Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar.

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Term 6 and Summer Orientation
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Western Lecture Theatre Gardens, Plenty Rd, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC, VIC, 3086
Welcome to Term 6 Summer Orientation! Come along to the Student Services expo and the International Meet & Greet. There will be free food, campus tours, entertainment and lots of opportunities to meet your peers!

Assessment Writing Skills
2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas.

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Improve your Library Search Skills
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search

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La Trobe Sport FIFA tournament
2025-11-05 10:00 - 14:00
Join La Trobe Sport for an exciting FIFA Tournament at The Club House, the Agora – Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, where players will go head-to-head on a massive 98-inch screen.

First three participants to secure three victories in a row will win a special prize!

Enjoy thrilling games, friendly competition and delicious catering provided throughout the event.

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Twilight Tour
2025-11-03 20:15, 2025-10-25 20:15, 2025-10-18 20:00 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Join us for a twilight tour of Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll hopefully see possums, bats, birds, the odd gecko and other local wildlife out here in the bush.Bookings are essential.

Banyule City Council: Careers in Healthcare Expo
2025-10-30 10:00 - 15:30 | The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, VICTORIA, 3079, Australia
FREE to attend – Explore your future in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.

Banyule City Council invites you to the Careers in Healthcare Expo – a free event designed to showcase the wide range of career pathways available across the healthcare sector. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with professionals, educators and employers who can help you take your first step.

Healthcare is more than just hospitals, it spans aged care, mental health, youth services, allied health, nursing, community services and beyond. At this expo, you’ll discover entry-level opportunities, training options and pathways into a variety of rewarding careers.

Throughout the day, attendees will be able to:

Access free career advice.

Network with employers.

Discuss training and study options.

Meet recruiters and healthcare providers to learn about current and future employment opportunities.

Engage with peers.

Gain insights into the skills and qualities in demand across the healthcare sector.

Join us and take the first step toward building a career that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Queer Club’s Halloween
2025-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Queer Lounge, Union Building, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC, 3086
Join us at La Trobe Queer Club’s Halloween Event! There will be Halloween themed treats and activities, as well as a costume competition! A small prize will be given to the winner of the costume competition, so come dressed up!

Frog Census
2025-10-26 19:15 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Come and learn all about the frogs that call the Sanctuary home from our very own frog expert, David De Angelis. Bookings are essential.

Breakfast with the birds
2025-10-26 06:45 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Enjoy a walk through the sanctuary at a time it is usually closed to the public. The day will begin with a survey to search for everything from flashy lorikeets to mysterious ‘little brown things’. This will be followed by a light breakfast in the Yellowbox Hut.

Fish Survey
2025-10-25 08:00 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Join Native Fish Australia (Vic) to conduct a fish survey and learn more about our native (and introduced) fish species. You will also have the opportunity to learn about various survey methods. Bookings are essential.

Great Southern Bioblitz
2025-10-25 00:00
The Great Southern Bioblitz runs from the 24-27th October. Discover as much biodiversity as possible throughout the Nangak Tamboree corridor at La Trobe University, the Darebin Creek corridor and throughout the Cities of Darebin and Banyule.
Download the inaturalist app and join out projec to go int othe runnign to win prizes for most species observed! The winner will receive a pollinator pack, 2026 NTWS calendar and a framed botanical artwork by Carly Altree-Williams.

Aussie Beach Experience at Urbnsurf (international students)
2025-10-24 11:00 - 16:30
Get ready to dive into an Aussie Beach Experience with La Trobe, where you’ll learn to swim, paddle and stay safe at Urbnsurf!

