LTSA Bendigo Student Services Expo
2026-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Students! Drop by the La Trobe Student Union (LSU) and meet staff from a range of La Trobe student services who are here to support and assist you while you study at the Bendigo Campus.

All students will be given an expo ‘passport’. Get it stamped at the expo tables and you’ll get a free coffee and donut/cake!

Connect with and learn more about a range of student services including:

Accessibility

Clubs

International Advising

La Trobe Student Association (LTSA)

LTSA Advocacy

Library

Multi Faith Chaplains

Student Advising

Student Experience & Employability

Find out more!

Chill Out Tuesdays
2026-04-21 12:00, 2026-05-05 12:00 | Agora
Come down to the Agora for a FREE gelati and sit back and relax.

Write that Assignment: Reports
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
This workshop focuses on how to write reports, with tips on structure, style and use of evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors.

UniSport Athletics Nationals
2026-04-22 09:00
Team La Trobe is sending students to UniSport Athletics Nationals from 22–24 April 2026 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Queensland. Compete in men’s and women’s events, with multi-class events also on offer.

Write that Assignment: Literature Reviews
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
This session examines the purpose, structure, and content of Literature Reviews. It covers introductions, body paragraphs, identifying themes, synthesising your literature, and paraphrasing.

Manage your References with Endnote
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. **Please have EndNote installed before the workshop**

LTSA Bendigo – Trivia Night
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00
Join our LTSA Student Council for a fun night of trivia in the LSU.

This is a FREE event with pizza and soft drinks provided.

Prizes throughout the night will include: vouchers from the Queens Arm, Guzman Y Gomez, LTSA merch and other goodies.

Teams to have a minimum of 2 or maximum of 8 people.

Register as a team or as an individual and we’ll create a team for you!

STRICTLY NO BYO

Augment 2026 - Startup 101 program
2026-04-23 10:30 - 16:00
An interactive student-led, pre-accelerator experience. Engage with AI and no-code tools in an interactive and hands-on format. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Register

Free Hot Chips Thursday!!
2026-04-23 11:00, 2026-04-30 11:00, 2026-05-07 11:00
Free hot chips? Yes please!!On Thursday, students can grab a serve of FREE hot chips—just pop into the LSU and visit a friendly face from the Student Engagement Team.
Hot, crispy, and totally free. Limited numbers available, so get in quick!

Using Evidence in your Writing
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism.

Study Melbourne Future Founders Day
2026-04-24 12:00 - 19:00
Study Melbourne will host its Future Founders Day on Friday 24 April at the State Library, and streaming online, from 12pm to 7pm AEST. This free event brings together budding entrepreneurs to learn and network.

Whether you’re an international student, aspiring founder or simply someone passionate about entrepreneurship, the Future Founders Day is a great place to connect, learn and get started.

Register

Writers on Campus: Writing Past Lives
2026-04-28 12:30 - 13:15 | La Trobe University Library, Charles La Trobe Lounge Level 2, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC, VIC, 3086
Many of the stories we love to read (and write) are those that help us understand the lives of people in the past, and to reflect on the present.

But writing about real historical figures – whether they lived thirty years ago or three hundred – brings with it a range of challenges, risks and joys. It’s particularly true of the lives of women that may not have been as well-documented or researched as those of the men in their world.

This month’s Writers on Campus conversation features La Trobe authors of fiction and nonfiction, to talk about the processes, opportunities and discoveries involved in writing about women who achieved extraordinary things in their lives, but whose stories had to be investigated and reimagined or re-examined be told for a modern audience.

Author and creative writing lecturer Dr Catherine Padmore talks with two of La Trobe’s researchers and writers, novelist Dr Christine Balint, and literary scholar Dr Claire Knowles, about the incredible women’s lives they have researched and written.

Dr Christine Balint’s new book, A Single Witness, (based on a trial record from the Venetian archives), will be available for sale on the day.

Pitch your AI or Deep-tech ideas here!
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:30
Give your breakthrough AI or deep-tech ideas a chance to shine at the AI & Deep-Tech Pitch Night!

Network with investors, founders, service providers and startup operators

Support early-stage founders

Vote for your favourite pitch

When: Tuesday, 28 April 6-8.30pm (Pitch applications close Tuesday, 21 April)Location: The Commons QV. 3 Albert Coates Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000Submit your pitch, register to attend or find out more!

LTSA Bendigo-Beats & Bites
2026-04-29 11:30 - 13:30
Join the LTSA for a free student brunch. Enjoy Egg & Bacon muffins and some chill vibes with your favourite musician Kane Vincent.

FREE STUDENT EVENT *Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options available*

Register

UpWrite Student Showcase 2026 – Semester 1
2026-04-29 12:30 - 13:30 | La Trobe University Library – Seminar Room 2.18, La Trobe University Library, Bundoora, VIC, 3083
The UpWrite Student Showcase is a celebration of original creative work produced in our undergraduate writing subjects, including fiction, creative non-fiction, script and screenplays, poetry and protest writing.

We welcome all supporters to come and enjoy the works of our talented students. Refreshments will also be provided!

Date: Wednesday 29 April

Time: 12:30pm – 1.30pm

Location: Seminar Room 2.18 in the Library (La Trobe University, Bundoora)

Useful info:

Once you have arrived at the Library, please follow the event signage for directions.

