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12 September 2019

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11 September 2019

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Deakin improves in THE World University Rankings 2020
Deakin improves in THE World University Rankings 2020 Deakin has improved its position in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, climbing inside the top 350. The 2020 rankings, released overnight, reveal Deakin improved one band to 301-350, up from 351-400 in 2019.
12 Sep 2019
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Deakin researchers use AI to speed up IOOF customer processes
Deakin researchers use AI to speed up IOOF customer processes Deakin researchers have partnered with financial services provider IOOF to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to the company's in-house client administrative system ? making processing times up to 400 times faster.
11 Sep 2019
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National award for construction management teaching excellence
National award for construction management teaching excellence Linda Tivendale's dedication to giving students the knowledge needed to succeed in the construction industry recognised with prestigious industry award.
11 Sep 2019
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Deakin expert blows the whistle on recruiting successful coaches
Deakin expert blows the whistle on recruiting successful coaches A Deakin coaching expert has advised how sporting codes can stop the revolving door of elite coaches; make sure they had an unrelated career, qualifications or life experience beforehand.
11 Sep 2019
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New website a collaborative learning platform for sustainable development goals project
New website a collaborative learning platform for sustainable development goals project A Deakin University-led project is aiming to help local communities achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
11 Sep 2019
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Fruit and veg reduce heart disease death, but more still dying in bush
Fruit and veg reduce heart disease death, but more still dying in bush If all Australians met dietary and physical activity guidelines equally, there would still be far more people dying of heart disease in the country compared with the city, according to new research from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation.
10 Sep 2019
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Deakin explores smart materials in home care systems for the elderly
Deakin explores smart materials in home care systems for the elderly Deakin University is exploring how 'smart' materials can be used in home care systems to help elderly people stay safer in their homes.
9 Sep 2019
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Wellbeing Index finds Australians are happiest in retirement
Wellbeing Index finds Australians are happiest in retirement Retirees have a much higher sense of wellbeing compared to the general population, according to an annual survey that provides a barometer of Australians' satisfaction with their lives.
6 Sep 2019
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World experts ask big blue carbon questions in Deakin study
World experts ask big blue carbon questions in Deakin study Deakin University's Blue Carbon Lab has set the agenda for future research into blue carbon with an international study that poses the top 10 questions for the emerging area of marine science.
5 Sep 2019
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The idea of judges considering forensic reliability a risk: Deakin expert
The idea of judges considering forensic reliability a risk: Deakin expert A Deakin University expert has said that if judges are allowed to stop forensic evidence from being presented to juries, the legal process could be compromised in Australia.
2 Sep 2019
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Conference calls for small business focus to see big economic growth
Conference calls for small business focus to see big economic growth Policymakers must overhaul how the country supports small business in order to jumpstart Australia's economic growth, according to the conveners of this week's 'Small Business: Big Vision' conference.
2 Sep 2019
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Deakin nursing program awarded for unique industry partnership
Deakin nursing program awarded for unique industry partnership A Deakin University program that works to better embed nursing research into health practice has been awarded the Business Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) Award for Outstanding Collaboration in Higher Education & Training.
30 Aug 2019
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Deakin academics receive $7.88 million for pioneering health research
Deakin academics receive $7.88 million for pioneering health research Deakin University academics will be supported to continue world-leading research in mental and physical health, thanks to new funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
29 Aug 2019
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Deakin researchers win Eureka Prize for bomb detector
Deakin researchers win Eureka Prize for bomb detector Three Deakin researchers are part of a team awarded a Eureka Prize for developing a world first inorganic explosives detection device that will help improve bomb detection capability at airports and other public spaces.
29 Aug 2019
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Deakin scoops three AFR Higher Education awards
Deakin scoops three AFR Higher Education awards Deakin University has won three prestigious AFR Higher Education Awards including anthropologist Professor Emma Kowal being jointly named Emerging Leader with Dr Christian Moro from Bond University.
28 Aug 2019
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor (dKin Times alumni newsletter - August 2019) Welcome to the August edition of dKin Times.
27 Aug 2019
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NAPLAN results not so reliable this year, Deakin experts warn
NAPLAN results not so reliable this year, Deakin experts warn As students around Australia prepare to receive their NAPLAN results from tomorrow, Deakin education experts warn the computer glitches many schools encountered during the testing process mean this year's data cannot be fully relied upon.
27 Aug 2019
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Parents' social posts could constitute child rights breach: Deakin expert
Parents' social posts could constitute child rights breach: Deakin expert Parents sharing their children's photos and personal information on social media could be an infringement of human rights, according to a Deakin law academic's submission to the UN.
27 Aug 2019
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor (dKin Times alumni newsletter - July 2019) Welcome to the July edition of dKin Times.
26 Aug 2019
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Project to make education more inclusive for non-typically developing kids
Project to make education more inclusive for non-typically developing kids Victorian educators now have access to a world-leading program to support children and teens with neuro-developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, thanks to a collaboration between the Deakin Child Study Centre and the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
26 Aug 2019
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