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La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS)

We've just opened our $100M LIMS building, a centre that will continue to grow the University's world-class research in molecular science, biotechnology and nanotechnology.

Two great videos show you what a spectacular facility this is. One was filmed on the day of the official opening, 15 February. The other video is time-lapse taken over the two year construction period.

 

AgriBio: The centre for Agribioscience

Staff are beginning to move into the impressive new building - these photos illustrate the research and support facilities it houses.  More information on the building can be read online.

 

 

2012 Alumni Awards

The 2012 Alumni Awards were held in early September, with five distinguished Australians honoured on the night.

Australia’s former top bureaucrat, Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2008 to 2011, Terry Moran AC, and respected author and speechwriter Don Watson have been awarded La Trobe University’s highest honour – the Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2012.

They are joined by the architect of Australian industry superannuation and pioneer of clean energy investment Garry Weaven and Melbourne conservationist and Director of PNG’s Tenkile Conservation Alliance, James Thomas.

Dr Hala Raghib, a medical researcher who has developed a prize-winning system for animal-free drug testing, has won the University’s coveted Young Achievers’ Award.

Both Professor John Dewar's speech and Terry Moran AC's speech (PDF 31KB) can be read online.

 

Big FAT Ideas Series 3 - Vice-Chancellor's introduction

Professor John Dewar introduces the "bold thinking with a conscience" series.

Big FAT Ideas presents Focused, Ambitious and Transformative talks by La Trobe academics. Every couple of months several new presentations are added - view the whole collection online.

It's time to refresh our logo

The La Trobe University logo (or brandmark), with the eagle motif, was developed in the early nineties. While it has served the University well, it is time to refresh the design so that it better represents the contemporary and forward thinking approach the University is embarking on for the future.

We are currently considering some design concepts and how they work in different contexts and backgrounds. A new look brandmark will be launched along with our new Strategic Plan in October.

Why sorry is such an important word

An article by Nellie Green, Manager, Indigenous Student Services, La Trobe University, May 2012.

'As we are about to mark the 14th National Sorry Day and the fourth since former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the National Apology, I can’t help but wonder if much has changed since the days when Aboriginal families had our children forcibly removed?'... read the complete article

La Trobey Road, Graduation procession, Mildura, 2012 'La Trobey Road' -  A great photo to remind us of a special day

This photograph was taken on April 19, 2012, the day of the inaugural graduation procession through the streets of Mildura.

The photo shows Executive Director of the Mildura Campus, Mr Neil Fettling as mace bearer, leading the Chancellor Adrienne E Clarke AC, La Trobe alumna Patricia Edgar and me crossing the road in the style of the Beatles' famous cover artwork for the album 'Abbey Road'. It was a memorable day that was topped off with Mildura campus'  first ever Prize and Awards night, which saw 26 students receiving special awards.

Seize the day

La Trobe University Graduation - Occasional address delivered by Patricia Edgar, Mildura Campus, 20 April 2012.

'Chancellor Adrienne Clarke, Vice Chancellor Professor John Dewar, Neil Fettling Campus Director. Today I want to tell you a little of my story to show how a career can go in unexpected and surprising directions.' ....read the complete article.