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2026 Hollomby Foundation Scholarship Winners

1 April 2026

Awards and Achievements, Western Australia, Study Hub

Hollomby Foundation Awards $83,500 to 30 Geraldton Universities Centre Students

$83,500 in scholarships was awarded to 30 Geraldton Universities Centre students at the annual Hollomby Foundation Scholarship Presentation Event, supported by local donors across the Mid West.

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Port Lincoln University Centre - Graduation 2025

23 March 2026

Awards and Achievements, Study Hub, South Australia

Nursing and Social Work Graduates Honoured at Port Lincoln Ceremony

Graduates, their families and supporters gathered alongside representatives from local government, industry and the community at the Port Lincoln University Centre on 13 March to mark the completion of university qualifications earned in 2025.

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23 February 2026

General, Study Hub, Tertiary Education

University Access Comes to St Helens with New Study Hub

A new Regional University Study Hub has opened in St Helens, Tasmania, giving local students access to university support and study facilities without having to leave their community.

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16 February 2026

Awards and Achievements, South Australia

Record 35 Students Graduate Through Uni Hub Spencer Gulf in Regional Education Milestone

A record 35 students graduated with Uni Hub Spencer Gulf partner universities in 2025. The milestone was recognised at a celebration at the Northern Festival Centre, with graduates completing qualifications in nursing, education and social work - all critical regional workforce needs.

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9 February 2026

General

The Country Universities Centre (CUC) appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Country Universities Centre (CUC) has appointed Dr Lou Conway as its new CEO. She joins the CUC after eight years as founding Director of the UNE SMART Region Incubator, where she led, designed and delivered programs supporting young people and founders from diverse backgrounds.

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12 January 2026

General, Government, Study Hub

Media Release: New Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island

A Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) has officially opened on Norfolk Island, bringing tertiary education opportunities closer to home. CUC Norfolk Island, will provide study facilities for local students enrolled at any Australian university or vocational education and training provider.

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Social Work Tutor Tracey Davies (left) and social work student Shilo Pavlich

5 January 2026

Study Hub, South Australia

Flinders University Brings Social Work Intensives to Port Augusta

Social work students in Port Augusta will no longer need to travel long distances for compulsory intensives. Flinders University will deliver these study blocks locally from 2026, giving regional students access to the same opportunities as their metropolitan peers.

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