It’s time for UNE staff, students and communities to enjoy a well-deserved break, to rest and reflect on the year that was 2025, and to start 2026 on the right foot.
Whether you're celebrating the holidays, spending time with family and friends, travelling or simply relaxing - enjoy and stay safe.
Many of UNE's facilities and services will be closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5. Closures do vary, however, so please check below for specific changes during this period.
Campuses
UNE Sydney
Unstaffed from Dec 22 to reopen Jan 5.
UNE Tamworth
Unstaffed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Accessible by ID card 5.30am–11pm during this period.
UNE Taree
Unstaffed from Dec 20 to reopen Jan 12.
Accessible by ID card 6.30am–10.30pm during this period.
Student and staff services
IT Service Desk
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
An emergency-only on-call service will be in place to monitor critical requests.
Please log incidents via the Service Portal: https://une.service-now.com/sp_it
Student Services (Connect, Progressions & Retention)
Most services closed from noon on Dec 24 to reopen Jan 5.
Libraries and archives
Dixson Library
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Law Library
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 12.
UNE Archives & Heritage Centre
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 27.
UNE Life facilities and services
Shuttle bus
Final service Dec 24 (evening) to recommence Jan 5 (evening).
Safety & Security
Office closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Safety & Security's operations and services will continue as normal during this period.
SportUNE
- Dec 24: Open 6am–6pm
- Dec 25-26: Closed
- Dec 27-31: Open 8am–2pm
- Jan 1: Closed
- Jan 2: 8am–2pm
- Jan 3: 7am–6pm
- Jan 4: 8am–6pm
- Return to normal hours from Jan 5
UNE Healthcare Centre
Closed from 1pm Dec 24 to reopen Jan 2.
Staff on call during the closure period.
The Shop
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Sleek Hair
Closed from Dec 19 to reopen Jan 14.
Café Life
Limited services Dec 23 and 24.
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
UNE Life HQ – Administration and Student Experience
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Advocacy & Welfare
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
TuneFM
Closed from Dec 25 to reopen Jan 5.
Broadcasting will continue as normal over the shutdown period.