A university in the works for Newcastle?
The mayor of Newcastle has suggested that a university is in the pipeline.
The annual State of the Town Address took place last night with many issues and topics discussed; from water infrastructure, to a new library, to a new university.
The mayor of Newcastle, Cllr Mahlaba has prompted that Newcastle could be home to its very own university.
A university in Newcastle is on the cards. Mayor Mahlaba says it will create employment and skills for the people of the town. #SOTA19
— Newcastle Advertiser (@nnadv) April 11, 2019
This comes at a time where Newcastle is seeing a lot of expansion, such as the new airport which is set to officially open next week.
The details surrounding a possible university are still in its infancy, but the Newcastle Advertiser will be sure to follow-up on this.
To see more of what was presented last night, follow us on Twitter – as we live tweeted the entire event.
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This is a developing story, and buy the print edition of the Newcastle Advertiser – available next Thursday – for a full in-depth analysis of the mayor’s Budget Speech and State of the Town Address.
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