Join the conversation: Your ultimate guide to Deakin student socials
Want to keep up to date with everything that’s happening at Deakin? We’ve got you covered!
Deakin Life has channels to let you know what University events are happening on or off campus, what you should be aware of to support your studies and enrolment, opportunities in the Deakin community and more.
Follow @deakinlife on Instagram to level-up your university experience. You’ll stay connected to the pulse of campus life through the latest updates on events, exclusive opportunities, job listings, exciting giveaways, and essential dates.
Want to feature in our content? We love to post student stories, ideas, tips and funny memes! Just slide into our DMs if you have an idea or a piece of content you think would be great for @deakinlife!
TikTok
@deakinlife on TikTok is our newest channel for student events, stories, jobs, giveaways and updates! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Deakin Life!
Facebook communities
Engage with a vibrant community of fellow students by joining our Facebook groups where you can ask questions, share experiences and tips or find others in your course.
- Deakin University Students 2025 (Official) – a group for all Deakin students.
- Deakin University International Students 2025 (Official) – a group tailored to our international students.
- Deakin University Online Students 2025 (Official) – a group for our online students.
Each group also has a community chat in Messenger that you can join.
Deakin Life Blog
You’re already here! This is the Deakin Life blog! Read blogs on student news and insights like this one.
Student Newsletter
Every couple of weeks throughout your study period, we’ll send a newsletter right to your Deakin inbox highlighting the most important and exciting blogs, events or other things you should be paying attention to.
Make sure to check you Deakin inbox regularly, install the Microsoft Outlook app on your Windows, MacOS, Android or iOS devices (log in to IT Help to view articles) and link your Deakin account, or add your student email address to your chosen email app (e.g. IOS Mail, Android Mail and Windows Mail) to view the newsletter and other important Deakin emails alongside your regular emails.
YouTube
Follow the Deakin Life YouTube channel and get access to recipes, virtual campus tours and the latest on support services.
Other channels for your radar
Here’s some other Deakin social media channels for current students you should keep an eye on.
| DeakinTALENT | Your career and employment service. | ||
| Deakin Library | Borrow books, access resources and study spaces. | ||
| Deakin Res | On-campus accommodation. | ||
| DeakinACTIVE | The home of Deakin's sport, health and wellbeing, gyms and fitness facilities. | ||
| PASS | Free, voluntary Peer Assisted Study Session groups to help with tough units. | ||
| DUSA | Join clubs and events with the Deakin University Student Association. |