Community & Business
18 June, 2024
Regional Uni Study Hub To Be Operational Next Year
Building modifications and fit-out work will commence shortly on the Southern Downs regional university study hub, located at 163 Palmerin Street, Warwick.
When completed, the centre will include quality learning spaces, meeting rooms, technology and pastoral care to provide local students with greater access to tertiary studies and improved academic opportunities while continuing to live and study locally.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton said Council had worked closely with leading educational and community organisations on the funding submission to the Australian Government’s Department of Education for a centre that was suitably equipped to keep students local.
“We need more key workers in areas including health, education and engineering. Often the cost in moving away from home is not affordable for everyone, and this initiative will give so many more people an accessible pathway to higher education,” Mayor Hamilton said.
The success of the Southern Downs submission was announced in late March. With the completion of a range of grant agreements, actual funding is now available for use.
The regional university study hub is expected to be fully operational for the start of the 2025 academic year and the recruitment process for a Centre Manager is currently underway.
