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Here you can find the major VU publications and their most current versions and archived issues, where available.

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Connections

Connections magazine celebrates the achievements of students, graduates and staff of the University. It also reports on recent research, courses, programs, new books by VU staff and students, and University-wide developments. It is published twice a year.

Connections for the iPad and tablets

Connections can now be downloaded in a tablet-friendly format.

Open this page in your tablet's browser, download Connections (choose a link below) and open it in your favourite pdf reader app, such as iBooks.

Hint: After download on the iPad, the PDF will appear in the browser. Tap the screen, and options will appear to "Open in iBooks" or "Open in..." the reader of your choice.

Print edition Connections, Issue 16, Summer 2011

Download a copy of the latest Connections, Issue 16, Summer, 2011.

Back issues are available by emailing the publications team at publications@vu.edu.au.

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VU Annual Report

VU’s Annual Report provides a comprehensive summary of the University's activities for any given financial year, which runs from 1 January to 31 December. It contains all of the University’s annual reporting requirements plus an overview of the University’s operations and the successes of students and staff for the relevant year.

Download a copy of the current VU Annual Report 2011.

You can also download the University’s Annual Reports for the previous two years. (Note that in previous years, the University’s Annual Report consisted of two publications, VU Annual Report and Wall to Wall, which together contained all reporting requirements.):

Earlier Annual Reports can be obtained by emailing publications@vu.edu.au.

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Introducing VU and International profile

A 20 page publication Introducing VU gives you a snapshot view of VU.

The publication summarises our strategic direction, our teaching, learning and research and other areas of major activity.

The university organisational structure has been modified recently.

Our International Profile publication reflects our commitment to international relations; international strategy, marketing and student recruitment; workforce development and consultancy services; student mobility and international support services.

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Strategic directions publications

Publications that reflect our vision, strategic directions and commitment in positioning VU's teaching, learning and research.

Making VU 2016: Statement of Purpose

The ‘Making VU 2016: A Statement of Purpose’ is a strategic publication which sets out our long term vision for VU and guides the annual budget process and local planning across the University.

Research Strategy

The VU 2008-2010 Research Development and Investment Strategy lays the foundations for the strategic development of our multidisciplinary research, based around nine key areas of research strength. 

Mission-based compact with Australian Government

The Mission-based Compacts document is an agreement between the Commonwealth Government and the University. It outlines a mutual commitment to provide students with high-quality experiences and outcomes, and builds capabilities for research, innovation and international competitiveness.

For a copy of VU's 2011 Mission-based Compacts document, or the Statement of Corporate Intent, please contact Tara Schuurmans in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor on +61 3 9919 4198.

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Course guide and handbooks

Our Victoria University Course Guides offer a quick overview of courses offered by the University to domestic students in 2013. Download the Guides:

Each faculty at VU has its own Student Handbook. These provide comprehensive details on all the courses for each faculty, as well as in-depth requirements about admissions and enrolments, information about university regulations and the services available to students.

Faculty handbooks:

Other key information

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