THE University of New England’s student experience is set to reach new heights in 2014.
This year UNE will be embarking on a number of projects to enhance the on-campus university lifestyle.
Sport UNE and Services UNE have joined forces to create UNE Life, which will allow for a consistent and streamlined approach to the services and facilities provided at the university.
As part of UNE Life, new and improved facilities, services and venues are planned, including several major refurbishments and facelifts.
Interim CEO Dave Schmude said he was excited about what UNE Life would mean to the university and to the community as a whole.
“UNE has maintained a strong number of on-campus students, and we want to ensure that students look at UNE and see an exciting place to study and live,” he said.
“In an age where more and more students are opting to study online, we need to show them how great the on-campus experience can be.
“By providing a fun, healthy and social atmosphere, we’ll be encouraging even more students to study on campus, which will ultimately benefit the whole Armidale community.
“Essentially, we want to extend the services UNE offers to its students and staff to all Armidale residents, to bring the town and university closer together.”
The Wright Centre will be transformed into a bar, café and entertainment venue to serve college students and complement 211 units in the new college development,
A mini-mart will also be opened to cater for the increasing number of self-catering college students.
In town, the Belgrave Cinema will have a major facelift and renovations, with work expected to begin in the coming months.
