[1] In 1888, Browning emigrated to New Zealand, to take a position as assistant mistress for mathematics at Napier Girls' High School, which was headed by Newnham College alumna Mary Elizabeth Hewett.
[5] In 1892, Browning tried to get her qualification converted to a Bachelor of Arts through the University of New Zealand, which was an option open to male graduates.
[1][4] In 1906 Browning was able to graduate from Trinity College Dublin with a Master of Arts in absentia (making her what was known as a steamboat lady).
In July 1892 her paper on after-images, the visual effects of looking at a bright light, was read to the Hawke's Bay chapter, and published in the institute's Transactions the following year.
[4] Back in England, she worked for the Howard League for Penal Reform, the Vegetarian Society and the Non-Smoker’s Union.