Sustainability

Help protect the planet and future-proof your career. Pick from a range of courses at Victoria University, which focus on sustainability and other critical global and local issues.
Science student Stella Rose Lay stands wearing a t-shirt that reads 'Always was'.
Help protect the planet and future-proof your career. Pick from a range of courses at Victoria University, which focus on sustainability and other critical global and local issues.

Why choose VU

Sustainability redefined at VU

12 colours of the Sustainable Development Goals against grass
Sustainable Development Goals
Read about our approach to meeting the United Nations SDGs, through our commitment to planetary and community health.
Paola Balla's Moondani Balluk design: The original design was fitted into the VU triangle logo so that it showed the embodying relationship between the University and Moondani Balluk & the meaning of “embracing people”- being embraced by VU
Protecting Country
We're committed to Protecting Country, and developing indigenous-led cultural, social and climate solutions that benefit people, place and planet.
Annett Finger
Research with impact
Our research institutes and centres are leading the way in pioneering responses to environmental and social challenges.
Casie Chalman
VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

VU stories

Stella Rose Lay in a VU lab coat in a lab
Connecting with Country through science
Science student
"My internship gave confidence and career prospects. It’s so rewarding to know that we’re making a difference to Country and community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds."
My internship gave confidence and career prospects. It’s so rewarding to know that we’re making a difference to Country and community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Stella's story
Chabilal Mongar
Discovering the power in renewable energy
Master of Engineering
"VU prepared me so well that I got a job offer before I graduated. I work for Tricab Engineered Cable System as a product development engineer."
VU prepared me so well that I got a job offer before I graduated. I work for Tricab Engineered Cable System as a product development engineer.
Chabilal's story
Nick Gibbs.
Rewriting the planet's future
Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health
"This course provides valuable insights into the challenges we’re facing now and will continue to encounter in coming decades."
This course provides valuable insights into the challenges we’re facing now and will continue to encounter in coming decades.
Nick's story
Jacinta Sapwell.
Jacinta's making a splash in sustainability
Bachelor of Science
"The Bachelor of Science at VU was super hands-on, which I loved. In my job now I get to help conserve this extraordinary place."
The Bachelor of Science at VU was super hands-on, which I loved. In my job now I get to help conserve this extraordinary place.
Read Jacinta's story

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