Welcome to UNE Townies

Coordinated by UNE Life, UNE Townies are a community of independent UNE students who've chosen to experience university life while living in the heart of Armidale.  We understand that not everyone lives on campus, but that doesn't mean you should miss out on the connections, friendships, and experiences that make uni life unforgettable. 

Our Mission

To create an inclusive, welcoming community where UNE students living in Armidale can:

  • Build lasting friendships
  • Access social events and activities
  • Find study partners and support networks
  • Share local knowledge and resources

Become a Townie Today!

Membership is FREE for all UNE students living in Armidale.  Paid memberships for partners and families are also available.

Ready to join Armidale's most welcoming student community? Here's how:

  1. Sign Up – Fill out our quick membership form
  2. Join Our Socials – Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
  3. Come Along – Attend your first event (bring a friend!)
  4. Get Involved – Help shape the community that's made for you

First-time nervous? No worries! We have designated welcomers at every event to help you feel at home.

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Small Music | SFK
May
11
Small Music | SFK
The Bistro, UNE
18:00 – 21:00
🎶🤘Get ready to rock and roll with the SFK half time show, Small Music!!! 🤘🎶   Presented by the amazing SFK Representative Team, this is your chance to unleash a musical spectacle that's as wild and diverse as a jukebox on shuffle.   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 11th May, 6pm - 📍 Where: The Bistro, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   The basic rules: 👉 Each performance must be 8 to 10 minutes in length, points being deducted if you cut it short before 6 minutes or go full rock opera and hit over 12 minutes. 👉 Audience participation is strictly prohibited – save your singing for the shower. 👉 You've got 5 minutes between sets to pack up and set up, so keep the rhythm alive. 👉 The show kicks off at 6:30pm sharp, so teams, make sure you're rocking the venue before then!   Now, let's talk scoring. It's not just about hitting the right notes; it's about hitting all the right categories: ✅ Use of Various Styles / Genres / Instruments (25pts) ✅ Level of Difficulty & Originality within Given Genre (25pts) ✅ Quality of Performance (20pts) ✅ Presentation (15pts) ✅ Overall Quality & Enjoyment (15pts)   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.   🔥🎸 Lets get ready to rock! 🎸🔥
Arts & Crafts | SFK
Jul
13
Arts & Crafts | SFK
The Bistro, UNE
18:00 – 21:00
✨📸🎨Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso because we're diving into the vibrant world of Arts & Crafts! 🎨📸✨   Hosted by the sensational SFK representative team from Robb College, this is your chance to shine in not one, but a whopping nine creative categories. You can practically feel the creative energy buzzing!   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 13th July, 6pm - 📍 Where: The Bistro, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Here's the lowdown: 👉 Each team can enter a maximum of two contenders in each category. 👉 Each piece must be supported by a blurb describing the work in less than 50 words. 👉 No recycled masterpieces here – works must be fresh, never before seen in a creative competition, not even your HSC gems. 👉 The deadline is crucial! Submit your masterpieces to the Bistro between 10am - 2pm on the day of the gallery viewing. 👉 Pieces must be original so no colour by numbers or pieces generated by AI. 👉 Inappropriate content may be denied, this includes works that are explicit or disturbing, depicting sexual acts, or works that may be seen as derogatory.   But what are the categories, I hear you ask? 📸 Photography - a black and white or colour print that has not been digitally enhanced. 🎨 Painting - a work that uses one painting technique, for example watercolour or oils. ✏️ Drawing - a work that uses one drawing technique, for example pencil, pastel, crayon, chalk etc. 🧶 Craft - a work that uses one craft technique, for example stitching, woodwork, sculpture, decoupage, pottery etc. 💻 Digital Art - a work that has been digitally enhanced eg. Digital creations, enhanced / manipulated photography. 🧩 Mixed Media - a work that uses more than one technique from any category. 🎬 Short Film - a work of filmmaking that is between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length. Pieces must include a narrative and try to showcase digital / cinematic creativity, while displaying proficiency in editing and technical ability. ✒️ Poetry - a short poem that follows some form of poetry measure. Entries should be one page in length. Entries must be typed with a coversheet containing the title of the piece and word count. The authors name and college should not appear on the work. All pages must have the title at the top. 📖 Short Story - A short work of fiction, maximum 500 words. Entries must be typed with a coversheet containing the title of the piece and word count. The authors name and college should not appear on the work. All pages must have the title at the top, and if the work exceeds one (1) page in length (minus the cover page) then each page should be numbered.   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.
Debating | SFK
Aug
17
Debating | SFK
The Bistro, UNE
18:00 – 21:00
🔥💬🎤 Get ready to unleash your verbal prowess with the hottest topic debates of the year! 🎤💬🔥   Hosted by the spectacular SFK team, this year's showdown is all about thinking on your feet with impromptu debates that will set the stage on fire. Each team gets a sweet 10 minutes of prep time, armed with just one phone to summon their debate muses.   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 17th August, 6pm - 📍 Where: The Bistro, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   What to expect: 👉 In this round robin tournament, teams will face off against two opposing colleges in a range of unique topics. 👉 Speakers will have 5 minutes each with warning bells at 4, 4.5, & 5 minutes. 👉 Registrations close at 6:30pm sharp. 👉 Order of events will be revealed at the start of the event.   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.