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Evolution - the experience

Professor Bennett
Why are so many Australian birds so colourful? And what impact is climate change having on those colours?

The day my bum went Psycho

The Forum
Best selling children’s author Andy Griffiths joined Deakin researchers Associate Professor Catherine Beavis and Dr Christopher Walsh for the annual Research Services forum at St Michael’s Church in Melbourne, this year called YES I CAN’T READ AND WRITE BUT IT IS NOT MY FAULT.

Deakin enters new partnership in China

Chinese Delegation
Deakin University’s ground-breaking work in materials and fibre innovation was showcased again in late October when a high-ranking Chinese delegation from the Jining City and Shandong Ruyi Technology Group visited the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds.

Deakin perfectly placed to respond to PM’s call for green car innovation

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Deakin University is perfectly placed to play a vital role in Australia’s drive towards the sustainable motor industry as announced in November by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd.

A Model Team effort

A broad range of people rose to the Challenge, says a thankful Dr Bernie Rolfe.

Deakin working with Victoria Police to create a safer community

julie wolfram cox
Professor Julie Wolfram Cox leads unique research project into collaborative governance

Deakin takes another major prize

Betime Nuhiji wins Advanced Manufacturing Australia (AMAus) Academic Achievement Award.

ITRI leadership team confirmed

Professor Andrew Parratt
Professor Andrew Parratt has been appointed as the Executive Director of ITRI, Deakin University's new Institute for Technology Research and Innovation.

Turning over a new LIEF

Margaret Shiel, Peter Hodgson and David Stokes
It was a red letter day for Deakin University on September 10 when the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council, Professor Margaret Sheil, officially opened a range of new facilities at the Geelong Technology Precinct.

Breaking news - another prize for Kylie Ball

Kylie Ball
Deakin University's Dr Kylie Ball has won the Victorian Tall Poppy Award for 2008.
Past stories
The Day My Bum Went Psycho
Fulfilling Alfred Deakin's vision – building the research bonds with India
Prize recruit continues to bring in the prizes
And the winners are ...
Maggots, crabs and crazy ants – welcome to Stuart Linton's world
You will not let this beat you!
On the verge of greatness
The grim realities of securing the IT future
The Global Challenge – A Green Car That Runs On Air?
Alfred Deakin Fellowships announced
Chris set to achieve for Deakin
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
Food for thought as Deakin assesses Kitchen Garden Project
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
Mandy Herring laughs at the idea … she has crashed through the carbon fibre ceiling.
Professor David Stokes Deakin's new DVC(Research)
Anne Sandstrom – Ian Heritage Scholarship holder riding waves of success
Deakin University has developed a prototype tasty snack
Naomi Priest – making a difference already
Sex in the Southern Ocean
Quality and Impact - Dr Elise Davis leads the world
Keeping the Research Dollars in Australia
New medical research facility opens
The Fight Against Obesity
From Walpeup To the World – Tim's Flying High
Water For Everyone
Professor Ann Taket - Hat Trick For Ann
Deakin's community project fit for a Prince!
Geelong team finds new diabetes gene
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!