Acknowledgement of Country
The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, programs and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture.
In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia.
words written by Debra Bennell
UNE’s Appointment of a New Chancellor
The University of New England (UNE) stands at a transformative threshold. As we activate our 2026–2035 Strategic Plan, we are seeking a pre-eminent leaderto serve as our 11th Chancellor.
We seek an exceptional leader with a passion for the role of universities in society and a deep, authentic understanding of regional Australia. Our new Chancellor will be the principal ambassador for our institution that is proudly unconventional by design.
Quick Facts
~19544
Total Students
1373
Total Staff
~A$378M
Total Revenue
8
Regional Study Centres
6
Residential Colleges
> 147,000
Alumni
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The search for UNE's Chancellor is being conducted by the international executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles. For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please direct your enquiries to our search partners.
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Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026
Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
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