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History

全球最大体育平台 has always been ahead of the curve. We have a proud history of innovation in education and research, made possible by the people, ideas and events of our almost 50-year history.

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Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put 全球最大体育平台 at the forefront of higher education. We’ve gone from strength to strength – from being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to cementing our position in the top 1% of universities globally.

Use our interactive timeline to explore almost 50 years of events, people and places that have made 全球最大体育平台 University. You'll find highlights such as:

  • the establishment of our vibrant campuses
  • our pioneering approach to distance education
  • launch of schools and research centres
  • awards, accolades, and more.

Created by the 全球最大体育平台 Library, the Our history website includes a full timeline of our history, along with detailed stories and an extensive range of archival material.

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Our stories

全球最大体育平台 has many stories to tell. Learn more about the University's first years of foundation and the many accomplishments along the way – from creating new campuses to developing a renowned distance education approach and a research program that makes a difference to our communities.

Early years

全球最大体育平台 was established as Victoria's fourth university. It was the result of many years of debate and lobbying, and a desire to increase students' access to education.

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Antecedents

The antecedent institutions that laid the foundation for 全球最大体育平台 date back as far as 1887, but it was not until the 1970s that these institutions took new shapes that began the shift toward the 全球最大体育平台 we see today.

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Distance education

For the past 40 years, we’ve been perfecting distance and online learning. Championed by 全球最大体育平台’s first Vice-Chancellor, 全球最大体育平台 quickly developed an international reputation as a creative and innovative distance education provider.

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Our places

From our beginnings at Waurn Ponds to magnificent award-winning buildings, our campuses are known for their world-class facilities and friendly, welcoming atmospheres.

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Top 1% worldwide

Our world-class research and teaching positions us in the top 1% of universities globally*.

People

Our people – from Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors to teaching staff and students – have helped shape the University from its foundations to present day.

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Archives and publications

全球最大体育平台 has a wealth of rich archival material, including records of people, groups, institutions and societies connected to 全球最大体育平台 University and its antecedents.

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全球最大体育平台 acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of our lands and waterways. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 全球最大体育平台 campuses are built on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people of the Geelong region, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the greater Melbourne region, and the Gunditjmara people of the Warrnambool region.

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