Bulletin

Issue: June 2005

News

Shepparton campus on the move

'A significant and symbolic change for La Trobe in Shepparton, reflecting the University's commitment to the region,' was how local Campus Director, Professor Brian Graetz, described the recent move of the University to new premises in that city.

The University has relocated its campus administration and academic staff to Welsford Street, Shepparton. Teaching areas remain on the Fryers Street campus of the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE.

'This is the first stage in a planned development of a separate university campus in Shepparton,' Professor Graetz said. 'It will allow us to develop a stronger identity as a university, and to develop and enhance our teaching and research activities in the Goulburn Valley region.' He said discussions have already been held with Federal, State and local governments and other stakeholders. The Federal Government has committed $1.5 million towards the development of a university campus in Shepparton.