Grappling with ChatGPT

Comment from UNE Education Futures UNE acknowledges the widespread interest in artificial intelligence (AI) generative tools, such as Chat GPT, and the impact on teaching and learning activities, and academic integrity. Discussions within the sector, and proposed...

ChatGPT and UNE

Comment from Head of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Professor Alistair Noble. During the early media circus about ChatGPT, I asked it to tell us about the three main challenges facing UNE and offer solutions. There were no surprises in...

International Women’s Day agenda

Next week is the UNE International Women’s Day panel discussion “Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future” followed by a free afternoon tea. The theme for International Women’s Day, ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future’, focuses...

A farewell to Mingan

The following is an edited version of a speech given at Professor Mingan Choct's farewell dinner by UNE Professor in Animal Science, Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences, Steve Walkden-Brown. The dinner was held as a special function at the Sheraton Hyde Park,...

Industry citations for UNE teachers

Three of UNE’s outstanding educators were recognised at the 2022 Australia Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) announced last night. Dr Kristy O’Neill (School of Education), pictured left, Dr Bee Moss (UNE Business School), right, and Associate Professor Stuart...

The why and how of microcredentials

Microcredentials are now all the rage in Australian universities. The product is mostly a recent phenomenon to the world of higher education – but not to Anthony Smith, UNE’s Executive Principal - Brand, Partnerships & Business Development. Mr Smith was alerted...

Campus food & beverage update

At last! Cafe Life will be reopening on Monday the 20th of February. To celebrate the reopening, Cafe Life will be offering two special deals throughout the week. Customers can enjoy a complimentary bite-size Kerrie's cookie with every coffee throughout the week....

Starting the conversation for 2023

By Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Evans The first UNE in Conversation for 2023 will be held next Thursday 16 February. All colleagues should have a diary invitation in their inbox by now. UNE in Conversation will focus on an overview of the year ahead. I...