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Say hello to our 2025 VU Executive in Residence: Dr Ruwangi Fernando. A VU alum, real life AI whiz & the powerhouse behind STEM Sisters–this year she’s back on campus to mentor students, run masterclasses and make equity in STEM more than just a buzzword. bit.ly/4mIr9pA

It’s #InternationalNursesDay💙 Wrapping up the VU Nursing Awards, we celebrated some of our standout students – including second-year David Schreurs, who received the first-ever Karen-Leigh Edwards Award. bit.ly/43ctKiP

STEM with heart and hustle? That’s 100% Adsheaya. 💯 She’s mentoring students, leading research in sustainable engineering, and absolutely smashing her PhD at VU. Read her story about how she’s flipping the script for women in STEM👉vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/succes…

Big ideas often start small - and sometimes with a pile of shredded uniforms.🦺 ♻️ @WestsiderNews is telling a green construction story of VU’s Malindu Sandanayake and his team, who are putting greener concrete - made from workwear - to the test: bit.ly/4d1KxcP

If periods are part of life, why isn’t sport built around that reality? VU’s research shows 70% of those surveyed who menstruate are missing sport. Providing free period products at all sporting facilities needs to happen now to support participation. 🔗: bit.ly/4jYohmG

New research from the VU's Mitchell Institute reveals the economic impact of higher education and what the major parties are doing to address it. With about 16,000 Australians in every electorate with a HECS-HELP debt – will this impact voting on May 3? bit.ly/3Y0vLNg

What made Trump change his tune on tariffs? Writing for @ConversationEDU, our VU economic experts unpack why the Trump tariffs were paused – and why it matters for international trade. Read on about the tariff U-turn: bit.ly/4j5p0lR #VUinthemedia

VU researchers have crunched the numbers – and the reality is stark: chronic disease hits harder in low-socioeconomic communities. They’ve identified the regions most affected & more importantly, created a roadmap for a national plan to close the gap. 🔗bit.ly/4j3K0JR

Meet Amanda Pudelka. An international performer, aspiring psychologist, and current VU student who’s just been named a Western Chances scholarship recipient. She’s proof that talent in the west is thriving – thanks to support from Western Chances, @Transurban & @Melair.

From Bulldogs to blueprints. 🏉📐 @westernbulldogs Ryan Gardner has graduated from VU TAFE with an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). He juggled study, footy & real-world work experience – and has his eye on an architecture career post-AFL. Big congrats, Ryan!

Not all heroes wear lab coats – but in this case, they definitely do.🧬 Prof Emma Rybalka and her team are doing incredible work in muscle biology, focused on developing treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases. thewestsider.com.au/treatmen…

Calling out racism isn’t always easy–but it’s easier with the right support. #BiggerThanThis is a new pilot program co-developed by VU, @VicHealth & @VEOHRC to tackle racism in schools by supporting students to call out & challenge racism with confidence. bit.ly/3FG1WLE

"Stay curious & keep busy." Kenyah Hura took her father’s advice and turned it into action. With support from the VU First Nations Fund, she’s studying Youth Work at VU, taught mindfulness in India, & interned at Oxfam, advocating for First Nations youth. bit.ly/4kxY7It

From packing her dreams in Bahrain to unpacking them in Melbourne. 🌏🧳Meet Prasanna Roy. In just 2 years, she earned her VU Early Childhood diploma AND landed a job through her industry placement at Merri-bek (MEYM) kindergartens.

She’s a Gunditjmara activist, Elder, ‘barefoot doctor’ and Aboriginal health leader. And now, she’s officially Dr Alma Thorpe – awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her decades of impact and leadership.🎓 Read on about Alma's life story: bit.ly/3Y1Kjfx