This is a list of Deakin University people, including notable alumni and staff.
Order | Chancellor | Years | Notes |
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1 | John Stanhope AM | 2016—present | |
Order | Vice-Chancellor | Years | Notes |
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1 | Frederic Jevons | 1977–1985 | |
2 | Malcolm Skilbeck | 1986–1991 | |
3 | John A. Hay | 1992–1996 | |
4 | Geoff Wilson | 1997–2002 | |
5 | Sally Walker | 2003–2010 | |
6 | Jane den Hollander | 2010–present | |
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