UNEHDR

21/10/2026

14/09/2026

warmly congratulates Samuel Biresaw (PhD in Law) on being awarded the University of New England, AU’s Chancellor’s Doctoral Research Medal (2026) in recognition of the outstanding quality of his doctoral research.

Samuel’s Thesis by Publication, 'Critical Analysis of the Law and Practice of Insolvency in Ethiopia in Protecting Creditors’ Interests', delivers a rigorous and highly original examination of insolvency law in action, with a focus on creditor protection. His research draws on doctrinal analysis, qualitative interviews, international best practice, and a significant empirical contribution through the analysis of a 25-year dataset of insolvency court decisions. It also speaks to wider common law and international audiences through scholarship that examines the theories and aims of insolvency law, and creditor protection rights worldwide.

Across his candidature, Samuel has built an exceptional research profile with 11 publications, including articles in leading international journals and book chapters published in collaboration with INSOL International, as well as strong engagement through international conferences and professional research networks. His work has also been recognised through awards including UNE’s DVCR Research Award (2025) and the Keith and Dorothy Mackay Travel Award (2024).

Samuel’s achievement is a proud moment for our UNEHDR community, UNE Law School, and UNE, and it reflects the impact that high-quality, globally engaged legal research can have. Congratulations, Samuel! 👏💚

04/09/2026

28/07/2026

THIS FRIDAY the GRS Seminar Series is featuring two HDR candidates from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law.

Susantha Dissanayake - PhD Candidate, UNE Business School
Title: “Energy Poverty and Economic Growth: The Role of Energy Access, Income Inequality, and Fiscal Sustainability”

Daniel Reeves - PhD Candidate, School of Science and Technology
Title: “Australian university policy impact on ICT utilisation - survey design reflections”

Both presenters will be in person at the Lewis Lecture Theatre. Come along and show your support for our HDR candidates!

When: Friday, 31 July 2026, 10:00 - 11:00am
Where: Lewis Lecture Theatre and Online
(Meeting ID: 849 2639 3133, Password: 778553)

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Otto Henfling, who recently celebrated his graduation from the UNE Business School! Otto successfully completed his PhD journey under the supervision of Dr Simon Burgess and Dr Peter McClenaghan. He has kindly shared his graduate story, offering valuable advice and insights for our current HDR candidates.

03/07/2026

This month the GRS Seminar Series is featuring two HDR candidates from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law.

When: Friday, 31 July 2026, 10:00 - 11:00am
Where: Lewis Lecture Theatre and Online (Meeting ID: 849 2639 3133, Password: 778553)

Daniel Reeves - PhD Candidate, School of Science and Technology
Title: “Australian university policy impact on ICT utilisation - survey design reflections”

Susantha Dissanayake - PhD Candidate, UNE Business School
Title: “Energy Poverty and Economic Growth: The Role of Energy Access, Income Inequality, and Fiscal Sustainability”

09/06/2026

Research to Impact: NOT a Commercialisation Workshop is a free, practical two hour session for researchers and HDR students who want to think about how their work could reach the people who need it most. No patents, no startups required.

The session explores the gap between great research and real world impact, and gives participants practical tools for understanding who their research could benefit, how to connect with them, and how to co-create something useful from their discoveries.

UNESRI are running two identical sessions in Armidale in June so candidates can choose the time that suits them best:

Wednesday 17 June, 3:00pm to 5:00pm (supper included)
Wednesday 24 June, 10:00am to 12:00pm (lunch included)

Register your interest and select your preferred session here:
https://www.unesri.com.au/research-to-impact

These sessions are in person, however SRI are also hoping to run an online session in the coming months.

03/06/2026

Networking at the Museum!

Join the Graduate Research School for the National Research Pathways Conference Networking Event.

🦖 Natural History Museum
📅 Wednesday, 14 October
🕒 4:30 pm
🥂 Drinks and nibbles provided!

Open to all HDR candidates and supervisors—even if you are not able to attend the conference. Come along and help us build a more connected research community!

22/05/2026

GRS Seminar Series

This month featuring HDR candidates from the
Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education

When: Friday 29 May, 10:00 - 11:00am
Where: Lewis Lecturer Theatre and Online

Lynette Marlow - PhD Candidate (presenting in person)
Title: “Reframing Risk in First Nations Research: A Ngarabul-led Placemaking Case Study”.

Sayed Ahmed - PhD Candidate (presenting in person)
Title: “Third Space, Third Order of Simulacra and Second Religion: Fluidity of Sacred Symbols in Sylhet City, Bangladesh”.

10/04/2026

This month the GRS Seminar Series is featuring two HDR candidates from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law.

Erlis Nurbani - PhD Candidate (presenting in person)
Title: "Empowering and strengthening small-scale and adat fishing communities through the right of self-determination in Blue Economy initiatives".

Michael McGuinness - PhD Candidate (presenting online)
Title: "Seeing the Invisible: Hidden Rules, Intelligence, and Authority in Contemporary Governance"

When: Friday 24 April, 10:00 - 11:00am
Where: Lewis Lecturer Theatre and Online

No need to register, just come along and support these candidates as they present their research. The Zoom link can be found at https://www.une.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/research-training-and-events/workshop-series/

If you have any question please email [email protected].