Media Releases
30 Oct 2024Hospital deal strengthens rural health partnership
Hospital deal strengthens partnership for rural health
29 Oct 2024Researcher awarded Heart Foundation fellowship
La Trobe University researcher Dr Amy Baxter has been recognised by the Heart Foundation Australia for her innovation and leadership.
28 Oct 2024Domestic violence in Indonesia and the law
In Indonesia there is a stark difference between what is written and what is enforced concerning domestic violence.
25 Oct 2024Mildura unveils new clinical simulation suite
Mildura unveils new clinical simulation suite to elevate campus life
24 Oct 2024Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
23 Oct 2024Report shows gender bias continues in newsrooms
The report by the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) shows business news continues to be dominated by male reporters and experts, but the gender balance in political reporting has improved since the last study in 2021.Led by La Trobe
23 Oct 2024Body's ‘delivery trucks’ could lead to cancer test
Body's ‘delivery trucks’ could lead to new cancer blood test
11 Oct 2024Celebrating half a century of nursing excellence
La Trobe celebrates 50 years of nursing education
09 Oct 2024New Nursing and Midwifery Dean appointed
Professor Marie Gerdtz is a sector leader in healthcare reform.
08 Oct 2024Why do owners leave dogs, cats in shelters?
Housing, health, financial constraints cause dogs and cats to be left
08 Oct 2024Women elite sport physios paid less, harassed more
Women in elite sport and exercise medicine face inequality, harassment
30 Sep 2024Hong Kong's changing judicial system
How the National Security Law is eroding public trust
20 Sep 2024Indian deal fosters skills growth, research
La Trobe University, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre sign deal
19 Sep 2024London trip an 'eye opener' for Bendigo students
Eleven La Trobe Bendigo paramedicine students recently travelled to London for ambulance placements.Students Nikita Lindsay, Apryl Start and Jacob Buckell were chosen by Paramedicine Lecturer and Clinical Academic Coordinator Caroline Martin to
18 Sep 2024Bio Innovation Corridor established with India
Bio Innovation Corridor established between India and La Trobe Uni
17 Sep 2024‘Yes to International students’ fund welcomed
La Trobe welcomes Victorian Government’s ‘Yes to International student
10 Sep 2024La Trobe fertility specialists welcome baby Devils
La Trobe University ‘fertility specialists’ welcome baby Tassie Devils
04 Sep 2024Ballet partnership explores works of Oscar Wilde
La Trobe, The Australian Ballet explore the works of Oscar Wilde
29 Aug 2024La Trobe represented on new ARC Indigenous Forum
Associate Professor Donovan said it was an honour to be selected as one of 13 members of the new Forum. “I’m excited to be able to contribute advice about Indigenous research initiatives to this inaugural Forum, strengthening Indigenous-led and
21 Aug 2024Trial gives voice to stroke survivors with aphasia
La Trobe trial to give voice to stroke survivors with aphasia
19 Aug 2024'Life-changing' scholarship secures future for mum
'Life-changing' scholarship secures future for Mildura mum
15 Aug 2024Funds to Embrace rare genetic disorder research
New funds to Embrace rare genetic disorder research
08 Aug 2024Professor Clare Wright to lead NMA Council
Minister for the Arts Tony Burke announced the appointment on Thursday (August 8), saying Professor Wright and three other new Council members would help guide the Museum to deliver on its vision for the future.Professor Ann McGrath AM, Professor
08 Aug 2024Mildura experiences university life for a day
La Trobe's Mildura Open Day will be held on Wednesday 14 August
31 Jul 2024Spirituality, history and urban planning at Sarnath
Tourism and spiritually compete at a holy site of Buddha.
