The National Union of Students has commended Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement of $150 million for the University of Tasmania (UTAS) expansion plans in Launceston and Burnie.
The Universities relocation presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the state which is backed by all three levels of government working together with students, staff, and the wider university community.
National Union of Students State Branch President Clark Cooley said “This funding, along with the new degree offerings will provide Northern Tasmanian’s new opportunities to access higher education. The new degree system will dramatically increase the number of Associate Degree places, advantaging 8,000 students who have never undertaken higher education.”
Mr Cooley continued “Prime Minster Turnbull’s announcement of funding for the UTAS development will only increase the Universities attraction as a international education destination. The new fit-for-purpose campuses at Inveresk in Launceston and West Park in Burnie will provide students with world-class, teaching, learning and research facilities, currently unavailable for Northern Students.”
The National Union of Students (NUS) is the peak representative body for Australian university students. The NUS seek to advance the rights and protect the interests of students by working with campus-based student organisations, running campaigns, and making sure the voices of students are heard by parliamentarians, policy makers, university leadership and the wider community.
Clark Cooley President – Tasmanian State Branch National Union of Students
