Tom Smith and James Guthrie include Deakin U in their list of ten “highly vulnerable financially” universities (CMM February 4). VC Iain Martin says they’re wrong

In a Friday message to staff Professor Martin describes Smith and Guthrie’s analysis as “superficial.”

“Deakin University carries no debt and the paper as presented understates our financial reserves … There is absolutely no doubt that Deakin is in a secure financial position,” he states.