Established in 1974, Deakin University is one of Australia’s fastest growing universities with over 50,000 students of whom sixteen per cent are international students from over 120 countries.  Deakin has five campuses, one in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, two in the port city of Geelong, one in Warrnambool on the SW coast of Victoria and one in the cloud (a fifth of Deakin’s students choose to study wholly online).  Deakin has a student focussed culture with a reputation for being accessible and friendly. It has a long standing record for using cutting-edge technology while providing a personalised learning experience. Deakin aims to be at the forefront of digital change, enabling globally connected and innovative education and research. Deakin remains true to its founding goals: to develop lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with rural and regional communities, and to provide an educational experience that will widen participation and support students from diverse backgrounds. Advances in research have been a hallmark of Deakin’s success, with significant growth in quality, impact and income. Deakin continues to attract a growing pool of international staff and students supported by world-class facilities and infrastructure. Deakin is renowned for developing award-winning partnerships with industry, governments and its communities.