More housing options are on the way for regional healthcare students on the Coast as Federal Labor commits $2.2 million for the project.
A refurbishment of the former Wellers Inn in Burnie to see the 27 bed property transformed into dedicated accommodation for students completing health related degrees at the Cradle Coast Campus.
Federal Member for Braddon, Anne Urquhart MP said the growing student numbers at the University are a win for the local workforce.
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“Training students right here at Cradle Coast Campus means they’re more likely to stay and build their careers here.”
Pictured left to right: Professor Sonya Stanford, Pro Vice-Chancellor Cradle Coast, Anne Urquhart MP, and Ty Cunningham, UTAS fifth-year medicine student.