30 Jul 2024How chromosomes balance between the sexes
Platypus and chicken reveal how chromosomes balance between the sexes
26 Jul 2024Nexus pathway to teaching expands into NSW
La Trobe's Nexus teaching pathway expands into NSW
23 Jul 2024New institute to tackle nation's food security
Nation’s food security tackled through new research institute
23 Jul 2024New tool to reclassify heart risk, reduce attacks
A new tool to reclassify heart risk and reduce heart attacks
22 Jul 2024Regional students choose dentistry in droves
Regional students choose La Trobe's dentistry courses in droves
18 Jul 2024Researchers help fashion a future focus
Researchers help fashion a future focus for the Vic Hub
11 Jul 2024Climate change threatens billion-dollar industry
Climate change threatens billion-dollar tourism industry
27 Jun 2024Childbirth coping strategies shift back to women
Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
27 Jun 2024Legume genetic discovery could improve crop growth
Legume genetic discovery could improve soil quality, crop growth
26 Jun 2024ARC Board appointments
La Trobe welcomes appointment of chair, deputy, to new ARC Board
26 Jun 2024New research analyses Venezuela’s Political Crisis
Lead researcher Associate Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri, in his work with Dr John Polga Hecimovich from the US Naval Institute, claims that during the past decade the Maduro government managed to cling to
26 Jun 2024Workforce crisis prompts doors to open mid-year
Health workforce crisis prompts La Trobe to open doors mid-year
25 Jun 2024Pathways Program breaks new ground in Bendigo
La Trobe's Regional Pathways Program breaks new ground in Central VIC
24 Jun 2024La Trobe receives $11 million in ARC funding
La Trobe receives ARC funding
20 Jun 2024Climate change accelerates emergence of insects
Climate change accelerates emergence of insects in Alpine region
19 Jun 2024Runners needed for foot pain study
Runners needed for La Trobe University foot pain study
13 Jun 2024La Trobe applauds new explicit teaching approach
La Trobe statement in response to new explicit teaching approach
10 Jun 20243D digital twin to enhance reef understanding
3D digital twin to enhance understanding of the Great Barrier Reef
10 Jun 2024King's Birthday Honour for Bendigo Head of Campus
King's Birthday Honour for La Trobe Bendigo Head of Campus
05 Jun 2024Best-ever global ranking, Oceania's most improved
La Trobe achieves best-ever global ranking, Oceania’s most improved
31 May 2024Shepparton graduates embark on dream careers
Shepparton graduates embark on dream careers
28 May 2024Bee disease hiding in the honey
Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe scholarship recipient studying bee disease
22 May 2024Generous gift opens more doors to university
Gift to La Trobe's Regional Pathways Program offers more doors to uni
20 May 2024Media statement student protest (Bundoora)
Media statement student protest (Bundoora) UPDATED: 22 May 2024Following the University’s directive to student organisers of the encampment at La Trobe’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, the encampment was fully disbanded last night (Tuesday 21
11 May 2024Response to proposed International Framework
La Trobe response to proposed International Education Framework
08 May 2024Reducing Vietnam's greenhouse gas emissions
Vietnam has a problem with air pollution, but substituting motorcycle trips may be an effective solution.
08 May 2024Education partnerships key to participation
Education partnerships key to access, participation
08 May 2024Support for blocking online alcohol content
Lead researcher from La Trobe’s Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, Maree Patsouras, said depictions of alcohol were common online, and there was a clear relationship between alcohol exposure and alcohol use. “A large portion of the people we
06 May 2024La Trobe welcomes Primary Care scholarships
La Trobe welcomes Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships
06 May 2024La Trobe responds to student relief announcements
La Trobe statement in response to student cost-of-living relief
02 May 2024La Trobe receives $11.5 million for vital health research
Seven researchers from La Trobe’s School of Cancer Medicine; La Trobe’s School of Agriculture; Biomedicine and Environment; and La Trobe’s School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, will have their work supported through the Federal
01 May 2024La Trobe signs MoU with Greek university
La Trobe’s Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences (International) Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri said the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) was Greece’s oldest and largest university. “It is one of the country’s most
01 May 2024Pasteurised donor milk may lose essential hormones
Pasteurising donor human milk may lose essential hormones
25 Apr 2024The impact of sexual abuse in regional Victoria
This research, conducted in a collaboration between the two organisations, highlights the unique experiences and obstacles that survivors in regional and rural areas face. Recent La Trobe PhD student Dr Emily Corbett conducted the comprehensive
24 Apr 2024La Trobe to purchase all renewable energy
La Trobe to purchase all renewable energy as it heads to Net Zero 2029
23 Apr 2024Report highlights need for more climate adaptation
Infrastructure Victoria report highlights need for greater climate cha
18 Apr 2024Student achievements shine in Bendigo graduations
La Trobe Bendigo's graduation ceremonies celebrate students
17 Apr 2024Improving the virtual reality experience
A La Trobe University collaboration is increasing the accuracy of VR systems.
