A new initiative will benefit university students living in the outer suburbs of major Australian cities with the help of a study hub.
The Albanese government will establish 10 new suburban study hubs nationwide, including one in Stratpine, Queensland.
These hubs will provide students access to campus-style facilities closer to their homes, such as study spaces, tutoring services, and technology resources. The aim is to make higher education accessible to regional and outer suburban students.
The government has allocated $66.9 million to the project, a response to a recommendation from the Australian Universities Accord interim report. The report highlighted the need for more accessible study hubs to increase participation in higher education.
In addition to the ten new suburban hubs, five new regional university study hubs are expected to open by the start of 2025.
Education Minister Jason Clare has emphasised the importance of bringing university closer to people’s homes.
Investing in these study hubs, the government hopes to encourage more people to pursue higher education and improve educational outcomes in regional and outer suburban areas.
Published Date 19-November-2024
