Spread across three ceremonies, 650 graduands will mark the completion of their studies, accompanied by friends and family.
UNE Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Evans said he is pleased to welcome graduands, their friends and families onto the Armidale Campus.
“Graduation is one of the most important events on the academic calendar for our staff and students, and visiting Armidale for graduation on the lawns of historic Booloominbah is an absolute highlight.
“The UNE Armidale Campus has turned on the beautiful autumn colours that our region is known for, and the Graduation team are looking forward to hosting our visitors and sharing in this exciting event.
“I extend the invitation to the wider community to come up to the Armidale campus and hear from the speakers at the three ceremonies this April. A livestream will also be available for those who are not able to attend.”
Occasional speakers:
Friday 28 April 10.30am, Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education
Jennifer Teasdale AM – Jennie Teasdale is a UNE Alumna, educator and community leader. She has had a rich and varied career in the fields of education and sociology with a particular focus on cross-cultural education, Indigenous development and sustainable development across the Pacific and Asia. She received an AM in 2019 for significant service to education, and to international relations.
Friday 28 April 3pm, Faculty of Medicine and Health
Mr Geoff Roberts AM – Geoff Roberts a UNE alumnus and the Chief Commissioner of the newly established Greater Cities Commission (GCC). He received an AM in 2019 for significant service to urban planning and development.
The GCC is accountable for the strategy, delivery and coordination of the Six Cities Region including the three cities of Metropolitan Sydney and the cities of the Lower Hunter-Greater Newcastle, Central Coast and the Illawarra-Shoalhaven.
Saturday 29 April 10.30am, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law
Charlie Veron OAM – Professor John (Charlie) Veron is a UNE alumnus and acclaimed marine scientist. He is known for his ground-breaking coral reef research and is a leader in the conservation of coral reefs against the effects of climate change.
He won the Darwin Medal in 2004 and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021, in recognition of his lifelong services to marine research. His efforts today to protect many of the corals he discovered attract national and global attention.
Livestream Links:
Use the links below to join the livestreams via Facebook, or via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@UNEArmidale/streams
Friday 28 April 2023 , Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1191206508245639
Friday 28 April, Faculty of Medicine and Health
https://www.facebook.com/events/255244283638830
Saturday 29 April, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law
