Congratulations!

Messages from your Student Experience Teams

Messages from your Student Cohort

Remember that the path in life is not straight, pass on your knowledge to others, and be kind in everything you do.

Jane Lally
Master of Education, 2010

We are so impressed with the perseverance you have shown throughout your degree, especially in such tricky times! We’ve missed seeing all of your delightful faces on campus, throughout the trimester and during intensives, and are busting to see things back to business as usual – especially, at Graduation times.

Graduation is often the first time that many of you visit the Armidale campus, we hope to see you in future after in-person ceremonies are announced again – and we’re excited to have you here once it’s safe for the entire community.

Know that your hard work has been worth it – well done from everyone here at UNE Life. You make us incredibly proud.

UNE Life Team

Congratulations on graduating from one of the most profoundly exceptional universities in Australia. I KNOW with your degree(s) from UNE you will go on to shake, shape, and change the world around you. With VERY best wishes.

Professor Emeritus Acram Taji AM
Teacher to UNE students studying Bachelor of Rural Science, Bachelor of Agriculture, and Bachelor of Science from 1087-2007

Finishing your degree is so exciting and such a time of satisfaction and contentment. Take it all in and enjoy your achievement. I hope the next phase of your journey is filled with the same wonder that University provided.

James Hudson
Student Experience Manager UNE Life

Congratulations, to the Class of 2021! What an incredible achievement to have completed your degree in such difficult and unusual times. I’m truly impressed by your dedication and your resilience.

Carolyn Millet, B Arts, Grad Dip Ed
UNE Social Media Manager, Corporate Communications and Events

A huge congratulations to the wonderful Alumni of Albies who are celebrating their graduation today. Thanks for your contributions to our community and please keep in touch. Up Up St Albert’s!

Congratulations everyone, well done, keep smiling.

Eric Barb Waite

Congratulations, to those of you who have done the impossible and achieved your goals during a time of lockdown, isolation, and ever-shifting circumstances. Completing your studies through such a turbulent time shows your resilience and determination in the face of challenge.

Jacob Johnston, Bachelor of Media and Communications
Faculty Communications Officer at UNE

Congratulations Graduands of 2021! You’re hard work and persistence has finally paid off. Don’t forget to say yes to those new and scary opportunities, you never know where they’ll take you!

Noni Hawkins
Bachelor of Criminology 2019 & now studying a Bachelor of Laws at UNE

You’ve done so well to graduate during the pandemic. While they say university is the best time of your life, I credit my time at UNE to making some of the best friends of my life as both an internal and external student. My advice to you is to keep the friendships you make at UNE and grow them in new and interesting directions.

Clara Rose Santilli
Bachelor of Arts (English, Archaeology), 2006

From here, is a platform, for bigger and brighter things. There may be the opportunity to specialise, or to branch out further, to travel, to explore – or to continue to reflect and think deeper on a matter and progress toward even higher education. Learning is a lifelong journey. Regardless and whatever path you chose, the joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences. There is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon – imagine a life where each day, we had a new and different sun. We do. It’s the power of the mind.

Robert O’Brien
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning & Master Environmental Management

Congratulations to all graduates! I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Well done!

Mason J Krangle
MBA- Internatiinal Finance

You did it. You made it work! You successfully finished your “marathon run,” transcending the challenges to complete your study program! Continue to take a step at a time. Our findings to date suggest that arts-based methods may lessen coronaviruses’ social and health impacts, promoting your personal and social resilience, extending welcoming virtual communities. In summary, the Coronavirus has had adverse effects on students. These include; Physical access to campus, other campus stakeholders, research participants, and the public. Financial and vocational implications, delayed graduations, lost education, training, and job opportunities. Social and health effects, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, isolation, motivation, resilience, uncertainty, and vulnerability. Privacy and confidentiality awareness and design are critical parts of arts-based methods. These methods need to include preventative legal checklists covering privacy and confidentiality issues. Improved privacy and confidentiality awareness often limits misunderstanding and increases trust. As to COVID-19, this too will pass!

Jen Geary
Bachelor of Laws, 2012

Starting with drought, bushfires, floods, and of course COVID-19, there is little doubt this has greatly impacted you and your family and also your University experience. These challenges while personally and financially disruptive will in the long run build your resilience and flexibility. These experiences will make you better people and more effective professionals. You will bring energy to workplaces, you will think the unthinkable and push the needle as a result. Take the disruption as a badge of honour. When I graduated I remember feeling almost feeling a sense of sadness that college and university life was over! But I can attest that for you the best is yet to come.

