Deakin solar car shines bright as only Victorian entrant in 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin has farewelled 14 students and six staff from the…

Team ASCEND ready to race at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge launch

On World Environment Day, Deakin University’s dedicated engineering students have made their way to Adelaide,…

ASCEND Solar Car to be exhibited at Melbourne Design Week

Deakin University School of Engineering is proud to announce that the ASCEND Solar Car Project…

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Leads Dynamic Student Team

Angus McDonald is leading the Ascend Mechanical Team for the World Solar Challenge 2023. Angus…

Graduate Mechatronics Engineer Brings the Spark to the ASCEND Solar Car Project

Alexander (Xander) is the Lead Mechatronics (Electrical) Engineer on the ASCEND Solar Car Project. Xander…

ASCEND Solar Car Team Inspires Young Engineers

Students from The Grange P-12 College had an exciting opportunity recently, when they visited the…

Students Test Drive ASCEND Ahead of World Solar Challenge

After almost three years of lockdowns, COVID interruptions, a postponed race, makeshift home workshops and…

ACCIONA and Deakin University’s Contender to the World Solar Challenge Unveiled

Students, supporters, sponsors and media have gathered in Geelong for the unveiling of ACCIONA Energía…

World Solar Challenge to Return in 2023

Bridgestone have announced that World Solar Challenge will make its return in 2023 following the…

A New Partnership for Deakin University

Working together, ACCIONA and Deakin are investing in innovation as part of the construction of…