International Nurses Day & International Day of the Midwife Celebrations
2026-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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

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Free Hot Chips Thursday!!
2026-05-07 11:00, 2026-05-14 11:00, 2026-05-21 11:00, 2026-05-28 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!

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.

Assessment Writing for Submission
2026-05-11 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will assist you to refine your assessment draft prior to submission. It will cover areas of academic writing, common errors, applying the rubric and proofreading strategies.

Location: Online via Zoom

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Improve your Library Search Skills
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search.

Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
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.

De-Stress Fest: Bingo, Beats & Bites
2026-05-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Club House, La Trobe University, Agora, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC, VIC, 3086, Australia
🎉 De-Stress Fest: Bingo, Beats & Bites 🎶🍴Presented by La Trobe Leaders

End of semester stress hitting hard? We’ve got you. 💆‍♀️✨Take a well-deserved break and join us for a night of music, games, and good vibes – all while supporting a meaningful cause 🐾

De-Stress Fest is a fun, student-led event designed to help you unwind, connect with others, and recharge before exams. Enjoy a lively party atmosphere with food, entertainment, and interactive activities throughout the evening.

🎯 What to expect:🎶 Musical Bingo with exciting prizes💃 Live performances by KPOP & Music Club🍴 Food, fun & chill vibes🎁 Giveaways and raffle prizes

💛 For a CauseThis event proudly supports the Cat Protection Society of Victoria, helping raise awareness and contribute towards the care and protection of cats in need 🐱

📅 Date: 13 May⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Clubhouse Agora, La Trobe University

🎟 Tickets: $5 only👉 Buy your ticket and enter the raffle for a chance to win exclusive prizes!

✨ Limited spots – don’t miss your end-of-sem de-stress moment!

It's Coffee O'Clock
2026-05-14 08:30
Grab a FREE coffee in the library and meet the In2Science team.

Learn How to Reference
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART).

UniSport Swimming Nationals
2026-05-15 09:00
Team La Trobe is heading to UniSport Swimming Nationals from 15–17 May 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park as part of the Swimming NSW 2026 Sydney Open. Compete in men’s and women’s events, with multi-class events also on offer.

Pint of Science festival: Bendigo
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-20 23:59
Join us from 18 – 20 May for Pint of Science Bendigo, where research leaves the lab and lands in the pub.

Over three nights, local researchers share what they do and why it matters through engaging, down‑to‑earth talks – no science background needed.

Grab a drink, order a meal and enjoy an evening that’s social, interactive and relaxed, with mini‑games, trivia, fun prizes and great conversation.

When: 18 -20 MayWhere: Various Bendigo pubsMore information and registrations: Pint of Science webpage.

Write that Assignment: Essays
2026-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions.

Location: Online via Zoom

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Female Founder Frontiers: From Ideas to Impact
2026-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Digital Innovation Hub, 2 Science Drive, Bundoora VIC, Vic, 3086, Australia
Ready to turn your idea or side hustle into a thriving venture? Join us for an immersive one‑day workshop, created in collaboration with The Startup Network, for La Trobe University female students, alumni, staff, and community members with entrepreneurial ambitions.

Only 70 spots available!

Throughout the day, you’ll take part in interactive sessions led by accomplished founders, startup experts, industry partners, and La Trobe program alumni. You’ll walk away with practical skills, meaningful connections, valuable resources, and the confidence to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.

Explore how to overcome impostor syndrome through shared experiences and real founder stories

Learn how to assess whether your idea is a scalable startup, a lifestyle business or a side project – and why clarity matters

Get a grounded breakdown of funding pathways, including bootstrapping, grants, angels and VC, with insights into what early‑stage investors look for

Understand how to build defensibility in an AI‑driven world and communicate your competitive edge with confidence

Discover how to find the right co‑founders, mentors and support networks – and how to approach them effectively

Hear candid stories of pivots, setbacks and lessons learned in a “fail‑forward” session designed to normalise the messy middle.

For more information and to secure your spot, visit Eventbrite.

This event is designed to support women, trans and gender diverse founders who are underrepresented in the startup ecosystem. We welcome attendees from individuals across these communities.

Write that Assignment: Reports
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Location: Online via Zoom

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LinkedIn Headshot Photograph @ Bundoora Campus
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00
📸 LinkedIn Headshot Booth – Get a Professional Photo! 📸

📍 Bundoora Campus | Library – Level 1 (past café on the right, near Self Service printers)

📅 Tuesday, 19 May⏰11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Need a polished, professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, resume, or portfolio?

Stop by our LinkedIn Headshot session for a free high-quality photo that helps you make a great first impression online!