Agenda

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Meet at La Trobe City Campus Level 2

All registered students check in at the City Campus for group transport to Urbnsurf. Please arrive on time as the bus will leave shortly after.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Bus Transfer to Urbnsurf

Group travels together by private bus to Urbnsurf near Melbourne Airport.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Water Safety Program

Learn essential Aussie water safety tips and get fitted with a wetsuit and paddle board. All activities are guided by professional staff in a safe environment.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Lunch at Urbnsurf

Enjoy lunch at the on-site restaurant. Orders are taken on the bus, and dietary needs will be considered.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Paddle/Surf in the Bays

Enjoy a relaxed paddle or float session in the calm water bays using provided equipment. Great for trying out what you’ve learned and enjoying the surf park atmosphere.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Return to La Trobe City Campus

The group will travel back to La Trobe City Campus by bus. Please ensure you are ready to depart on time with all your belongings.

Free Coffee Friday
2025-10-24 08:30
Wrap up the week with a FREE coffee!

La Trobe Leaders Program: Rewards and Recognition event
2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00
Student volunteers in the La Trobe Leaders program are invited to join the Student Life and Leadership team as we celebrate a year of leadership at La Trobe.

Date: Thursday, 23 October Time: 4pm-7pmLocation: Agora Club House, La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

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Mindfulness Manicure
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00
Need a bit of pampering during exams? Take a brain break and get a FREE manicure!

Date & Time: Wednesday 22 October, 11am – 1pm

Venue: Club House, Agora

Exam Massage
2025-10-21 13:00 - 15:00
A FREEE massage is exactly what you need while you’re studying! Drop in, relax and recharge while you study.

Date & Time: Tuesday 21 October, 1pm -3pmVenue: Club House, Agora

Cheer with the Locals: AFLW Game Experience
2025-10-18 19:15 | Ikon Park, 400 Royal Parade, Carlton North, VIC, 3054, Australia
Join fellow international students for an exciting cultural night out at the AFLW Round 10 game on 18 October 2025 as Carlton takes on St Kilda at Icon Park from 7:15 PM. Experience the thrill of Aussie Rules football, cheer with locals, and discover the energy of live sport in Melbourne—all while connecting with new friends.

Free Coffee Friday
2025-10-17 08:30
Wrap up the week with a FREE coffee and meet the team from Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary!

Exam Massage
2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
A FREE massage is exactly what you need while you’re studying! Drop in, relax and recharge while you study.

Date & Time: Thursday 16 October, 1pm -3pm

Venue: Club House, Agora

Mindfulness Manicure
2025-10-15 11:00 - 13:00
Need a bit of pampering during exams? Take a brain break and get a free manicure! Date & Time: Wednesday 15 October 11am – 1pm

Venue: Club House, Agora

Monthly Bikers Breakfast - Staff & Students
2025-10-15 08:00
Ride your bike to Campus and get a free breakfast on us!

Free Coffee Friday
2025-10-10 08:30
Wrap up the week with a FREE coffee and meet the team from WIL Industry Placements and Projects!

The UpWrite Student Showcase
2025-10-08 12:30 - 14:00
Celebrate the best student writing of the year at The Upwrite Student Showcase.

Enjoy original creative work produced in our undergraduate writing subjects, including fiction, creative non-fiction, script and screenplays, poetry, and protest writing.

Refreshments will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 8 October Time: 12:30pm – 2pm Location: Seminar Room 1.34 in the Library (La Trobe University, Bundoora)

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Free Winter Warmer
2025-10-08 12:00, 2025-10-01 12:00 | Agora
Grab a free hot soup today in the Agora to keep you warm while you study.

Free Coffee Friday
2025-10-03 08:30
Wrap up the week with a FREE coffee and meet the team from Wellbeing Services!

ARCS Careers Roadshow & Networking Event
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00
ARCS Australia is the national peak body representing life sciences professionals who are advancing innovation in healthcare.

The ARCS Careers Roadshow & Networking Event is designed to connect students and early-career professionals with industry experts and real-world pathways in the fast-growing fields of clinical research, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, quality, manufacturing and more.

All students are welcome.

Date: 2 October

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00 pm

Location: Western Lecture Theatre 2, Bundoora Campus

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