People of VU

Behind the Victoria University City Tower is a stellar project team who were instrumental in its success. Led by Professor Richard Constantine, Chief Infrastructure Officer, he credits teamwork for keeping everything on track. One of the University’s most diverse and talented colleagues in terms of his skillset and contribution, Richard’s story is a highly engaging one. I talked to Richard about s...

You probably know his name, but do you really know who the Honourable Wade Noonan is? I had the privilege of having a deep conversation with Wade, the University’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Relations and Partnerships, about work, life, and those that influenced him along the way. Wade’s experiences in the Trade Union movement, parliament and community organisations have shaped him into s...

“It felt as if the world had been flipped upside down… because it did look like a carpet of stars” — I will never forget this poetic sentence from Nyadol Nyuon, Director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, during the fifth People of VU podcast episode. It was an absolute pleasure to interview Nyadol and discuss her journeys in life and work. Her unique perspective is a breath of fresh air, and what a...

After over 100 days at VU, John has already achieved so much – all while keeping his fifth edition publication on track. We talk about this and more in the fourth episode of the People of VU Podcast. A highlight for me was the depth of John’s passion for sociology and widening participation in higher education. A truly fascinating discussion! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Andy Hill is so humble for someone with an incredible amount of experience to his name. I dived into his background in the latest episode, where his passion really shines through. After originally wanting to study medicine, Andy discovered his love of science and research after impactful studies involving sheep and monkeys. It is amazing what we are learning about our colleagues in this podcast se...

After she experienced first-hand the profound impact that healthcare workers could have on one's life, Danielle Kanatas wanted to explore how she could contribute to society herself. With a background ranging from training with the Matildas in the Premier League to Public Relations and marketing, Danielle sought something more. This led her to Biomedical Science at Victoria University and – subseq...

I sat down with Dianne Semmens, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education, and talked about her deep passion for the community, experiential learning, and her own defining career moments. Dianne is one of the colleagues who inspire me daily. I am honoured to be able to celebrate her achievements and to release the second episode of the People of VU #podcast on International Women’s Day. This pod...

Continuing our celebration of the people who are making an impact at the University, I am pleased to introduce a new #podcast – People of VU. It provides the opportunity to get to know Victoria University’s change-makers, leaders and storytellers. In the first episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Chancellor Steve Bracks and outgoing Deputy-Chancellor Gaye Hamilton. It is an honest and ins...