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Prospective students with an interest in the humanities, history and social sciences will have the opportunity to study at Federation University Australia’s Wimmera campus in 2023 with the launch of a Wimmera-focussed honours program.

A local. research-based honours study program is on offer, along with scholarships of up to $15,000 to support students to build on their undergraduate degree and boost the development of rural research for the Wimmera Southern Mallee.

Students will have the opportunity to work with local employers in the Wimmera on projects that build knowledge about regional development, tourism, social welfare, local business development and other key industries.

The program offers flexibility around employment and pathways to future research study and work in the region.

For more information, contact Dr Cathy Tischler at horshamresearchhub@federation.edu.au

Quotes attributable to Federation University Horsham Research Hub lead Dr Cathy Tischler

“Honours is a great stepping-stone for people who want to build industry experience and create a point of difference with employers, demonstrating strong project management and research capability”

“We hope this new offering for the Wimmera will support people with an undergraduate degree to build their skill sets, and support student with Wimmera families who might be looking to come home and continue their studies locally.”