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5 essential uni supplies you won’t find on your book list

Got your textbooks sorted? Then it's time to work out the other supplies you'll need to help smash your uni goals.

Everything you want to know about uni or TAFE but you’re too afraid to ask

Got a few burning questions about TAFE or uni? From common definitions to ‘what if’ scenarios and finding your way around, we’ve got you covered.

Simple techniques to combat exam stress

Juggling deadlines and work commitments? Discover five practical methods for dealing with exam stress when you're feeling the pinch.

Five 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.

Top four reasons NOT to return to study

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.

Five foolproof tips to settling into uni

Whatever your story is, transitioning into uni life can be a challenge for even the most prepared. Make the change a little easier with these five tips.

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.

Why is everyone going vegan?

2018 was predicted to be the ‘year of the vegan’ and, six months in, we’re starting to believe it. So what's driving this trend, and how do we know whether it's one to follow?

10 ways to take care of you at VU

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

Kids in Class: revolutionising study for parents

VU has addressed the study-family balance with a new program that caters for the changing student demographic.

When practice makes perfect

What sets one university graduate apart from the rest? Teachers and principals reveal it’s hands-on experience that gives Education graduates the confidence and edge they need to get ahead.

Career & people

4 people who’ve made the outdoors their office (and how you can too!)

How about swapping the office for white water rafting, abseiling or mountain biking? Here are four people who have done just that!

How to get a job – before you've had a job

Getting your first job is often dependent on already having worked in that very job – a seemingly impossible ask. At VU, we offer these ways to graduate with the professional experience employers want.

Five ways postgrad study will help you climb that ladder

With almost 50% of the population completing an undergraduate degree, it’s no longer an edge. See how postgrad study can help you climb the career ladder.

This single word can lead to your dream job – straight after uni!

Recent screen media graduate Jeehoon Choi discovered that early career success can begin with a single word.

VU graduate leading the way in disability sport & recreation

After a ruptured ACL put him on the bench, Ayden Shaw explored his study alternatives, and is now Sport and Recreation Manager at Disability Sport.

Want a career that changes lives?

Imagine if your profession could give people a new life, ensuring they can find their place in the world. Migration Law does exactly that – and it just happens to be a rapidly growing industry with endless opportunities.

Innovation

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.

Higher training that’s down to earth

Senior lecturer Dr Aughey explains how altitude training and the ‘live high, train low’ program can lead to performance improvements for elite athletes.

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.

VU Hanger: Bringing startups to life

Whether you call yourself an entrepreneur, an inventor, a business owner or a side-hustler, find out what startup stimulators like the VU Hanger can offer you.

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.

Study, work, life: the University model that works for you

We teach our courses differently so you get more one-on-one time with educators and complete one unit at a time. Find out how this learning style can benefit you.

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5 essential uni supplies you won’t find on your book list