Looking to upskill or try something new? Join a DUSA event or short course
DUSA offers a diverse range of social activities and professional training opportunities throughout the year.
University elections: it’s nearly time to nominate yourself for a 2023 Academic Board or Faculty Board student role
Provide a student perspective towards decisions being made at Deakin – prepare your nominations now!
Medal-winning finish: well done to our elite athletes as we farewell the 2022 Commonwealth Games!
Congratulations to all the current and former Deakin elite-athlete students who made us and their respective countries proud in Birmingham.
Free and confidential advice is available at your fingertips with Ask Counselling
Something on your mind? Our Ask Counselling blog offers online advice from student mental health experts and you also benefit from other students' experiences. It's anonymous and free.
Get paid to help deliver student programs and services!
Are you looking for casual work? We need Student Services Ambassadors to partner on programs and services that cover Orientation to graduation and everything in between! But hurry – applications close on 22 August.
Deakin’s peer mentors share their top tried-and-tested tips for assignment success
We review the best advice we've received from peer mentors to help you improve your assessments for T2 – check it out!
Struggling with an assignment? Contract cheating is NOT the answer
Cheating at uni could ruin your career, so ensure you know what traps to avoid and how to access legitimate study help when you need it.
If you ever feel unsafe, Safer Community can help
Everyone at Deakin should feel safe, respected and included. If you experience or witness sexual harm, family violence or other types of threatening behaviour, contact us for free and confidential support.
Doing a placement or intensive in T2 and need accommodation? Stay on campus!
Take the hassle out of your placement by staying in our fully furnished on-campus rooms. They're affordable and convenient, and you'll meet other placement students at the same time!
We’ve recently updated our wi‑fi: here’s what to do if you have any problems
You may see a pop-up next time you try to use wi-fi on campus – this is due to a recent technical upgrade. Here's what to do to keep using eduroam.
Students enjoy Geelong Taste Trail
International students enjoyed an afternoon of food, fun and friendship at the July Taste Trail events. See some highlights and sign up for our next event!
‘Feel the fear’: how third-year student Nicole copes with uni, manages anxiety and finds joy
Struggling to find your place at uni or feeling anxious about student life? You're not alone – it's normal to feel this way. Meet Nicole, a third-year student who's bravely sharing her story to help others.