Region. UWS reviewing study periods

The University of Western Sydney is among those reviewing how shorter, intensive study periods it already offers, such as, summer and winter schools could be more effectively used, according to The Australian Financial Review. A survey of 39 universities by the paper showed that a number were considering introducing trimesters allowing the academic year to be extended over the summer period to graduate students more quickly to meet the federal government’s targets for a larger degree-qualified workforce.