Vice-Chancellor opens first University of Western Sydney Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janice Reid AM, will officially open the University’s $22 million, 343 bed student apartment complex on Thursday.

Developed and operated by leading student accommodation provider Campus Living Villages, in partnership with UWS, the new facility is the first on the Parramatta campus.

The stylish development brings student living to new heights with a range of furnished, self-contained apartments with full kitchens, private bedrooms, in-room heating and a flat screen TV in every living room.

Additional luxuries include a student lounge, TV room with Foxtel, e-library, a barbecue area and an on-site laundry.

“With rates from $168 per week, including utilities, rentals are easily comparable to accommodation in the area, with the added advantage of a convenient location, fully furnished apartments and modern facilities,” says Sally Ward, UWS Village Manager.

“In addition, we offer an experience that rental properties just don’t provide. We have lots of great events and activities and provide a supportive community with staff on-site 24 hours a day,” she says.

Professor Janice Reid says, “The University of Western Sydney is delighted to offer the opportunity for a complete on-campus experience to our students. The University is very proud of this new purpose-built facility at our Parramatta campus which not only provides convenience, but greatly enhances campus life.”

The student accommodation features the latest in sustainable designs, including solar heated hot water systems, rain water retention tanks and waste recycling.

According to Campus Living Villages CEO (Australia), Martin Earp, “living on campus is a great way to take advantage of opportunities to make friends and experience university, with the benefits of living in a secure and supportive environment.”

“We are very excited to be working with the University of Western Sydney and look forward to a positive long term relationship and supporting their student accommodation needs,” Mr Earp says.

WHAT: Official launch of new student apartments at the University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta campus WHEN: Thursday, 23 July 2009, 3:30pm WHERE: UWS Village [Parramatta], Corner of Pemberton Street and Victoria Road, Parramatta

Background UWS Village opened its doors to students in January 2009 and provides a range of stylish one to eight bedroom apartments, starting from $168 per person per week (inclusive of utilities).

Staff are available 24 hours a day, with a team of trained resident assistants to provide assistance and university security patrolling the site every night. A student life programme provides an active event calendar with cultural, academic and social activities, tailored specifically to the interests of students from Australia and around the world. Past events have included themed parties, pancake breakfasts and a successful Opening Carnival that attracted over 300 students.

UWS Village is owned and operated by student accommodation specialists, Campus Living Villages (CLV). CLV specialise in providing exciting, safe and supportive residential communities for students all over the world. Based in Sydney, the company now owns, operates or is developing approximately 50,000 beds at more than 50 universities in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.