News and events
Our students and academics are making the news on a weekly basis. We're proud to share stories of research, innovation, events and success, plus contribute expert opinions on the latest local and global issues.
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La Trobe excels in Education
Five subjects are in the top 200 this year
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Solar edges Bendigo closer to net zero
New solar carports in Bendigo to save money and emissions
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Virtual Book Week event for schools
Bendigo Writers Festival schools event goes virtual
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Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities – Increasing Support for Carers of those Living with Dementia
Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities – Increasing Support for Carers of those Living with Dementia
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La Trobe welcomes Government support
Federal Budget recognises importance of education and research
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The Sandhurst Collection displayed at the new Heyward Library
The Sandhurst Collection displayed in the new Heyward Library
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La Trobe leads fight against sepsis
Scientists discover potential 'Goldilocks' approach to treating sepsis
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Bushfire recovery research funded
La Trobe life science researchers awarded almost $1.5 million funding
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La Trobe committed to a regional future
La Trobe's role in regional communities is more important than ever
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How our actions during the day can help us get a better night’s sleep
We all know we need sleep – but why do we sleep and what can we do during the day to help us sleep at night?
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Research delivers smoke taint toolkit
Determining how much smoke in a vineyard will cause tainted fruit
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Boosting health workers' skills
More than 300 health workers are upskilling to provide mental health support to their clients
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Curious kids: What are cells made of?
What are cells made of? Asks 4 year old Bea
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La Trobe a finalist in the AFR Higher Education Awards
La Trobe has been announced as a finalist in two award categories for this year’s Australian Financial Review (AFR) Higher Education Awards, with both submissions highlighting innovation in online teaching.
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Online event: Transition from TAFE to La Trobe
Thursday 29 October 04:30pm
Find out about transitioning from TAFE to La Trobe University in this informative and engaging event. Have all of your questions answered on pathways, credit, upskilling, courses, support services and more! -
2020 John Richards Centre Oration
Thursday 29 October 09:30am
Equitable access for rural ageing populations: international perspectives -
India’s Heritage: Preserving the Past While Embracing the Future
Thursday 29 October 05:00pm
Jointly presented with the Australia India Institute as part of 'India Week' -
La Trobe's Fishburners Founders Hub Launch
Thursday 29 October 12:00pm
Join us for the launch of the La Trobe community on the Fishburners Founders Hub platform -
Virtual HIIT Class with La Trobe Sport
Thursday 29 October 04:30pm
Join our La Trobe Sport team and get fit with a 45 minute HIIT Class. -
One Foot on the Ground, One Foot in the Water
Tuesday 03 November 10:00am
Catherine Bell, Timothy Cook, French & Mottershead, Mabel Juli, Richard Lewer, Sara Morawetz, Michael Needham, Nell, Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri, Nawurapu Wunuŋmurra. -
Virtual Yoga Class with La Trobe Sport
Wednesday 04 November 04:30pm
Join our La Trobe Sport team, re-energise & centre yourself whilst increasing strength & flexibility with a 45 minute Yoga Class. -
Using Social Media for Business (3 x 2-hour sessions) delivered online
Wednesday 04 November 10:00am
Develop social media skills to drive engagement and sales for your organisation. -
Alumni panel: Careers in science
Thursday 05 November 05:00pm
Where can science take you? Hear about the exciting careers and achievements our alumni have gone on to after studying science at La Trobe. -
Online event: Into Deep Water Discovering History
Thursday 05 November 05:30pm
The inherently dangerous goldfields childhood experience, told from the children's perspective -
Online event: Upheaval: Affect and Emotion in Times of Crisis
Friday 06 November 09:30am
This two day symposium includes speakers from a range of disciplinary perspectives, from sociology, education, and the creative arts, to performance, media, and literary studies. -
Online event: COVID-19 and the Pandemic of Denial
Tuesday 10 November 05:00pm
What has COVID-19 taught us about the role that denial plays in our lives and how can we make use of this knowledge to address future challenges? How can we use this knowledge to have a better response to contain the global viral spread of the coronavirus? -
Alumni panel: Careers in business
Tuesday 10 November 05:15pm
From business owners to project managers to directors, our alumni have done it all. Hear their stories and see where business can take you. -
Webinar: Breakfast at Noon - Holly Cardew, Founder of Pixc and Vop
Tuesday 10 November 12:00pm
In a time of uncertainty, learning to adapt to change and being innovative is the key to success. In this monthly series, we invite you to join a conversation with those who are ensuring learning to adapt and continue to grow is of a top priority especially during a time of the unknown. Breakfast at Noon is an informal way get into the minds of entrepreneurs and change-makers and learn how being creative, innovative and an opportunist can help you succeed. -
Australia-China Relations: A New Low Point?
Wednesday 11 November 05:30pm
A La Trobe Asia online event
Our public lectures host a range of nationally and internationally-acclaimed speakers alongside our own academics for a lively calendar of annual events.