Media Releases
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 2024New ways to support women through the menopause
New approach to support women through the menopause
06 Mar 2024Chronic fatigue offers clues to Long COVID
Chronic fatigue condition offers clues to Long COVID
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 2024Nexus between shaping the nation, leading tomorrow
La Trobe's Nexus program wins category in Shaping Australia Awards
28 Feb 2024La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
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 2024Project breaks down barriers for women in coaching
New research project breaks down barriers for women and girls coaching sport
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
31 Jan 2024Cross-cultural investigation into meat consumption
Cross-cultural investigation into meat consumption
31 Jan 2024Australia Day 2024 Honours List appointees
La Trobe celebrates Australia Day 2024 Honours List appointees
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 2023La Trobe summer experts available for media
Academic experts available for media over Christmas and Summer
19 Dec 2023World-first breakthrough in malaria treatment
World-first breakthrough in malaria treatment
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 2023BioNTech to establish mRNA facility at La Trobe
BioNTech to establish mRNA manufacturing facility at La Trobe
08 Dec 2023New Centre to boost skills create jobs
New Digital Operations Centre to boost skills and create jobs
08 Dec 2023Noisy miners bullying forest birds from urban area
Australia's native noisy miner bird more of a pest than originally thought
06 Dec 202318 new scholarships supporting regional students
More La Trobe University students to benefit from additional scholarship funding
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 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
24 Nov 2023Unveiling the sacred Wiradjuri carved trees
Revealing hidden story of sacred Wiradjuri carved trees and burials
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 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.
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 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
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 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'
12 Oct 2023Rare High Country snowpatch ecosystem threatened
Lower snowfalls threatening rare High Country snowpatch ecosystem
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
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 Sept 2023Building Victoria’s largest urban solar farm
La Trobe to build Victoria’s largest urban solar farm
28 Sept 2023Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed
School of Psychology and Public Health Dean appointed
20 Sept 2023New Optus Chair in Digital Health announced
La Trobe University and Optus appoint new Chair in Digital Health
20 Sept 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 Sept 2023Regional innovation powering the nation
Upcoming lecture to inspire new generation of regional innovation
19 Sept 2023$18 million for La Trobe research start-ups
From lab to market: $18 million for La Trobe research start-ups
18 Sept 2023New exhibition brings Bendigo's past back to life
New exhibition brings Bendigo's past back to life
15 Sept 2023Experts: AFL Finals Series 2023
Experts comment on drinking culture, sport management and health
12 Sept 2023How First Nations' knowledge can improve education
Education forum to provide a deeper understanding of First Nations' knowledge
12 Sept 2023Secondary teacher education support welcome
La Trobe welcomes secondary teacher education support
11 Sept 2023Veterans' reintegration with civilian life
Issues preventing veteran’s reintegration into civilian life
07 Sept 20236 Star Green Communities rating recertified
La Trobe's 6 Star Green Communities rating recertified
06 Sept 2023Switch to Social Work
Earn and learn on the job when you Switch to Social Work
04 Sept 2023Expert alert: Voice to Parliament referendum
Expert alert: Voice to Parliament referendum 2023
04 Sept 2023La Trobe academic named Victorian 2023 Tall Poppy
Dr Adam Culvenor named Victorian 2023 Tall Poppy
01 Sept 2023Students think big to solve real world problems
La Trobe University is teaming up with the Crazy Ideas College
01 Sept 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
22 Aug 2023Why do we make violent art?
Why do we make violent art – and what does it say about the artist?