VU Student Life

Free Meals for VU Students are finished for the year!

If you need alternative food relief or community support programs, you can find a list in our FAQs: vu.edu.au/free-student-meals

Otherwise, we will see you next year!

👉 Enrol now to win! 👈

As the year draws to a close, we want to remind you to enrol into your 2025 units now to start strong for the new year.

Enrol before 31 December 2024 for a chance to win one of five $100 gift vouchers!

Enrol here: https://myvu.edu.au/

T&C's here: https://www.vu.edu.au/current-students/student-life/competitions-surveys/terms-conditions-re-enrolment-competition-2025

Note: All students who enrol between 22 October 2024 and 31 December 2024 will be automatically entered into the draw.

Juggling life and uni – it can be a challenge sometimes! Want to connect with other young people going through the same thing? Get help, advice and support on MOST.

MOST is free, available 24/7 and it’s developed by world-leading researchers for young people just like you. You can chat to other young people, clinicians, peer workers and career counsellors.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/about-MOST

Skill up with VU Careers Hub this holiday period and set yourself up for success in the professional world! 💼

▪ Looking to earn while you learn? Get a job on campus! Multiple casual positions are available now on the Careers Hub Jobs Board: studenthub.vu.edu.au/s/careers-hub/jobs

▪ Are you nearing graduation and thinking about what your future career might look like? Check out Beyond VU On-Demand for practical insights and tools to excel in today’s competitive job market and ensure your long-term professional growth: vucollaborate.vu.edu.au/d2l/le/lessons/645342/topics/10788859

▪ Looking for expert advice without leaving the house? Watch MentorStream today to get career advice straight from leaders in your Industry. The first two episodes are now live. Meet your mentors now: vucollaborate.vu.edu.au/d2l/le/lessons/645342/topics/10816872

▪️ Our Job Coaching and Career Counselling sessions are available until 19 December! Whether it's resume tips, interview prep, job search strategies, or career planning, we’ve got you covered. Book an appointment now: studenthub.vu.edu.au/students/login?ReturnUrl=%2fstudents%2fappointments%2fapp%2f%3fsiteId%3d1

Enrol now and start strong in 2025! 😎

As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to finalise your enrolment for 2025.

We encourage you to get your enrolment completed now so you can relax and focus on what’s really important over the holiday break!

Next year, you can return to your studies refreshed and ready to go!

Enrol now: myvu.edu.au

#2025

Everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected.

But right now in Australia, the reality is that more than 1 in 3 women have experienced men’s violence.

Not all disrespect leads to violence against women – but all violence against women begins with disrespect.

All of us have the power to change that by respecting women wherever we live, learn, work and play.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

In 2024, Victoria University is again taking part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. See how you can get involved via this link: vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/vu-16-days-of-activism-2024

Feeling overwhelmed during the final week of the block? Need a bit of extra support?

VU has partnered with Orygen Digital to deliver free mental health support on MOST. MOST offers 1:1 support with qualified mental health professionals, careers guidance, a supportive community who’ve been through it and tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs.

Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/about-MOST

Last Thursday, we came together to celebrate our incredible student leaders and alumni at the VU Student Leadership & Alumni Awards Ceremony! 🏆

A huge congratulations to all our finalists and winners! Every one of you has made a remarkable impact on VU and the wider community.

Thank you all for an unforgettable night!

View the full album here: facebook.com/vustudentlife/photos_albums

Access career insights from leaders in your dream industry anytime, anywhere! 💼

With VU Careers Hub's MentorStream: On-Demand Career Insights, learning from career mentors is easier than ever.

We’ve launched with IT and Engineering insights. Content in more disciplines will become available in 2025!