Peter Russell
Bachelor Urban and Regional Planning & Master of Planning and Natural Hazards Management

I take this special opportunity to congratulate you, special people. You have made it. Congratulations on all your achievements, especially during these difficult times! I want to wish you the very best in all your future endeavors. You have run a marathon, especially through this pandemic year. COVID never stopped your focus now you have won the race. This year has been like no other and your dedication and fortitude during this unusual pandemic is much to be greatly appreciated and admired. The year has taught you to become compassionate future global leaders. I am proud of all of you.

Dr. William A. Twayigize
PhD 2018

Congratulations! !!! This is a huge achievement and you should all be so proud of yourselves. Welcome to the alumni club 🙂

Rebecca

Congratulations, you made it despite the challenges. Take heart, you have a great future in all your endeavours, put in the best you can. Reflect on your time at University and celebrate your experiences and where they have taken you. We are always learning. I wish you every success in all your adventures and the opportunities that come your way.

Catherine McIntyre
Graduate Diploma Education, 2005

The work really starts now. As Dr. Helen Newton Turner said, many years ago “your degree is just your entry into the rest of your life” I believe it is a learning journey that never stops. Good luck and best wishes for your future success.

Rob Cumming
B.Science in Agriculture Hons. 1972

Onwards and upwards, it is the start of a whole new adventure. Congratulations

Pauline
MBA 2012

Congratulations on your well-deserved success. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!

Anesu Pawadyira
BComm Business Economics, and Marketing, 2001

Enjoy it like I did, make hay while the sun shines.

Tony Roland
BSc/DipEd, 1976

Holy moly you did good! Welcome to the real world where you’re in bed before 10 and your college antics are one for the young people you inspire daily. All the best, good luck!

Jemima Harper
B Education (K-12 Teaching) 2019

Congratulations on finishing your degree! It’s hard enough to get through a degree, let alone with everything you have been through in the last year and a half. Good on you for pressing on. I wish you all the very best as you move on from here, either to further study or employment in your chosen field. It’s so satisfying to successfully finish a degree and to be able to use it. Go forth and conquer the world!

Laishah Matthews
Master of Education (Special Education) 2013

Congratulations on graduating from the University of New England, especially during this exceptional time dominated by a global pandemic. I trust your degree will stand you in good stead for a lifetime in which you can pursue a profession that inspires you and through which you can give back to the community. My UNE degree opened a world of opportunity for me, including a scholarship to do a doctoral degree at the University of Sussex, then a career working in tertiary institutions as an administrator, an academic, a Head of School, and a Dean and, finally, as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
I had wonderful opportunities to travel widely for both work and leisure, and after my retirement, I continue to pursue interests I can trace back to my university days. My very best wishes to you for the future.

Lynette Gorman
BA (Hons) 1967

I once heard a saying: From the hottest fire comes the hardest steel. (Not sure if 100% correct from a metallurgical perspective!) Congrats to all for making it through in properly testing circumstances. You’ll all be the more resilient for enduring it.

Ashley Hill
BA/LLB 1998

Congratulations to you all. Not having a ceremony to acknowledge your graduation, does not in any way take away from your achievements. Completion of any degree is a hard road at the best of times. Your success under the current circumstances is even more worthy of praise.
Best wishes for your future.

Gail Mendoza
BA (Hons) (Psychology) 1996

Well done fellow Graduands. Bring a Graduate of UNE is being part of a great team, as UNE is a fantastic Academic facility. All the very best for the future, with your UNE Qualification, you will do great things. Kind Regards

Previn Gregory Pillay
Bachelor of Audiomtery, 2019

Congratulations to all the Autumn 2021 Graduands! You have all done such an amazing job in such trying circumstances and we are very proud of your achievements. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours, whatever they may be and most of all, stay in touch.

Lisa Rice
Manager, Alumni Relations and Student Scholarships

Congratulations follows, keep the spirits up.

Mohammad Sakarneh
PhD 2008

On behalf of the whole team here at SportUNE, a huge congratulations to everyone on your graduation! While your ‘grad’ ceremony may look a little different in 2021, this is a great achievement, and one well worth celebrating in your own way.

All the very best for your next steps towards a happy, healthy, and prosperous future.

Matt Pine
High Performance Manager, SportUNE

Wishing the Graduates of 2021 a huge congratulations and all the best!

UNE Sydney, Taree & Tamworth

Congratulations, cohort of 2021!! You are all pretty amazing to complete your final assessments and exams whilst balancing the wild times we live in. Best wishes for the future!

