(1) This Policy is effective from 14 June 2023. (2) This Policy governs University sponsorship for the conduct of a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. (3) This Policy applies to all staff and students of the University, the University community and the wider community. It excludes sponsorship support for University teaching or research partnerships. (4) The University will sponsor activities that: (5) The annual sponsorship priorities require the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, on the advice of the Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor. (6) The Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor will ensure that the University sponsors a balanced mix of activities that reflects the diversity of the University community's pursuits and interests. (7) Any Sponsorship from a foreign government, foreign university, foreign business or any other foreign organisation or entity must be evaluated for the risk of seeking inappropriate access to, or influence over, particular persons, areas of activity, or research outcomes through various forms of funding arrangements (e.g. donations) or collaborations, financial or other inducements targeted at individuals. For further information see the International Relations Regulation policy the Deakin University Foreign Interference page or contact the Office of General Counsel as to how the University assesses and manages the risks associated with its foreign interactions. (8) The Sponsorship of External Activities procedure documents how to comply with this Policy. (9) There are no definitions arising under this Policy.Sponsorship of External Activities policy
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Policy
Section 5 - Procedure
Section 6 - Definitions
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