The planning and design phase of the new campus for Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie has opened for student input. Last week, students, and some staff, took part in workshops run by the architects in charge of the final look and feel of the new campus, which is due for completion at the end of 2015.The workshops and feedback give students ownership of the campus and provide a sense of belonging to the CSU community, Port Macquarie Campus Director Dr Muyesser Durur said. “Student input and contribution to the development of the learning and teaching environment, and the overall campus, is an important element in the creation of Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. We have an opportunity to further engage with our students,” Dr Durur said. The workshop highlighted several priorities for students, including, collaborative spaces, outdoor spaces, places for quiet study, sustainable construction and management, and coffee shop, bar and student facilities. There are currently more than 200 students studying eight courses at CSU in Port Macquarie. Student numbers are expected to grow to about 700 by 2015 with more courses to be added. Read more about the new campus on CSU News here.