SPARK Deakin: Supporting start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovation
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Making sense of ‘Big Data’: the growing demand for data scientists
Every day, people and organisations produce approximately 2.5 billion gigabytes of data. ‘Big data’ is one of the most valuable…
Feeding the increasing demand for nutrition experts
Today the world is facing many challenges related to food and nutrition. Two prominent public health problems, obesity and hunger,…
Student Stories
Looking towards sustainability and resilience in my PhD
Hi, I’m Edward Cornwell, from Chile, South America. I am passionate about understanding how the natural landscape works and how…
My ambition to become a Registered Nurse
When I was 2 years old, I contracted dengue fever and had to be hospitalised for many days. Now, I…
Fulfilling my teaching ambition
My motivations to pursue a path in teaching We all recall that childhood question asked by many adults and teachers:…
My Journey As A Tech Enthusiast
I am an international student originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I completed a Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) degree with a…
Deakin gave me the opportunity of a lifetime
Hi, my name is Ba Huy Nguyen, but you can call me Harry. Ever since I moved to Australia in…
Tackling climate change to better mountain regions and their communities
Hi, I am Lila Jung Gurung (Lil), and I am a masters degree student by research. I study at the…
All the hard work has paid off
I am originally from the UK and I grew up on a small island on the coast of France called…
Exploring my ideas about science and architecture
After I completed my Bachelor of Architecture at Limkokwing University in Kuala Lumpur, I then decided that I needed to…
Deakin gave me exactly what I wanted
When I was a kid I wanted to be a doctor and then I nearly died from dengue fever. That…
‘Learning to unlearn’, a hallmark of my student life
‘Learning to unlearn’ has been a key lesson in my journey so far as a second year Master of Communication…
My journey with Australia Awards Scholarship at Deakin University
It was today two years ago, I was working on my application for the Australia Awards Scholarship, a scholarship that…
Achieving my dreams at Deakin University
For me life has been a roller coaster ride, full of highs and lows. But I believe every experience in…
Studying OT at Deakin has completely changed my life
Hi, my name is Luocheng (Rod) Zhang and I am studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) at Deakin’s Geelong…
Studying whenever and wherever I want
My name is Maria Kosberg and I’m currently studying postgraduate data analytics online at Deakin, while living in Norway. Besides…
If you are looking for great, friendly and supportive people, you will find them at Deakin
Hi, my name is Christian Bartsch and I just finished my postgraduate Business Administration studies at Deakin. It’s taken quite…
Making a life-changing decision to study nursing
Choosing a degree that would occupy three years of my life was a big decision. What I liked about nursing…
Set the stage for your dream
It has been a whirlwind experience embarking on my postgraduate studies in sport management at Deakin University. Back in China,…
Finding new solutions to protect the environment and our future
Environmental engineering is a very important field of study in this word today. The environment is robust but also very…
Connecting the dots in a blurred picture to find my future career
Hi, I am Aayushree, currently studying the Masters of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Deakin University. The course name itself is…
Expanding my horizons
Two years into my career in digital marketing, the opportunity to undertake my postgraduate studies in Australia presented itself. I…
Finding my niche in communication and health promotion
My name is Desney Koimo and I am from Papua New Guinea (PNG). I am currently undertaking a Master of…
It may take some time, but eventually you’ll get the hang of it!
‘Do you like the Melbourne weather?’ my host asked me as soon as he picked me up from the airport….
Success is a journey not a destination
Hi, my name is Zain and I studied Master of Business Analytics at Deakin University. I love telling stories with…
Deakin’s Telstra Trading Room brings trading theory to life
I started my Master of Business Administration (International) at Deakin University in 2017. Coming to Australia from India, I already…