Sara Perry, Bachelor of Media and Communications
UNE Student & UNE Life Marketing Assistant

So you finally made it through the mill! I know just how it feels & I couldn’t be happier for you. Congratulations! This is only the start of many great things that will happen in your life.
Make sure you continue to develop, challenge yourself & do something that will make your life better. Put yourself out there and take on big opportunities that will present themselves to you. Ensure you enjoy the journey as it goes, and make time for friends and family.
I expect great things coming from UNE graduates so be ready to take on the world! Congratulations.

Rami Bahnas
Manager, Residential Life – Austin & Earle Page College

Congratulations, from Mary White College to every graduating student, with a special commendation for finishing through such a disrupted and challenging period!

Ben Gooley
Head of Mary White College, UNE

Congratulations to all the UNE Graduands for pulling through in such difficult times.
One of the best parts of working at UNE is meeting our students and watching them achieve their goals and more!!

Sarah Burrows
Protocol Officer, Office of Advancement, Communications and Events

Good work on getting through your degree during COVID! Strange times, so congratulations on getting there – you should be so proud of yourself. Not having a physical ceremony isn’t the end of the world – it just provides you with the opportunity to get creative with how you celebrate! I also didn’t get my uni graduation, but it meant my cohort made the effort to stay connected and celebrate in our own way.

Rachel Roan
UNE Social Media Officer, Corporate Communications Department 

Congratulations, all. Whilst these last few years will have cost you a HECS debt that takes 20 years to pay off, they will also provide memories that will last a lifetime.

Barry
Engineering at UNE, 1997

As a leading Albury food critic, I firmly believe in Jimmy Mcilroy’s view that, ‘if you can dream it, you can do it’.

Adds Dough
Education at UNE, 2000

This is more than one single achievement. This graduation represents the summation of so many of your accomplishments – each and every assessment, every minute of study (even when you didn’t feel like it), every moment with family or friends put aside – this is an incredibly significant occasion and I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on what you have done.

Congratulations, and welcome to the global network of UNE Alumni.

Ben Bible
UNE Life General Manager, Communications & Student Experience

Keep up the good work, and be a good Ambassador for UNE!

Suzanne Robertson
Adjunct Snr Lecturer, School of Rural Medicine. 1st Yr Science 1957, Medicine at Sydney University 1963

Congratulations, this is not the end of your learning it is just the beginning… being a lifelong learner is what we need to strive for not a job.

Dr Leanne Morton
Bachelor of Health Management & Doctorate in Health Services Management

Congratulations on going the distance! Your family will be very proud of you, and in the years to come, you will look back on your years of study with joy and appreciation. Remember that no learning is wasted. You never know when it will come in handy… Use the thinking skills you have developed to make Australia a better place for all, especially local and regional communities.

Lyndon Megarrity
PhD in History 2002

Hearty Congratulations. Have a wonderful day, everyone. You are very privileged to have spent time at UNE. I have such warm memories of the place and its people. In fact, my time there has set me up for life. Go well, stay safe and use the knowledge that you have learned through your studies to make the world a better place.

Jillian Lea Beness
PhD 1990

You did it! You reached the finish line! In a year so different from what previous graduating cohorts experienced, you have achieved your degree. After the hard work and persistence, my advice to you is – do take time out to celebrate. If you were fortunate enough to attend classes and residential schools earlier in your degree studies, treasure those memories.

Dr Virginia Thorley
GC TESOL & GD Counselling

Well done on your studies. A significant milestone in your life. Your degree or other formal qualification is, whilst very large in your life at the moment, only a small component of your life and learning. Consider it as one building block of a larger project: Your life.

Murray A. Cleaver
Bachelor Urban & Regional Planning 2002

Congratulations to the 2021 graduates. What a fantastic achievement amongst the challenges that 2019 and 2020 brought. You all should be very proud of being a UNE graduand.

Ray Harris
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Student

I just want to say congratulations to everyone, and best wishes for the future.

Ritu
Bachelor of Nursing Student

Congratulations, you’ve earned it!

Ziyad Alghannam
Doctor of Philosophy, 2018

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When times get tough stay the course! Enjoy the day and acknowledge your success.
Geoff Quinn
Masters in Rural Science, 2001

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Congratulations! Well done. You have made it. Whatever degree you have completed, it’s an outstanding achievement. And you should be proud of it! Your degree from UNE will prove to be highly valuable throughout your career. All the best!

