Industry partnerships

Victoria University's extensive industry networks create opportunities for our students and researchers, and the communities we serve.

Partnerships enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes, contributing to the demand for our educational services and underpinning our sustainability. By seeking to understand industry and community requirements, we can provide relevant, quality teaching and research that meets the needs of our partners, local industry and community and beyond.

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Major sporting partnerships

Western Bulldogs

Since the 1980s, we have collaborated with our beloved local footy team, providing support and receiving opportunities for our researchers and students.

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Our sport students gain insight into the business and training operations at Real Madrid Football Club through an international exchange program

Game Insight Group

The Game Insight Group (GIG) is a joint venture between Tennis Australia and Victoria University that aims to make tennis the most digitally advanced sport on the planet.

Professor Robert Aughey with equipment to test Electronic Performance Tracking System in Spain 2016

FIFA

We're the first university in the world to become an official FIFA Research Institute for Football Technology, having previously partnered with FIFA to assess the accuracy of Electronic Performance Tracking Systems (EPTS) worn by players.

Melbourne Victory Football Club

We provide sport science and performance support for the Melbourne Victory Academy teams, giving our students unique learning experiences.

Western United Football Club

The partnership reflects a shared passion and commitment to Melbourne's west and the greater western region of Victoria.

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Victoria University has been partnering with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame since 2010. Our partnership has included collaboration on the National Sport Integrity Forum, research promotion, and placements.

Sports Environment Alliance

Victoria University has joined forces with Sport Environment Alliance (SEA) to help make a difference to our planet through sport.

Health, environment & business

Greater Western Water

This broad partnership spans education and research, with a focus on environmental and community benefits

Western Health

VU's nursing and midwifery research informs Western Health's mission to provide the best care to patients.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Aspect is Australia’s largest provider of autism-specific services and school programs. This alliance provides support to Aspect, and opportunities for our health and community services workers.

Orygen

Our partnership with Orygen aims to boost the youth mental health workforce capacity, and ultimately improve mental health outcomes for young people.

Western Chances

Our partnership with Western Chances extends our shared commitment to improving access to education and professional growth opportunities for young people in Melbourne’s west.

Lifeline volunteer sits in front of a phone and computer.

Lifeline Western Melbourne

Our partnership with Lifeline Western Melbourne will strengthen the mental health workforce of Melbourne’s northwest, improving access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Industry Capability Network (ICN)

VU’s partnership with ICN will grow workforce skills for businesses that tender for government projects. It gives VU students the opportunity to learn the procurement process firsthand.

L-R: The Hon. Steve Bracks, Liesje Brice, Ameena Afreen, Sabina Sopov, Glenn King

PEXA (Property Exchange Australia)

PEXA Group Limited, operator of the world’s first digital property exchange platform, are co-located atVictoria University's City Campus, offering placement opportunities to our students

College & research partnerships

In addition to our major partnerships, we have hundreds of memberships, affiliations and working relationships that provide opportunites for collaboration and student placements.

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Partner with us for genuine and strong collaborations that:

reflect our strategic plan and research focus areas
offer productive and valuable outcomes for both parties
are based on shared values and aims
foster a two-way exchange of knowledge and opportunity.

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