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These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.

student selecting some vegetables at foodbank  

Now open: free Melbourne supermarket for international students

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Nov 2020

For Melbourne’s international students experiencing hardship, a free supermarket is helping them get by.

Global Victoria's In-Conversation Seminar panel.  

State of play: Victoria’s international education sector

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Sep 2019

What does the future hold for our international student sector? We hear from the experts.

Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne  

Lord Mayor Sally Capp heads up conference to empower female students

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Sep 2019

Sally Capp will present the keynote address at the Future Female conference, focusing on international women studying in Victoria.

Carey standing in the shopping strip in Japan  

Hamer Scholarships open the business door to Asia

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Mar 2019

Fancy studying in Asia to boost your business credentials? Apply for a Hamer Scholarship by 17 March.

Photograph of Professor Ben Marsland.  

Victorian researcher uses innovation award to help fight childhood asthma

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Feb 2019

Read how one veski award winner is aiming to help prevent asthma in children.

Passport stamp showing immigration granted into Melbourne, Australia.  

How migrants are helping to drive Victoria’s economy

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Jan 2019

Almost half of all business migrants to Australia call Victoria home, helped along by our state’s Skilled and Business Migration Program.

Holmesglen Institute course co-ordinator Jan Davis with students at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Credit: RCH Melbourne Creative Studio.  

Royal Children’s Hospital & Holmesglen in jobs project for students with disabilities

by Jobs Victoria | 25 Sep 2018

A partnership between a tertiary training institute and one of Victoria’s biggest hospitals is set to alter the job prospects for disabled students.

Scientist in white protective gear holding a film  

Wearable patch to detect UV rays earns prize for RMIT

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Sep 2018

A team from Melbourne’s RMIT University has invented an award-winning product to help detect harmful levels of UV radiation that cause melanoma.

Aerial view on skyscrapers of Financial District of Santiago, capital of Chile under early morning fog  

Latin American trade spotlight: Santiago office update

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Jul 2018

Check out the latest trade opportunities in Latin America.

International Students playing soccer with Victoria Police  

International uni students and Victoria Police connect with a soccer friendly

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Jul 2018

WATCH THE VIDEO: Sport is a great icebreaker, as proved by a game at Melbourne City Football Club between Victoria Police and international students.

The Nova Rover team from Monash University showing their Mars Rover vehicle design  

Monash Uni team on a roving mission to Mars

by Editor | 8 May 2018

A Monash University student team has made the finals of an international competition to design and build the next generation of Mars rover vehicles.

Photo of Michelle Wade smiling at the camera  

Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia – Michelle Wade

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Apr 2018

We catch up with the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia, Michelle Wade.

Photo of Dr Lauren Ayton smiling at the camera  

A chat with…bionic eye trailblazer, Dr Lauren Ayton

by Georgina Jerums | 9 Apr 2018

We chart the rise of Dr Lauren Ayton, a 2015 Victoria Fellow recipient who is now a leading bionic eye researcher in New York.

Robotic arm  

RMIT University developing artificial intelligence for industry applications

by Invest Victoria | 29 Sep 2016

A framework is being developed that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to measure the trustworthiness of a business or organisation.

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