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Gold standard!

Deakin's global carbon fibre composite leadership boosted by arrival of Favimat (AI) Robot2.

Scientists and surfers unite

Deakin University and Quiksilver have entered into a research and development partnership that will push the boundaries of textiles and sportswear innovation.

Deakin to the fore!

Steve Bracks tells Lateline about University's leading role in developing lightweight cars.

AFFRIC - a landmark for research

The Hon Kevin Rudd MP announced funding of $37m to support the establishment of a new collaborative research facility - the Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre (AFFRIC).

New precinct for medical, biological and environmental research

A new $15million research precinct at Deakin University's Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds has been officially opened by Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Deakin taking off as a carbon fibre leader

University's and Geelong region's growing reputation as a global hub for research into carbon composite materials to be reinforced as the world's experts descend on the city for the ground-breaking Carbon Fibre - Future Directions Conference.

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Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre
Geelong Technology Precinct
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Deakin University
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75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds,
Victoria 3216 Australia
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Deakin University Locked Bag 20000
Geelong, VIC 3220
Senator Kim Carr
Message from Senator Kim Carr
An introduction to AFFRIC from Senator Kim Carr
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Professor Tes Toop
Exciting new challenge for Professor Tes Toop.
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And it's time to fight back, Robyn Williams tells Deakin researchers.

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

12th March 2012