Media Releases

06 Dec 202318 new scholarships supporting regional students

More La Trobe University students to benefit from additional scholarship funding

06 Dec 2023Natural Capital unlocks key to performance

Natural Capital Accounting unlocks key to performance

06 Dec 2023Sustainability ranking success for La Trobe

QS Sustainability ranking success for La Trobe University 

05 Dec 2023Yirrkala Bark Petition returning to country

'Missing' Yirrkala Bark Petition to be repatriated to country

05 Dec 2023Sleep services should move to the country

Sleep services should follow city-dwellers' move to the country

29 Nov 2023Bendigo Campus Head appointed

Margaret O'Rourke appointed to La Trobe's Bendigo Head of Campus role

24 Nov 2023Unveiling the sacred Wiradjuri carved trees

Revealing hidden story of sacred Wiradjuri carved trees and burials

24 Nov 2023Innovation redefines the rural nurse of today

First sod turned to expand La Trobe's Nursing Simulation Suite

24 Nov 2023Pathways Program opens doors for regional students

Pathways Program opens the doors for more regional students

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 202310 years of inspiring students into science

La Trobe celebrates 10 years of inspiring students into science

20 Nov 2023Looking beyond Closing the Gap

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

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 2023La Trobe Enterprise Agreement wins staff vote

La Trobe University Enterprise Agreement wins staff vote.

03 Nov 2023Building the future for Indigenous communities

Building the future for regional Indigenous communities

02 Nov 2023Support for restricting alcohol in kids' films

Australians support restricting alcohol exposure in films for kids

01 Nov 2023La Trobe boost from ARC Discovery Project funding

Discovery Project applications awarded $3.15 million in funding.

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

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

01 Nov 2023Noisy knees affects 70 per cent of population

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

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 2023PhD student to intern with European Space Agency

La Trobe PhD student to intern at European Space Agency

25 Oct 2023Ageing on the farm: John Richards Oration

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

25 Oct 2023Translation of best practice for knee pain

Speed translation of best practice for knee pain

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

Founders of BioNTech and Director of Doherty Institute honoured

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

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

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

Bursary marks milestone in honouring a 'shining light'

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 2023Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed

School of Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed

28 Sep 2023Building Victoria’s largest urban solar farm

La Trobe to build Victoria’s largest urban solar farm

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

20 Sep 2023New Optus Chair in Digital Health announced

La Trobe University and Optus appoint new Chair in Digital Health

19 Sep 2023Regional innovation powering the nation

Upcoming lecture to inspire new generation of regional innovation

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

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

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

07 Sep 20236 Star Green Communities rating recertified

La Trobe's 6 Star Green Communities rating recertified

06 Sep 2023Switch to Social Work

Earn and learn on the job when you Switch to Social Work

04 Sep 2023La Trobe academic named Victorian 2023 Tall Poppy

Dr Adam Culvenor named Victorian 2023 Tall Poppy

04 Sep 2023Students' imaginations transported to the moon

Students will learn from experts about what it takes to survive on the moon

04 Sep 2023Expert alert: Voice to Parliament referendum

Expert alert: Voice to Parliament referendum 2023

01 Sep 2023Students think big to solve real world problems

La Trobe University is teaming up with the Crazy Ideas College

01 Sep 2023La Trobe regional campuses achieve Net Zero

All four regional campuses achieve net zero emissions status

31 Aug 2023Researchers awarded combined $2.67m DECRA funding

La Trobe researchers awarded combined $2.67m DECRA funding

30 Aug 2023Solving social work skill shortages

Degree-qualified social workers could solve “dire” workforce shortages.

25 Aug 2023Experience world-class education at Open Day

Discover life-changing opportunities at the Bendigo Open Day

24 Aug 2023Turtle researchers win Eureka Prize

Researcher wins Eureka Prize for turtle conservation

24 Aug 2023What does history tell us about referendums?

An upcoming lecture will provide historic context

16 Aug 2023Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2023

Australian Muslim artists exhibition and art prize 2023

16 Aug 2023A powerful message for the next generation in STEM

Public lecture exploring innovative technologies impact on education

15 Aug 2023Plan your future at the Albury-Wodonga Open Day

Explore and learn more about our Albury-Wodonga campus on Open Day

10 Aug 2023Victorian Collaborative Centre announced

Bouverie Centre founding member of Victorian Collaborative Centre

10 Aug 2023Statement on definition of antisemitism

La Trobe statement on the adoption of a definition of antisemitism

08 Aug 2023New Sustainable Agriculture and Food Institute

La Trobe announces new Sustainable Agriculture and Food Institute

04 Aug 2023New Country Universities Centre partnership

Country Universities Centre partnership with La Trobe University

02 Aug 2023Constipation associated with events like stroke

Constipation - increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events

02 Aug 2023River Red Gum tree at AgriBio

La Trobe has denied permission for the tree to be removed.

01 Aug 2023Online trolls impact local council participation

Women councillors experience more gender-based incivility than men

01 Aug 2023La Trobe launches first Green Bond

Launch of La Trobe's inaugural green bond offering

28 Jul 2023La Trobe extend for five more years with the Blues

Five-year contract extension with the Carlton Football Club

27 Jul 20232023 La Trobe Regional Art Educators Exhibition

Showcasing artwork of art teachers in the Greater Bendigo region

25 Jul 2023Quadrilateral agreement on education opportunities

Transnational education opportunities in Thailand

24 Jul 2023Strong partnership with Mildura Rural City Council

La Trobe and the Mildura Rural City Council strengthen partnership

24 Jul 2023Expansion of Nexus program to primary schools

Federal funding for expansion of Nexus program to primary schools

21 Jul 2023First Nations mothers and babies maternity care

Benefits of maternity care for First Nations mothers and babies

20 Jul 2023Genetic link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection

US-Australia study, genetic link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection

19 Jul 2023Australian Universities Accord Interim Report

Response to Australian Universities Accord interim report

13 Jul 2023Sex lives of orchids reads like science fiction

flowers, orchid, pollination, database, species, flowers, interantional,

12 Jul 2023Shepparton campus redevelopment kicks off

La Trobe University's Shepparton campus redevelopment begins

10 Jul 2023Ear-shape as accurate as fingerprints

Ear-shape as accurate as fingerprints for identification

05 Jul 2023Majority support for drug checking services

Majority support for pill testing services in Australia

03 Jul 2023The Matildas come home to La Trobe

The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University

30 Jun 2023Student support services are a unique safety net

A whole of university approach to student wellbeing was created

29 Jun 2023Professor Theo Farrell appointed Vice-Chancellor

Professor Theo Farrell appointed La Trobe Vice-Chancellor

28 Jun 2023Top improver in QS World University Rankings

Top improver among Australia’s top 20 universities

26 Jun 2023‘Hybrid entrepreneurs’ worth $9.8b to our economy

New data shows ‘hybrid entrepreneurs’ are worth $9.8b

16 Jun 2023PhD candidate awarded Fulbright Scholarship

PhD candidate Desireé LaGrappe awarded Fulbright Scholarship