Media Releases

23 Nov 2023$5 million NHMRC funding for cancer research

$5 million NHMRC funding to progress treatment of difficult cancers

22 Nov 2023World-class Digital Innovation Hub launched

La Trobe launches world-class Digital Innovation Hub

20 Nov 2023Looking beyond Closing the Gap

New Forum 'Deadly Futures' will look beyond Closing the Gap

20 Nov 202310 years of inspiring students into science

La Trobe celebrates 10 years of inspiring students into science

17 Nov 2023Sustainability-linked loan to deliver benefits

Sustainability-linked loan to deliver benefits to Indigenous people

15 Nov 2023Funding disparity disadvantages rural residents

Funding disparity disadvantages rural residents

13 Nov 2023No scientific evidence Homo naledi was advanced

New study casts doubt on Homo naledi claims

13 Nov 2023New free entry test to assess aspiring teachers

New free entry test to assess aspiring teachers

10 Nov 2023The power of AI in boosting rural health

The power of AI in boosting rural health

09 Nov 2023Professor Lisa Brophy named Academy Fellow

Social Work and Social Policy leader named Academy Fellow

06 Nov 2023No appetite for vegetarian diet to help the planet

Study finds no appetite for meat-free diet to help the planet

03 Nov 2023Building the future for Indigenous communities

Building the future for regional Indigenous communities

03 Nov 2023La Trobe Enterprise Agreement wins staff vote

La Trobe University Enterprise Agreement wins staff vote.

02 Nov 2023Support for restricting alcohol in kids' films

Australians support restricting alcohol exposure in films for kids

01 Nov 2023Noisy knees affects 70 per cent of population

'My knee is cracking': expert says Dr Google isn't the answer

01 Nov 2023Million-dollar boost for children's literacy

La Trobe's SOLAR Lab partners with AERO to advance children's literacy.

01 Nov 2023La Trobe boost from ARC Discovery Project funding

Discovery Project applications awarded $3.15 million in funding.

27 Oct 2023New nursing simulation labs for Albury-Wodonga

New nursing simulation labs to give students a head start

27 Oct 2023La Trobe climbs up the global rankings

2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject

26 Oct 2023Hi-tech glasshouse to boost global food security

Hi-tech glasshouse to boost global food security launched

25 Oct 2023La Trobe awards Hon Docs to global health pioneers

Founders of BioNTech and Director of Doherty Institute honoured

25 Oct 2023Translation of best practice for knee pain

Speed translation of best practice for knee pain

25 Oct 2023Ageing on the farm: John Richards Oration

Growing old on the land can bring a range of challenges.

25 Oct 2023PhD student to intern with European Space Agency

La Trobe PhD student to intern at European Space Agency

24 Oct 2023Discovery: ferns produce crop-saving insecticide

Discovery finds ferns produce crop-saving insecticide

18 Oct 2023Palliative care nurses disadvantaged by distance

Research reveals gaps in palliative care knowledge among rural nurses

16 Oct 2023How a changing climate impacts the visitor economy

Albury-Wodonga businesses invited to take part in tourism study

12 Oct 2023Rare High Country snowpatch ecosystem threatened

Lower snowfalls threatening rare High Country snowpatch ecosystem

12 Oct 2023Honouring a 'shining light' with Bursary milestone

Bursary marks milestone in honouring a 'shining light'

12 Oct 2023Voice Referendum - yes, or no? What happens now?

Voice to Parliament referendum – yes, or no? What happens now?

11 Oct 2023Expert alert: Bushfire season 2023/24

11 Oct 2023People in crisis do better with their pets

People do better when able to keep their pets or companion animals

10 Oct 2023Regional nurses to upskill for free

La Trobe is offering free places for registered nurses to build skills

09 Oct 2023A cost saving option for chronic care in Africa

Significant patient benefits through combined clinical treatment

06 Oct 2023New Health and Biomedical Hub launches in Bendigo

Students can practice their skills in simulated healthcare settings

05 Oct 2023Chief Advancement Officer appointed to the role

Respected leader appointed to the role of Chief Advancement Officer

03 Oct 2023Older people at forefront of framework

A new resource delivering age-friendly healthcare to older people has been unveiled

02 Oct 2023La Trobe Indigenous Strategy

Focus on Indigenous leadership, knowledge under Indigenous Strategy

28 Sep 2023Building Victoria’s largest urban solar farm

La Trobe to build Victoria’s largest urban solar farm

28 Sep 2023Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed

School of Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed

20 Sep 2023New Optus Chair in Digital Health announced

La Trobe University and Optus appoint new Chair in Digital Health

20 Sep 2023Potential test for early concussion-related injury

Researchers have used a technique to look for early markers of neurological decline in retired sport athletes

19 Sep 2023$18 million for La Trobe research start-ups

From lab to market: $18 million for La Trobe research start-ups

19 Sep 2023Regional innovation powering the nation

Upcoming lecture to inspire new generation of regional innovation

18 Sep 2023New exhibition brings Bendigo's past back to life

New exhibition brings Bendigo's past back to life

15 Sep 2023Experts: AFL Finals Series 2023

Experts comment on drinking culture, sport management and health

12 Sep 2023How First Nations' knowledge can improve education

Education forum to provide a deeper understanding of First Nations' knowledge

12 Sep 2023Secondary teacher education support welcome

La Trobe welcomes secondary teacher education support

11 Sep 2023Veterans' reintegration with civilian life

Issues preventing veteran’s reintegration into civilian life

08 Sep 2023Future thinking at the forefront of research