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Philippines Research Grants

These projects are aimed to establish and develop collaborative relationships with researchers and institutions within the Philippines.

La Trobe Asia Brief launched in Philippines

The event highlighted Indigenous language rights and issues in the Philippines.

Low-cost technologies improve health safety in India’s milk production

New approach to climate change on Tambaliza island

The story of a community which came together through ‘Bayanihan’ to accomplish a specific task and support each other to rebuild after Typhoon Haiyan, and adapt to climate change.

Yoshio Sugimoto honoured by the Emperor of Japan

Emeritus Professor honoured for significant contribution to academic exchange.

Partnership explores new avenues of research in the Philippines

La Trobe University and Ateneo de Manila University's partnership leads a PhD program encouraging a growth in research collaboration between scholars in the Philippines and Australia.

Grand Challenge winners 2020-21 prize-winning trip to La Trobe University

Was social distancing in Indonesia cost-effective?

A study of health responses in Indonesia calculated the cost benefit of social distancing measures versus more relaxed approaches towards managing the pandemic.

New initiative to further Philippines studies in Australia

The agreement is facilitated by a donation to La Trobe University from the Philippine Consulate in Melbourne.

High school students design the future of medical treatment in India

More support and training needed for midwives in Vietnam

Researchers have shown that a larger workforce and more training is needed to address burnout among midwives in Vietnam

Blockchain helps monitor COVID-19 vaccinations

Blockchain technology could help reduce the risk of fraud tests and ensure an optimised vaccination process.

Improving nursing standards in Indonesia

New project to assess nursing standards in Australia and Indonesia