University of New England

The University of New England Armidale campus offers a relaxed, authentic learning environment in 74 hectares of heritage native bushland. It also boasts one of the most extensive residential colleges in Australia, and being one of the largest rural University’s, it’s a great place for both domestic and international students.

UNE Medical Centre

The UNE Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art regional facility which is run by a team of professional and fully-qualified nurses and doctors. Services are available to the community as well as staff and students. The services include general health care, women’s health, contraceptive advice, immunisations, specialist referrals and health education.

UNE Psychology Clinic

The UNE Psychology Clinic provides a range of assessment and therapy to treat several conditions and problems in children, adolescents and adults. Cognitive, intellectual, memory and behavioural assessments can be conducted, as well as treatments for anger management, anxiety and phobias, Bipolar Disorder, depression, learning problems in children as well as grief and loss counselling. The UNE Psychology Clinic also runs the Clinical Psychology Program for postgraduate students, offering them the chance to access training in a real-world research and assessment facility under the supervision of professionals.

Booloominbah

Booloominbah is a historical heritage site situated on the Armidale campus. The National Trust listed property is of particular importance, being designed by the renowned John Horbury Hunt in the late nineteenth-century for Frederick Robert White. The striking gothic design of the manor house attracts many visitors throughout the year and is available for touring. It’s a fantastic addition to the campus, due to both its historic significance and beautiful display of nineteenth-century architecture and is often used as the grounds for the graduation ceremonies of the university of New England students.

Environmental and Rural Science Facilities

The range of faculties under environmental sciences at UNE all work together and collaborate to address issues relating to environmental and rural issues both domestically and globally. There are few Universities that offer this, and by doing so, UNE students have access to a multitude of world- class facilities and technologies. Some of the facilities include;

Laboratories

Some of the laboratories that UNE houses include X-Ray, analytical and carbon research labs, plant and soil labs, ecology, wildlife, chromatography and limnological laboratories. The technologies on offer in these laboratories are state-of-the art and can be used for anything from analysing water and atmosphere samples, light and radiation meters, conducting chemical analysis on soil and plant samples through to spectroscopy and carbon analysis.

Collections

The University of New England’s environmental and science school is home to thousands of specimens, samples and collections which act as a vital learning resource for students, especially those in postgraduate studies. The school has the largest collection of mineral, rock, dirt and fossil in the New England region, with over 75,000 samples in total. UNE also houses the N.C.W Beadle Herbarium (NE) which includes over 100,000 plant specimens as well as state-of-the-art imaging equipment. The University of New England’s Zoology Museum is also a fantastic asset to the school, which is also open for all. The museum houses a multitude of Australian animals, focusing on anatomy, taxonomy and evolution. It’s especially designed to support with the teaching of the Zoology department’s students.

SportUNE

Sport UNE is an exceptional asset to the University of New England Armidale campus and is fully fitted out with modern equipment and technology, as well as an indoor heated pool and facilities for a range of sports including rock climbing, soccer, archery, hockey and basketball. The SportUNE centre also provides a range of group fitness classes as well as having cardio and weight training equipment, two sports fields, an athletics track, multi-purpose stadium and an indoor rock climbing wall.

UNE Library

The UNE Library, also known as the Dixson Library, is a fantastic learning resource for students, with thousands of books, journals, articles and e-resources available to access which can help with any assignment or report. Dispersed across four floors, the UNE Library also provides a number of learning spaces for collaboration and meetings, group study rooms, public access computers, individual study spaces, special collections and publications, laptop lockers, printers and scanners as well as a quiet study and research floor.

UNE Newling Campus

The Newling Campus is a secondary campus location at UNE Armidale campus, situated seven kilometres across town. The building is used by different groups and faculties by the school, as well as housing a small number of permanent tenants. The CW Newling building was established in 1931 and is now heritage listed. The University of New England acts as the manager of the building, which houses the New England Conservatorium of Music, UNE Music Department as well as other musical bodies and associations.

Accommodation

The University of New England Armidale campus provides a range of accommodation options for students; both on-campus and off-campus living arrangements. UNE’s residential colleges also provide academic mentors to assist residents with assessment tasks, assignment writing as well as exam preparation. The social side of UNE’s resident students is also very important, with each college creating a variety of social events throughout the year for students living on campus including dinners, trivia nights, barbeques as well as the highly-anticipated College Ball.

Austin College

UNE’s Austin College is open to all students, both Australian residents and international. The relaxed, close-knot college is known for its social, sporting and academic balance as well as the range of events it provides students with each year. The Austin College also comes with meals provided, including 5 evening dinners., Sunday to Thursday. One of the greatest aspects of this residential college is the ‘Attic Bar’, a converted space that acts as the primary hang out spot for residents and is great for socialising and meeting your neighbours. Room options are private bedroom suites with a study and a shared bathroom. Other college facilities include a common room, laundry, exercise room, licenced bar, BBQ areas and music room.

