Vice-Chancellor's Welcome
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It is with pleasure that I welcome you to the University of New England (UNE) and congratulate you on choosing UNE.
UNE has a distinguished tradition of excellence in teaching, learning and research. We are Australia’s oldest regional university and Australia’s most experienced distance educator. Our staff has a well-earned reputation for being among the nation’s finest in university teaching. In the 2007 Good Universities Guide UNE was awarded 5 stars for teaching quality, graduate satisfaction, overall graduate rating, academic services, entry flexibility and indigenous participation.
What sets UNE apart is the unique living and learning experience. We boast extensive sporting and cultural facilities and our traditional residential college system is the largest of any University in Australia.
UNE prides itself on providing a high quality learning experience for its students both on and off campus.
Regardless of your chosen study mode, you will leave with a highly respected degree and an experience that will stay with you for life.
Studying at university is a big undertaking. It requires a considerable investment of your time, effort and money.
Getting your degree won’t be easy, but studies have shown time and again that the rewards – better career prospects, higher salaries and a richer understanding of the world around you - are well worth the effort.
I know you will find the UNE experience a richly rewarding one and I look forward to personally welcoming those of you who will be on campus for our Mid Year Orientation functions.
Professor Alan Pettigrew
Vice-Chancellor and CEO
At UNE you don’t have to go far to go far