The SPARK Deakin Blog

Be inspired with the latest news from our program and the best hand-picked content from around the web

2020 Demo Day Afterparty on Lemonade Social

A Groove Therapy dance class, live music, poetry, craft beer, and delicious food! Don't miss out on the post-Demo Day fun.

We’re on Hopin for Demo Day

The Hopin online events platform is designed for connection. It’s beautiful, simple, and easy to use. Here are some tips to make the most of your Hopin experience.

JUC SURF on ABC News

Deakin University researchers create recycled carbon fibre surfboard start-up as solution to landfill problem

Startup Ideation – Not your average WIL experience

So, you’re about to do a Work Integrated Learning unit at Deakin. Finding the right internship can be a daunting experience! You might be feeling the pressure of making it a worthwhile and enriching. That’s why we’ve designed the Startup Ideation program to give highly driven students with a passion to innovate an opportunity to do just that.

Highly Commended by UNESCO at World Engineering Day – A Young Deakin Founder’s Story

Samuel Alexander gets highly commended by UNESCO for his startup’s contribution to the Quality Education Sustainable Development Goal at the UNESCO World Engineering Day Young Engineers competition.

How to make a career leap and land it

Thinking about making a career change? Read this first. Three successful individuals share their lessons gained through following their passions.

How to foster an innovative mindset

What can you do to be a more innovative thinker? We asked five innovation experts for their advice, to get your mind buzzing.

How to find a mentor to supercharge your career change

When considering a career change, a great way to gain insights into your new industry is through a mentor. This is how to find one.

Why you should try something you believe you’re bad at

Success is rarely easy. If you want to push your career forward, take the next step by adopting a growth mindset and trying something you’re bad at.

How to escape the golden handcuffs and find your dream job

The golden handcuffs have kept you in that 9-5 for a long time, but if you’re keen to go out on your own, these tips will help you break free of them.