Duval College

One of the oldest residential colleges at UNE, Duval College is located on secure grounds and provides more intimate accommodation, with eight people located per floor. There’s a total of twelve two-storey blocks with shared courtyards, BBQ areas and gardens. Duval College is equipped with common rooms, a gym, entertainment centre and music room. There are eight private rooms per floor, with a shared bathroom. Meals are provided to UNE’s Duval College residents in the college’s very own dining hall, with five meals provided per week and additional meal purchases being made at the Duval Dining Hall.

Earle Page College

Earle Page College is known at the University of New England as being the ‘cultural college’ and is renowned among the student community for its unique facilities including a grand piano and two music rooms. Like most of the colleges, the Earle Page College students have access to five meals per week, as well as a communal kitchen facility. There’s also a Dining Hall, exercise room, BBQ area and college library on the College grounds. The rooms are private suites, with a shared bathroom and kitchenette area on each floor.

Mary White College

The Mary White College is predominantly catered for, with meals available at the Mary Bagnall Dining Hall, though self- catering options are now made available. It also provides a number of different room types; including single rooms, shared single rooms, twin rooms with ensuite, private single and double rooms with private-use bathrooms as well as a suite which features a separate bedroom, study area and private ensuite.

Robb College

The University of New England’s Rob College provides home-away-from-home living for over 200 students from around Australia and the world. Students not only five dinners available to them per week, but also five lunches as well as a fully-equipped communal kitchen. The college features a courtyard which is home to many parties and events throughout the year, as well as common rooms and entertainment areas, BBQ areas, a computer room and a gym. Student rooms are single bedrooms with a shared bathroom, common living area and kitchen.

Wright College and Village

The Wright College and village both have access to plenty of social areas, including a large common room with a pool table, music equipment, BBQ areas and a gazebo. There are two types of accommodation at the Wright College and Village, wither apartments at the College, or units at the Village. Apartments are self- contained and students have the options out of studio apartments for single occupancy, large studio apartments or one bedroom apartments. All apartments contain a kitchenette, ensuite and a study space. Village options include flats which have four, six or eight bedrooms with shared living spaces.

The University of New England has a campus located in Parramatta, Sydney. This campus is called the UNE FutureCampus and is a recent addition to the UNE locations.

This smaller satellite campus situated in Parramatta, Sydney acts as the University of New England’s physical presence in the city. Being a rural University, UNE created this FutureCampus to provide a study centre and learning hub that was accessible to students outside of Armidale, Australia. The campus is fitted out with state-of-the-art technology and equipment including video wall virtual meetups and conferencing capabilities, advanced technological delivery platforms for collaborating in groups, especially used for cross-campus communication.

It also has plenty of study spaces to suit students’ needs, including quiet individual study spaces, group collaboration and conferencing rooms as well as open study rooms. The University of New England Parramatta Campus is predominantly used to provide specialised course content delivery to students to ensure they get the right balance between stud and life.

The University of New England is dedicated to ensuring that all students have the ability to take part in the University experience and shape memories that will last a lifetime. Through providing a range of stimulating and engaging social events, parties, activities and clubs; every student is bound to extend their social circle and help shape their University experience into one that will have them looking back on their time at UNE for years to come.

UNE Life

Established in 2014, UNE Life was created in order to streamline the approach to providing support services and creating a more social experience on campus for students, staff and the community. UNE Life is a collaboration between 9 businesses operating under UNE, including SportUNE, the University’s bar; ‘The ‘Stro’, as well as the local Belgrave cinema. This helps to develop an array of social events throughout the year with the aim of all students getting involved in some way.

The ‘Stro

Operating as the University of New England’s very own Uni Bar, the ‘Stro provides lunches and meals every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Student’s love the Stro’ on Thursday nights, when the venue transforms into the night-time hub of Armidale in a licensed venue with DJ’s, live music and a vibrant social atmosphere.

The University of New England Student Association (UNSEA)

The University of New England’s Student Association is an independent student body which acts on behalf of students at the University of New England. The Association’s vision statement is; “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.”

Clubs

No matter where your interests lie or what you love doing, The University of New England provides dozens of student run clubs available for anyone to join. Plus can be found in cultural, religious, social, political and faculty groups and form a large part of the University experience at UNE.

• Gender and Sexual Minorities Alliance (GSMA)
• UNE Student Science and Technology Association (UNESSTA)
• UNE Townies
• The Pharmacy Student’s Association (PhUNE)
• ENACTUS UNE
• Students for Christ
• UNE Law Students Society (UNELSS)
• UNE Archaeological Society
• Armidale Students Promoting International Rights and Equality (ASPIRE)
• UNE Women’s Society (UNEWS)
• Christians United
• UNE Gaming Society