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In 2020 we’ve transitioned to supported digital and remote learning, until we return to face-to-face classes. Discover how we're setting our students up for success.

Remote study: tips & support

Changes to course delivery in 2020 & 2021

To keep the VU community safe, and to play our part in containing the spread of coronavirus, we have made changes to how we deliver our courses.

Meet VU's remote teaching legends

VU lecturers have risen to the remote learning challenge – but what do they really think of it?

6 ways to avoid social media distraction while learning online

In the habit of browsing social media when you should be paying attention to your lecturer? Here are 6 tips that will help you get back on track.

Studying at home with kids: all the tips & resources you need now

If you’re studying with children in lockdown, you deserve massive props. Here's 10 tips from experienced early childhood educators, and more than 50 resources to help you succeed.

How social confinement is breeding an education revolution

Whether it’s a complete career change, a focused specialisation or a way to keep brain-fit in isolation, now is the perfect time to further ourselves through education.

Remote learning in 2020: how our students are surviving & thriving

It’s so important to regularly reach out to friends and classmates and support one another. We checked in with some of our students to find out how they’re doing.

Maintaining research momentum in a pandemic

Not even a global pandemic is going to keep Olivia Slater – VU Graduate and the first Indigenous Australian women to undertake a PhD at Cambridge University – from her research.

Why VU is the shining star in remote learning

Victoria University has a secret weapon in the remote learning revolution.

Zaine Cordy in Bulldogs uniform with a football

How Bulldogs champ gets results during remote learning

Being a star Bulldog and student is challenging – but Zaine finds the VU Block Model helps him manage it all, even during lockdown.

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10 places a law degree can take you

What if you’re interested in law, but not keen on a life in court? Don’t stress – a law qualification offers countless careers in one degree.

Parents: Could returning to study make your kids smarter?

Having young children can pose potential barriers to study – but the benefits of making it work could go both ways.

5 ways picking a uni close to home can make you more successful

Starting tertiary study doesn’t have to mean leaving everything familiar behind. In fact, there are some great perks to picking a uni close to home.

5 people whose ATAR was no obstacle

You can be disappointed by your ATAR and still go on to have the career of your dreams. Passion, determination and hard work are all you need.

4 reasons an arts degree is your greatest asset

Whether it’s your first degree or postgrad studies, it’s time to smash old excuses and discover how much you could gain by returning to uni.

Uni lingo busted

What do all these new terms mean? And why are they important to you?

Lifestyle

Which generation makes the best student?

People of just about every age are discovering their inner student. Forget astrology, find yourself in the generational student horoscopes and see if we nailed your gen!

Sleep deprivation costing more than a good night's sleep

When was the last time you woke feeling refreshed? VU Professor Dorothy Bruck explains how sleep deprivation has the potential to contribute to numerous health conditions.

Top 5 ways to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community

Michael Deppeler, VUSU Queer Collective Officer, talks about the best approaches to becoming an ally to the queer community.

10 ways to take care of yourself at VU

Desperate for a pampering or want to get active? Take care of yourself with these VU services.

If I use SPF will I still get my vitamin D? 10 weird skin tips & busted myths

Dermal clinician and VU lecturer Jennifer Byrne answers your burning questions for the best of summer skin health.

3 surprising ways building design affects us

The places where we work, study and live truly can affect how we feel and behave. Here are just a few of the ways building design impacts us for the better – and worse.

Career & people

Now is a great time to be a speech pathologist – here's why

If you see yourself in this career, here are a few reasons why there’s never been a better time to get started.

Have you got what employers are looking for in 2020? We asked a CEO.

Aaron Fitzgerald – CEO of Grill’d International and COO of Grill’d Australia – tells all on what employers are looking for now and in the future.

The 6 most in-demand jobs in mental health

Here are six of the highest-growth fields in the sector – and some inspiring and dedicated people who spend their days helping others heal.

Are you ready to lead the change in your organisation?

If you’re keen to be a champion of change and innovation, there are several things you can do to ensure the success of your business and your people.

Why you need to get involved in mentoring ASAP

Discover the benefits of giving and getting one-on-one support and advice.

4 secret weapons of successful project leaders

Pursuing a career in project management? Get ahead now with an expert's insider tips on how to make light work of complex projects.

Innovation

neon sign with the words "for the world"

4 lessons from COVID-19 about digital sustainability

Digital sustainability helps protect the planet – as well as businesses in a time of crisis.

Top 5 digital disruptors – how to thrive in the age of intelligence

Discover the top 5 predicted digital disruptors and how you can prepare for a future that will be so different to what we now know.

Simulated learning: the future of health education

Ever wondered where student midwifes, nurses and paramedics hone their skills? Discover the world of simulated learning labs and high-tech mannequins.

How VU is using ‘big data’ to predict big career trends

We’re using the latest in big data platforms technology as a crystal ball to gain insight into future jobs growth, and tailoring our courses to predicted employment and skill demand.

Introduction to Cybersecurity short course

5 easy ways to protect yourself from cyber attacks

Last year Australians lost more than $90 million to scams. Help protect yourself online and beat the scammers with these easy tips.

Robots in space & all things AI: Q&A with a NASA engineer

What happens when an electronic engineering graduate gets to ask a NASA scientist for career advice? We find out.

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