Our Student Experience Pillars
Deakin Res has a critical role to play in enhancing your student experience when you live on campus during your time studying at Deakin. DRS operates all student programs, events, and support structures through a comprehensive framework to codify and articulate the experience you get within on-campus accommodation. The framework provides a cohesive structure to student programming and support to ensure a consistent approach towards the quality of experience on residence, whilst taking into account the scale and size of each campus, and individual nuances of the student cohort at each location.
Health and Wellbeing:
We organise specialised events that provide you with opportunities to engage in the exploration of healthy relationships, mental health and physical wellbeing that will set you up for life beyond your time on res. You will be provided with opportunities to participate in events and activities focused on education and raising awareness in areas such as:
Empowerment and Respect
Physical Fitness
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Financial Fitness
Resilience and Mindfulness
Academic Success
You will have access to exclusive study facilities and form strong networks with your peers, and we’re proud to say research shows students living on campus are more likely to achieve higher academic results than their peers. Events and activities include:
Regular peer-led academic support sessions
Study skill development sessions
Informal study support/shared study gatherings
Social and Community:
We’re proud of the great communities that form each year on our residences. A series of orientation events and activities ensure you get to know your fellow residents in a safe and supportive environment. Events and activities include:
Opportunities to participate in sports and fitness
Community development and volunteering
External Community Engagement
Leadership
Through participation in residential life, you are offered opportunities to explore personal development that will help you shape a brighter future and bolder self. Those who take part in our Residential Leadership program are afforded ongoing training and development opportunities that build your self-confidence and individual skill set. Activities and events include:
Professional development opportunities
Skill-based courses and training programs
Opportunities to engage with Deakin Res and Deakin alumni
Career development workshops
Arts and Culture
Music, art and cultural celebrations will bring you together whilst living on campus. Each activity or event encourages you to think differently and embrace unique opportunities. Activities and events include:
Musical and theatre productions
Opportunities to engage in international and cultural celebrations
Exposure to various art activities
Our approach and frameworks
Belong, Balance, Broaden
Deakin Res is here to ensure you are happy, healthy and connected with each other, our team and the broader community.
Our Community Values
Deakin is a nurturing environment with a collaborative culture of respect that allows all students to thrive academically and grow.
Residential Leaders
Our volunteer Residential Leaders (RLs) play an incredibly important role in our communities.
Award Winning
We’re also proud to highlight that our Deakin Res team has been awarded a number of international and local awards for its student experience and facilities.