Since 2003 UTS has been considering what changes need to take place at its Kuring-gai campus to ensure the University continues to provide all its students with the best possible teaching, learning and research experiences.
The Federal Government has made it clear that universities must develop and implement strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. Over the past decade student interest in studying at Kuring-gai has been declining. For example two thirds of the nursing program applicants who missed out on a place at the city campus but were offered a place at the Kuring-gai campus declined the offer, opting instead to study at another suitably located University. Students today prefer a more central location where they have easy access to part-time work and accommodation.
It has become apparent that the Kuring-gai campus in its current form is not sustainable and that changes have to be made. In June 2008, the NSW Minister for Planning approved the University's Kuring-gai campus rezoning application and concept plan. The University is now in a position to explore and evaluate its options for Kuring-gai campus and invited Expressions of Interest (closed 12 November 2008).
This website provides information about issues relating to the campus and helps the University gather feedback. On this website you can:
- Read a message from the Vice Chancellor
- Read important information for students considering studying at the Kuring-gai campus
- Find out more about the Department of Planning's assessment process
- View the Expressions of Interest invitation
- Find answers to frequently asked questions
- Refer to a range of informative fact sheets
- Send comments or questions you may have about the future of the UTS Kuring-gai Campus
