Newcastle uni eyes greener pastures for expansion

Opportunity knocks: The university of Newcastle is looking to partner with South Australian universities, TAFE and industry to expand into viticulture.

The University of Newcastle will significantly increase its offerings in hospitality and tourism, agricultural science and wine making as part of its plans to expand its presence in the Upper Hunter.

While the Upper Hunter has traditionally supplied a significant proportion of the university's domestic students, the institution's presence in the region has been relatively thin on the ground.