Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, is expanding its Study Abroad Exchange Program to include Australia’s University of Newcastle, one of AustraLearn’s partner universities for study abroad and full degrees.

Ray Ivany, David Wise and Tom Herman ink a new study abroad agreement between Acadia University and the University of Newcastle.

“This new partnership opens up a world of opportunity to undergraduate students both here at Acadia and at Newcastle,” said Ray Ivany, Acadia’s president and vice-chancellor, in a university news article. “Participation in the Study Abroad Exchange Program provides students a chance to experience diverse educational systems and cultures in a seamless and supported manner.”

Generally, Acadia partners with institutions that have an existing Acadia connection in order to provide personal insight and advice to students considering the program. Dr. Anna Redden, director of Acadia’s Centre for Estuarine Research, was a professor at the University of Newcastle, which is located just two hours from Sydney and has a student population of more than 30,000. “The university and local community will offer Acadia students outstanding learning opportunities and truly memorable Aussie experiences,” she said.

The University of Newcastle is research intensive with a reputation of excellence that is reflected in its consistent ranking in the top 10 Australian universities for research effort and outcomes.

“This partnership between our two universities reinforces the strong relationship that exists between Canada and Australia,” said David Wise, Newcastle’s partnership and international coordinator. “I am sure our mutual ambassadors, both students and faculty, will ensure this memorandum of understanding will lead to a dynamic and exceptional partnership between Acadia and Newcastle.”

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