Welcome
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I am very pleased to welcome you to Deakin University.
Deakin aims to be recognised as Australia's most progressive university. To fulfil this aspiration, we work hard to make our academic programs, our research, our partnerships and our international programs relevant, innovative and responsive.
Whether you study through our off-campus programs (as some two-thirds of Deakin's postgraduate students do), or at one of Deakin's Campuses, we are committed to providing you with excellent academic programs that include flexible learning options incorporating innovative teaching and delivery methods.
We recognise that many of our postgraduate students are completing studies to acquire highly specialised skills and knowledge to enhance employment prospects in today's increasingly competitive work environment. Through advice from representatives of relevant industry, professional and government bodies, Deakin aims to ensure that its coursework programs are responsive to the emerging needs of the major employers of our graduates. Indeed, a number of Deakin's programs have been developed in partnership with corporate and professional organisations.
As one of Deakin's core commitments is to facilitating continuing education and lifelong learning, I particularly welcome those of you who are returning to study after a period of absence. I understand the challenges this may bring. I stress, however, that the rewards that flow from mastering new subject material and from engaging with other students and with staff are truly satisfying; these rewards more than justify the effort involved, including, for many of you, juggling work, family and study commitments.
I hope that you enjoy your studies and your time as a student of Deakin University.
Professor Jane den Hollander
Vice-Chancellor
