Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Technology
The faculty offers a range of exciting undergraduate and postgraduate courses and conducts fundamental and applied research in its four schools - Architecture and Building, Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology.
All science faculties believe in the value of research and teaching, yet there are differences in emphasis and approach to core activities. So what makes us different? The Faculty of Science and Technology at Deakin University has distinctive objectives, expressed through four core values aligned to teaching and learning, research and research training, community engagement and staff empowerment.
We aim to:
- provide highly relevant courses in science and technology, producing well-informed, employable and adaptable graduates with a broad skill base, an understanding of their chosen field and its social and commercial contexts, and a capacity for life-long learning
- provide innovative research that creates new knowledge in science and technology with far-reaching applications for the benefit of industry and the community
- promote and enrich the study of science and technology in schools and enhance awareness, understanding and appreciation of science and technology in schools and the wider community
- provide opportunities for staff to achieve their full potential by providing a dynamic and supportive working environment in which the faculty and its staff may continually develop intellectually and professionally.
We provide a stimulating and supportive environment for study, in which students have ample opportunities to interact with staff and be exposed to the cutting edge of research relevant to their courses.
In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) exercise, the faculty received an ERA rank of 3 "performance at world standard" in Architecture, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Ecology and Environmental Science and Management. We also contributed to a rank of 3 in Clinical Sciences with the Faculty of Health and in Mechanical Engineering with the Institute of Technology Research and Innovation (ITRI). We received a rank of 4 "above world standards" in Analytical Chemistry and Fisheries Sciences, and with ITRI in Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. We received an ERA top rank of 5 "outstanding - well above world standard" in Zoology and contributed to a rank 5 in Materials Engineering with ITRI.
In this context, the faculty is a great place to start an academic career. Early career academics are mentored in teaching, research, entrepreneurial activity and interactions with Government.
Courses are offered at the following campuses: Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus and Warrnambool Campus. This blend of regional and city campuses enables Deakin to offer a unique range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study and for staff sabbaticals.
Professor Guy Littlefair
Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Science and Technology)
