Learn how to stay safe when swimming in Australian waters
Love swimming in summer? Understanding water safety helps you enjoy the water with confidence and look out for the people around you.
Get out and about this year and win tickets to see India vs Netherlands at the T20 World Cup!
Reconnect, explore and enjoy what’s happening around you with Out and About – and enter to win tickets to see India vs Netherlands at the world's largest cricket stadium!
You can access help with any learning barriers ahead of end-of-unit assessments
There's lots of accessibility and inclusion support available as we head into the end-of-unit assessment period.
Improve your marks by focusing on one assessment at a time
Multitasking isn't an effective way to study – you need to concentrate properly to do your best. Here's some tips and tricks for managing this busy time.
Live within reach of our student community and resources at Deakin Res in 2026!
There are so many reasons to live on Res, from instant friends and social activities at your fingertips to being able to get out of bed five minutes before class!
Looking for food on campus? Here’s what’s open now
As Trimester 1 approaches, there are still plenty of ways to eat on campus, with pop‑ups, cafés and 24/7 Micro Marts open now and more options returning throughout January and early February.
Transition to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) across Deakin
From January, Deakin will move to a fully BYOD model across all campuses. Students will need to bring their own laptop or device for learning activities and experiences, or private or group study on campus.
Make assessment deadlines feel manageable with these planning tips
Balancing uni with other commitments can seem overwhelming at times, but relying on assessment extensions has its downsides. See these tips for how to effectively manage competing deadlines.
If you’re studying to be a teacher, join our LANTITE preparation sessions
Our sessions are designed to help you prepare to sit the LANTITE, a mandatory government test that all teacher education students must pass to work in the profession.
Extreme heat on the way: what you can do to stay safe
Heat alerts have been issued by Victorian health and weather authorities as high temperatures are forecast.
Continuing the commitment against gender-based violence at Deakin
Human Rights Day, reminds us that everyone deserves to live free from violence, discrimination, and fear.
Congratulations to our 2025 Deakin Leadership Hallmark recipients!
We celebrate the students who made significant contributions to their communities this year.