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Open Day 2016

Join us for Open Day 2016 and discover how our students at Victoria University achieve victory.

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Uplifting memoir on cycling helps with grief

Craig Fry's memoir shows how cycling helped him cope with grief after his father’s sudden death.

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Join the fun at Volunteer for You (V4U) day

V4U is a fun day-long event where the VU community get together and volunteer their time and skills.

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Business leader Craig Dent's new role at VU

State Trustees CEO Craig Dent will become an Adjunct Professor within the College of Business at Victoria University.

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In 2016 Victoria University will proudly celebrate 100 years of high quality, accessible education in the west of Melbourne.

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2016 Sport Scholarships applications now open

Applications are now open for the 2016 Victoria University Sport Scholarships.

Six of the best to Rio

Six elite athletes from Victoria University are off to Rio, representing Australia in the Olympic and Paralympic games.

Uplifting memoir on cycling helps with grief

Craig Fry's memoir shows how cycling helped him cope with grief after his father’s sudden death.

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Skunk Control: Where science and art meet

A team of VU engineers and scientists are proving that science and art can combine into award-winning creations.

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