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Australian student depression attitudes survey

Friday 30 October 2009
Researchers from the University of Western Australia are seeking university students to participate in a study study investigating their attitudes towards depression and its treatment.

Lucky Bulldogs supporter wins $500

Wednesday 28 October 2009
A second-year Victoria University Bachelor of Business student has won $500 for his loyal support of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

Victoria University Student Union - Declaration of the poll

Tuesday 27 October 2009
The Victoria University Student Union (VUSU Inc) is the peak organisation representing the interests of all students at Victoria University.

Big West unveils 2009 festival program - its largest ever

Tuesday 27 October 2009
The Footscray-based Big West Festival launched its largest ever program today, including the all-day Big Backyard performance and visual arts centrepiece on Saturday, 21 November.

VU Engineering students use problem-based learning to sprout grass - wheat grass that is!

Tuesday 27 October 2009
Engineers are used to building from scratch but when a group of VU engineering students were asked to grow a cash crop, they were forced out of their comfort zone.

Changes at Melton and Sunbury campus

Friday 23 October 2009
VU is finalising plans for the future of our Melton and Sunbury campuses. We hope to make the relocation as smooth as possible, with an information program for staff and students to provide further details.

Lock-up bike sheds with showers, toilets coming to Footscray campuses

Thursday 22 October 2009
Two state-of-the-art bicycle sheds are about to be installed at the University's two Footscray campuses.

VU delegation visits Chile

Wednesday 21 October 2009
A senior level VU delegation recently visited Chile to explore possible bilateral education and research links. During the visit the delegation visited eleven higher education institutions and the Chilean government agencies responsible for research and tourism.

Gillard announces $100 million apprenticeship boost at VU's Werribee Campus

Monday 19 October 2009
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard chose VU's Werribee Campus last month as the venue to launch a $100 million Federal Government Apprentice Kickstart program.

Old boys teach Rocket some footy history

Friday 16 October 2009
The University hosted a very special group of visitors this week, 15 of the class of 1938 graduates of the Footscray Technical School, the original incarnation of the current VU.