News & EVENTS
Latest news events & announcements

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 School of Engineering as they set off to take part

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, South Australia, with ASCEND – their student-designed and built solar-powered

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 will be presented at Melbourne Design Week in the free

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Leads Dynamic Student Team
Angus McDonald is leading the Ascend Mechanical Team for the World Solar Challenge 2023. Angus graduated from the Deakin Engineering program in 2021 and was

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 is a 2021 Deakin Engineering graduate that undertook a student

ASCEND Solar Car Team Inspires Young Engineers
Students from The Grange P-12 College had an exciting opportunity recently, when they visited the ASCEND Solar Car Project… …they were in pole position to access expert advice, from

Students Test Drive ASCEND Ahead of World Solar Challenge
After almost three years of lockdowns, COVID interruptions, a postponed race, makeshift home workshops and online learning, Deakin’s dedicated engineering students are finally at the

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 and Deakin University’s contender for the next World Solar Challenge to take place

World Solar Challenge to Return in 2023
Bridgestone have announced that World Solar Challenge will make its return in 2023 following the cancellation of the 2021 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A New Partnership for Deakin University
Working together, ACCIONA and Deakin are investing in innovation as part of the construction of a solar vehicle capable of competing in the World Solar
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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