The university will keep its name despite concerns from some students and faculty about the legacy of Australia’s second prime minister, Alfred Deakin.

Almost 50 years after the university was named, the institution will this year confront the troubling policies of its namesake, Australia’s second prime minister Alfred Deakin.

Deakin University in Melbourne is named after Alfred Deakin, who served as Australia's second Prime Minister in 1903, and the nation's first Attorney-General.

Deakin University, Xefco to research ‘waterless’ jean dyeing process Deakin University has forged a partnership with the Geelong-based company Xefco, to conduct research to find a sustainable ...

Deakin University has unveiled the HeroSurg robot, giving surgeons the added sense of touch when they perform microsurgery via a computer.

Deakin joins list of universities underpaying staff Another major Australian university has confessed to underpaying staff, with the union saying the issue is widespread.