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Mar 6, 2025 • 18 minutes

Episode 47: People of VU International Women's Day Podcast with Anousha Narain

A recent graduate of the VU Future Leaders Program, VU Finance Systems Analyst Anousha Narain's career journey spans from Mauritius to Melbourne. From mathematics to motherhood, I’m sure you’ll enjoy Anousha’s story.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 17 minutes

Episode 46: People of VU International Women's Day Podcast with Vanessa Barnes

VU e-learning designer Vanessa Barnes' commitment to gender stereotypes reaches far beyond her 9-5. She's the drummer in a feminist punk band and has competed in cage fighting - something you might not expect when you first meet her.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 19 minutes

Episode 45: People of VU International Women's Day Podcast with Komal Rana

There's a lot to learn from VU Masters of Education graduate Komal Rana. Life as an international student in Australia is very different from studying in her home country of India. As a teacher and VU Admissions Officer, Komal is thriving.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 15 minutes

Episode 44: People of VU International Women's Day Podcast with Adsheaya Vasakan

Looking for a story of a STEM success story? Meet Adsheaya Vasakan, Student Mentor, award-winning VU Masters of Engineering graduate and engineer at Ace contractors. Is there anything she can't do?

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Mar 6, 2025 • 16 minutes

Episode 43: People of International Women's Day VU Podcast with Professor Emma Rybalka

Join student-turned Professor and NHMRC grant winner Emma Rybalka for a career journey spanning 23 years at VU

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Feb 6, 2025 •

Episode 42: Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Melanie Inturrisi

Meet VU student turned Future Student advisor Melanie Inturrisi on a journey from her ancestry in Sicily to community and culture in Melbourne's west.

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Nov 6, 2024 • 23 minutes

Episode 41: Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr. José Ramos-Horta - Part 3

In the final part of this special live episode, Dr. José Ramos-Horta discusses the profound relationship between Timor-Leste and its international supporters, and the future of education for young Timorese.