Celebrating our supporters
Thank you to each and every person who donates to La Trobe – your gifts help us to Make the Difference.
To all our generous supporters in 2021: please watch our thank you video to hear students’ messages of gratitude and discover the impact you’ve had on their lives.
Recognising the generosity of our supporters is important to us. Read inspiring stories about donors and the change they are supporting below, as well as stories about some of our influential alumni.
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Over 600 new regional graduates toss their mortarboards high
Put your hands together for La Trobe’s newest alumni, who graduated from our Albury-Wodonga and Bendigo campuses this month.
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Help a student build a new life at La Trobe
After being displaced by war, a scholarship gave Juris Doctor student Philip the chance to build a new life at La Trobe. Today, he’s on track to achieve his goal of practising law in Australia.
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Meet the new graduates of Australia's only First Nations Family Therapy course
Did you know La Trobe University delivers Australia’s only Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy for First Nations workers? Meet some of our alumni from Queensland and find out what makes the course culturally safe.
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3 extraordinary engineering feats changing the world we live in
Discover the latest remarkable research by La Trobe University engineers – from low-carbon concrete, to antibacterial face masks and an adventurous robot helping Australia’s wombats.
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Why it’s still a good idea to wear a mask indoors and in crowded outdoor places
Should you still wear a face mask? Three La Trobe public health experts share their advice on the value of keeping your mask on.
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Transforming Indigenous health in Australia: Professor Ian Anderson AO
Meet La Trobe distinguished alumnus Professor Ian Anderson AO, a Palawa man with a longstanding passion for Indigenous issues and rights. Discover how Ian has influenced Indigenous health policy at the highest level.
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5 tips to manage return to the office uncertainty
Alumna and La Trobe academic Dr Jodi Oakman studies how work impacts our health. As we grapple with the idea of being back in the office, she shares her advice for negotiating the return-to-work uncertainty.
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Meet La Trobe’s tenacious class of 2021
Get to know some of La Trobe’s most determined new alumni, who celebrated their success at our Bendigo and Bundoora campus graduations this month.
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Charmaine protects Aboriginal cultural heritage at Lake Tyers
Charmaine Sellings (Cert IV Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management, 2014) started Australia’s first all-female Indigenous fire crew 21 years ago. Today, she and her crew protect Country at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust.
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4 December holiday traditions you might not know about
Discover how La Trobe’s global alumni community celebrates in December. Four graduates share their rituals, from mulled wine in Sweden, to garlands, flowers and lights in India.
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From dairy farm to banking leader: CEO Marnie Baker shares her ‘sliding doors’ moments
La Trobe alumna Marnie Baker describes the choices that led her to become CEO of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. From opening her first bank account, to learning to calm her inner critic, her path shows why community is key.
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The nonagenarian activist who’s passionate about peace, parenting and the planet
Distinguished alumna Bobbie Holmes (Bachelor of Arts, 1985) has worked tirelessly to support a range of causes. She shares her experiences of motherhood, mature age study and mobilising to create change.
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Media Statement: Roadmap to reopening
La Trobe University’s roadmap to reopening its campuses
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How are COVID-19 vaccines approved and commercialised?
La Trobe biochemistry alumna Dr Rosalie Cull is working with Moderna to bring their COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to Australia. She explains what’s involved in getting the latest vaccines to market.
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‘Breaking new ground’: joint bequest funds scholarships for Indigenous education students
Sha and Terry’s bequest affirms their lifelong commitment to equal opportunity and community activism. This is how their story started in 1969, when La Trobe was young and civil rights were in the air.
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La Trobe in world's top 250 universities
La Trobe ranked 218 in Times Higher Education World Uni Rankings
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Recollections of student activists donated to La Trobe University archives
La Trobe University has been gifted an intriguing piece of student history – in a collection of audio recordings – to preserve for future generations.
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Meet a leading evolutionary geneticist who’s solving everything from biodiversity loss to the spread of mosquito-borne disease
Laureate Professor Ary Hoffmann applies evolutionary thinking to solve all kinds of complex problems. He shares how his career-defining discovery is helping defeat dengue fever, along with his fondest La Trobe memories.
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One for the dogs and cats: bequest secures La Trobe’s future research into companion animal benefits
From the time she was a kid, Lesley Humphreys knew domestic animals can change life for the better. Discover how La Trobe research has empowered her mission to improve animal welfare and companion animal program funding.
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Liz’s legacy: how shared values sparked a generous bequest
Liz’s face lights up when she remembers her time at La Trobe. Discover how her passion for higher education has inspired her to make a powerful impact beyond her lifetime.
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Meet the award-winning alumni fighting COVID in China
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, these 12 La Trobe Master of Health Administration alumni and staff rushed to Wuhan to help.
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Vale Dr Paulina Ezer
Dr Paulina Ezer was a bright and intelligent early career researcher, who completed her PhD at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University in 2020.
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La Trobe congratulates Distinguished Alumni
A world-renowned evolutionary geneticist, the leader of Australia’s first all-female Indigenous fire crew, and a team of health administration experts deployed to fight Wuhan’s COVID-19 outbreak are among the winners.
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2021 Queen's Birthday Honours
Congratulations to the alumni, current and former La Trobe staff who were recognised with a 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honour
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Cancer experts on what disease can teach us about life
La Trobe alumni and academics are shaping cancer diagnosis, treatment and care. Discover the difference they’re making to the lives of cancer patients and the most powerful lessons they’ve learnt along the way.
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La Trobe climbs in QS Global Rankings
La Trobe has risen 36 spots to 362nd in the QS Global Rankings