Asia Pacific Centre
The UNE Asia Centre (UNEAC) was established by the University in July 1992. This initiative recognised the long and extensive expertise and experience of Asia within the University of New England (UNE). UNE's Asia-related expertise is widely dispersed through all faculties. The work of UNEAC recognises this. The Centre is a convenient central location for access to UNE's Asia expertise for:
- UNE academic staff
- UNE undergraduate students
- UNE postgraduate students
- the interested public
UNEAC has a particular role in linking UNE Asia-related expertise with the New England region.
Background: Australia, Asia and UNE
Australia's future is very much tied to the Asian region.
UNE recognises this, and has established Asian studies programs which emphasise the acquisition of Asian languages and specialisations in Asian studies in the social sciences. Australian universities are now leading centres of Asian studies and their collaboration seen as vital in international projects.
UNE, in the heart of rural NSW, has a vibrant and successful Asian studies program. But, Asian expertise is not limited to Asian studies (for more information, go to stories).
The diversity of Asian expertise through all of UNE's faculties is remarkable. UNEAC plays a significant role in co-ordinating this expertise and experience.
International Conference
26-27 September 2011
Regional Responses to Labour Trafficking and Refugee Movements in Asia-Pacific
St. Albert’s College, University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351, Australia