Summary:
- The University of Newcastle has moved a step closer to delivering more affordable housing for students, appointing Hansen Yuncken as principal contractor for a new 450-bed accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.
- The eight-storey building, designed to achieve a 5-star Green Star rating, will provide a mix of single studios and shared living clusters to suit different needs and budgets.
- University of Newcastle data shows that students who live on campus are 10% more likely to remain in their studies (86.8% v 76.9%) and also more likely to pass their course load (89.8% vs 87.8%).
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