Immy Rahman
Master of Business Administration, 2012

Congratulations to all Graduands of 2021 of the University of New England. As an Alumni, I am so pleased to send a lovely massage to all new achievers. These are so special times for all of us. All your hard works with your studies have been done and dust, I wish you all the best future with your careers and the greater life.

Yiumsri Sornsawat
Master of Nursing Practice, 2019

Congratulations to All!! Wonderful achievement, especially through these last few years!! Your hard work has paid off. Enjoy the rewards!

Christine Oliver
Bachelor of Arts, 1999

Congratulations on finishing your studies. The time and effort is all worth it! Your first year in the industry may be tough, but it gets easier, so hang in there!

Lyndal England
Bachelor of Education, 2019

Wishing you all the success in the future.

Dr. Ermadani
M.Sc. 2000

Congratulations on completing your degree. I still reflect on my studies at UNE with a fondness for the support from the psychology department, library and IT, and everyone else. It was the most friendly and helpful University I have attended. I hope your experience has also been wonderful and that your UNE studies assist in your career as much as mine have.

Soraya Mir
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 2016

Congratulations to all Graduands. You have each worked hard towards achieving your award and no doubt there have been significant challenges along the way. May the qualification you have achieved provide a gateway towards success in future career endeavours.

Christine Hunter
Master of Education (Computer Education) 1998

Congratulations on your wonderful achievement!! UNE rocks. Good wishes for the road ahead. All best wishes!

Graeme Harper
MLitt 1988

I graduated at age 68 in the bright sunshine at UNE. It takes work and commitment and you can be proud, as I felt, to complete the challenge a degree requires. I am a better person, more confident to know I had the ability after all our kids had grown up and graduated, to show them (much to my surprise) that I too could take on study even though in my sixties. I hope you will be proud of your achievement whatever your age, and know it is a solid foundation on which build or consolidate. I hope you can one day, retrospectively, stand in the bright sunshine, be handed your certificate, and also be told those warming and sobering words “this is your 15 seconds of fame”. 15 seconds is enough fame! My very best wishes for your future.

Margaret Ann Swift
Arts major History, 2010

I am delighted to welcome all the new graduands into the family of The University of New England (UNE) Alumnus. With your certificates, you are ready to render good services to humanity. I wish you well and pray to God that all of you excel in your chosen careers. In all, I urge you to be good “Ambassadors” of UNE in particular and Australia at large wherever you may find yourself in the future.

Christian Chukwuma Madubuko
PhD Peace Studies, 2016

A very big congratulations to all you amazing people who made it through to the finish in this very difficult time. I’m sure you’ll keep being amazing in your lives and careers. All the very best for the future.

Eva Kaiser
BA Psych, 2000

I started Uni in 1983 – a shy, rather self-conscious 18-year-old from a farming background (whose mum had just died 4 months before) studying English, Drama & History, feeling like an alien amongst people who were surely more intellectual, cultured, and deserving than myself. It took me years of portraying a facade of myself to others, to realize that people appreciated me for who I really was and that I too was capable of intelligent thought (and even pertinent analyses – heaven forbid)! I’ve been living in France for over 25 years now, but still think back on my UNE days fondly and with great nostalgia (especially my time at Radio UNE, now called TUNE!FM; as well as stints on stage at the UNE Bistro (The ‘Stro) as an amateur comedian in the annual Talent Quest)! It was there that I truly developed into who I am today, both academically and in a personal context. My advice to you is to make the most of your time there – study hard, be curious, attend (and participate in) cultural events, make friends, have an active social life (everything in moderation – there’s nothing worse than fronting up at a tutorial group with a massive hangover, not having familiarized yourself with the required text of that particular week!) and break out as that worthwhile person you are ultimately destined to become! Be yourself and live life the way you wish to live it!

Andrew Wesley
Bachelor of Arts – Dip. Ed. 1987

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Congratulations to all the wonderful nursing students – you have conquered the completion of your degree under difficult circumstances, and have come out the other end with success!! I wish you all the best in your future as Registered Nurses, and look forward to hearing where you are up to and what you are doing! Well done!

Liz Ryan
Course Coordinator – Bachelor of Nursing program

What an enduring, rewarding learning few years it’s been. My knowledge and experience through fellow students and lecturers have no doubt impacted my ability to both learn and grow in a time never seen before to embrace our humanity and business skills as one! Thank you to UNE and all students and professional educators for being part of my education and successful future.

Angie Ison
Master of Business Administration, 2021

Congratulations to Pharmacy students graduating from UNE. I wish you well in your future careers. Best wishes!

