UNE celebrates 70 years
The University of New England
The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC today called on the NSW Parliament to acknowledge The University of New England as the first Regional University in Australia. Ms MacDonald said it was entirely appropriate for the House to make an official recognition given the University celebrates its 70th Anniversary this month.
“I am so proud that this campus is in the part of Northern NSW which I represent,” Ms MacDonald said. “It is such an achievement to be the first regional University in Australia after having been a college of the University of Sydney.” Mrs MacDonald said the Platinum Jubilee also commemorates the ongoing influence of the first Vice Chancellor, Robert Madgwick and the first Chancellor Sir Earle Page.
“This University is the pride of the region. It’s set on 74 hectares and features the original homestead, and combines heritage with modern academic, sporting, recreational and accommodation features,” she said. “I wish to say happy birthday and may this great institution enjoy at least another 70 years of prosperous academic and community service,” Ms MacDonald said.