La Trobe University Shepparton’s campus redevelopment project, an important element of the university’s continuing investment in regional education, recently kicked off with a ‘sod turning’ celebration on July 12.
We are excited to be finally starting this important project, delayed over several years by the impact of COVID-19 and then flooding in our region.
The campus redevelopment is a $19 million project, with the Commonwealth committing $5 million and La Trobe the balance.
The project includes:
– An expanded library and modern study spaces for students.
– A flexible community events and gallery space.
– A much larger clinical learning laboratory for nursing students to train in a simulated hospital environment.
– An expanded Ngarrapna space, where Indigenous students can study and access specialised support.
– Workspaces for external partners, encouraging more industry engagement and collaboration.
– Outdoor spaces for staff and students to work, study and socialise.
With building works under way and our campus facilities much more restricted, this year La Trobe is partnering with GOTAFE to deliver a combined Open Day event, on Saturday, August 26 at GOTAFE’s Fryers St campus.
La Trobe’s mission to ensure access to further education for regional students relies upon close collaboration with GOTAFE to deliver on our shared goal of raising educational participation in our region.
Working together to provide targeted advice and easy to navigate pathways between our two institutions, enabling students at all stages of life to engage with further education and the career options that flow from this, is critical to achieving our shared agenda.
We are delighted to be partnering with GOTAFE to deliver this important event.
Open Day is an opportunity to speak with current students and staff to learn more about local course offerings, early entry programs and pathways, and receive tailored advice on how to meet your study and career goals.
Information about student services, as well as benefits of studying with us, for example placement opportunities and study abroad, will be available.
We will also showcase our redeveloped campus plans and our temporary nursing facilities.
Join us for information and advice, live music, refreshments, and giveaways. To register, visit: latrobe.edu.au/openday