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Digital technologies for construction industry will improve safety and effeciency

Tuesday 21 February 2023
Victoria University researchers have developed state-of-the-art technology that will take outdated aspects of Australia’s construction industry into a modern...

World-class education & research centre at new Footscray Hospital structurally complete

Thursday 9 February 2023
Victoria University Chancellor The Honourable Steve Bracks AC and Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker today welcomed the impressive progress that has been...

VU family shines in Australia Day Honours

Friday 27 January 2023
Victoria University is proud to acknowledge our valued alumni, staff and partners recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.

Block Model in spotlight at Victoria University-hosted conference

Friday 27 January 2023
Victoria University (VU) will host the world’s first conference focusing on ‘block model’ teaching as universities and academics seek better ways to engage...

VU supports skills boost for Victorians seeking digital careers

Tuesday 24 January 2023
Victoria University (VU) and the Victorian Government today welcomed new recruits to a three-year $64 million Digital Jobs program designed to equip up to 5000...

Victoria University teams up with Western Bulldogs on strength & conditioning course

Monday 23 January 2023
Victoria University (VU), have joined forces with the Western Bulldogs Football Club, to offer an Australian-first course for people aiming for a career as a...

Do sports compression tights help you recover after a workout?

Tuesday 17 January 2023
New research has shown wearing high-quality, full-length sports compression tights for four hours after a leg resistance workout improves blood flow and...

New data insights giving Australian Open players an edge

Wednesday 11 January 2023
Game Insight Group (GIG), a partnership between Victoria University (VU) and Tennis Australia, has developed six new statistics for the 2023 Australian Open (...

Community sport research shows girls just want to have fun

Tuesday 10 January 2023
Victoria University (VU) research has found when it comes to playing community sport, it seems girls just want to have fun.

Creating spaces for Blak women’s healing

Wednesday 4 January 2023
A Victoria University (VU) Indigenous-led study has found access to a safe space for traditional Cultural practice can assist in healing from ongoing trauma,...