Broadband connection helps country dental students

Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips (right) visited The University of Melbourne campus in Shepparton to officially launch the “switch on‟ of the Uni TV trial that was funded under Round 1 of the State Government’s $18 million Broadband Enabled Innovation Program.

The 18 month project is being delivered by the Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society, in collaboration with the Melbourne Dental School at The University of Melbourne.

“As part of the trial, students and clinicians on placement in Shepparton will have the opportunity to view live and pre-recorded broadcasts of lectures, seminars and surgical demonstrations from the Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.