The closest Car Park to the venue is Car Park 8. Please find information on parking payment and fees here.

Getting Unstuck from Overthinking: Online Group Program
2026-04-29 13:00
Are you stuck in your own head? Do you find yourself:

Worrying about things that might or might not happen?
Replaying situations over and over?
Struggling to make decisions because your brain won’t stop weighing every option?

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there is a way forward.
Join our three week online group program
Getting Unstuck from Overthinking is a practical, supportive program run by the La Trobe Counselling team. It’s designed to help you break free from thought spirals and take back control of your focus and wellbeing.
What you’ll get from the program:

Explore your own overthinking patterns and how they impact what matters most to you.
Learn proven techniques to disrupt worry and rumination.
Discover how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and painful feelings and reconnect with the present.

Session dates:
You attend all three sessions:

Wednesday 29 April
Wednesday 6 May
Wednesday 13 May

Time: 1-3pm
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
How to register:
Register your interest via the link below and fill in your personal details and follow the prompts.
When asked the following questions, answer the following:

Is your enquiry regarding AccessAbility Services? → Select No
What sort of assistance do you need? → Select Group Program

If you have any questions before registering, please contact us at counselling@latrobe.edu.au.
Learn more about our group programs on the Wellbeing Services Group Programs website.

Register now

It's Coffee O'Clock
2026-04-30 08:30
Grab a FREE coffee in the library and meet the Wellbeing team.

Master your Motivation
2026-05-04 14:00 - 15:00
Struggling with waning motivation and focus as the semester ends? Join our Academic Skills Advisor to discover effective strategies for clearing those final hurdles and finishing strong.

Location: Online via Zoom

Register

Autumn Photo Challenge
2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Agora, Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, Plenty Rd & Kingsbury Drive Bundoora Victoria 3086
Join us for a fun and creative Autumn Photo Challenge on campus! Students will work in teams to complete themed photography tasks, explore the campus, and connect with others in a relaxed and engaging environment.

The event will include refreshments (coffee and snacks) and a chance to win a mini digital cameras for the best team.

Getting back on track with your Assessments
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00
This workshop will look at strategies to help you get back on track. We’ll talk about prioritising tasks, time management, and where to go for more support.

Location: Online via Zoom

Register

The Regional Connect Movie Night
2026-05-05 18:15 - 20:30
As a La Trobe Shepparton student, we would like to offer a fun night out on us to see The Devil Wears Prada 2! Your booking gets you up to 2 complimentary tickets and snacks, so bring a friend if you like.

🗓️Tuesday 5 May 2026

⌚6:15pm (*arrive promptly to get your tickets and snacks)

📍Village Cinemas Shepparton – 9/13 Stewart St

Registrations essential by Sunday 3 May.

Bookings are limited so get in quick.

Entrepreneurship Drop-In Session
2026-05-06 00:30 - 13:30
La Trobe Entrepreneurship is kicking off the next Entrepreneurship Drop-In Session at the Eagleworks Innovation Centre and you’re invited!

Location: Room 103, Level 1, Eagleworks Innovation Centre – Melbourne (Bundoora) CampusDate: Wednesday 6 May 2026Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm (followed by half an hour of networking – optional)BYO lunch

This interactive session will explore why entrepreneurship matters, how to build the right mindset and practical ways to start shaping ideas into something real.

Guest speaker, Dr Hormoz Ahmadi, Associate Professor (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), La Trobe Business School, will share insights into venture thinking, idea development and the pathways available to students.

Whether you’re just curious or already working on an idea, this is a great entry point into the La Trobe Entrepreneurship ecosystem.

No registration required! Just come by.

International Nurses Day & International Day of the Midwife Celebrations
2026-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | La Trobe University Bendigo, Gallery Space & Circular Lecture Theatre, Edwards Rd, Flora Hill, Bendigo, 3552
Join us as we celebrate International Nurses Day and the International Day of the Midwife, recognising the vital contributions, care, and leadership of nurses and midwives.

Guest Speaker:Associate Professor Yangama JokwiroDigitalisation & AI in Healthcare

A light lunch will be provided.

Registeration required for catering purposes. RSVP by: Friday 1 May

Tactics for Time Management
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
Got time troubles? Join our workshop to learn simple strategies that will help you manage deadlines better and work more efficiently – without the stress.

Location: Online via Zoom

Register

Escape, Smash, Play - Shepparton students you are invited
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:30
Mark your calendar for Thursday, 7th May at 4:30 pm—it’s going to be a blast! Don’t miss out on the chance to unwind, relax and enjoy some great fun and food.

Date: Thursday, 7th MayTime: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pmLocation: Escape Smash Play – 11/302-308 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630

This is a FREE event.

Brought to you by the La Trobe Leaders Program, La Trobe’s leadership and volunteer program.

Limited spots available – Register now to secure your place!

https://events.humanitix.com/shepparton-games-night

Wellbeing: Sleep strategies
2026-05-08 11:00 - 13:00
Tired of feeling tired? Perhaps it’s time to check your sleep strategies.

Join the Wellbeing team for some 1:1 sleep support.

Visit us any time between 11am and 1pm on 8 May.Where: Clubhouse – Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Assessment Writing Skills
2026-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
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.