Joy Spark

This year’s cohort of Graduates has studied for their degrees during the challenging times of drought, bush fires, floods, COVID, the sudden plunge of the global economy into a deep recession, and, in Australia at least, the shortest of recessions and the quickest ever economic recovery from a major slump. All this is a reminder of the many ways in which we do not control the big events that shape our lives. But success in studying for their UNE degrees will help 2021 graduates to understand – and to come to grips with – the recent series of disruptions, and to better prepare for the new challenges and fresh opportunities that are resulting from them.

Agility and flexibility are all important for every generation of graduates, and notably so for those who have recently qualified for a degree in these troubling times.

Don Stammer
BA Honours (UNE) 1962, MA honours (UNE)1966, PhD (ANU) 1969, HonDLitt (UNE) 2021

Congratulations to all the 2020 Law graduates! What a terrific group of people!

Julia Day, BA/LLB
UNE Senior Lecturer in Law

Sending the 2021 graduands a massive congratulations – you’ve done such a brilliant job in a really tricky time! We hope you have something delightful planned to celebrate this incredible achievement!

We would love to see you back on campus for the catch up Ceremony when it is announced and safe to do so – we will be here with many delicious treats to enjoy with you!

Well done again!

UNE Life Functions & Catering

Sending the warmest congratulations to you, on your graduation. You should be incredibly proud of your achievements. We (UNE Life) can’t wait to celebrate with you on campus as soon as the catch up celebrations are announced.

Alahna Fiveash
UNE Life, Brand Strategy & Marketing

Find what makes you passionate, and throw yourself in 100%. And if that passion wains, follow it to the next challenge. Don’t be afraid of change, but be the creator of change in the world.

Jason Boles
Bachelor in Business Accounting and Marketing, UNE 1991

Congratulations! It’s been an incredibly difficult time to complete your studies, you’re resilient and inspiring and will achieve great things in your future careers.

Elizabeth Adler
Bachelor of Arts and Law, UNE 2012

In spite of so many setbacks, challenges, and changes, you did it. You’ve reached your goal and we couldn’t be prouder of you. It’s no small feat doing what you have done, and all those late nights, tears, moments of chaos, and uncertainty all led you to this point. Enjoy it, celebrate your success, and all the very best for what lies ahead.

Alex Cook
Student Engagement Coordinator for UNE International Services

Congratulations, I know the euphoria you feel when you have graduated. But it is only the beginning of a new learning phase in your life and you are now equipped to look at the world in a more emotionally intelligent way. The teaching, knowledge, and guidance you have received at UNE will be beneficial in your career and other facets of your life. Whilst other members of the community will be envious of your UNE degree never underestimate the value of your new status in the community as a Graduate of UNE. All who graduate from UNE are most fortunate… I know I was.

Robert Joseph OAM
Bachelor Financial Administration, UNE, 1989

Congratulations on your amazing achievement! Well done! Find yourself your own ( not someone else’s) dream. Make it into your goal. And build a pathway to it. You have just proven you can set your mind to something and achieve it. Now do this for your present and future. The world doesn’t need another clone of someone else… it needs you and your unique abilities and talents. So… go for it!

Katharine Rutherford
Postgraduate in Health, 2020

Congratulations to the class of 2021. What an outstanding achievement to continue to give your best in such trying circumstances. I wish you all the very best in your chosen profession.

Rodney James Gregg
Bachelor of Education, 1991

Remain enthusiastic, committed, respectful, and tolerant. Work hard. Take every opportunity provided. Never say no. You never know where the door of opportunity will take you. Every role or activity, even those that seem mundane, provides a learning experience. Embrace and enjoy.

Robert Lawrence
Bachelor of Rural Science & Master of Rural Science

Dear Graduates, sending you a message from Bogota, Colombia. I want to wish you many successes and many triumphs. Since 2005, when was my graduation ceremony, I have been in contact with different teachers from UNE and they have also visited Colombia and believe me that the experience has been quite beneficial. Greetings and let’s toast to this grade, cheers !!!

Fernando Ariza
Molecular Genetics, 2005

Congratulations to UNE Graduates. Despite the many difficulties in life these days, you made it to the finishing line. We are so proud of you. This is your day and MUST enjoy it. UNE is your alma mater that will continue to be part of you, stay close as an active member of the alumni. Don’t let grass grow under your feet. Stay safe and enjoy life.

