Bob Brown helps celebrate environmental science at Deakin

This year we celebrate 30 years of environmental science courses at Deakin University and its predecessor Victoria College. Starting in 1984 with the Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Assessment and Land Use Policy), our environmental science courses have changed in name and evolved over the years but still emphasise the importance of balancing social and economic objectives with environmental protection and sustainable futures.

We marked the occasion with a special visit on Monday 25 August by Dr Bob Brown, environmentalist, author and former Senator and Leader of the Australian Greens. It was a pleasure to welcome Dr Brown to Deakin and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment. Over 400 university and secondary school students, staff, alumni, friends and family registered for Dr Brown's presentation on 'Environmental Sustainability: Making a Difference' where he reflected on why he remains optimistic and why it is important to stand up for what you believe in.

We followed the presentation with some light refreshments, discussions, catch-ups with old friends and lots of photo opportunities.