News and events
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LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night
Tuesday 01 December 05:00pm
Top five finalists will pitch their tech-driven care-economy ventures and compete for $5,000 prize pool -
Regional Vic Cardiac Rehab & Health Support Workshop 2026
Friday 12 February 02:00pm
Join La Trobe Rural Health School, Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre and ACRA for a practical workshop advancing cardiac rehabilitation in regional communities through collaboration, resources and evidence-based care.
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5 reasons to host an Innovation Sprint
Innovation Sprints give organisations a practical way to tackle real-world challenges through emerging talent, multidisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and opportunities to build lasting industry partnerships
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Students Challenge AI Innovation
Interdisciplinary student teams pitched AI-powered solutions to an industry panel to compete for $3,000 AUD in prizes.
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The skill AI can't replace: Knowing how to use it
Build foundational AI knowledge for everyday professional use with La Trobe University and the Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation (ACAMI's) new AI Essentials Lunch and Learn Series.
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HBRC researchers join first ONJCRI team selected for CSIRO ON Prime program
Two HBRC researchers have joined the first ONJCRI team selected for CSIRO ON Prime, strengthening pathways to research translation.
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AI partnership aims to transform IVF care
La Trobe, GonGlobal to develop digital twin tech for IVF and ART.
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La Trobe Spin-Outs Translate Research Globally
Three La Trobe University spin-outs – AlleSense, Excelligent and Eolas Dx – will participate in a Silicon Valley accelerator, gaining access to global mentorship, investment opportunities and commercial partnerships.
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Behind the Bio: Hansani Maussawa
La Trobe University PhD candidate Hansani Maussawa is working with Victoria Police Forensic Services to develop portable biosensors that could offer an affordable new approach to roadside drug testing.
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Behind the Bio: Dr. Saimon Moraes Silva
Analytical chemist Dr Saimon Moraes Silva is developing portable biosensors, and working with industry to move sophisticated molecular testing closer to the people who need it.
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What an AI-first University Looks Like in Practice
AI adoption success cannot be measured by licenses and tokens. It needs to prove better outcomes for students, staff, research, and society.
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Bring your Expertise and Shape the Next Generation
Industry can engage with La Trobe’s entrepreneurship programs through real-world projects, mentoring and other opportunities to connect with emerging founders, students and the broader Eagleworks ecosystem.
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Founder Spotlight: Lisa Haythorpe Voice of the Child
Lisa Haythorpe turned 25 years of advocating for children into Voice of the Child, a venture helping organisations capture children’s views. Discover how LaunchPad helped her take the leap into entrepreneurship.
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A strong start for the next LaunchPad cohort
La Trobe LaunchPad’s latest cohort kicked off their 12-week pre-accelerator program on 31 August with a full-day Bootcamp at the Eagleworks Innovation Centre.
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Two days, big ideas: Rethinking the future of aged care
The La Trobe x Benetas Care Economy Innovation Sprint brought emerging talent and industry experts together to develop fresh ideas for Australia’s aged care workforce.
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The silent new coworker who doesn’t sleep
Through a series of practical ACAMI short-course modules, professionals can build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to work more effectively with AI.
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More than work experience: How student talent is delivering value for Prompcorp
Finding skilled talent while delivering strategic projects is a challenge facing many organisations. For Prompcorp - an integrated facilities management (IFM) and property services company - partnering with La Trobe.