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ASCEND JOURNEY PART 9 – THE FINISH LINE – DAY 6
Today marked the final day of our Bridgestone World Solar Challenge journey. We set out early, heading straight for Adelaide. Due to thick traffic and

ASCEND JOURNEY PART 8 – Port Augusta – DAY 5
Today, Team ASCEND rebounded from our Coober Pedy setback with a mix of determination and enthusiasm. Even though we faced a minor hiccup, our team

ASCEND JOURNEY PART 7 – Coober Pedy – DAY 4
Today was filled with hope and challenges. We set out bright and early, determined to make it all the way to Coober Pedy. However, Mother

ASCEND JOURNEY PART 6 – Alice Springs – DAY 3
Today was quite an eventful day. The team was thrilled with excitement as we hit the 1000 km mark. It’s these milestones that keep our

ASCEND JOURNEY PART 5 – Daly Waters to Tennant Creek – DAY 2
Today kicked off much like yesterday, the piercing alarm at 5 am, our eyes squinting open. But there was a serene moment amidst the rush.

ASCEND JOURNEY PART 4 – The Challenge Begins – DAY 1
What a day it was, after years of work and preparation we were finally ready to fly the flag for Deakin University and ACCIONA at
ROAD TO WSC
Follow the student journey through the Road to WSC video series
ASCEND: Road to WSC
Episode 5
Follow the ASCEND journey to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
In the latest episode, the ASCEND team is testing the capabilities of the car in a real-world environment. Bringing them one step closer to participating in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
ASCEND: Road to WSC
Episode 1
ASCEND: Road to WSC
Episode 2
ASCEND: Road to WSC
Episode 3
Learn how ACCIONA and Deakin are working together as education partners. A partnership about sustainability innovation and education.
ASCEND: Road to WSC
Episode 4
We’ve just gone and built an automotive company. It takes a team across the university to bring the complete project to life. Find out how ACCIONA and Deakin are working across Deakin faculties to build ASCEND.
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