University joins ground-breaking EducateAT Parramatta Alliance
An alliance between the City of Parramatta, Western Sydney Local Health District and universities in Sydney’s geographical centre has launched to cement the City as a global education destination.
The University of Sydney today joined an Australia-first alliance of government and universities to cement the City of Parramatta as a global destination for educational excellence.
The ground-breaking EducateAT Parramatta Alliance unites the City of Parramatta and universities that have a presence in Parramatta to advocate for, and attract talent to, the centre of global Sydney.
At a historic ceremony at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta City campus, Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer signed the EducateAT Parramatta Charter along with the University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, UNSW Sydney, University of New England, Swinburne University of Technology and the Western Sydney Local Health District.
“The evolution of Parramatta over the last decade has been truly exciting and we are very proud of our long history in the area”, said University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Stephen Garton.
“This partnership complements our recent framework agreement with the NSW Government to develop a world-class multi-disciplinary university campus in Parramatta/Westmead and will ensure that our vision to cement Parramatta as one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia is realised.”
Cr Dwyer said Parramatta was known for its world-class universities and the Westmead Health Precinct, with an education sector worth $1.6 billion.
“This powerful alliance has one key goal: to help Parramatta become the best city in Australia for students to study and succeed.
“EducateAT Parramatta is our shared vision for Sydney’s Central River City – a thriving hub of academic excellence, jobs growth and opportunity for the people of Western Sydney and the world,” Cr Dwyer said.
Under the Charter, alliance members will develop a range of projects to: position Parramatta as a destination for educational excellence; advocate for more affordable student accommodation and better transport options; link students with industry; and improve the City’s liveability and sustainability.