Join VU at our People, Place and Planet Festival across all campuses.
The People, Place and Planet Festival brings together the VU community to celebrate our achievements, inspire one another, and engage with issues that matter to us.
Show you care – and help us to build a better future – by sharing your knowledge and taking actions that will have a positive impact on the health of people, place and planet.
You will learn about the essential elements of sustainability while participating in fun activities. Take part in fun and educational activities while exploring innovative ways to help protect planet and Country.
Festivities across our campuses
Check out the activities below.
When: Tuesday 14 May, 12pm – 1:30pm Where: Outdoor Area between Building A and C
Celebrate People Place and Planet Festival by enjoying activities including:
Create a Kokedama, a Japanese plant ball, with Australian native plants
Decorate your own garden rocks to spruce up your home and garden
Relax in our sensory-friendly zone and take some time out of class.
Aura at VU
Did you know that VU students and staff can get a 20% discount on hair salon and beauty services? Check out Aura at VU to make a booking now!
Massage clinics
Our student massage clinics offer massage services to the public across three locations for a fraction of industry costs. Book your session here.
Free osteopathy clinics
Students and staff can enjoy free access to our Osteotherapy Clinic, which offers therapeutic assistance and advice for a range of conditions and physical needs.
Reduce waste and get a discount
BYO your reusable coffee cup and our VU Cafes will provide a discount as displayed at point of sale.
Vending Machines – Health Focused Traffic Lights
Our vending machine provider Vendy offers an impressive range of drinks and snacks with an important focus on healthy options.
All drink and snack machines include the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choice Guidelines (HEAS) colour-coded ‘Traffic Light System’:
Best Choice (Green)
Choose Carefully (Amber)
Limit (Red).
Sustainability is an important priority at VU, as emphasised in our strategic commitment to Protecting Country and our Net Zero Plan.
First endorsed in 2021, the Plan has seen us:
reducing our emissions by replacing gas boilers
installing LEDs and solar panels
implementing procurement processes that emphasise sustainability
exploring campus-based initiatives to reduce waste such as BYO Cup, Go Paperless and Green My Plate.
In addition, VU has purchased 100% offset green electricity.
We are making great strides towards achieving net zero by 2025. But there is always more we can do, and it’s all down to our people to effect change.
Our Green Ambassadors Network is pivotal in shaping our approach to sustainability at VU. We are looking for expressions of interest from passionate, proactive individuals to join this dynamic group of students and staff. It’s more than a forum of ideas. It’s about being committed to change and action.
Key responsibilities include:
Championing Victoria University’s Protecting Country strategic driver and the Net Carbon Zero Plan and its initiatives.
Informing, supporting and promoting good practice and active engagement in sustainability amongst staff, students and other stakeholders.
Providing advice to the VU community on sustainability initiatives outlined in the Net Carbon Zero Plan, encouraging their peers to implement sustainability measures.