Success stories

We are a university with heart, that treasures cultural diversity, and places opportunity and success at the core of our values. Read about the extraordinary achievements of VU’s diverse and talented community – and find out where your journey with Victoria University might take you.

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Joan Oliver in a grey VU hoodie, one arm in the air, victorious, holding a VU teddy bear which is dressed in a cap and gown

Joan Oliver in a grey VU hoodie, one arm in the air, victorious, holding a VU teddy bear which is dressed in a cap and gown

A law degree at age 75: Joan says 'it’s never too late'

Rawan Badawi

Rawan Badawi

The two unique ways Rawan’s making her way in the law

Catherine Abourizk in a VUSU T-shirt with paint on it and on her face and hair

Catherine Abourizk in a VUSU T-shirt with paint on it and on her face and hair

How Catherine is improving access in the law & on campus

Law graduate Levi Brookes

Law graduate Levi Brookes

Making a difference: Levi's unique pathway to law

Dean Tautai Uelese

Dean Tautai Uelese

Motives & meanings: solving & preventing crime

Elise Mercieca sitting smiling on top of a brick fence in front of a large tree

Elise Mercieca sitting smiling on top of a brick fence in front of a large tree

A bright future – guaranteed

Marzena Fordonska

Marzena Fordonska

A law career enriched by experience

Helping people call Australia home

Arnab Ghosh Roy.

Arnab Ghosh Roy.

Love at first practice

Giving back: how Tahlia became a partner for her people

Arnab Gosh Roy.

Arnab Gosh Roy.

VU student becomes Bengali media star

Lachlan Martin.

Lachlan Martin.

How Lachlan managed a career change & newborn baby