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SUMMARY:Bridging the Distance: Deakin’s Leadership in Distance Education
DESCRIPTION:Deakin has established itself as a pioneer in distance 
 education from its foundation in 1974. Embedded in the Deakin University 
 Act 1974\, off-campus study was integral to the University’s mission of 
 broadening access to education. Inspired by models like Britain’s Open 
 University\, Deakin’s approach made higher education accessible to 
 students in regional\, remote and non-traditional settings.\n\nThis 
 exhibition also highlights efforts to support First Nations students\, 
 address the challenges of isolation and promote social equity. Visitors 
 will encounter examples of key milestones and personal stories\, reflecting 
 the evolution of distance learning over five decades.\n\nBridging the 
 Distance: Deakin’s Leadership in Distance Education is part of the Deakin 
 Library D50 Exhibitions Series\, 1974 to Now: Deakin at 50.
LOCATION:Waterfront Gallery\, Deakin Library Special Collections\, Waterfront
ORGANIZER;CN="Library Events and Public Programs":MAILTO:libraryevents@deakin.edu.au
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
CONTACT;CN="Library Events and Public Programs":MAILTO:libraryevents@deakin.edu.au
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