Get ready to kick-start your 2025 with our first Founder Meet-Up of the Year.

In this informal session, we’ll walk through tried & true goal-setting strategies, journaling practices and vision board creation techniques.

Come join us for a coffee, share ideas and your vision for a new year.

Join us of a festive ‘do’ to celebrate the year that’s been, and catch up with friends and colleagues. Nibbles and drinks provided.

Book in for an end of year review sessions with UNE SRI Expert in Residence, Mandy Walker, for half an hour individual sessions

Celebrate your business wins of 2024 with UNE SRI downstairs at Peel House in Tamworth.

Celebrate your business wins of 2024 with UNE SRI at the Social Co House. Join us for a free breakfast (bircher muesli or yoghurt and fruit cup) and a coffee by Annie at the Social Co House.

The evening includes the launch of the Society’s New England North West Branch, followed by two short talks, respectively presented by Dr Amy Moss and Dr Marissa Betts on the theme of ‘Women in STEM’, and a panel session.

Join us for an open discussion about the research, the practices and the path to a net zero steak in the New England! This event brings together researchers, innovators, producers, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions in genetics, methane inhibitors, pasture management, and more.

Unlock the Power of Digital Storytelling for Your Business

Our Digital Media and Visual Storytelling Masterclass is designed to arm you with the tools and knowledge to create captivating social media content—all using just your smartphone.

An evening of networking drinks to celebrate the UNE Annual Research Conference. Connect, unwind, and share ideas at NOVA.

Join our masterclass led by Damien Alexander, an esteemed expert in the field, to gain essential knowledge and tools to help you protect and enhance your business potential.

Essential tips for business owners to overcome common financial management hurdles, maximise efficiency and unlock the full power of Xero.

This session is designed for business owners who manage their own websites and are ready to take control of their online presence. Whether you’re missing out on leads, seeing low traffic, or aren’t sure how your site is stacking up against competitors, this workshop will give you the practical tools you need to start making real improvements.

Dive into hands-on workshops that will take you from zero to AI hero—fast.

Dive into this hands-on workshop that will take you from zero to AI hero - fast.

Join us for a panel event featuring industry leaders David Heine, Emma Stilts, and Gerald Errands as we explore the business of designing, building, and funding community-led renewable energy projects.

Dive into the future of food systems at UNE’s AgTech Innovation Summit. Join year 10/11 students, university students, industry leaders, and expert researchers to explore next-gen agtech, robotics and space farming.

Learn more about how to leverage your AI skills to innovate within an existing enterprise or new venture through our Grad Cert in AI Innovation. This online info session is hosted by Course Coordinator, Matthew Wysel.

Discover how to harness the power of AI to enhance your learning experience without compromising ethics.

Discover the exciting world of AI in a way that's accessible to everyone!

Prepare your business for any exit scenario—whether selling immediately, departing as a co-founder, or simply planning for future opportunities.

This interactive panel event will provide real-life insights from some of the SRI's longest-serving founders on what buyers look for in a business, how to ensure your business’s backend is properly structured, and potential pitfalls to watch out for.

An event by The Royal Society of NSW and UNE - Propagation is a phenomenon observed in the real world with different forms; for example, it occurs in ecological invasion where an invading species is expanding its territory, and it happens in an epidemic when the disease is spreading to new areas.

Join us for a fireside chat with Alan Jones and Lou Conway as we explore Alan's insights on AI's transformative effects on industries and society. Alan will share how he sees AI reshaping everything from customer service to software interaction, and a future where technology anticipates our needs seamlessly.

In a day packed full of entrepreneurial skills building, knowledge sharing, coaching and inspiration, this is an experience designed to bring together seasoned founders who need that extra edge in their pitch, through to those with an idea and not much else besides.

Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.

Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.

Over the last seven years founders have been building startup solutions to change the way we think about and do agriculture, deliver health, provide environmental services, be creative and more.

Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.

Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.

Join us for a special session on "Capital Raising for Startups" with Ian Mason. This session will provide crucial insights into the strategies and processes involved in raising capital for your startup. Learn from Ian's extensive experience in guiding startups through successful funding rounds. This session is a must for any founder looking to secure investment and fuel their business growth.

Are you feeling stuck in "doing" mode, unsure how to take the next steps to grow your business? Do you want to work on your business, not just constantly be in it?

StepChange is for business owners like you who are ready to break free from the daily grind and implement proven, actionable strategies for immediate growth. It's a no-fluff, intensive program that provides the tools and knowledge you need to move your business forward.