About UNE Life
Our Mission
To be a leader in the delivery of world class co-curricular services that enhances the UNE experience.
UNE Life. The skinny.
At UNE Life, we’re committed to making your student experience outstanding. We manage many of the services and facilities you’ll use throughout your time at UNE, ensuring they’re accessible, student-focused, and meet your needs.
We’re a non-for-profit
We are a wholly owned, not-for-profit entity of the University of New England independently governed by a Board of Directors and led by a Chief Executive Officer. Put simply, we are part of the University family, and we are a company.
We look after many of the services and amenities that you’ll encounter during your time at UNE or in the wider Armidale community, we try to ensure our services are as accessible and people-centric as possible. Every dollar earned through our diverse range of commercial ventures directly supports the sustainability of our services and enhances the student experience.
The revenue we generate allows us to reinvest in the UNE community in meaningful ways:
- Sustaining operations: The income from our ventures helps cover operational costs, including staffing, equipment upgrades, and maintaining key facilities that are vital for both students and the wider community. These funds ensure that we can offer services that are not only accessible but also aligned with the evolving needs of our audience.
- Enhancing the student experience: Our profits go directly back into creating enriching student experiences online and on campus. This includes funding for large-scale, student activations, and wellbeing initiatives, as well as supporting student clubs and societies. Whether it’s a pop-up food market, a mental health campaign, or sporting events, we ensure these opportunities are available to every UNE student.
Through these efforts, we aim to create a more vibrant and supportive environment for students, staff, and the wider Armidale community. Our commercial success isn’t just about driving revenue, it’s about reinvesting in the people, spaces, and experiences that make UNE Life a vital part of university life.
Our values
Honesty | Transparency builds trust.
Respect | Yourself, others, and all we do.
We are a team | We get things done, together.
Never settle | We live for continuous improvement.
Surpass expectations | We focus on customer satisfaction.
We’re committed | We do what we do because we believe in it.
