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Planetary health is a graduate course for a changing world

Victoria University (VU) has just launched a Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health short course, the first of its kind in Australia.

It explores the intersection between human health and the natural environment, with a focus on the impact of human activity upon the environment.

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Building the resilience of tourist destinations

As part of Victoria University’s focus on planetary health, a research program has been implemented to respond to the disastrous impacts of bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic on the Victorian visitor economy.

VU & Brimbank City Council partner to benefit local community

Brimbank Council and Victoria University have affirmed their commitment to work together to help improve local employment, education, learning, health, wellbeing and socio-economic opportunities for the Brimbank community and Melbourne’s west.

Targeted interventions for world's most vulnerable pays big dividends

Targeted interventions can improve future of world’s most vulnerable

Targeted spending on health and education for young people in the world’s poorest countries could yield more than ten times that amount in social and economic benefits, a UNICEF report led by Victoria University finds.