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Ronyera Ekina

Ronyera Ekina translates to 'Deadly Stars' in our local Anaiwan language. In modern Aboriginal English "deadly" is used to signify something outstanding or excellent. The widespread adaptation of the word showcases our community's resilience and unification to reflect and reinforce cultural values.

Our Mission

Support a regional education cluster through face to face, mentoring and virtual experiences with educational and community leaders. Experts in First Nations pedagogies, culture, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry-related skills development, we aim to deliver a solution-focused strategy to raise students’ aspirations for tertiary study and secure pathways to UNE.

Our Vision

Create a cultural, co-designed and relevant focussed learning community that inspires students, families and teachers love of learning, encourages open minds and creative thinkers and raises aspirations to secure students pathways to university study and life-long learning.

Our Values

Our values support us to deliver on the principles that guide us servicing educational experiences to our First-
Nations learners.

Strength and Diversity
We will persevere through challenges and respect our differences.Test

Celebration of place and person
We will celebrate people and place, encouraging pride in identity and culture.

Respect and Honesty
We will show respect and act honestly in all our dealings with each other.

Ownership and Collaboration
We share in the ownership of the Academy and will continue to collaborate to develop its growth.

Co-design and Consultation
We will value input and contributions to improve outcomes.

Creativity and Adaptability
We will embrace ideas and adjust to changing needs.

  • CRICOS Provider Number 00003G
  • TEQSA Provider Code: PRV12054 Australian University
  • ABN: 75 792 454 315
  • UNE is a member of the Regional Universities Network

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Indigenous artwork

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses 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. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.