Department of Public Health news and events
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Adverse commercial determinants of health
A new study has explored how local commercial forces are shaping population health in low- and middle- income countries.
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Using AI to predict clinical outcomes
New research has highlighted the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into neonatal intensive care units.
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CALD women and endometriosis
PhD research explores how culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women navigate the complex task of finding reliable information about endometriosis.
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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Shaping healthier, fairer futures
In her own words, Professor Thielking tells us more about Health Innovation, the impact of translational research and harnessing the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.
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Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.
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Celebrity alcohol ads slip into teens’ Insta feeds
Stronger regulation needed for alcohol promotions.
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Drinking less could prevent cancer deaths: study
Drinking less could prevent thousands of cancer deaths, study shows
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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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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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AI tool puts people first, two new NHMRC grants
AI health tool among La Trobe projects awarded share of $3.9m grants.
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Report reveals scale of alcohol’s harm to others
Report shows almost half the population negatively affected by alcohol.
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Health and extreme heat events
New research has highlighted how heat health messaging can reinforce inequality.
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Migraines, headaches need greater recognition
Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition
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Career insights
We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.
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