Changing the world
for 50 years
Celebrate with us
29 November 2024
Waurn Ponds
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Our anniversary stories
A series to mark Deakin's 50th birthday, where our education and research started, the communities that made us and how we'll shape the future.
50 has never looked so good
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At 50 years young, we’re home to progressive students, world-leading researchers and inspiring alumni, on a mission to drive lasting change.
Deakin connection runs deep for a mechatronics graduate
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For one of Deakin’s newest PhD graduates, our University isn’t just a place he studied, it’s a huge part of his family’s history.
Alumni? Reconnect with us!
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If you graduated in the 1970s or just yesterday, you’ll always be a part of Deakin, even after completing your studies. There’s no better time than our anniversary to reconnect with fellow alumni!
How a Geelong icon helped build Deakin
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When Bob Gartland laid the concrete slab for the first Deakin library 50 years ago, little did he know that he would become such a pivotal part of the University.
How a Geelong icon helped build Deakin
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When Bob Gartland laid the concrete slab for the first Deakin library 50 years ago, little did he know that he would become such a pivotal part of the University.
CELEBRATE WITH US
Geelong Community Festival
Come and celebrate Deakin turning 50 at this free community festival to bring staff, students, alumni and community together.
Join us as we launch our anniversary year with a celebration where the University first began. We welcome our alumni, students, staff and the wider Deakin community to attend.
Come and experience:
- Live children’s entertainment
- DJ
- Food trucks and bar
- Free kid’s activities and face painting
- Market stalls
- Spectacular fireworks display
This is a free, family-friendly community event.
Bring along your picnic rug to enjoy the outdoor festival.