Media releases

Old antibiotic could form new depression treatment

7 July 2017

An antibiotic used mostly to treat acne has been found to improve the quality of life for people with major depression, in a world-first clinical trial from Deakin University.

Deakin and ABS partner to improve public engagement with online surveys

5 July 2017

Deakin University is partnering with the Australian Bureau of Statistics to help improve the public's interaction with the agency, including online.

Boost for Deakin research empowering women and girls

4 July 2017

Deakin's innovative inclusion program ALLPlay has received a boost thanks to MECCA Brands' MECCA M-Power initiative, which aims to empower women and girls around the world by championing education, independence and entrepreneurship.

Lifelong approach to physical activity best for brain health

4 July 2017

A new review published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has integrated evidence that engaging in lifelong physical activity can benefit brain health and may also be protective against cognitive decline and dementia in late life.

Skin cancer costs Victoria 30 times more to treat than prevent

30 June 2017

Skin cancer costs Victoria's public hospitals more than $50 million a year and remains Australia's most common cancer, despite being largely preventable, new research from Deakin University and Cancer Council Victoria has found.

Australian, agile, adaptable: Study shows what it takes to run a successful small business in China for China

30 June 2017

Simply being Australian can be the first step to success for agile and adaptable entrepreneurs setting up small businesses in China, a Deakin University study has found.

Seven tax sins to avoid when lodging this year's return

29 June 2017

As the end of another financial year approaches, Deakin University financial planning expert Associate Professor Adrian Raftery (aka Mr Taxman) has some timely advice for avoiding the most common tax mistakes.

Study shows sugar tax would benefit low income groups

28 June 2017

A major criticism of the public health lobby񳠰roposed sugar sweetened beverage tax - that it would unfairly punish disadvantaged groups - has been debunked by new research from Deakin's Global Obesity Centre.

Progress in evolutionary ecology threatened by variable data

27 June 2017

A world-first study from Deakin University has found that ecology labs are recording up to 10-fold differences in hormone levels across the same sample, raising questions about some currently published research conclusions.

Study shows 'high-prevalence' mental health disorders cost society billions

26 June 2017

New Deakin University research has put a price on high-prevalence mental health conditions in Australia, with an estimated $12.8 billion attributed to depression, anxiety and substance-use related health and other societal costs.

Deakin welcomes appointment of National Rural Health Commissioner

22 June 2017

Deakin University has welcomed news the Federal Government has established the role of a National Rural Health Commissioner, with the Bill to create the position passed in the Senate today.

Deakin and LeMond Composites join forces on carbon fibre

21 June 2017

Deakin University has paved the way to dramatically cut the cost of carbon fibre manufacturing, joining forces with LeMond Composites in a $US44 million deal to revolutionise its use across the world.

Muslim faith not at odds with Western beliefs, Deakin study shows

21 June 2017

Public debate that paints a negative picture of Muslims and Islamic religiosity is at odds with the peace-driven lens through which much of the Muslim communities view their faith, Deakin University research has found.

Leaders with 'lived' experience of jail to advise conference on reintegration

20 June 2017

Ex-prisoners can play a major role in improving reintegration opportunities and the penal system as a whole in Australia, according to Deakin Psychology expert Professor Joe Graffam.

Deakin congratulates recipients of 2017 Queen's Birthday honours

15 June 2017

Deakin University recognises and congratulates its staff, alumni and friends awarded Queen񳠂irthday honours in 2017.

Former Deakin Chancellor acknowledged in Queen's Birthday honours

12 June 2017

Former Deakin Chancellor Mr David Morgan has been acknowledged as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO, General Division) as part of today's annual Queen's Birthday Honours List.

New study shows climate change impacting shorebird migration

12 June 2017

A new Deakin University study has found that climate change is causing some long-distance migratory birds to change their centuries-old ways as they fly between Australia and their breeding grounds in the Arctic.

Community Garden at Burwood officially opens

9 June 2017

After many months of preparations, a community garden for Deakin's Burwood campus was officially opened in March.

Research confirms mums with multiple kids at greater risk of weight gain

9 June 2017

Women pregnant with baby number two, or more, are at a greater risk of dangerous weight gain compared to first-timers, new research from Deakin University has found.

Deakin University on the rise in 2018 QS World University Rankings

8 June 2017

Deakin has climbed 62 places to enter the world񳠴op 300 universities, according to the latest prestigious QS World University Rankings, released today.