Media Releases

23 Apr 2018Young knees at risk of repeated injury

La Trobe research has found young knees are at higher risk of injury

19 Apr 2018Bendigo Law student receives top prize

Samuel Taylor awarded Supreme Court Prize

17 Apr 2018Review backs regional higher education

La Trobe welcomes final Halsey report

17 Apr 2018La Trobe to host Autumn Cycling Classic

Steve Bracks launches inaugural event

13 Apr 2018Head of Shepparton Campus to retire

Closing the Chapter – Head of Campus to retire

13 Apr 2018Chinese military base in Vanuatu rumours

Response to rumours of a Chinese military base in Vanuatu

13 Apr 2018The story of Fook Shing

The story of Fook Shing, colonial Victoria’s Chinese detective.

11 Apr 2018Tony Abbott revenge of the ‘delcons'

Tony Abbott and the revenge of the ‘delcons’

09 Apr 2018Turnbull is down, but certainly not out

After 30 Newspoll losses, Turnbull is down, but certainly not out.

09 Apr 2018Pat Cronin Foundation launch at La Trobe

The Pat Cronin Foundation officially launched today at La Trobe

05 Apr 2018Larundel artworks gifted to La Trobe

Collection created by former Larundel patients

05 Apr 2018The story of netball

Commonwealth Games netball is effectively a proxy world championship

04 Apr 2018Social drug use may help rehabilitation

Understanding the social benefits of drug use for rehabilitation

04 Apr 2018How gold rushes helped the modern world

One of the most significant events in history- the discovery of gold.

28 Mar 2018Do you need private health insurance?

Do you need private health insurance? Here’s what you need to know.

26 Mar 2018Cricket deaths detailed in new research

Helmets dramatically reduce fatalities

21 Mar 2018NDIS shortfall in disability housing

NDIS needs the market to help make up the shortfall in specialist housing

18 Mar 2018Turning plants into medicine factories

Potential to produce medicines within edible plants a step closer

14 Mar 2018La Trobe and Carlton Football Club

La Trobe will be Carlton’s exclusive Higher Education partner

13 Mar 2018Ancient DNA provides new insights

Archaeology researchers capture 4000 years of prehistoric migration

12 Mar 2018Students get the Career Ready Advantage

Class of 2018 will benefit from La Trobe's Career Ready Advantage

07 Mar 2018New research centre staff in Mildura

Murray Darling Freshwater Water Research Centre welcomes new staff

06 Mar 2018Closing the gap in midwifery care

La Trobe Indigenous program results in improved health outcomes

01 Mar 2018World leader in QS subject rankings

La Trobe confirmed a world leader in new QS ranking data

27 Feb 2018Experience the future of transport

Book your spot on La Trobe's Autonobus

26 Feb 2018Five tips for better liver health

Researchers develop dietary guidelines for most common liver disease

23 Feb 2018International students' Aussie welcome

Welcoming international students with a taste of all things Aussie

21 Feb 2018La Trobe awarded for gender equity

La Trobe named an employer of chioce for gender equity

20 Feb 2018New hope for stroke patients

18 Feb 2018Leading next generation IVF

Embryo signal key to improving pregnancy success rates

15 Feb 2018Science program for students a success

La Trobe students get Industry Cadetships

13 Feb 2018Fitbits for animals

Bringing the human factor back into farming with fitbits for animals

10 Feb 2018La Trobe University media statement

Statement in relation to Mill Park incident on Friday 9 February

07 Feb 2018Landmark concussion study a game changer

Findings reveal retired NRL players suffer long term impairment

07 Feb 2018Virtual reality and pain free exercise

Using virtual reality to trick the brain for pain free exercise

06 Feb 2018Respected expert new Optus Cyber Chair

La Trobe appoints Professor Jill Slay as new Optus Cyber Chair

02 Feb 2018New research on same sex parents

Study finds separating couples face unique challenges

01 Feb 2018National brain cancer study

Respected researcher Andrew Scott wins grant to lead new trial

31 Jan 2018La Trobe and Goulburn-Murray Water MOU

La Trobe & Goulburn-Murray Water strengthen industry & education ties

29 Jan 2018Autism and link to suicidal thoughts

Why people with autism are more likely to have suicidal thoughts

29 Jan 2018Timorese nurses to tackle violence

La Trobe partners with Timor-Leste on domestic violence curriculum

25 Jan 2018Bendigo 2018 Young Citizen of the Year

La Trobe student Jontee Brown wins 2018 Bendigo citizenship award

24 Jan 2018World leader in sustainable communities

La Trobe becomes a world leader in sustainable communities

22 Jan 2018Virtual support helps curb drinking

New research shows the benefits of online peer support programs in helping people cut alcohol consumption

16 Jan 2018Early autism diagnosis, better outcomes

Children diagnosed with autism earlier have better school outcomes

16 Jan 2018La Trobe welcomes class of 2018

La Trobe University has today offered places for 2018 through VTAC.

