Victoria University (VU) has been providing tertiary education opportunities to students from the west and beyond for over a hundred years.We have also been working closely with industry and community partners to support economic growth and build a healthier, smarter and more sustainable west.U’s iconic presence in the western and central districts of Melbourne closely connects us with industry and community across four major precincts – Footscray, Sunshine/St Albans, Werribee, and Queen Street.Our presence is anchored by state-of-the-art facilities, and our campuses supplemented with industry- and community-integrated learning sites such as Victoria University Whitten Oval and Sunshine Hospital.Our ability to effectively meet the needs of our heartland will play a leading role in contributing to the economic and social prosperity of the region, which is economically important to the future of the State of Victoria.This commitment not only encompasses the success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff, but also the role we play as a regional leader in raising awareness and addressing challenges.Sustainability, liveability and industry restructuring are key issues in contemporary Australia, nowhere more so than in the West of Melbourne. Melbourne’s west faces a number of challenges in adapting to rapid population growth and a transitioning economy, and Victoria University is uniquely placed to meet those challenges through our Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities theme.Through our two key interdisciplinary themes, Health, Sport and Active Living and Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, we are undertaking high-quality and innovative applied and translational research in areas of critical importance to the contemporary world, in particular the West of Melbourne.