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Education crusader awarded honorary doctorate

Education thought leader, Dr Elizabeth Lee, has received an honorary doctorate at VU's Malaysia graduation ceremony.

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Free public transport needed for students

Free public transport for disadvantaged students is needed to curb rising rate of transport poverty in Melbourne's west.

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Multicultural festival

VU's annual multicultural festival is here. We will have free food, cultural stalls and spectacular performances!

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Hiking 100 kilometres to mark 100 years

VU teams will hike 100 km over 48 hours to raise money for charity and mark the University’s 100th anniversary.

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Bulldogs blockbuster the scene for next Centenary celebration

VU’s Centenary celebrations will come to a lively Etihad Stadium for the AFL match-of-the-round on Sunday, when VU partner the Western Bulldogs host Hawthorn.

Australia losing war on obesity and alcohol

Australia is losing the war against alcohol and obesity because it lacks approach to prevention.

Participants wanted for polycystic ovary syndrome study

Researchers are seeking females with polycystic ovary syndrome who want to improve their physical activity and nutrition behaviours.

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