Translating bio innovation research into real impact
Home to mRNA manufacturing and innovations in cancer detection and treatment, La Trobe is giving research discoveries real-world purpose.
Biontech strengthens mRNA innovation at La Trobe
Global biotech leader BioNTech, in partnership with the Victorian Government, is building an R&D and clinical-grade mRNA manufacturing facility at La Trobe - helping to translate research into medical breakthroughs.
Exploring why gravity is important for our health
We're finding out how the absence of gravity affects the human gut. How? By sending two 10-centimetre-high 'cell hotels' on an international space mission.
By choosing La Trobe your impact is real
#2 for employer satisfaction
We're ranked second in Victoria for overall employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.2%.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, 2024 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 7.7MB]
World standard
We’re rated at, above or well above world standard in all our broad research areas
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What's on at La Trobe
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Online Postgraduate Public Health Courses Webinar
Friday 23 January 12:15pm
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Advance Your Practice: Study RN Prescribing at La Trobe
Wednesday 04 February 06:00pm
Breaking news
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Success in THE World Rankings by Subject
Computer Science enters top 250 as Psychology, Law return to top 175.
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Women’s sport a winner in $11.7m MRFF grants
Project aims to reduce concussion, knee injuries in women's football.
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Grain industry leader the new LISAF Director
Professor to accelerate research to strengthen nation's food systems.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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Current students
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Future students
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La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more