Welcome to Deakin University's web site

I am delighted to welcome you to Deakin University's web site. It has been designed to provide you with the information that you need to know about the University and I hope it answers any questions you may have.

Deakin is special and it is different. The best way to understand what is special about Deakin University is to read Deakin's Strategic Plan (5 MB). Every aspect of Deakin University's activities is guided by its mission statement, its core commitments and its values as set out in the Strategic Plan which is entitled "Delivering Effective Partnerships". Our partnerships are with each of you, as students, as staff working in the University, and as members of our wider community. Making sure we do the very best we can is best done in partnership and in our community.

Delivering Effective Partnerships has served Deakin well since 2008. In 2011 I look forward to embarking on a consultation process to prepare for Deakin's next Strategic Plan which will be implemented in 2013. We will make very sure that everyone with an interest in the University is able to participate in the development of our new Plan.

We live in a rapidly changing world. Deakin University staff work hard to ensure our students learn well and leave the University as well-equipped and educated global citizens. This teaching excellence is supported by excellent research, relevant to our wider community. Excellence in everything we do is our aspiration as we contribute to a changing world that is a better place for us all.

I hope that you enjoy learning more about Deakin by exploring this web site. If you are unable to locate the information you are seeking, please make direct contact with the University. We have tried to make it easy for you to navigate your way around the web site and we are constantly enhancing our various web pages, but if you have any suggestions for improvement, please let us know. We welcome your comments.

Professor Jane den Hollander
Vice-Chancellor