The University of New England has announced it will introduce a number of changes to its residential system that it says will sustain on-campus accommodation for students in years to come.
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In practise this means new and some returning residents will be relocated into other buildings to maximise occupancy.
Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Professor Brigid Heywood said the decision was the best option to meet student expectations for a safe on-campus experience under current circumstances.
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"Staying in one of UNE's residential colleges has been a vital and eagerly anticipated part of student life for over 70 years," Professor Heywood said, "and UNE will continue to accept 2021 applications for all colleges with due consideration of our duty of care to our students."
"We acknowledge and understand that each college community is unique in its culture, community spirit, pastoral care needs, engagement with leadership teams, and senior common room members and will take care to maintain these aspects of college life.
"Our residential leadership team will continue to work with Senior Common Rooms and student leadership to create a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for new and returning residents."
The changes will be implemented as UNE cautiously plans for a return to business-as-usual approach in 2021.
