Events

Come along to discover the world of raptor trapping! Join Mick Wakefield, UNE PhD candidate, as he gives us insight into the raptor research he is conducting, including the traps and telemetry equipment he uses. There will also be a chance to get some hands-on experience with the equipment so you can become familiar with a range of traps and other field gear!   📅 Friday, 14th August ⏰ 5:30 PM (AEST) 📍 On campus at the 120.2 (bird tutorial room) Natural History Museum W077 🎫 FREE- all welcome!  

Come along to join the UNE Zoology Society on the Monday 10th August for spotlighting! Meet us at the Natural History Museum at 5:00pm for pizza before we head out to Mt. Duval. if you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in your RSVP. We will be taking a bus to the location, so don't worry if you don't have your own transport! We will aim to return to the Natural History Museum around 10:00pm.   If you have your own headtorch, please bring it along! We will be supplying headtorches, but there is only a limited number of these! Please dress warmly with appropriate clothes and wear good, comfy shoes.   Some fauna we may see include: Koalas Possums Kangaroos Variety of birds Microbats Native Frogs Variety of lizards and herps Variety of inverts Greater gliders   THIS EVENT HAS LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. RSVPs open until 7pm Sunday 9th August or until all spots are filled. 

We are excited to announce our 2026 Seminar in collaboration with Robb College UNE's series of Careers Nights, featuring the voices of professionals across a range of scientific fields, including a recent BZOOL graduate: 🌱 JACK DODD: NSW Parks and Wildlife Ranger based in Armidale, ecologist and conservation biologist  🔬 RUVI DE MEL: Postdoctorate researcher at UNE  🐬  SCOUT FISHER: NPWS in New England and Walcha, experience as a field officer & research assistant  🐾  ELLIE YOUNG: Recent BZOOL UNE graduate, ecological consultant Held in Austin Page Dining hall & online, this seminar will offer students an opportunity to hear firsthand about the speakers’ career journeys, their experience and advice, and what fields could be available to you after studying Zoology.   Link to event: https://app.gather.town/app/akWeuVb6M5IIX29B/UNElife?meeting=c291cmNlPTEmY2FwYWNpdHk9NSZldmVudElkPWZlZmY5ZDdhLTNjMGQtNDQ3Yi1iM2I0LTUxNzIzYWUzOGFjZQ    

At 5pm on Thursday 9th July, Jo Ocock from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be joining us to chat about all things, job applications, cover letters, and job interviews! Held in the Natural History Museum, this event will be a hybrid event, so online students are able to attend as well using the link below! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided! Register now to secure your spot! https://app.gather.town/app/akWeuVb6M5IIX29B/UNElife?meeting=c291cmNlPTEmc3Bhd25Ub2tlbj1CcGN5RHNKcVNlcTJiQlNSSjBBMCZldmVudElkPWU5ZTk1NzNlLWU0NWYtNDliMi1hNzI0LWM3OWNkMmI0ZGExYw  

🐾 The UNE Zoology Society & The UNE Geoscience Society present:  Trivia Night!  On Friday the 15th of May we will be holding a joint event at the Bistro with trivia questions, free pizza, and prizes! The Bistro Bar will also be open for drinks & food purchase. Come along with your friends and form teams to compete for some neat society goodies & prizes, with a blend of fun zoology/geo/general science questions, for everyone at all levels. You can also keep an eye out for unit-specific questions to keep you on your toes for exams!  Tickets are free for society members, and 5$ for non members.  The night is open for anyone online to join us over UNE Gathertown, where you will be able to compete for your teams place on the podium with an online submission form.  We are excited to see everyone there! 

Come along and celebrate David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8th at 6pm in the UNE Natural History Museum! We will be doing a screening of a David Attenborough nature documentary and pizza will be provided. We encourage you to come along for a well-earned study break, and bring some arts and crafts to do during the screening! Register through the link in bio for catering purposes