by Alana | Jun 12, 2020 | General News, News
A week of mixed sentiments; a Queen’s birthday worth celebrating even when one might declare as a republican, watchful acknowledgement of the important global dialogue around Black Lives Matter, and engagement with the practicalities of opening the gates as Australia...
by Alana | Jun 5, 2020 | General News, News
On a sunny day in Armidale, after a week of wind and snow, we should be celebrating good fortune in life – believe me I am. After pandemic, bushfires and drought (and a painful fall off my bike!) I am counting my blessings… Under normal circumstances I...
by Alana | May 29, 2020 | General News, News
This week much of my attention was directed to equity and diversity matters. If I said that I missed the time spent focusing all of my attention on COVID-19 it would be a lie. The start of National Reconciliation Week included a meeting with UNEIEC members and work on...
by Alana | May 22, 2020 | Latest News, News
My ambitions for this week were high. Sadly, after a challenging conversation with some tarmac and concrete in the middle of Armidale whilst ambling along on my new ebike, the focus of my efforts and engagement with life shifted to a narrower landscape. I am now back...
by Alana | May 15, 2020 | Latest News, News
Long week and then some. As the rhythm of academic business takes us through to the assessment and examination period for Trimester 1, the other aspects of corporate life overlaid by COVID-19 response discussions have dominated much of the week. Working through all...