💡 Why Get a Headshot?✅ Elevate your LinkedIn & job applications✅ Create a strong personal brand✅ Look polished & professional online

🎯 Preparation Tips:✔️ Wear a business shirt or blouse and bring a suit jacket if you have one✔️ Avoid hoodies or jumpers✔️ Ensure your hair is clean and neatly styled✔️ Wear clean, ironed clothing✔️ Skip heavy creams to avoid reflective shine in your photos

📩 Bring your student ID as you will be asked to provide your name & student email, so we can send you the soft copy of your photo.

💡 New to LinkedIn? Check out our recorded session on creating an effective profile 👉 Watch here

✨ Register your interest in the event — places are limited, drop by and join the queue!

Got questions? 📧 Email employability@latrobe.edu.au

Chill Out Tuesdays
2026-05-19 12:00 | Agora
Come down to the Agora for a FREE gelati and sit back and relax.

Preparing for Exams
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00
The best time to start preparing for exams is right now! Join our Peer Learning Advisors to find out how to organise your notes, plan for the coming weeks and create an exam schedule for success. We’ll also talk about how to get ready on the day and time management tips during the exam itself.

Location: Online via Zoom

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Student Fines Clinic
2026-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Clubhouse – The Agora, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIc, 3083, Australia
Worried about any infringement notice you have received?

The La Trobe Financial Counselling team is hosting a Student Fines Clinic to provide a space where you can get clear information in a relaxed environment.

This walk-in service is designed to help you explore the different pathways available to you. We provide confidential guidance on:

Connecting with legal referrals if needed.

Navigating the review process.

Understanding different support schemes.

Exploring payment arrangements.

Walk-ins. No appointments required.

Thinking about postgrad? Chat with a postgrad advisor
2026-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Agora
We’re offering an information drop in session in the Agora on 26 May from 10am – 1pm for final year students interested in exploring postgrad study!

When: Tuesday 26 May, 10am–1pmWhere: The Agora (near the Library)

Not sure if postgrad is right for you?Register for our Why Study Postgrad webinar and discover how La Trobe can help you reach your career goals.

National Simultaneous Storytime
2026-05-27 12:00 - 12:30 | David Mann Library, Albury-Wodonga Campus, 1 University Dr, West Wodonga, VIC, 3690, Australia
Got little readers at home? Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) – an annual Australian literacy event organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), bringing millions of children together to read the same picture book at the same time.

This year, NSS will take place at 12pm on Wednesday 27 May, and we’d love to invite students and their children to the David Mann Library (AW campus) to take part.

The book we will be reading is Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller, written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton.

Launches at the Library: How To Love the World
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | La Trobe University Library, Charles La Trobe Lounge Level 2, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC, VIC, 3086
What does it take to remake yourself? Come join La Trobe’s award-winning writer and teacher, Ilka Tampke, as we celebrate the launch of her latest novel, How to Love the World. Ilke will be in conversation with Stella Prize winning author and Lecturer in Creative Writing at La Trobe, Dr Carrie Tiffany, to discuss motherhood and mythology, forests and family life, nature, healing and the dark heart of memory. There will be audience Q&A, book sales, author signings and complimentary refreshments.

The Launches @ the Library series is hosted by Prof Clare Wright, Professor of Public Engagement, and is sponsored by DVC-R and the La Trobe Library. Catch up on past events on the Literary La Trobe podcast.

Ilka Tampke is an award-winning author of three novels, an academic and a teacher. Her first novel, Skin, was published in eight countries and nominated for the Voss Literary Prize and the Aurealis Awards in 2015. Songwoman was published in five countries and won the Small Press Network Book of the Year Award in 2019.

Ilka is an associate lecturer in Creative Wright at La Trobe University, where she is currently completing a PhD in forest poetics. She was a Glenfern Fellow in 2012 and the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Writer in Residence in 2019. She has taught workshops and presented at many festivals and organisations around Australia.

Her latest novel is How to Love the World, published in May 2026 by Summit, an imprint of Simon and Schuster.

It's Coffee O'Clock
2026-05-28 08:30
Grab a FREE coffee to finish off the semester!

Hearing for Wellbeing Seminar
2026-06-15 18:00 - 18:30 | Online via Zoom
La Trobe University’s Audiology Discipline is running a free online seminar on Hearing for Wellbeing.

This free 30-minute seminar will explore hearing loss, wellbeing, communication and support pathways in Australia. You’ll receive:

practical, easy-to-understand information

support for individuals and families

guidance from audiology clinicians and students

The seminar will be held online via Zoom at 6pm on both Monday 15 June and Tuesday 16 June 2026.

These sessions will be recorded. If you register your interest, you will be given access to the live session, the recording and additional resources.

The seminar will be presented in the following languages: English, Arabic, Farsi, Vietnamese and Mandarin.
