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Wool Expo promotes UNE yarns

May 10, 2005

sheeppic.jpgMore than 10,000 people are expected to attend this year's Wool Expo and The University of New England is calling on volunteers to help man its marquee.
Event Co-ordinator Ms Kath Hunt, said the three-day Expo, held at Armidale's Creeklands, provided a great opportunity to showcase UNE's courses, research and career opportunities.
"We are looking for dynamic, inspiring displays from all faculties, since Wool Expo is a key way of raising community awareness -- and ownership of -- UNE," Ms Hunt said.
The event starts on Friday, when 1000 school students from across the New England region are expected to visit the UNE marquee. Ms Hunt has organised competitions, games and a demonstration for the children, featuring ways the University engages with the local community and agricultural industries.
Ms Hunt, who helps runs a wool-producing property just outside Armidale with her family, said she was particularly eager to get the message across of how UNE is researching ways of helping graziers tackle the challenges of the drought.
"The University is a key part of this community and some of the research being conducted by the academics, such as Associate Professor Jim Scott, is invaluable to the agricultural community," Ms Hunt said.

Some of the other events planned for the Expo include the Purina Bonnie New England Yard Dog Championships, Mazda Wool Craft exhibition, Forsyth's Farmgate Art Exhibition and Industry seminars on a career in the wool industry.
Ms Hunt is hoping the enlist the support of other faculties from UNE for the Expo.
"If you have any interesting research, or would like to help out, please contact me," she said.
Models, posters, photographs and computer games are just some of the ways she displays UNE research at the Expo.
Last year, Glenda Parmenter from the School of Health helped organise a colouring-in competition featruring the role of nurses in society.
"People may be under the mis-apprehension Wool Expo is only about agriculture," Ms Hunt said.
"In fact, it is a way of UNE reaching out to an audience of thousands of people to let them know all about the exciting opportunities available here."
If you would like to assist in Wool Expo, or need more information, phone Ms Hunt on 6773 3955.

Posted by Lydia Roberts at May 10, 2005 11:27 AM