two organisations. The current DRA for UNE is Dr Ankit Beniwal (abeniwal@une.edu.au), while Mrs. Peta Scott (peta.scott@une.edu.au) is on maternity leave till April 2025.
As part of UNE membership, following services are available for free to all UNE staff, researchers and Higher-Degree Research (HDR) students.
- Training
Intersect Australia provides hands-on training in a variety of research-relevant digital tools and technologies, including Excel, Python, R, SPSS, NVivo and Qualtrics. Courses are available at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Upcoming courses are advertised under UNE training courses.
All UNE staff, researchers and HDR students are also welcome to attend training at other Intersect member universities. To do so, visit the Intersect training schedule webpage for upcoming courses and contact the DRA with the exact course date and venue. The DRA can assist in securing you a spot, subject to availability.
- Research Support
UNE staff, researchers and HDR students have access to research support through the DRA, which provides guidance on using UNE-supported tools. The DRA can also assist in data cleaning and visualisation to enhance research efficiency and impact.
Let us know how we can help you with your research. Feel free to reach out to your local DRA!