Dr. Takuia Uakeia
Doctor of Philosophy, 2013

Pat yourself on the back for a job well done in graduating during extremely difficult times (drought, fire, covid, flood + general everyday management). Go have some fun and do something different and then find something you absolutely love doing and are passionate about, be true to yourself, and enjoy.

Judy Browne
MA Philosophy and BA Archaeology & Palaeoanthropology and Philosophy

Life changes constantly and its career trajectory can never be planned with certainty.
Always remember the basics you learned at UNE are designed to be future-orientated.
Use the principles learned, be respectful, take calculated risks, adopt a resilient approach and the rest of it will just work out fine.

Steven Robert McDonnell
UNE MBA & MComm

Congratulations for your hard work.

Navdeep Singh
MIT, Honours, 2006

It is not what you have learned at UNE that will make you successful in your future endeavours, it will be the application of the knowledge learned throughout your life! Keep learning and keep striving taking one step each day towards your success.

Andrew Lim
BFA, 1997

Congratulations! Time goes by really fast. I finished my Master’s twenty years ago. Work is important, but be sure to make time for family and friends.

Ron Henn
Applied Linguistics, 2001

A UNE degree will be one you will never need to apologise for as is the case with some other non-CBD universities. Enrol for your next degree without delay.

Peter French
BEd MEd MAcc

Congratulation on becoming one of the prestigious UNE Alumni! Proud to be UNE. From now on, you have your wings to fly everywhere in the world of science or promote yourself to be someone good in behaviour and attitude and socialized as well in the national and international society.

Mas Ade Moetangad Kramadibrata
Master of Resource Science, 1990

Congratulations in joining us past Graduands as a Graduate from this wonderful University! In the years to come your hard work will be acknowledged and recognised more and more as you climb the ladder to even more success. Go forward and step up! You guys are our future. A better future for this planet, our society, and our individual communities. Remember your years here with a smile as these are the days when you can truly say you have won!

Jenetta Haim
Master of Letters 2000

When being interviewed for a position in your field, remember, you are now a professional. So, look the part, properly dressed, neat appearance, sit straight and look at the person in the face. Be attentive, listen & absorb what is being said; do not interrupt. Also, turn up early, research your prospective employer, especially if they have achievements. Ask questions you are not sure about. Keep in mind, as you get older in your profession, you will do the talking and directing, and new, young people will learn from you. Keep your chin up!

Danny Allsopp
Master of History, 2015

May your new life be as full of enriching adventures and friends as mine has. If you don’t come out stronger, more resilient, and curious after these past few months, I don’t know who else will. Good luck to UNE class of 2021, always follow your dreams, and know that every step of the way, your friends and joys at UNE are close behind, cheering you on. God bless.

Nadia Jabri
Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Certificate in Teaching English As A Second Language 2013

Sending a BIG congratulations to those who have completed their studies at UNE. All of your hard work, discipline, and determination has finally paid off. I wish you all well on your next journey.

Lisa Likoski
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, 2012

Congratulations on finishing the long haul! 1/3 through and you may have started to question… at the back end, with one or two subjects to go, the motivation (tied to work, income, social life, etc) can get a bit strained. Well … Covid or not, you have achieved. The real news, this is just the beginning of your career 😉 As a Graduate Development Manager in my large organisation, I see many Grads come in thinking they are going to be the next CEO … the next senior manager … be my manager. This may happen, but you must remember that life is a learning curve. Do not get overwhelmed and do not get too idealistic … things come in waves. Opportunities will be around the corner. As Spock (Star Trek) said in his classical line … ‘Go forth and prosper!’

Ian Crosbie
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, 2011

Congratulations on extending your higher education, that life-long process based on the principle that – “the rules of all intellectual activity – whether scientific or non-scientific – spin down to one golden precept: the testing of assertions on the anvils of logic and verifiable fact. For an argument to obtain, it must make sense rationally and empirically.” (Stephen Fry in the Foreword to The Four Horsemen, Bantam Press, 2019 pp xvi -xvii,)

Peter Franklin
M.Ed. Admin 1978

What a journey! Congratulations to all.

Mark Perry

Congratulations on completing your course of study. Remember that you only have one life and you should make the best of it. Therefore pursue your dreams and pursue them with gusto!

Warwick John Graco
PhD 2002

Well Done on reaching a life goal, the fact you did it in a COVID19 year you are to be commended. Back yourself and move forward with the strength of your convictions keeping your team feeling valued and appreciated.

Russell Dowd
MBA 2011

Great job! So proud to have my son join me as a UNE alumnus. Congratulations to all!

Nathalie Pommier
Nursing 1992