VU's Dr Kara Dadswell in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand
on why so few women coaches exist & why gender bias is central to the discussion. Full story:
theconversation.com/most-kids-are-… #womeninsport

The University is closed today for the ANZAC Day public holiday. Our campuses will reopen tomorrow, with classes back from Monday.

Congratulations to VU's Clare Carter and Patrice O'Brien on completing the Three Peaks Trek. And congratulations to our partners, Western Chances, on an incredible fundraiser.

• 19 trekkers
• 26km
• $70,000 raised

Donations close this Friday: bit.ly/49QIPHW

VU's Olympic experts Dr Richard Baka & Adjunct Prof. Tracy Taylor in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand on why a new funding approach might increase the gap between rich & poor sports.
theconversation.com/why-australias…

VU is excited to share that Brendan O'Connor announced $1.5m investment in advanced manufacturing equipment for our students. This builds on Free TAFE, which removed barriers to enrolment for over 355,000 Australians in 2023.
Adam Shoemaker (He/Him) Daniel Mulino
vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-…

Congratulations Susan Alberti AC on being a finalist in the prestigious Australian Philanthropy Awards in recognition of your continued support for women in sport at Victoria University & more broadly across the sector. Well deserved! Over 150 nominations #womeninsport

Huge congratulations to VU's Melinda Craike who has been chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an expert contributor to the Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation

Learn more: vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-…

Great profile on Andy Hill in Cosmos - the Science of Everything cosmosmagazine.com/cosmos-studio/…

Learn 5 ways you can better support and advocate for the Autistic community Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)

vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-…

Congratulations to our girl Lizzo who graduated from Victoria University with a degree in secondary and primary education 🥳⭐️

A new study, led by VU's Dr Kara Dadswell confirms a bias among children towards linking men as being coaches and officials, rather than women.
Story: shorturl.at/fFJV7
ChangeOurGame Institute for Health and Sport, VU #womeninsport

To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, we’re working with our partner Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) to better understand what our autistic community would like us to know, do and say so we can be more helpful and supportive aspect.org.au/waud

Happy Easter! However you're spending the Easter break, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable time.

It's not too late to open up a new path for yourself. Changing to VU could make a world of difference – and give you better study-life balance.

Hear more about Rawan's experience switching unis:
bit.ly/4ctbWnz

Connecting health and education at the new #FootscrayHospital !

A 57m pedestrian bridge has been installed, connecting the new hospital to Victoria University.

Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/3x7gDTR

📍 Footscray, Wurundjeri Country

Victorian Department of Health
Western Health

Great to have Western Health and Victoria University connected. 👏

Congratulations to 3rd-year carpentry apprentice and VU grad, Daniel Currie, who has been recognised at the 2024 Master Builders Victoria Regional Apprentice of the Year Awards!

Master Builders Victoria

With the new $1.5b Footscray Hospital set to open next year, we're celebrating another construction milestone. A footbridge connecting VU to the hospital has been installed symbolising our connection with Western Health.

Find out more: bit.ly/3TwEQu8

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