12 Jan 2018Statement on AMA medical workforce plan

La Trobe renews call for dedicated rural medical school

08 Jan 2018Employers give La Trobe top marks

Australian employers rate La Trobe graduates 2nd in Victoria and 8th nationally

19 Dec 2017Regional response to funding cuts

Professor Richard Speed's response to funding cuts and regional impact

18 Dec 2017La Trobe academic expert list for summer

Academic experts from La Trobe available for comment this summer

18 Dec 2017Statement on university funding cuts

La Trobe University statement on university funding cuts

15 Dec 2017Type 2 diabetic complications study

World first La Trobe and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute trial

13 Dec 2017Prestigious Honorary Doctorates awarded

Honorary Doctorates awarded to influential La Trobe alumni

06 Dec 2017Accelerator Program graduates celebrated

La Trobe Accelerator Program start-ups celebrate after 12 weeks

06 Dec 2017Health research attracts record funding

La Trobe health attracts record funding in NHMRC

06 Dec 2017Struggle to juggle risk for kids

Study finds demanding jobs put children's mental health at risk

06 Dec 2017Renowned artists unite for Bendigo event

Argentinian artist Alexandra Kehayoglou visits La Trobe Art Institute

05 Dec 2017John Monash Scholarship

Microbiology student wins prestigious award

04 Dec 2017Habitat destruction favours the mediocre

Research shows habitat destruction having an impact on animal species

01 Dec 2017Fishing nets major threat to penguins

A global study finds fishing nets pose major threat to penguins

30 Nov 2017First Aspire students to graduate

How volunteering gives our students the edge

29 Nov 2017Researchers explore faith on goldfields

Community asked to share stories, photos and artefacts on religion

29 Nov 2017Graduates pump millions into local economies

Positive impact of La Trobe regional students on local economies

29 Nov 2017Industry and research best - our newest VC’s Fellows

Two new VC Fellows bring wisdom and experience to our students

24 Nov 2017Agricultural scientist wins food award

La Trobe's Dr James Hunt wins the 2017 ICM Agrifood Award

24 Nov 2017North East Link welcomed – more detail needed

North East Road Link welcomed - more detail required

24 Nov 2017Parents helping kids become independent

Parents fear disapproval about their kids going out alone

22 Nov 2017Research a step in the right direction

La Trobe designs shoe to prevent elderly falls

20 Nov 2017Zimbabwe political situation

La Trobe expert Dr David Dorward on Mugabe's sacking

20 Nov 2017Cyber games winners announced

The 2017 winners of La Trobe's Cyber Games have been crowned

16 Nov 2017Mungo Man returns home

La Trobe University Archaeologist Nicola Stern on the Mungo Man

16 Nov 2017Dogs key to making connections

La Trobe disability research finds social lives improve with dogs

15 Nov 2017Yes result will have positive impact

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society media statement

13 Nov 2017All aboard La Trobe Autonobus

Victoria's first driverless shuttle bus

10 Nov 2017Early career success in research funding

Two researchers receive grants from Australian Research Council

09 Nov 2017Call for quicker access to cheaper drugs

Research shows what the government could be saving on biological drugs

09 Nov 2017Cann Group relocates to La Trobe

Cann Group moves corporate HQ to La Trobe Technical Enterprise Centre

09 Nov 2017Top 200 ranking for Life Sciences

La Trobe takes a lead in Life Sciences

07 Nov 2017Animation meets biology

Shedding new light on animal behaviour

06 Nov 2017La Trobe hosts world film premiere

Variations on Leonard French

02 Nov 2017Optus offers new cyber scholarships

Optus Business backs new cybersecurity scholarships at La Trobe

01 Nov 2017Key protein stops breast cancer spread

La Trobe discovery could spare women unnecessary treatment

01 Nov 2017Cash and support for innovators

Discover the LaunchVic-funded Accelerator Program in Bendigo

01 Nov 2017Funding for cancer weight loss research

Fast track grant for La Trobe researchers

31 Oct 2017International students success

Two students win Victorian International Education Awards

30 Oct 2017Anti-doping study supported by IOC

Study investigates incentives to stop doping

24 Oct 2017Rural Health Commissioner welcomed

Vice Chancellor congratulates Professor Paul Worley on new role

23 Oct 2017Workplace tool for employees with autism

Memorandum of understanding signed with La Trobe and partners

23 Oct 2017Endangered mountain pygmy possum

Genetic rescue boosts recovery of endangered mountain pygmy possums

20 Oct 2017Type 2 diabetes study collaboration

Major Type 2 Diabetes study collaboration

18 Oct 2017La Trobe in top 300 for computer science

La Trobe a world-leader in computer science research and teaching

18 Oct 2017Professor wins top science prize

Professor Jenny Graves wins Prime Minister's Prize for Science

18 Oct 2017A statement on land sale negotiations

Negotiations continue on sale of land being leased to golf course

16 Oct 2017Outdoor concert to celebrate La Trobe 50

Arts and music event soundvision a dazzling end to anniversary year

16 Oct 2017Bendigo creative arts courses

Bendigo bucks the trend for creative arts courses

13 Oct 2017Seed germination breakthrough

La Trobe finds a way to make food, beverages and medicine cheaper

11 Oct 2017La Trobe's research funding success

Researchers to receive more than $3.8 million in NHMRC grants

27 Sep 2017Shepparton support for medical school

La Trobe welcomes call for Shepparton to take the lead on MDMS

25 Sep 2017Alcohol's strong link to cancers

A reduction of just one litre per year would save lives

18 Sep 2017Weirdos & hoons are barriers to freedom

La Trobe research reveals fears that stop kids being independent