Welcome to Higher Degree Research at UNE

On behalf of the University of New England, we are delighted to welcome you as a Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidate! You are just about to become part of a special community of scholars, and we are excited to support you throughout your research journey.

Your Support Team: The Graduate Research School

The Graduate Research School (GRS) is here to help with all aspects of your HDR candidature, including administration and support for both students and supervisors. You’ll find policies, procedures, forms, and other useful information on the Higher Degree Research webpage.

Where to Find Us:

Level 2, T.C. Lamble Building
Phone: (02) 6773 3715
Contact us via AskUNE

We’re committed to providing quality support while upholding UNE’s high standards in research and training. If you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Getting Started

UNE Account, Internet & Email

You will receive a UNE student email account, which is the official channel for all university correspondence. To set up your account:

  • Complete the online registration form (check your welcome email for your student number).
  • Once registered, your access will be granted within 24 hours.
  • If you need assistance, visit the ITD Service Desk.

Online Enrolment

Once your UNE username and password are set up, you can enrol in your course:

  1. Log in to myUNE with your UNE credentials.
  2. Click myEnrol, then Open Your Enrolment Portal.
  3. Select Self Enrolment and follow the steps.

Please note:  Your course will commence on the date specified in your welcome email.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a number issued by the Australian Government to help keep records relating to your tertiary studies. You can find further information about USIs on the Government USI website. If you are a domestic candidate, you are required to provide your USI during online enrolment.

Enquiries & Communication

To assist UNE staff in helping you efficiently, please always include your student number in all communication, including emails, written correspondence, candidature-related forms, and phone conversations.

While we may be able to provide advice over the phone or face-to-face, all formal applications and requests must be lodged in writing via AskUNE

Our written responses will be sent to your UNE student email, so make sure you check it regularly throughout your candidature. You can also track your communication history via the “My History” tab in AskUNE, which serves as your main online access point for student inquiries.

We hope your time at UNE is fulfilling, and we look forward to seeing your research flourish. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Welcome aboard, and best of luck with your research!