News and events
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Eagleworks LIVE
Thursday 19 March 01:00pm
Eagleworks Innovation Centre | Where partnerships spark and innovation accelerates. -
La Trobe x Gateway Health Innovation Sprint
Thursday 09 April 08:30am
In partnership with Gateway Health, this free innovation sprint invites La Trobe students and alumni to reimagine how regional health services connect clients to the right care, faster and more effectively. -
The Startup Network: AI & Deep-Tech Pitch Night
Tuesday 28 April 06:00pm
La Trobe University is a proud sponsor of The Startup Network's AI & Deep-Tech Pitch Night 2026, as part of Eagleworks activities.
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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.
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La Trobe Drives Startup Innovation at Tech Summit
La Trobe showcases India–Australia startups at Bengaluru Tech Summit.
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Flexikitch’s Secret Ingredient: Student Placements
Through a partnership with La Trobe University, Flexikitch has discovered how student placements can spark new ways of thinking, transform business processes, and accelerate progress on essential projects.
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Pioneering Platforms: Statistics Consultancy
La Trobe University’s Statistics Consultancy Platform helps industry partners and researchers avoid costly mistakes in study design and data analysis.
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Real-world placement leads to big-stage moments
A festival like no other: La Trobe student finds her place at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
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Cultivating Change at Mildura Roundtable
La Trobe University hosted the ‘Cultivating Change’ Roundtable in Mildura, connecting academics and local industry to spark innovation in sustainable agriculture and food.
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Behind the Bio: Emeritus Prof Marilyn Anderson
Fungal infections rarely grab headlines like viral outbreaks or antibiotic-resistant “superbugs”. Yet for Emeritus Prof Marilyn Anderson, they represent one of today’s most urgent and underestimated health challenges.
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Global Collaboration in Biotech and Beyond
La Trobe University welcomed a delegation from India to the Melbourne Campus in Bundoora, to celebrate Bio Innovation Corridor activity.