The story behind a returned portrait

Image: Artist Kevin Connor sketching in a Sydney cafe; inset, Connor's portrait of Sir Frank Kitto. One of UNE’s artistic treasures – the Archibald Prize-winning portrait of former Chancellor, The Honorable Sir Frank Kitto, KBE – is again gracing our walls, after...

Fancy & Fabulous @ Finance

Comment by Anna Gaynor, Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer The Finance team decided to jump into the Book Week Parade because, let’s face it, we could all use a bit of fun and creativity in our work lives. Why should the little kids have all the...

A group of people in fancy dress standing on steps.

A thank-you to our convenors

The Vice-Chancellor hosted a morning tea on Monday to thank the convenors that hosted 34 focus groups in June as part of the University's consultation on values and behaviours. These convenors stepped up to lead a series of structured conversations across UNE,...

How to make a difference

Refurbishing the Museum of Antiquities After years of languishing as a low priority – if it was a priority – UNE's Museum of Antiquities earlier this year re-opened with a new look and new amenity to visitors. The Museum's glow-up didn't happen overnight, and would...

Woman stands facing camera in a museum environment with a pottery pig on a small table before her.

Grace, wisdom and resilience

On the eve of International Womens Day, Dr Kashmira Dave, a UNE Senior Lecturer in Academic Development, reflects on women who have inspired her. On International Women’s Day, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing the stories of two...