Department of Engineering news and events
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Solving the problem of solar panel waste
A research project led by Associate Professor Vipul Patel is exploring new and innovative ways to recycle solar panel waste.
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Digital technology innovator an AI Award winner
Professor Wei Xiang recognised for pioneering work using AI in farming.
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2026 student prize ceremony
Congratulations to students who were recognised at the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences prize ceremony.
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Community trial brings heart health checks home
Heart Health Check Community Project to assess cardiovascular risk.
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Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads
573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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Research, innovation boosting food production
Research and innovation partnership boosting food productivity
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Making roads safer for motorcyclists through research
La Trobe University researchers have received Victorian Government funding to find innovative ways to keep motorcyclists safe on the road and reduce crashes.
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La Trobe deepens Australia–India partnership
VC advances collaboration on skills, innovation and research.
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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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Shyalan's passion for problem-solving
Shyalan Ramesh has always been passionate about technology and problem-solving.
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2025 Engineering and IT Showcase
The 2025 Engineering and IT Showcase featured our most outstanding student projects, delivered in partnership with industry and government agencies.
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Developing more sustainable materials
Ing Kong, Professor of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, is developing sustainable materials and manufacturing technologies that reduce harm to the environment.
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Using escape rooms for robotics education
Dr Robert Ross has developed two immersive escape rooms designed to teach robotics principles.
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Making bricks from waste
La Trobe researchers have found that making bricks from waste, without firing them, is a promising, greener alternative for building materials.
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 12 August 03:00pm
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Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 16 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Bendigo Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more.