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Student spaces - John Hay Building

All four floors of the John Hay Building have been revitalised as part of the GARS 2 project. The Library extension works on Level 3 will continue until the end of Trimester 2, 2013.

Student Services precinct and breakout spaces

Level 2 has been renovated to house an open-plan Student Services precinct.

In the Student Services precinct:
  • Cashier
  • Deakin Medical Centre
  • Security office
  • DUSA Bookshop
  • Division of Student Life
  • Division of Student Administration               
  • Deakin International
  • Equity & Diversity Unit

Features of the new space:

  • Break out areas with comfortable furniture, available 24/7
  • 4 x consulting rooms
  • 2 x open meeting rooms
  • 8 x self-service points with computers
  • All tastefully presented, blending modern, world-class design elements with the historic features of the heritage building

Cashier   Breakout spaces

There are three new teaching spaces still under construction on Level 2, as well as a shared office for Deakin's Commerce and Law Student Societies. These will be completed by the end of Trimester 2, 2013.

The Waterfront Kitchen - the newest face of Waterfront dining

The Waterfront Kitchen on Level 1 opened at the beginning of March, with the facility upgraded to provide:

  • A modern space with seating zones for coffee, casual dining, more formal dining and lounge areas
  • The outdoor space along Western Beach Road will be opened after Easter weekend for al fresco dining, inviting the public to engage with the University
  • Increased seating capacity from 116 to over 250 (including outdoor seating for over 50)
  • A significant upgrade to the kitchen and equipment will enable improved catering for large functions such as graduation ceremonies

Cafe concept drawing   Cafe concept drawing

Visit the Waterfront Kitchen website for information on menus and catering.

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

27th May 2013