About the UNE Asia 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 UNEAustralia'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.
UNEAC Offers:
- Access to UNE's Asia expertise
A UNE database is available on the UNE home page, and a specialised Asian expertise database is being developed - Affiliated Fellow Scheme
UNEAC operates a scheme of Affiliated Fellows where scholars can be formally attached to the UNE Asia Centre. - Public lectures & seminars
Seminars and public lectures are organised (for details on the current program see Events ) - Access to the UNEAC Library & Study Centre
The Centre and Library are available to any interested user, by appointment (contact Professor Brasted ) - Office space for visiting academics
For further information, contact any member of the Professor Brasted - Links to UNE's Asian Studies programs
For information on Asian studies programs, contact Dr Andrew Brown - Consultancy services
For further information, contact Professor Brasted - International conferences
For information regarding forthcoming conferences go to Events - UNE staff seeking Asia Centre-specific grants
A number of grants are available. Contact Professor Brasted - Links with UNE alumni interested in Asia
UNEAC is keen to make contact with interested UNE alumni. Email us. - Electronic publishing
UNEAC publishes an electronic journal, UNEAC Asia Papers, available through this Web site. For further information, contact Professor Brasted. Click here to go to UNEAC Papers