12 Apr 2024Hats off to Mildura's newest graduates
Mildura students celebrate the end of their studies at graduation
11 Apr 2024Health innovation recognition in QS rankings
La Trobe recognised for health innovation in QS world subject rankings
29 Mar 2024La Trobe Business School shines in global rankings
La Trobe Business School shines in global MBA rankings
21 Mar 2024La Trobe strengthens ties during India visit
La Trobe University strengthens ties during India visit
18 Mar 2024Shift work causes out of sync breastmilk hormone
Shift work may cause out of sync breastmilk hormones
15 Mar 2024Milestone for Albury-Wodonga's newest graduates
Momentous occasion for Albury-Wodonga's newest graduates
14 Mar 2024Siblings among newest Rural Medical Pathway cohort
Siblings among La Trobe's newest Rural Medical Pathway cohort
06 Mar 2024Chronic fatigue offers clues to Long COVID
Chronic fatigue condition offers clues to Long COVID
06 Mar 2024New ways to support women through the menopause
New approach to support women through the menopause
29 Feb 2024Combatting infant genetic disorders
Examining fruit fly metabolisms could be the key to developing more targeted dietary treatments for newborns affected by a large group of life-threatening genetic disorders, a new study shows.
28 Feb 2024La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
28 Feb 2024Nexus between shaping the nation, leading tomorrow
La Trobe's Nexus program wins category in Shaping Australia Awards
27 Feb 2024La Trobe teachers recognised for excellence
La Trobe has received national recognition for teaching excellence
25 Feb 2024La Trobe welcomes Australian Universities Accord
La Trobe University response to Australian Universities Accord Report
23 Feb 2024New lead in gut health research
New lead in gut health research
23 Feb 2024La Trobe University officially opens law clinic
La Trobe University officially opens new law clinic in Whittlesea
21 Feb 2024Here’s cheers…are our alcohol and music habits out of tune?
Here’s cheers…are our alcohol and music habits out of tune?
20 Feb 2024La Trobe academic appointed Oxford Fellowship
Professor Andrea Carson receives Oxford research Fellowship.
19 Feb 2024Conspiracy theory beliefs don't change much
Conspiracy theory beliefs don't change much over time
15 Feb 2024The power of influence on a child's maths journey
The power of parental influence on a child's maths journey
14 Feb 2024Diversity on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
David Deane on measuring and maintaining ecological diversity.
13 Feb 2024Solving the teacher shortage one state at a time
Solving the nation's teacher shortage one state at a time
12 Feb 2024First student cohort to address workforce shortage
First cohort of students to address critical workforce shortages
08 Feb 2024Visiting relatives in prison study
La Trobe study looking into visitations of relatives in prison.
08 Feb 2024Ethical dilemmas of preventing the next pandemic
Ethical dilemmas of preventing the next pandemic
08 Feb 2024Project breaks down barriers for women in coaching
New research project breaks down barriers for women and girls coaching sport
31 Jan 2024Australia Day 2024 Honours List appointees
La Trobe celebrates Australia Day 2024 Honours List appointees
31 Jan 2024Cross-cultural investigation into meat consumption
Cross-cultural investigation into meat consumption
23 Jan 2024Restricting movement best to stop disease spread
Restricting movement the best way to stop spread of infectious disease
21 Dec 2023AlleSense launches to enhance cancer diagnosis
La Trobe launches AlleSense to enhance cancer, disease diagnosis
19 Dec 2023World-first breakthrough in malaria treatment
World-first breakthrough in malaria treatment
19 Dec 2023La Trobe summer experts available for media
Academic experts available for media over Christmas and Summer
18 Dec 2023Major investment furthers First Nations’ support
Major investment by La Trobe furthers First Nations' support
15 Dec 2023La Trobe awarded $7.35m in NHMRC grants
La Trobe awarded $7.35m in NHMRC grants
11 Dec 2023La Trobe receives SAGE Cygnet Award
La Trobe has received its first SAGE Cygnet Award
11 Dec 2023New partnership to support multicultural students
La Trobe says YAY: New partnership to support multicultural students
08 Dec 2023New Centre to boost skills create jobs
New Digital Operations Centre to boost skills and create jobs