Welcome to LabNext70
Innovating AI for a Smarter, More Connected UNE
LabNext70 is UNE's applied AI lab and innovation hub, transforming the way students learn, academics teach, and staff work. We call it ‘humanised technology’—AI that enhances, empowers, and elevates the people who use it.
Our Focus Areas
Revolutionising the Student Experience
Education should be dynamic, personal, and engaging. By equipping educators and student support teams with advanced AI tools, we’re:
- Making classrooms more responsive
- Enhancing the research process
- Creating a more meaningful, real-world-connected student experience
Building AI Literacy Across UNE
AI isn’t just for tech experts. We’re ensuring all UNE staff — from finance to facilities — have the tools and confidence to integrate AI into their workflows. Our goal? A university-wide culture that sees AI as a tool for innovation, efficiency, and positive change.
Creating New Products with Purpose
We’re rethinking what’s possible with AI, integrating it into new product development to create tools that are not just "smart"—but genuinely useful. Our AI-driven solutions help UNE adapt, respond, and innovate in ways that truly matter.
Who We Are
LabNext70 is a team of curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and doers committed to shaping the future of AI in education. Join us as we build a smarter, more connected UNE.
Madgwick
Madgwick is a comprehensive AI platform built for UNE staff, providing a secure environment to enhance academic and professional workflows. The platform offers equitable access to advanced AI models while ensuring your data remains secure within NSW-hosted infrastructure.
Cogniti
Cogniti is a specialised AI platform designed specifically for educators. It provides a secure and intuitive environment where you can harness AI tools to enhance your teaching practice, create engaging learning materials, and provide timely feedback to students.
Our Commitment to Data Privacy and Security
At LabNext70, we’re dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security within the UNE community. Visit our Data Privacy and Security page to see how we’re safeguarding personal information, supporting ethical AI use, and ensuring that our projects meet UNE’s commitment to trust and transparency.
Join the UNE AI Competition!
LabNext70, the University of New England’s applied AI lab and innovation hub, is inviting people to participate in a competition designed to showcase your skills in generative AI prompt writing. $1000 cash prize and a 20-hour paid internship at LabNext70. Submit by April 22, 2025.
Keep Up to Date with our Innovations!
Visit the LabNext70 news site and read about the exciting projects that we are delivering.
Get in touch with LN70
Have questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're curious about our projects, interested in collaborating, or just want to learn more about how we’re using AI to shape the future at UNE, reach out to the LabNext70 team. Let’s explore what we can achieve together.
For ideas and anything else, send us an email
