Victoria University

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and home of the VU Block Model.

CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb) / 02475D (Syd) / RTO Code. 3113

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We’re moving the conversation!👋 We’ll no longer be active here, but come see what’s happening on our other channels to catch all the latest VU news, campus updates, and community stories.

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@AustraliaAwards Love this. Those early connections really do make all the difference when you’re starting out somewhere new!

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@DrMurgy Hi @DrMurgy, nice to hear from a VU alum! You can still keep up with all the same great VU content on our other social channels (listed in this thread). 😊

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We’re moving the conversation!👋 We’ll no longer be active here, but come see what’s happening on our other channels to catch all the latest VU news, campus updates, and community stories.

Our social spots:

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@leopatchra Hey @leopatchra, thanks for flagging this one with us!

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Say hello to our 2025 VU Executive in Residence: Dr Ruwangi Fernando. A VU alum, real life AI whiz & the powerhouse behind STEM Sisters–this year she’s back on campus to mentor students, run masterclasses and make equity in STEM more than just a buzzword. https://t.co/0AjCZnXnra

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It’s #InternationalNursesDay💙 Wrapping up the VU Nursing Awards, we celebrated some of our standout students – including second-year David Schreurs, who received the first-ever Karen-Leigh Edwards Award.
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STEM with heart and hustle? That’s 100% Adsheaya. 💯 She’s mentoring students, leading research in sustainable engineering, and absolutely smashing her PhD at VU.

Read her story about how she’s flipping the script for women in STEM👉https://t.co/nu49Pr4aVe

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Big ideas often start small - and sometimes with a pile of shredded uniforms.🦺

♻️ @WestsiderNews is telling a green construction story of VU’s Malindu Sandanayake and his team, who are putting greener concrete - made from workwear - to the test: https://t.co/PuqlJs5zor

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If periods are part of life, why isn’t sport built around that reality? VU’s research shows 70% of those surveyed who menstruate are missing sport. Providing free period products at all sporting facilities needs to happen now to support participation.

🔗: https://t.co/iIimPiMGAf

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New research from the VU's Mitchell Institute reveals the economic impact of higher education and what the major parties are doing to address it.

With about 16,000 Australians in every electorate with a HECS-HELP debt – will this impact voting on May 3?

https://t.co/RS4luoVtvB

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What made Trump change his tune on tariffs? Writing for @ConversationEDU, our VU economic experts unpack why the Trump tariffs were paused – and why it matters for international trade.

Read on about the tariff U-turn: https://t.co/g35zKxDKS9

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VU researchers have crunched the numbers – and the reality is stark: chronic disease hits harder in low-socioeconomic communities. They’ve identified the regions most affected & more importantly, created a roadmap for a national plan to close the gap.

🔗https://t.co/P3JzW8H3jK

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Meet Amanda Pudelka. An international performer, aspiring psychologist, and current VU student who’s just been named a Western Chances scholarship recipient. She’s proof that talent in the west is thriving – thanks to support from Western Chances, @Transurban & @Melair.

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From Bulldogs to blueprints. 🏉📐 @westernbulldogs Ryan Gardner has graduated from VU TAFE with an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). He juggled study, footy & real-world work experience – and has his eye on an architecture career post-AFL. Big congrats, Ryan!

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Not all heroes wear lab coats – but in this case, they definitely do.🧬 Prof Emma Rybalka and her team are doing incredible work in muscle biology, focused on developing treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases.

https://t.co/BCTYRpg69V

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Calling out racism isn’t always easy–but it’s easier with the right support. #BiggerThanThis is a new pilot program co-developed by VU, @VicHealth & @VEOHRC to tackle racism in schools by supporting students to call out & challenge racism with confidence. https://t.co/gw0XZE662z

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Learn how to start research with real impact at VU: https://t.co/LwaGcqhxBb

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Kath Travis' research started from a personal place – finding and reauthoring her family history. Now, she’s knee-deep in the archives, helping First Nations communities to do the same.

🎓To Dr Kath Travis – history looks different because of you.