Daily Times

Deakin University is all set to conduct the first-ever Deakin Week in Pakistan starting today (Monday. The 2019 Deakin Week in Pakistan goes beyond showcasing Deakin’s strengths; it demonstrates the University’s unique relationship with Pakistan. For nearly 20 years, Deakin has been one of Australia’s largest beneficiaries of Pakistan outbound students. These students have worked hard and achieved incredible success in a variety of fields, helping to grow Deakin’s name and reputation. Deakin Week in Pakistan illustrates how partners’ expertise, knowledge and networks can be enriched through regular engagement with Deakin. This will be highlighted through professional development, internationalising curricula, collaborative research pathways and global citizenship initiatives. With the theme ‘Creating Connections and Partnerships’, Deakin Week in Pakistan is aimed to strengthen Deakin’s connection with Pakistan through engaging all partners, agents and other stakeholders. Public events are being held where select audience will be invited through prior registration and screening. In Lahore, Deakin Engage Discussion Series will be held on November 4 at Pearl Continental, Friends of Deakin Dinner on November 5 at Pearl Continental and Alfred Deakin Oration on November 6 at University of Health Sciences Lahore. In Islamabad, Deakin Engage Discussion Series will be held on November 8 at Marriot and Friends of Deakin Dinner on November 7 at Serena Hotel Hosted by Carl Jones, Deakin University international manager, these events will celebrate the ongoing role played by our friends, alumni and key partners.