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University Of New England, Australia
The University of New England (UNE) is a public university in Australia with approximately 22,500 higher education students. Its original and main campus is located in the city of Armidale in northern central New South Wales. UNE was the first Australian university established outside a state capital city. Each year, the university offers students more than $5 million in scholarships, prizes, and bursaries and more than $18 million for staff and students involved in research. In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, UNE recorded the sixth-highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, and the highest student satisfaction rating out of all public universities in New South Wales, with an overall satisfaction rating of 83.2. The university ranks lower in research-based rankings of Australian universities. History Establishment The University of New England was preceded by the New England University College, founded in 1938 as part of the University of Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country's six sandstone universities. The university comprises eight academic faculties and university schools, through which it offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. The university consistently ranks highly both nationally and internationally. QS World University Rankings ranked the university top 40 in the world. The university is also ranked first in Australia and fourth in the world for QS graduate employability. It is one of the first universities in the world to admit students solely on academic merit, and opened their doors to women on the same basis as men. Five Nobel and two Crafoord laureates have been affiliated with the university as graduates and faculty. The university has educated eight Australian prime ministers, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevenna
Trevenna is the residence of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of New England, in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. The house was built in 1892 and is located off Trevenna Road on the western side of the main campus in Armidale. There is no public access to the property or gardens, but the gardens have been open for public viewing, on several occasions in recent years. History Designed by Canadian-born, Boston-trained architect, John Horbury Hunt (1838–1904), Trevenna was originally the home of the Wrights, a prominent New England family of graziers. It was originally built for Mrs Eliza Jane Wright. The homestead and its grounds were bequeathed to UNE as the Vice-Chancellor's residence in 1960 by Mrs Florence May Wilson. The Vice-Chancellors who have resided at Trevenna are: *Sir Robert Madgwick (1962–1966) *Sir Zelman Cowen (1966–1970) *Professor Alec Lazenby (1970–1977) *Professor Ronald Gates (1977–1985) *Professor Lawrence W Nicol (1985–1988) *Professo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of New England Students' Association
The University of New England Students' Association (UNESA) is the representative body for students at the University of New England, Australia. Its vision statement describes a desire to: “Represent without fear or favour the students of the University of New England. To encourage participation in a fair and just tertiary experience through shared higher thinking.” As of July 2018, Fair Trading NSW has decided to shut down UNESA due to governance issues. Modern Operations UNESA is involved with the following operations: * The Legacy Scholarship Fund * Nucleus - student news paper * Professional Experience Name Badges * Advocacy to federal student bodies * Advocacy to federal and state parliaments Historical Operations Under UNESA, TUNE! FM was initially established in April 1970. Then known as Radio UNE, it was the first student radio station in Australia. Further established under UNESA was the student newspaper, Nucleus (established April 1947). It also entirely ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annabelle Duncan
Annabelle Duncan (born in Nelson, New Zealand in 1953), is a microbiologist who held the post of Vice-Chancellor at the University of New England (UNE) from 2014-2019. Early life and education Duncan was born the youngest of two girls to parents who met in England. She won a scholarship to study pharmacy at University of Otago, however changed to microbiology, completing a Master of Science thesis on antiobiotic-resistant bacteria. She moved to Australia in 1981 or 1982 and completed her doctorate at La Trobe University and a postdoctorate at Monash University. Academic and employment career Working with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) for 16 years, Duncan's role included Chief of the Division of Molecular Science. At the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (2005-2008) she was an advisor on biological weapons control. She travelled to Iraq as a biological weapons inspector for the United Nations during the Gulf War. Her nex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigid Heywood
Brigid R. Heywood, born 1956 or 1957,https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/university-of-new-england-vicechancellor-brigid-heywood-charged-with-teen-assault/news-story/11efca6fb8c8040fd8c01127a017c53d is a British/Australian academic and biological scientist. She was Vice-Chancellor of the University of New England (UNE) in Australia from 2019 until she resigned after criminal charges were laid against her in 2022. Early life and education Heywood is a native of Hull in Northern England. Her father gave her a microscope at age 10. Early scholarly inspiration came from chemist Robert Williams, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford. In 1979, Heywood earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biological Sciences from the University of Manchester and a PhD focused on Biomineralisation from the University of Liverpool in 1984. Academic career Although she did not have a chemistry degree, Heywood was appointed a professor of chemistry on the strength of her r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Watkins (Australian Politician)
