The new campus of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie will be officially opened by Senator the Hon. Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research on Tuesday 1 May. Member for Lyne, Mr Rob Oakeshott, MP, will also attend the formal ceremony, which will begin with an academic procession at 10.30am, followed by a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Aboriginal Elder Mr William O’Brien (‘Uncle Bill’).

 

The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Andrew Vann, says, “Charles Sturt University is very excited about the opportunities in Port Macquarie as it has the population and projected growth to support a full campus of CSU, and this is our vision for the future. The University knows there is a real need to lift higher education participation in the light of labour force shortages in the mid-North Coast area.”

 

Dr Muyesser Durur Campus Director at CSU in Port Macquarie, says, “From little things big things grow, and the official opening marks the beginning of something bigger, something that will provide choice and possibilities for current and future generations of this region. We are delighted the University will be contributing to the growth and enhancement of the region, and add to the exciting diversity of this dynamic community.”