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FutureFocus GenAI
The FutureFocus GenAI Program is a groundbreaking initiative that uniquely combines academia and industry to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI across various disciplines. Our program cultivates a collaborative environment where senior Deakin academics and their industry and professional partners engage in ongoing dialogue to envision the future of GenAI in their respective fields.
Deakin staff win at the 2024 Accessibility in Action Awards!
Congratulations to all the Deakin staff who have won a 2024 Accessibility in Action award…
Congratulations to Deakin’s 2023 AAUT winners
Deakin University staff have been honoured at the 2023 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT)…
Tales4Teaching Podcast
Keep up to date on events at Deakin and across the higher education community.
Ep. 88 – Empowering local communities: the role of industry partnerships in higher education
In this podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tamara Holmes and Lucinda Watson about the University-industry partnerships
Ep. 87 – Guide for Curriculum Design for First Nations Science
This episode is a must-listen for educators and anyone passionate about integrating Indigenous knowledge into the curriculum. In this
Ep. 86 – Mentoring moments: learning through staff and student connection
In this episode Joan had the pleasure of sitting down with Molly Herd and Sofia Paller to discuss the
Ep. 85 – One year later: transformations in AI and higher education
In our latest episode, Joan explores the dynamic world of higher education and technology with Jesse McMeikan, Manager of
Ep. 84 – Beyond generative AI: redefining education in the modern classroom
Join us on this episode with Leon Furze, a consultant, author, and educator, who sheds light on the transformative
Ep. 83 – Leveraging H5P: the Bimbimbie Project
In this episode, Joan Sutherland welcomes Simon and Mahen from the Faculty Business and Law Learning Innovation team in
Ep. 81 – Student’s leading from the front: inside Deakin’s student TechAssist initiative
In this episode, Joan is joined by Vamika and Peni, two student participants in the Student TechAssist initiative. They
Ep. 80 – Empowering students through peer IT support
In the latest episode, Joan Sutherland is joined by Megan O’Brien, Manager of Campus Libraries and Enquiry Services, to
Ep. 78 – Reflections of 2023: the stories of educational practice
The Tales4Teaching podcast series shared insightful discussions, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of education. In this episode, I talk you
Ep. 77 – Cultivating inclusivity through career education
In education, it is always the unique stories and diverse backgrounds of educators like Dr Tricia Ong add depth
About Deakin Learning Futures
Keep up to date on news and events at Deakin and across the higher education community.
Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve for innovation in teaching and learning practice. Almost 50 years ago, our pioneering approach to distance education established an open campus approach where students could study on campus and off campus. Now in the 21st Century we are at the forefront of digital education with a world-class online learning platform utilised by 60,000+ students and a position in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU Rankings 2020).
Deakin Learning Futures (DLF) supports and enables the University to create transformative learning experiences where:
- all capable students can achieve their learning goals and graduates become lifelong learners
- learning harnesses the power of ideas to build capabilities for an uncertain future
- Deakin is a preferred partner for students, graduates, industry and community.

WHY
WHY
We believe in enabling student access to the transformative power of higher education for individual and social good. Driving the digital and pedagogical frontier, we provide educational leadership to Deakin teaching teams and to higher education globally.

WHAT
WHAT
We collaborate with staff, students and partners to co-design future-focussed, sustainable, inclusive, learner centred experiences and promote a culture of excellence.

HOW
HOW
We partner with Deakin communities to build capability and excellence in teaching, learning and operations. Leading strategic change and innovation, we are informed by scholarly evidence and practice, and enabled by digital fluency, positivity and creativity.
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📣The Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education (JLDHE) invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to exploring the contribution of HE third space professionals to educational practice and pedagogy. Due 31 March. Link: 🔗 https://t.co/R9bczUJzsO #HigherEd pic.twitter.com/m61HRHCWvK
— Deakin Learning Futures (@DULearnFutures) January 4, 2024

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