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25.01.2022 When cricket was faced with a once-in-a-generation pandemic, Deakin alumnus Anthony Everard was ready to shape the sport industry of the future.

22.01.2022 Join us on Thursday 26 November as we reflect on the disruptions, challenges and opportunities presented in 2020 with the Faculty of Arts and Education. Hear a special message from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iain Martin, as well as Executive Dean, Christine Ure, and a panel discussion with representatives from across the Faculty.

22.01.2022 Join us at 12:15pm to chat live with our 2020 Young Alumni of the Year, Uppma Virdi. This is your chance to ask her questions and hear more about her exciting journey to starting Chai Walli!

22.01.2022 The 2020 Deakin Alumni Awards are taking place virtually tomorrow at 11:00am. This year, we celebrate a humanitarian leader helping the next generation, a parent who designed robots to help sick kids in school, a lawyer who followed her passion for chai, an architect designing sustainable buildings, a team of scientists improving lives, and an entrepreneur who has raised millions of dollars for people in need. Make sure to register below to receive the access link for the ceremony. You will be inspired.

21.01.2022 Deakin alumnus, Mark Sullivan received the Alumni Community Service Award 2019 for his outstanding contributions to community, and work in eradicating the neglected diseases which bring misery and illness to at least a billion people worldwide. Watch this video to find out more about Mark’s journey.

21.01.2022 Congratulations Saifuddin Bin Ahmad, on being awarded as one of our Deakin University Alumni of the Year 2020! Saifuddin is dedicated and takes a lot of pride in his outstanding work. Saifuddin is an outstanding architect and firm Director of SNO Architects based in Malaysia. He has over 30 years of experience and is a leader in innovation and environmentally sustainable buildings, with energy efficient designs.... Here is Saifuddin’s story in his own words and his acceptance speech from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Ben Hindson and the 10x Genomics team of Deakin Alumni: Dr Joshua Delaney, Dr Adam Lowe, Dr Chris Hindson, Dr Geoff McDermott and Dr Jessica Terry for being awarded as Deakin University Alumni of the Year 2020! This is the first time that we have awarded a team during the Alumni Awards. It is a great story that you are all working together and this is a credit to all of your contributions. Ben Hindson is the Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of 10...x Genomics in California. Not only has Ben has shown outstanding entrepreneurial success in science, but as a team, you are changing the world together. 10x Genomics has been listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and has grown to over 700 employees who all share the vision of addressing the true complexities of biology and disease. Here is their story in their own words from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

14.01.2022 Congratulations Megan Gilmour, on being awarded as one of our Deakin University Alumni of the Year 2020! Megan’s mission is to help seriously ill children. Her drive and compassion is evident and her story is so inspiring. Megan is the Co-founder and CEO of Robots4Good, and the internationally recognised not-for-profit, MissingSchool.... After her own son was seriously ill, she saw first-hand that children with serious illnesses were being left out of classroom life and isolated when they could not attend school. Megan empowers these children by placing robots in schools, so they can have a presence in the classroom and are included. Here is Megan’s story in her own words and her acceptance speech from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Justine Flynn, on being awarded as one of our Deakin University Young Alumni of the Year 2020! We are in awe of the selflessness, resilience and dedication that Justine along with her Co-founders and her team, have shown. They make the impossible become possible. Justine is Co-founder and Brand Director of Thankyou, a social enterprise that commits 100% profit to helping people in need.... Thankyou has raised over $17 million to get safe water, toilets and child and maternal health programs to the most vulnerable in the world. Here is Justine’s story in her own words and her acceptance speech from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

13.01.2022 Today’s the day! Join us at 11:00am for our 2020 Deakin Alumni Awards. We can't wait to show you what our wonderful graduates have been up to!

10.01.2022 Did you know that only one per cent of coffee consumed in Australia is produced by Australian coffee growers? Deakin researchers explore how to make your morning brew more sustainable.

10.01.2022 We’re going live for our Faculty of Arts and Education End of Year virtual event! Tune in via our Facebook page tomorrow at 7pm AEDT or register below to join us on Zoom.

08.01.2022 Congratulations Uppma Virdi, on being awarded as one of our Deakin University Young Alumni of the Year 2020! Uppma shows passion and determination evident through her business and her commitment to pushing for true equality and diversity. Uppma became an accidental entrepreneur when her side hustle prompted her to take the leap from corporate lawyer to pursue her passion for chai. ... She built her company, Chai Walli from the ground up and has won many awards for their masala chai and tea range. Here is Uppma’s story in her own words and her acceptance speech from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

08.01.2022 Congratulations Amenthi Jasinghe, on being awarded as one of our Deakin University Alumni of the Year 2020. Amenthi has dedicated her life to help others and her compassion, her leadership skills, and her strength is evident. Amenthi is a humanitarian aid worker who has headed World Vision Sri Lanka's Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs team. Amenthi Jasinghe, has worked with World Vision in Mozambique, Nepal and South Sudan, Plan International in Sri Lanka, and Motivation Ch...aritable Trust, based out of the UK. She is now a consultant with extensive international development and humanitarian program experience, specialising in disaster management and grant acquisitions. Here is Amenthi’s story in her own words and her acceptance speech from our virtual Alumni Awards event.

08.01.2022 There has never been a better time to upskill. Have your questions answered about postgraduate and honours study in these online sessions covering a wide range of study areas. Alumni and their *Immediate Family Members may also be eligible for a 15% discount for starting a new postgraduate course (T&Cs apply. See the Deakin website for details or contact us)

07.01.2022 Uppma Virdi was just announced as one of our 2020 Deakin Young Alumni of the Year Award winners and she joined us for a quick chat!

05.01.2022 Hear updates from the Faculty of Health and Vice-Chancellor. Hear the panel discussion with the Executive Dean and key Health academics and more.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 Deakin Alumni Award recipients! Stay tuned for their video stories which will be shared tomorrow. Justine Flynn, Co-founder and Brand Director, Thankyou (Young Alumna of the Year)... Uppma Virdi, CEO, Chai Walli (Young Alumna of the Year) Saifuddin Bin Ahmad, Director, SNO Architects (Alumnus of the Year) Megan Gilmour, Founder and CEO, Robots4Good and Missing School (Alumna of the Year) Amenthi Jasinghe, Independent Consultant and Humanitarian Aid Leader (Alumna of the Year) Dr Ben Hindson (Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, 10x Genomics) and the Deakin 10x Genomics Team: Dr Jessica Terry, Dr Chris Hindson, Dr Geoff McDermott, Dr Adam Lowe, and Dr Joshua Delaney (Alumni of the Year Award)

04.01.2022 Hear the latest from Deakin’s Faculty of Arts and Education and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iain Martin. This virtual event also includes a panel discussion with Executive Dean Christine Ure, and engaging speakers from around the faculty.