Did you know that the Surry Hills campus of Torrens University is a “super campus,” accommodating up to 14,000 students and offering health, business, and hospitality programmes in a heritage-listed site that seamlessly blends historic elements with modern design? It even has a mock hotel lobby for hospitality students, and a fully operational, student-led health clinic called The Practice.
The campus also boasts industry-standard, future-proof learning environments that will benefit students across health, nursing, and hospitality disciplines. It will also house the university’s Social Enterprise Hub, which is set to launch impactful projects, and The Practice Wellbeing Centre, a low-cost health clinic open to the community. These initiatives underline Torrens University’s commitment to social responsibility as a certified B Corporation.
A Milestone Celebration with Government and Industry Leaders
The state-of-the-art campus was inaugurated with a grand celebration on 13 April attended by notable figures such as Alister Henskens, NSW Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and Minister for Skills and Training, and John Ajaka, Former State Minister and Chair of Sydney Local Health District Board. Their presence underscored the university’s strong ties with business and government in New South Wales.
Henskens commended Torrens University for its close industry partnerships and highlighted the importance of collaboration between government, industry, and universities in driving innovation and job growth.
A New Chapter for Face-to-Face Learning
After two years of online learning due to the pandemic, students and staff are thrilled to reunite at their new home near Central Station.
The campus building, a heritage-listed site, seamlessly blends historic elements with modern design. It features cutting-edge technology for teaching and learning, including a mock hotel lobby for hospitality students and a fully operational, student-led health clinic called The Practice.
Health students will benefit from specialised facilities such as a dispensary for Western Herbal Medicine students, advanced 3D imaging technology for anatomy and physiology classes, and fully equipped hospital labs for nursing students.
The Surry Hills campus is designed to reflect the university’s core values. The emphasis is on fostering industry connections, promoting student well-being, and providing hands-on learning experiences that prepare graduates for leadership roles in their chosen fields.
Published Date 09-August-2024
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