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Deakin GEM

Deakin GEM is a free, Deakin-supported genAI tool available to all students. You can access Deakin GEM anytime to support your learning, whether you're on campus or online.

What is Deakin GEM for?

The tool provides you with structured access to a large language model (LLM) in a university-supported, secure environment. You can you can explore ideas, develop genAI literacy and confidence, and practise thoughtful, responsible use as part of your studies.

  • Build your AI skills: gain practical experience using AI tools in a university-supported environment, developing skills that are increasingly important in study and work.
  • Learn responsibly: explore how genAI works and how to use it thoughtfully and ethically in your academic context.
  • Test and refine ideas: use genAI to brainstorm, clarify concepts and organise your thinking — while ensuring your final work reflects your own understanding and meets unit requirements.
  • Build confidence: whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, Deakin GEM gives you structured access to genAI as part of your studies.

Please note: Deakin GEM is provided for Deakin-related study and university work. It cannot provide official information. For official information or support, contact Student Central or the relevant Deakin service directly.

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Deakin GEM basics 

Deakin GEM can

  • summarise material and readings
  • explore a new topic
  • plan and refine your ideas
  • analyse your work for clarity and structure.

Deakin GEM cannot

  • provide official advice about policy, enrolment or academic requirements
  • provide wellbeing or crisis support services
  • provide guidance from teaching staff.

Always remember to

  • review and check AI responses for accuracy
  • ensure your use complies with academic integrity requirements and your unit guidelines
  • never enter personal, confidential or sensitive information.
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New features – October 2026

We are continually improving and adding new capabilities to Deakin GEM: here are some of the new features you'll notice when you use it.

  • Improved search: GEM searches information from the web, all Deakin's websites, other AI models and connected tools at the same time to provide more useful answers to your questions.
  • Longer conversations: previous content is now retained from earlier exchanges.
  • Larger file uploads: you can now upload files up to 1GB across a range of formats.
  • New interface: a cleaner, easier to navigate chat interface.
  • Content creation: you can now generate finished documents, presentations, workbooks and audio.
  • Improved sharing and collaboration: conversations, files, links and live edits can now be shared through GEM.

Deakin GEM is now also available as a desktop app: download it to your device from the Software Library.

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