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Image of an overhead view of a desk. In the centre is a smart phone, the screen taken up by a blue background with a white padlock in the centre. Underneath it is the word 'secured'. Also on the desk are a pot plant, a pair of earbuds, a pad of sticky notes, a pencil, and a pair of glasses

Could we have some digital privacy, please?

Our smart devices are collecting data about our personal lives. But does it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Intelligent design: giving physical and virtual worlds the human touch

Deakin’s MInD Lab specialise in ethical, intelligent technology. We sat down with Dr Domenico Mazza, a research Fellow within the Lab, to talk storytelling, digital placemaking and imagination.

Safe and secure connectivity is key to our autonomous driving future

The security of driverless vehicles will be critical for both community safety and industry growth.

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Fika Entertainment – a research commercialisation success story

A new Deakin University spin-out, Fika Entertainment, is pushing the boundaries in the development of transformative entertainment production.

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The Coupe Utility – or simply, the Ute – is known for its strong, fluid design. But it’s also a Geelong invention that significantly impacted car manufacturing in Australia and beyond.

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100 jobs of the future

What jobs will be created in the future that don’t currently exist?

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Powering our future: the current state of battery manufacturing

It's time for Australia to recognise its role as a renewable energy super power.

Transforming care for people living with dementia

A tool to help aged care staff understand the importance of communication for people living with dementia.

CYCLONE: creating a new era in Australian pilot training

Deakin  has  devised  a  simulator  that enables  Australian astronauts and pilots to complete  high-G  training safely.    

Kickstarting  next-generation battery production in Australia  

Deakin researchers, in collaboration with technology company Calix, are making swift progress towards producing cheaper, more efficient, environmentally-sound batteries right here in Australia. 

Monitoring advertising to reduce the risk of cancer

The iPupilX is set to create a healthier advertising environment by tracking our engagement with cancer-causing products.

From space missions to social distancing: managing mental health on Earth and Mars

How do astronauts support their mental health way above the stratosphere? And what can this tell us about treatments back on Earth?

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Contact tracing apps cause for privacy concerns

The COVIDSafe app could help us with contact tracing during the pandemic. But concerns around data collection have many Australians balking.

Water and fire: Virtual reality enhances work and training

When we think of virtual reality, we may find our thoughts turning to video games. But VR has many other interesting and valuable uses in our world today.

Navigating the ‘new normal’ for back to school starts at home

The ‘new (back to school) normal’ is now a reality for many Victorian students, and support from home is crucial in this transition.