Research strengths

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering conducts valuable research across a wide variety of disciplines and specialisations. Our research is particularly strong in a number of areas.

Agribioscience and the Environment

Agribiosciences and the environment

La Trobe is at the forefront of research and innovation in Agribiosciences, in partnership with industry and Government.

Human behaviour and thought

Human Behaviour and Thought video at La Trobe

Molecular science

La Trobe University’s Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) construction has commenced with an official event presided by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr. LIMS will be a world-class facility for molecular science, biotechnology and nanotechnology research and research training.