Research

Become the next generation of research-qualified professionals

Undertaking a research degree at VU will enhance your career with advanced skills in research, critical thinking and problem-solving.

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At Victoria University, research with impact is the development and sustained application of ethical knowledge in all its forms, done in partnership and collaboration, to address the challenges of people, place and planet.

VU offers world-class research opportunities and our researchers work across multidisciplinary research focus areas, supported by our partnerships with industry and our research institutes and centres.

Our research institutes

Researchers in our institutes and centres collaborate with industry and community partners to advance specialised fields of knowledge. Their research benefits local and global industry and communities as well as VU’s teaching and learning activities.

Institute for Health & Sport
Institute for Health and Sport undertakes research in sport, health and active living. It addresses real-world problems of local, national and global relevance in health, sport and active living.
Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities
The Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities aims to create resilient built environments, globally competitive industries and socially inclusive communities.
Mitchell Institute
Mitchell Institute is one of the country’s leading education and health policy think tanks and trusted thought leaders.

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