Meet Sree, a seasoned full-stack Java developer with over 13 years of IT experience now working at PEXA: https://bit.ly/3OaQmJf

One week left! Get in-person help to complete your 2025 enrolment at our Enrolment Carnival! 🎈

📅 On now until Friday 22 November, 9am - 4pm.
📍 VUHQ spaces:
- Footscray Park: Building M, Level 1
- City Tower: Level 1
- St Albans: Building 4N, Level 1. Please note St Albans' Enrolment Carnival is open Monday-Thursday, finishing on Thursday 21 November.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to complete your enrolment and eCAF while enjoying free ice cream, coffee and fun activities!

You’ll be free to enjoy the summer holiday and can hit the ground running when your 2025 studies begin!

Find out more: vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/enrolment-carnival

VU students are invited to join organisations and individuals from across Victoria in the annual Walk Against Family Violence, Friday 22 November at 11am, in the CBD.

This event kicks off the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

By joining the Walk, you can take action to prevent family violence and violence against women, and stand in solidarity with victim-survivors.

VU has been participating in this march organised by Respect Victoria since 2017. We would love to have a good turnout of the VU community to march behind our banner and show that VU stands against gender inequality and all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence.

All students, staff, family and friends are welcome – we would love to see you there!

Let us know you’re coming by registering here: engage.vu.edu.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz67047b260ffae019/interface.html

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. VU is undertaking many initiatives to ensure student and staff safety and prevent gender-based violence on campus. If you have any concerns about safety or inappropriate behaviour, please let us know. For immediate assistance on campus, contact VU Security on +61 3 9919 6666.

Recently graduated from Victoria University? There’s still time to give us your feedback for a chance to win $1,000!

VU is participating in the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by QILT running throughout November. This survey gathers feedback on your higher education experience and measures employment and further study outcomes for graduates.

This is a great opportunity to provide feedback on your course, and these data are critical to decision-making around the experience of current and future VU students.

By completing the survey, you will be entered into a weekly prize draw for the chance to win a $1,000 prepaid gift e-card!

For Terms and Conditions and to complete the survey, please visit: vu.edu.au/current-students/campus-life/competitions-surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-gos

We are excited to invite you to the VU Accessibility Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon, held in conjunction with Microsoft Australia! 🧠

The challenge: in this hackathon you are asked to develop innovative AI-powered solutions improving accessibility and inclusion for students with disability. Use your creativity skills to design impactful, real-world applications!

🗓️ 3–6 December 2024:
3 December, 9:30am–12:15pm
4,5,6 December, 10am–12pm
📍 Online. You can participate as a group or on your own.
🎤 MC: Patrick Bonello, Founder and Manager of Genesis FX

This is a chance for all VU students to explore the usage of AI in enhancing inclusive student experience and removing barriers to participation. More benefits:

▪️ Prizes available for winning teams
▪️ Design a project that makes a difference
▪️ Learn about AI from Microsoft Australia and VU mentors
▪️ Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies
▪️ Earn points towards the Career Ready Award.

Only 30 spots available! Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/FmsKK3zwCG

If you encounter any issues with filling out the form, please contact Dr. Natasha Dwyer via email at [email protected].

This event is SSAF funded.

Congratulations to B. K. from Victoria University for winning the first prize $1,000 in the week 2 prize draw!🥳

Share your experience as a recent graduate through the today and go into the remaining two prize draws for a chance to win $1,000!

For Terms and Conditions and to take the survey, please visit: vu.edu.au/current-students/campus-life/competitions-surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-gos

Congratulations to the week 2 prize draw winners!

Share your experience as a current student through the today and go into the remaining two prize draws for a chance to win $1,000.



Prize winners today:

First prize $1,000
B. K., Victoria University, VIC, D. W., Charles Sturt University, NSW and M. S., University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD.

Second prize $500
Z. C., Torrens University, SA, D. W., Griffith University, QLD, S. B., Deakin University, VIC, K. A.B., University of New South Wales, NSW and S. A., Western Sydney University, NSW.

Third prize $250
J. S., The University of South Australia, SA, S. K., Central Queensland University, QLD, C. K., University of Technology Sydney, NSW, R. H., Australian Catholic University, NSW and C. R., Monash University, VIC.