Welcome
Welcome to the University of New England, Armidale, Australia
I am pleased and proud to introduce you to The University of New England (UNE). As one of Australia’s oldest universities, UNE has a 77-year tradition of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Here, you will enjoy the perfect balance between high educational standards and an outstanding lifestyle. In addition, we have established formal links with many overseas institutions and maintain a strong relationship with our alumni. UNE is a unique Australian university, and is in the enviable position of being able to boast an excellent international reputation as well as being a leader in research and academic innovation. International students who attend UNE consistently cite the high level of interaction with teaching and academic staff, and the passion of researchers across the University as part of the reason they rate their time at UNE so highly. UNE has also recently been awarded for excellence in university teaching though the Carrick Citations, an initiative of the Australian Government. UNE received the maximum 10 Citations for 2006 in recognition of our outstanding achievements in distance education, online learning, on-campus teaching, and the linkage of research and teaching.
The University is in the city of Armidale, in the heart of the picturesque New England Tableland region of the State of New South Wales. The New England region is famous for its magnificent gorges, waterfalls and rivers, history and vibrant culture, and for the contrasting beauty of four distinct seasons. Armidale is a regional Australian community that is proud of its multicultural society. This is reflected in its support of events such as International Week, when students share their culture through food fairs, concerts and displays of artefacts, and the Mayor’s official welcome to Armidale in the Town Hall. UNE is proud of its vigorous research. Staff and students are actively engaged in internationally recognised research across all academic fields. Our scholars and scientists have world-class reputations through their contributions to fields such as rural science, agricultural economics, law, educational administration, linguistics and archaeology.
One of UNE’s greatest strengths is its residential system – the most comprehensive of all Australian universities – allowing students to interact with people from 75 countries and forge friendships that last a lifetime. We understand the importance of a balance between academic pursuits and leisure. And so, together, UNE and Armidale offer extensive academic, recreational, sporting, cultural and entertainment opportunities. I highly recommend The University of New England as a place to study, and I assure you that it is a friendly, nurturing environment providing both academic excellence and a truly Australian experience.
I look forward to welcoming you to The University of New England.
Professor Alan Pettigrew
Vice-Chancellor