News and events
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LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night
Wednesday 17 June 05:00pm
LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night — watch La Trobe’s brightest founders pitch live, spark innovation, and compete for the top spot. -
Inside Startup Life: LaunchPad Founder & Information Session
Friday 19 June 12:30pm
Thinking about turning an idea into something bigger? Join us for 'Inside Startup Life' - an engaging introduction to the LaunchPad program and the entrepreneurial community behind it. -
Innovation Series | Accelerating Food Innovation
Wednesday 24 June 05:00pm
Discover what’s next for food innovation with La Trobe University and industry leaders from Melbourne’s North. -
The Holsworth Oration: Professor Michael Kingsley
Thursday 25 June 04:30pm
We invite you to join us in conversation with Professor Michael Kingsley to explore using exercise as an effective medicine and how exercise dose and fidelity together determine effectiveness. -
La Trobe Entrepreneurship Drop-In Series
Wednesday 15 July 12:30pm
Thinking about a startup? Start your journey here. -
La Trobe x Cisco AI City Modernisation Innovation Sprint
Wednesday 22 July 10:30am
Drive the future of AI city modernisation in India. -
La Trobe Entrepreneurship Drop-In Series
Wednesday 16 September 12:30pm
Thinking about a startup? Start your journey here.
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Industry Solutions Projects: Creating Value Through Collaboration
As organisations continue to look for new ways to approach challenges, programs like the Industry Solutions Project demonstrate the value of collaboration between industry and education.
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7 Reasons Aspiring Founders Should Apply for La Trobe LaunchPad
Everyone says they have a startup idea. Far fewer people take the leap to test it, build it and pitch it.That’s exactly where La Trobe LaunchPad comes in.
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Behind the Bio: Dr Deepa Agarwal
Designing better food, from ingredients to impact.
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8 reasons industry benefits from university CRC‑P partnerships
Why industry gains from CRC‑P university ties.
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Behind the Bio: Professor Ivan Poon
When cells die, they do not simply disappear. Instead, they send messages. That idea sits at the heart of Professor Ivan Poon’s research at La Trobe University.
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La Trobe appointed Parkville nursing research lead
La Trobe to lead new major Parkville nursing research partnership.
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Eagleworks LIVE: A Celebration of Innovation
On Thursday 19 March 2026, the Eagleworks Innovation Centre at La Trobe University officially opened its doors.
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Behind the Bio: Dr Huong Nguyen
Rethinking how organisations recognise leadership potential.
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Insights from evokeAG 2026
Melbourne became the epicentre of agrifood innovation during evokeAG 2026, a gathering of trailblazers in agriculture, technology, and sustainability.
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From Personal Challenge to Purpose-Driven Startup
La Trobe LaunchPad propelled student Avalon McWha’s idea for a calmer, screen‑free way to manage habits and routines. What began as a personal solution quickly became Pebbl.
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Pioneering high-impact, ethical animal research
La Trobe’s Animal Research and Teaching Facility enables industry to work safely, effectively, and responsibly with animals across a wide range of disciplines.
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Building bridges and breaking barriers
A partnership between La Trobe University and global infrastructure company ACCIONA is giving students hands-on experience on major projects such as the M80 Ring Road upgrade – helping shape the next gen of engineers.
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Behind the Bio: Associate Professor Sophia Duan
Associate Professor Sophia Duan’s research focuses on the human side of digital transformation – helping organisations, industries, and communities use AI in ways that create real value.
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Smart Shepparton: Fuelling Regional Growth with AI
At the La Trobe-led 'Smart Shepparton' roundtable, industry leaders, government, and researchers explored scalable solutions - focusing on how AI in energy and advanced manufacturing can catalyse regional development.
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2025: A Year of Innovation and Impact
Dr Megan Fisher, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement, La Trobe University, reflects on 2025 activities and achievements with industry partners.