Deakin Conversations

In conversation with Deakin alumni father-daughter duo

Join us for an inspiring conversation as we dive into the unique experiences of Venkat and Poorvaja, a father-daughter duo who embarked on their educational journeys at Deakin University, Australia, 25 years apart. In this episode, we explore their individual perspectives, the common threads that connect their time at Deakin, their aspirations for the future, cherished memories on campus, and valuable advice for young graduates like Poorvaja.

In conversation with Aamir Qutub, award winning entrepreneur and MBA (International) graduate, Deakin University

In the final episode of Season 1 of the Deakin Conversations podcast, Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, is in conversation with Aamir Qutub, Deakin’s young alumni of the year 2021. Tune in to hear Aamir’s journey from delivering newspapers part-time to becoming the award-winning CEO and founder of Enterprise Monkey.

In conversation with Abhilash Sengupta, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate, Deakin University

Abhilash's story is one of hope and passion. In this episode, he shares his unique story of winning the Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship in 2015, his experience working as an Analytical Road Loads Engineer at Ford Motor Company and career opportunities for engineering students in Australia.

In conversation with Asef Aktab from Bangladesh

In this episode, Asef Aktab, Vice-Chancellor's 100% scholarship recipient and engineering graduate from Deakin, talks about his transition from Bangladesh to Australia, opportunities for engineering students in Geelong and why he dislikes Amber Heard.

In conversation with Apoorva Malik, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) student, Deakin University

Author, business owner and psychology student, Apoorva Malik shares her secret to doing it all in this episode.