by Alana | Sep 11, 2020 | General News, Latest News, News
When Patrick Geddes first promoted the ‘think locally, act globally’ concept over a hundred years ago his perspectives were doubtless bounded by his awareness of the social geography of the early 20th century and fruitful discourse with Huxley, Darwin and colleagues....
by Amy | Sep 6, 2020 | General News, Latest News, News
My week was due to start with a journey to Sydney and then time spent catching up around Parramatta, with NSW Government officers and with fellow VCs. The increased COVID risk around the Sydney CBD required a change of plans so spent the time connecting using...
by Alana | Aug 28, 2020 | General News, Latest News, News
Under a cerulean blue sky, Armidale is welcoming spring and I gather the same is true across the state as we emerge from under the Antarctic weather bubble; one feels joyous! This week has prompted a range of reflections around the spaces which apparently exist...
by Alana | Aug 21, 2020 | General News, Latest News, News
I have just come back from Tamworth, up the New England Highway in the rain and wind; note to self, remember warm clothes and waterproofs when heading out this weekend.. I did remember my all-weather clothing when heading out to the UNE Farm complex at Newholme on...
by Alana | Aug 14, 2020 | General News, Latest News, News
On a manic Friday in what should have been a short week, I am still sitting with a large pile of paper work (yes paperwork!) holding me hostage at my desk! I have had endless conversations by phone with ‘important’ and ‘influential’ people trying to make sure the UNE...