Shine a light on mental health at our Blue Tree Project event at Waurn Ponds
All are welcome at this Deakin-led community event on Tuesday 1 October which aims to spark conversation and tackle stigma surrounding mental health issues.
It takes four simple steps to ask someone: ‘R U OK?’
A friendly ear and a simple chat can be a lifesaver for someone who's having a hard time. This R U OK? Day, take some time to reach out to your friends and loved ones, plus join our campus events and online trivia!
Vote now for your 2025 student representatives!
Voting is now open for student positions on the University Council, Academic Board and faculty boards. Check your Deakin email for details on how to vote – you can have your say until 5pm, Monday 16 September.
Enter the 2025 library student artwork competition and you could get A$1000!
Enter our competition to create an artwork that will be used across Deakin Library in 2025, including on the OWeek library bag!
International students: join us for a fun afternoon of tenpin bowling or arcade games!
Join us in Chadstone for tenpin bowling or Geelong at Laserquest! These free events are a great way to meet your international student peers and make new friends.
This R U OK? Day, test your pop culture knowledge and win great prizes!
A friendly ear can make a world of difference to someone who is having a hard time. Join our online trivia on Thursday 12 September to flex your knowledge of pop culture and show your support for R U OK? Day.
Spring into September with DeakinACTIVE!
Keep moving during Women's Health Week and R U OK Day with a DeakinACTIVE event this spring. Check out the in-club offers available to kick start your health and fitness now!
Join us during DUSA Self Care Week to relax and recharge
Self Care Week is all about generating some joy to promote your overall wellbeing. Join us to clear your mind and soak in some good vibes before we head into the end-of-unit assessment period!
Spring at the Gallery: join our on-campus Sculpture Walk and free art-making workshop!
If you're based at Burwood or in town, join our free Deakin University Art Gallery springtime events to get inspired and make your own special artwork!
Celebrate Wear it Purple Day
Wear it Purple Day is Friday 30 August! We encourage you to get involved and show your support for our LGBTIQA+ community.
Represent Deakin with a ‘vape-free’ artwork piece and you could win a $1500 gift card!
Showcase your creativity by submitting a captivating poster, sign, slogan or video to our Vape-Free Future university competition – there's some amazing prizes up for grabs!
Curious about vaping? Learn more and nab some giveaways in our free lunchtime sessions!
Whether you vape or not, join one of our upcoming hybrid interactive workshops either online or on campus for some fun creative activities and information to protect your health.