Region. UWS gets funds for capital works

The University of Western Sydney has received $20.4 million in infrastructure funding from the Federal Government, which will enable UWS to carry out new capital works and infrastructure upgrades across its campuses. Specifically, the funding will be used for new or renewal projects to greatly enhance the university's teaching and learning, research and student amenities. UWS will receive the funding on 1 July, 2009. "This funding announcement is wonderful news for UWS, and will make a major difference to our capacity to develop our teaching facilities, laboratories, student learning spaces, and to create a modern study environment for students," said Professor Janice Reid, UWS Vice-Chancellor.