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University of New England Network (1989-1993)
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DescriptionThe University of New England Network was established on 17 July 1989 under New South Wales legislation introduced by Education Minister Terry Metherell. It brought together the former University of New England, the Armidale College of Advanced Education, and the Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education at Lismore, later joined by the Orange Agricultural College.
On 1 January 1994, the University of New England Network was formally dissolved. The University of New England was reconstituted as a separate institution based in Armidale. A new university, Southern Cross University, was established at Lismore, incorporating the campus at Coffs Harbour, while Orange Agricultural College became affiliated with the University of Sydney
References:
Matthew Jordan, A Spirit of True Learning: The Jubilee History of the University of New England (Sydney: UNSW Press 2004) and Grant Harman and Rob Robertson-Cuninghame (eds.), The Network UNE Experience: Reflections on the Amalgamated University of New England, 1989–1993 (Armidale: UNE Press, 1995).Dates activeBetween 17th July 1989 and 1st January 1994Succeeded byUniversity of New England (UNE)
On 1 January 1994, the University of New England Network was formally dissolved. The University of New England was reconstituted as a separate institution based in Armidale. A new university, Southern Cross University, was established at Lismore, incorporating the campus at Coffs Harbour, while Orange Agricultural College became affiliated with the University of Sydney
References:
Matthew Jordan, A Spirit of True Learning: The Jubilee History of the University of New England (Sydney: UNSW Press 2004) and Grant Harman and Rob Robertson-Cuninghame (eds.), The Network UNE Experience: Reflections on the Amalgamated University of New England, 1989–1993 (Armidale: UNE Press, 1995).Dates activeBetween 17th July 1989 and 1st January 1994Succeeded byUniversity of New England (UNE)
University of New England Network (1989-1993). UNE Collections Gateway, accessed 24/03/2026, https://collections.une.edu.au/nodes/view/13