John Arthur Watkins (born 7 December 1955) is a former Deputy Premier of New South Wales, serving between 2005 until his resignation from Parliament in 2008. Watkins has been the Chief Executive Officer of Alzheimer's Australia (NSW) since 2008; the Chairman of Calvary healthcare since 2011; and the eighth Chancellor of the University of New England, serving between 2013 and 2014. Watkins was an elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electorates of Gladesville (between 1995 and 1999) and then Ryde (between 1999 and 2008) for the Labor Party. During his parliamentary career, Watkins served in a range of ministerial portfolios including Fair Trading, Sport and Recreation, Police and Corrective Services, Transport, Finance, State Development, and Education and Training. Often touted as a possible Labor premier, Watkins was from the minority Labor Left faction. Early years and background Watkins is married to Deborah and together they ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drummond And Smith College
Drummond and Smith College, a residential college within the University of New England (Australia), is currently closed to new residents. History Drummond and Smith College, a combination of the original Drummond College and SH Smith House, has had a long association with education in Armidale. When the Armidale Teachers’ College (ATC) was established in 1928 there was a need to provide accommodation for the women students and this was met by using Girrahween a building opposite Central Park, which had originally been constructed as a private boarding school for girls. In 1930 the residence was renamed after the then Director of Education in New South Wales, Stephen Henry Smith. S H Smith House remained as a residence for ATC until 1972, then continued as a residence for Armidale College of Advanced Education students until amalgamation with the University in 1989. When Smith House became co-ed in 1974 it housed 233 students in a complex of buildings. During the period follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robb College
Robb College is a residential college located within the University of New England in Armidale, NSW Australia. It provides alternative living arrangements to over 200 male and female students that come from different areas all over Australia. Students residing at Robb college, are colloqusalised as 'Robbers'. Apart from accommodation, residents eat meals with each other and there is a high level of social, academic and sporting culture that exists within the college which differentiates it from conventional living arrangements. Residents of the college study a diverse range of disciplines, particularly agricultures, law, business, education and nursing. History Robb College, University of New England was founded in 1960, named after the first Registrar of the University of New England, William Menzies Robb. The college was originally established as a men's college, then in 1977 female students were accepted. The college is non-denominational. The architecture of the college i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary White College
Mary White College is a residential college at the University of New England (UNE), Australia, established in 1957. The College was named after Mary White of Saumarez, a member of the Advisory Council of the then New England University College from its inception in 1938 until her death in 1948. Born in 1882, she was also noted as a photographer and woodcarver. The College opened in March 1958, originally an all-girls college, though it has subsequently become co-educational. Blocks 1, 2 and 3 were fully completed by March 1959. A fourth block, with the Basement Common Room, was added in June, 1963 and a fifth block, with a new dining hall, was added in 1967. A further two blocks were built for the 1989 intake. Starting in 2010, in excess of $6 million in renovations have been completed on blocks 1, 2 and 3, as well as the common areas and Basement Common Room. The College currently provides accommodation for over 200 residents with a choice of several different rooms types. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earle Page College
Earle Page College is a residential college of the University of New England located in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. The college accommodates roughly 300 students. History The college is named after Dr Earle Christmas Grafton Page, who was the first Chancellor of the University of New England in 1954. It originated in 1963 as an all-male set of houses in town. Most Page students who were living in town had to travel to the campus for all meals by public transport. After its opening, students slowly moved into the current buildings. EPC began as an all-male college; however, females have been admitted since 1973. Memorable college events *1963 - Earle Page College was opened as a men's college *1967 - The motto of the college, "Each Prove Himself", was created. *1968 - First "Iskra" published. *1972 - A referendum was held in the college to decide whether the college should become a co-educational. The referendum was passed. *1973 - The first year women where admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin College UNE
Austin College is a college at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia. It is the second youngest of the established colleges, opening as an all girls college in 1972 . It proceeded to change to a co-ed tertiary residential college, which it remains to this day. It has the capacity to house 288 students at any one time during the year. It caters for both internal and external students and serves as residency for many travelling university and school sporting teams. Austin has a range of facilities including a common room and kitchenette on every floor, a licensed bar, music room, exercise room, a large common room, bike shed, laundries and a large dining hall. All rooms are centrally heated and have ethernet, NBN, phone and TV aerial connections. History Austin College celebrated its 40th Anniversary and has provided a home for more than 8000 students since its opening in 1972. The College was named to honour the service to the University of Dr R.B. Austin, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
