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Transforming Visions into Reality: Writing Winning Grants, Tenders, and Awards
The goal of this event, which was part of the SMART Sessions series, was to empower local business owners by equipping them with the necessary tools and insights to secure awards, tenders and grant funding for their innovative projects and ideas.
Renewable energy generation can unlock regional economic growth.
The CleanTech Futures Series, held at NOVA in Armidale on February 27, was a significant forum for discussing the future of energy in the New England region.
Grant Writing Workshop by Lauren Mackley Empowers Non-Profit and Creative Organisations in Moree
Grant writing expert Lauren Mackley hosted a workshop in Moree, providing attendees with valuable insights into the grant application process.
Digital Marketing Workshop in Moree with Anna Andre
Anna Andre's Digital Marketing workshop in Moree helped local business owners and professionals expand their knowledge with practical insights into digital marketing essentials for 2024.
Beyond the Surface: Understanding Soil Carbon for Healthy Soils and a Healthy Bottom Line
On Monday, February 12, 2024, the event "Beyond the Surface: Understanding Soil Carbon for Healthy Soils and a Healthy Bottom Line" gathered soil carbon experts, agribusiness professionals, and local farmers for an in-depth look at soil carbon practices.
Computational Chemistry International Scholarship
UNE SRI Founder VESI Water has collaborated with UNE to offer a PhD student an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced computational chemistry techniques and computational materials within a world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities.
Vision Boards +Goal Setting for 2024 in Tamworth
On 31st January, a small group of Tamworth founders gathered to kick-start their 2024 planning with a Vision Board + Goal Setting session at the UNE SMART Region Incubator.
Over coffee and conversation, participants explored goal-setting strategies, shared their aspirations for the year ahead, and got hands-on with creating vision boards to bring their goals to life.
Finding Solutions for Recruitment and Retention in Moree.
In Moree, a gathering of local business leaders and HR professionals tackled one of the region’s biggest challenges: recruitment and retention. With support from the Federal Government Murray–Darling Basin Economic Development Program and the NSW Government Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund, the event saw insightful discussions led by industry experts and local employers on 18 December 2023.
Pop-up Stall Success!
Young entrepreneurs from the Moree Community Library’s home-school program showcased their talents at a vibrant pop-up stall event on Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
Held at the Social Co House and funded by UNE SRI, this event marked the culmination of Term 4's business-focused educational activities led by Janeen Hunter and Reese Atchison from Moree Plains Shire Council Big Sky Library.
DIAMOND Award Merry Little Elderberry
UNE SRI Founder, Merry Little Elderberry, has won the Diamond Award at the prestigious World Taste Awards for its Organic Elderberry Kombucha.
Social Co. House opens: A hub for innovation in Moree
On the evening of Monday, December 4th, over 70 individuals, including community members, entrepreneurs, and local leaders, gathered to celebrate the official opening of Social Co. House, located in the heart of Moree CBD.
UNE SRI celebrates two years at NOVA
The community gathered to celebrate NOVA’s second birthday!