July 22 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free, online session designed for aspiring founders, innovators and entrepreneurial students who are interested in exploring the La Trobe LaunchPad program and learning how to put together a strong application.

What students can expect:

• A clear breakdown of the LaunchPad program and what it offers
• A walkthrough of the application process and what’s expected
• Practical tips on what makes a strong video application
• Tips with filming your submission
•  Plenty of time to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Register now

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July 14 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free, online session designed for aspiring founders, innovators and entrepreneurial students who are interested in exploring the La Trobe LaunchPad program and learning how to put together a strong application.

What students can expect:

• A clear breakdown of the LaunchPad program and what it offers
• A walkthrough of the application process and what’s expected
• Practical tips on what makes a strong video application
• Tips with filming your submission
•  Plenty of time to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Register now

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To make sure the Library stays a respectful, safe and inclusive environment for study and research,
we have reviewed and updated the Library conditions of entry.

The updated conditions of entry are designed to make sure the Library is welcoming and safe for everyone in our community and set clear expectations about using Library spaces – including respectful behaviour, use of shared facilities, noise levels and keeping your belongings safe.

You’ll start to notice new signage outlining the conditions of entry in key Library areas including entry and exit points, or you can find out more by checking the Library Conditions of Entry page and the Places to Study page.

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May 18 – May 20

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 May
Where: Various Bendigo pubs
More information and registrations: Pint of Science webpage.

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May 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

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April 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

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*

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What if you’re good at everything… but not the best at anything? 

Once, my tutor said to me, 
“Niharika, you’re a jack of all trades – but have you mastered any one?” 

I awkwardly laughed and moved on, not realising how much that line would stay with me. 

At the time, it felt like one of those things you hear, think about briefly, and forget. Like advice that sounds important, but not immediately relevant. 

Turns out, it became something I kept coming back to and it only got deeper over time. 

Jack of all trades, but master of none, 
Would it be better just knowing one? 
Am I good at anything I’ve ever begun, 
Or just trying everything for the fun? 

It didn’t hit all at once. Just small moments. Quiet comparisons. Watching someone be really good at something and thinking – that’s impressive… and slightly inconvenient for my self-esteem. 

Because when I looked at everything I’d tried, it all felt a bit scattered. 

I used to be into art – something I was good at, something people noticed, but never something I took further. Singing was fun, but not something I stayed with long enough. I got into basketball for a while, then slowly retired (not officially – just by not putting in the effort). 

And then there was dancing – something I’m actually good at. I perform, I enjoy it, and I keep coming back to it. Not because I have to, but because I want to. 

I’m just… not the best at it. 

Even academically, I’ve always been somewhere in the middle. Doing well, but not quite that student. 

From where I stood, it felt like I was doing a bit of everything – but not really becoming anything. 

What made it more confusing was how others saw it. 

Because from the outside, it didn’t look like that at all. 

People came to me for help. Friends opened up to me when they were struggling. Somehow, I became the “advice person” – which felt ironic, considering I’m still figuring things out myself.

And that made me pause. 

Because while I was questioning what I was good at, others seemed to think I already had something. 

Maybe that’s what being human is – you can have a bit of everything. 

Maybe I’m not great at singing, but I’m a good listener. 

Maybe I didn’t stick with basketball, but I learned how to show up when something mattered. 

Maybe I’m not the best dancer, but I enjoy it – and maybe that counts for more than I thought. 

Somewhere in between all of that, something shifted. 

It reminded me of the movie 3 Idiots – how sometimes it’s not about being the best at something, but about genuinely enjoying what you do. 

The doubt didn’t disappear completely. 

But it stopped feeling like the whole story. 

Because I started to realise that mastering something doesn’t just come from trying: it takes consistency, patience, and the willingness to stay. 

And honestly, that’s something I’m still working on. 

Maybe I just haven’t found that one thing I want to stick with long enough. 

Or maybe I’m still figuring out if I even need to. 

But for now, I think that’s okay. 

Because not everything has to turn into something you master. 

Some things can just be things you enjoy. 

Things you try, experience, and carry with you – even if they don’t show up as results. 

Jack of all trades, still mastering none, 
But I’ve stopped feeling sorry – I’m learning, and life’s fun. 

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April 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join the LTSA and fellow students at The Hold Studio, Bendigo’s indoor climbing studio.

Challenge your fitness, strength, mental clarity and problem solving as you climb!

Coloured grading climbs, with staff on hand to help with safety and guidance.

Beginners welcome!

*Bouldering is one of the safest forms of climbing. There are no ropes or harnesses, just low walls (usually 3–4 metres high) and thick, padded flooring designed to absorb falls. Most falls are controlled and from low heights.

When: Friday April 17, 2pm-5pm
Where: The Hold, 80 Hattam St, Golden Gully.
Cost: $5 – climb experience and shoe hire included.

Register now!

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April 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

You’re invited to join La Trobe Student Association and fellow students for some bowling fun at the Bendigo Bowling Centre, 159 Hargreaves Street Bendigo.

Bring your friends or come alone and meet new people while enjoying the friendly competition.

Tickets are only $5 and include two games, shoe hire and hot snacks. Drinks are available at own cost.

Find out more and grab your ticket now!

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April 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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 3000

Submit your pitch, register to attend or find out more!

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