Media Releases
29 Apr 2021Researching the common cold and COVID-19
How the common cold might help immune cells see the COVID-19 virus
27 Apr 2021VC to chair Universities Australia
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor will chair Universities Australia
22 Apr 2021La Trobe’s global impact recognised
La Trobe is ranked fourth in the world for impact
15 Apr 2021How La Trobe is transforming microscopy
High contrast images generated instantly, enabling faster diagnosis
26 Mar 2021Cell remnants’ role in cancer biology
New discovery shows how cells communicate information
24 Mar 2021Student carers' untapped potential
Who cares wins: Student carers' untapped potential to higher education
24 Mar 2021$1.53m in ARC Linkage grants awarded
La Trobe awarded $1.53 million in ARC Linkage grants
18 Mar 2021La Trobe recognised for student support
La Trobe students more satisfied with support services: Major survey
18 Mar 2021Communication is key to containing COVID
Public health messaging is critical to promoting physical distancing.
15 Mar 2021New hubs are catalysts for innovation
Two innovation hubs will boost innovation in Melbourne’s north
11 Mar 2021Researching probiotics and strong bones
Strong bones are key to an active life – probiotics to play a role
04 Mar 2021Study into AFLW head and knee injuries
Research will help reduce injury risk in women's sport
03 Mar 2021Seeing university "ghost" students
Seeing ghosts: A closer look at non-participating university students
25 Feb 2021Award-winning teaching at La Trobe
Three staff received 2021 Australian Awards for University Teaching
24 Feb 2021La Trobe partners with Optus U
Staff will study a bespoke La Trobe curriculum in AI and automation
19 Feb 2021New research to develop therapeutics
La Trobe and VivaSome's new collaboration to develop exosome therapies
17 Feb 2021La Trobe A-W expert wins national awards
Dr Aleicia Holland recognised for her freshwater ecosystems research
09 Feb 2021Optimising mental health after stroke
Seed grant from the Stroke Foundation for La Trobe research
05 Feb 20212021 Tracey Banivanua Mar Fellow
New Fellow researches forced labour, migration, gender & human rights
01 Feb 2021Hydrogen cluster funded in the Mallee
New funding for hydrogen technology cluster in the Mallee
29 Jan 2021Untold stories of Aboriginal exemption
New book explores the experiences of the Aboriginal exemption policy
28 Jan 2021La Trobe staff and alumni honoured
Every recipient has made a difference to our world
07 Jan 2021New insights into iconic Aussie animals
Platypus and echidna genomes reveal new insights
04 Jan 2021IIT Kanpur - La Trobe Director appointed
Professor Suresh Chandra Srivastava takes up leadership role
18 Dec 2020Nuro: An online tool to clear the mind
La Trobe launches online experience Nuro as part of NGV Triennial 2020
17 Dec 2020La Trobe experts available this summer
La Trobe academics available for media comment over the holidays
15 Dec 2020La Trobe awarded $5.8m in NHMRC grants
Work will improve lives after stroke, brain injury or heart failure
10 Dec 2020Cannabis genomics' therapeutic potential
Cannabis genomics has potential to transform production of high-quality plant-derived therapeutics
02 Dec 2020Exploring Buddhist tourism across Asia
Buddhist sites hold great potential for tourism in Asia, but need to be managed sustainably.
27 Nov 2020La Trobe's New Colombo Plan Scholars
Five La Trobe students receive New Colombo Plan Scholarships
24 Nov 2020Supporting essential student services
La Trobe has announced the 2021 allocation of the SSAF
19 Nov 2020La Trobe wins Higher Education Award
Innovative Lightboard Studio wins AFR accolade
19 Nov 2020Major literary award for La Trobe writer
Author Lucy Treloar wins the Barbara Jefferis Award
18 Nov 2020La Trobe receives $4.1m in ARC grants
La Trobe projects in the national interest
17 Nov 2020Outstanding graduate outcomes
Strong results for employment and course satisfaction
13 Nov 2020LGBTIQ adults' national survey published
La Trobe researchers publish major survey of LGBTIQ adults
12 Nov 2020La Trobe University Statement
Change programs released to staff for consultation
11 Nov 2020La Trobe unveils plan for Bendigo campus
More engineering students to come to Bendigo under new campus plan
11 Nov 2020La Trobe unveils plan for Mildura campus
More regional students can pursue careers in health under Mildura campus plan
06 Nov 2020Joining forces for health research
La Trobe joins Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre
29 Oct 2020La Trobe partners with Fishburners
New partnership to support entrepreneurs
28 Oct 2020La Trobe excels in Education
Five subjects are in the top 200 this year
15 Oct 2020La Trobe Professor a Young Tall Poppy
Recognition for finding technological solutions to real world problems
07 Oct 2020La Trobe welcomes Government support
Federal Budget recognises importance of education and research
07 Oct 2020Research to curb injury in women’s footy
La Trobe sports injury researchers are working with the AFL, Medibank
06 Oct 2020Exploring Second Language Acquisition in Chinese Children
Research into child second language acquisition has shown there are risks that bilingual children are incorrectly diagnosed with language disorders or learning disabilities.
06 Oct 2020The impacts of lower limb amputation on Bangladeshi citizens
Research sheds light on the profound cultural, economic, and spiritual impacts of traumatic injury for Bangladeshi individuals.
