By Jessica Anstice
Federation University will be able to offer more student places following the announcement on Monday 12 November of a new funding package for regional universities.
“The university will receive extra funding of $40.7 million over four years to support our new Berwick Campus in meeting its growing demand for student places,” Federation University’s vice chancellor and president professor Helen Bartlett said.
“The funding commitment will enable the university to enrol more than 2700 new students at the Berwick Campus over the next four years and prepare graduates for areas of high demand including nursing, community and human services, teaching and business.”
The $40.7 million for FedUni is the largest amount allocated to any of the five regional universities receiving funding support.
The Federal Government has also announced nearly 2000 new scholarships for students from regional and remote areas over four years.
