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Fulfilling Alfred Deakin's vision – building the research bonds with India

Professors Peter Hodgson and Sally Walker with Brett Lee and Ms Ravneet Pawha at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay, India
Deakin University continues to strengthen its research, educational and corporate links with India following a recent visit to the sub-continent by Professors Andrew Parratt and Peter Hodgson.

Prize recruit continues to bring in the prizes

Qipeng Gu
Deakin University's Associate Professor Qipeng Guo has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), the largest organisation in Europe and the oldest in the world for advancing the chemical sciences.

And the winners are ...

Neil Archbold
The inaugural winners of the new annual Neil Archbold Memorial Travel Awards and Medals have been decided.

Maggots, crabs and crazy ants – welcome to Stuart Linton's world

Stuart Linton with red crab
On cold, damp winter's days in Victoria, there would be plenty of people all over the state whose minds would wander to warm, tropical paradises.

You will not let this beat you!

Allyson Brown looking at liquid in bottle
When you tell Allyson Brown there are a lot of people especially keen to see her finish her PhD, she gives an earthy laugh and says “including me!”

The Global Challenge – A Green Car That Runs On Air?

Bernard Rolfe
Fuelled by the on-going debate over petrol prices, Deakin University has opted for a model that runs on air as part of its participation in the Ford Global Challenge to design a Model T for the 21st Century.

On the verge of greatness

Russell Walker
When Russell Walker says “Geelong is on the verge of greatness” he is not talking footy.

The grim realities of securing the IT future

Professor Lynn Batten
Professor Lynn Batten would like it to be known that she is neither paranoid nor a pessimist, just a realist in a world where the reality can be frighteningly grim – the field of IT security.

Alfred Deakin Fellowships announced

Professor David Stokes
"I believe Alfred Deakin would be proud to have these young people being awarded fellowships named after him."

Chris set to achieve for Deakin

Christopher Hum head shot
Chris Hum laughs heartily as he describes himself as the under-achiever in his family.
Past stories
ITRI takes research at Deakin to the next step
Kate on song in new roles
Christophe gives Deakin top billing
The Neil Archbold Memorial Travel Award and Medal
Saving Civilisation
The Lollypop Ladies for Health and Nutrition
Deakin only Australian university selected for Ford’s global challenge!
Holy Grail – this way
International research coup for Deakin
Universities and the Regional Economy
Universities Innovation Showcase
Minoo makes her mark!
Vision splendid for Deakin Research
Facing up to the computer age
Quickstep forward for Deakin researchers
Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
Honorary doctorate for Professor Pip Hamilton
Paul Francis honoured for decade of excellence in research
Brett Lee joins Deakin in India
Biodiesel the way to go says Professor Leigh Ackland
A real Deakin homecoming
Expanding Geelong's Horizons
Professor Kate Smith-Miles - new career focus ignites at Deakin
Research Scholarships
Independence a fundamental part of fight against obesity
Smart Geelong Network Research and Learning Expo
Being cool in the hot sun – Tong Cheng manages it all
Passionate match-maker sustaining Deakin’s researchers
Xavier searches for grains of truth
Understanding China – a business case!
Andre's Passion Speaks Many Languages
International research coup for Deakin
Deakin University welcomes Federal Budget investments in higher education
Deakin has designing cars down to a T!
Elisha brings breath of fresh air to oral health!
Understanding the fabric of life: pattern-searching pays off for Phoebe Chen
Professor Bev O'Connell - Aged care blame game drives good staff away and issues underground
Professor John Duncan wins Geoff Wilson Medal
Betime shops for future engineers
Vintage crop – Deakin producing talented wine-makers
Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation grant
Professor Peter Hodgson - honorary medal
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Nicole wins Peter Doherty Fellowship
Big boost for GTP
Professor David Crawford - parents blind to their children’s weight
Clare Bradford – The story teller helping Indigenous people to tell their stories
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Professor David Stokes Deakin's new DVC(Research)
Anne Sandstrom – Ian Heritage Scholarship holder riding waves of success
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Naomi Priest – making a difference already
Sex in the Southern Ocean
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The Fight Against Obesity
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Professor Ann Taket - Hat Trick For Ann
Deakin's community project fit for a Prince!
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Deakin University nutrition expert to join international fight against obesity
The Obesity Call Centre
Professor Peter Hodgson, Deakin University’s First Federation Fellow
Professor Andrew Parratt - The Fight Against Obesity
Professor John Jonas – Collaboration with McGill confirms Deakin’s meteoric rise!