Graduation - past ceremonies
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 11am
Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Deakin University
Faculty of Arts and Education
Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Stage Party
The Chancellor Mr David Morgan presided, assisted by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Academic), Professor John Rosenberg.
The MC was the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Graeme Dennehy.
The Mace-bearer was Mr Dale Warren
The Faculty Representative was Ms Monika Loving.
Presenters were:
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Education, Professor Jennifer Radbourne.
Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Professor John Catford .
Deputy Chair of the Academic Board, Professor Michael Kidd.
The Student Response was delivered by Dr Matthew Prior.
The Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, Cr John Mitchell delivered a message of congratulations.
Doctoral Degree Recipients
Dr Kiymet Bozaoglu - Thesis title: "Metabolically Important Secreted Proteins in Psammomys Obesus."
Summary
A new adipokine, chemerin, was identified and its expression in P. obesus and in humans suggests that it is an important contributor to the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Polymorphisms within the CHEMERIN gene further support its involvement in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Dr Matthew James Prior - Thesis title: "AHI-I and NDRG2 Function in Skeletal Muscle and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes."
Summary
In this study, AHI1 and NDRG2 gene function in the insulin signalling pathways regulating skeletal muscle homeostasis was investigated. Our findings implicate AHI1 in the regulation of insulin-stimulated glucose transport and the development of insulin resistance, whilst associating NDRG2 with the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation; possibly via interactions with PICK1 and arfaptin 2.
Dr Linda Jayne Wilson - Thesis title: "Quality in Disability Service - Whose Indicators?"
Summary
The study identified indicators of disability service quality used by three stakeholder groups (service users, providers and managers) in order to develop an explanatory schema regarding stakeholders' perceptions of quality and its indicators. The different perspectives were identified and the emerging quality indicator framework had a complex socio-ecological basis.
Alfred Deakin Medal Recipient
Ms Katrina Pyper
These Medals are awarded annually to candidates with a record of outstanding scholarship as well as service to the community and the University.
The awards are named in honour of Alfred Deakin after whom this University is named and were an initiative introduced by the University to commemorate the life of Alfred Deakin.
Occasional Address
The Occasional Address was delivered by Adjunct Professor Chris Brook, the Executive Director, Rural and Regional Health and Aged Care Services for the Victorian Department of Human Services.