30 Sep 2020Global partnership brings joint PhDs
Global partnership creates unique opportunities for La Trobe students
28 Sep 2020Research delivers smoke taint toolkit
Determining how much smoke in a vineyard will cause tainted fruit
23 Sep 2020La Trobe unveils new Strategic Plan
Charting La Trobe's future direction
21 Sep 2020New partnership increases choice online
La Trobe enters partnership with Wiley Education Services
14 Sep 2020Scorpions a clue to restoring ecosystems
Native scorpions are thriving in Australia’s sandy landscape
14 Sep 2020Meet the La Trobe Business alumni creating international strategies for a multinational motor-vehicle giant
Meet Farhan Reza, the La Trobe Business School alumnus that is using what he learned in the Master of Business Information Management and Systems to create international sales strategies for Toyota.
07 Sep 2020Adding the Indigenous languages of Northeast India to Unicode
La Trobe linguist Dr Stephen Morey is assisting locals recording and scripting the numerous language varieties in Northeast India.
02 Sep 2020La Trobe achieves global top 250 ranking
2021 Times Higher Education World Ranking position
30 Aug 2020Matildas waltzing home to La Trobe
La Trobe would be the Victorian base for Football Federation Australia
24 Aug 2020La Trobe joins call for City Deal
La Trobe joins united call for North and West in City Deal
21 Aug 2020Trialing eye-tracking technology in ASD diagnosis
Dr Kristelle Hudry and her research team are working with Japanese corporation, JVCKENWOOD Corporation, to evaluate eye-tracking technology in supporting ASD diagnosis.
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18 Aug 2020Caesarean concern in Bangladesh
Caesarean delivery takes place in 31% of births in Bangladesh, a trend which is troubling health experts.
13 Aug 2020AMA Art Prize 2020 winner announced
Abdul-Rahman Abdullah wins Australian Muslim Artists Arts Prize 2020
07 Aug 2020Conserving Victoria's alpine stoneflies
The unique alpine stonefly will get a boost from La Trobe research
29 Jul 2020ARC Future Fellowship funding success
La Trobe researchers awarded prestigious fellowships
28 Jul 2020Funding to prevent premature births
Innovative health trial of 1800 women at three Victorian hospitals
25 Jul 2020Futures Day goes virtual
Mildura Senior College class of 2020 thinks of the future
24 Jul 2020Companionship during lockdown
When La Trobe Business School's Jessica Arana Cardoso volunteered to become a puppy trainer, she had no idea that she would be doing it amidst a once-in-a-century pandemic. Now, Luna and Jessica are best friends.
23 Jul 2020La Trobe passes net zero solar milestone
Our ambitious rooftop solar project is producing electricity
23 Jul 2020A fitting time to celebrate Year of the Midwife
Mildura Midwifery students reflect on their journeys to their chosen profession
22 Jul 2020COVID's impact on mental health workers
Increased family violence and added stress for mental health workers
16 Jul 2020Dean Wickham recognised as Adjunct Research Fellow
Executive Officer of Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council recognised for his work with the local Pacific Islander community
10 Jul 2020Keeping Students Connected – La Trobe Commerce Students Association
The La Trobe CSA commitment to staying connected.
02 Jul 2020Funding to stop LGBTIQ family violence
Funding boost from Victorian Government
29 Jun 2020La Trobe research is world class
Shanghai Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU) 2020
29 Jun 2020Family Wellbeing Program addresses gambling harm in Aboriginal communities
Recommendations from La Trobe University research has resulted in new program being rolled out across the Mallee
25 Jun 2020Ampisafe accepted into Victoria's first regional health accelerator
Mildura based health start-up accepted into Bendigo Health Accelerator
23 Jun 2020La Trobe staff vote yes to Variation
La Trobe votes yes to Collective Agreement Variation
22 Jun 2020Mildura student accepted into La Trobe Elite Athlete Program
Soccer player and Accounting student Cosimo Cirillo is the first Mildura based student to be accepted into LEAP
19 Jun 2020Response to tertiary reform announcement
La Trobe's statement in response to Minister Dan Tehan's announcement
19 Jun 2020PhD project to improve health outcomes in rural communities
West Wimmera Health Services and La Trobe to explore new health promotion approaches
15 Jun 2020New National Industry Innovation Network
New model for industry and universities to collaborate
10 Jun 2020La Trobe rises in global QS rankings
La Trobe has risen to 398th globally
21 May 2020Mildura leaders take time to reflect in lockdown program
Business people and individuals are flocking to the free MBA-level Leaders in Lockdown program
19 May 2020State funding support welcomed
Victorian state government announces support for universities
18 May 2020COVID, intellectual disability & rights
Researching COVID-19's impact on people with intellectual disabilities
15 May 2020Short courses to upskill the workforce
Graduate Certificates in Disability, Digital Health and Mental Health
13 May 2020Research into COVID-19 related psychosis
A small number of people will develop coronavirus-related psychosis
12 May 2020COVID-19's impact on Australian research
Major impacts predicted for Australia's researcher workforce
11 May 2020Learn about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals with the La Trobe Business School
The La Trobe Business School (LBS) is a signatory to the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and a PRME Champion Business School, keeping the School committed to raising the profile of sustainability in schools around the
06 May 2020World first role for technology expert
Professor Wei Xiang, Cisco Chair in Artificial Intelligence and IoT
28 Apr 2020La Trobe supports its students
La Trobe University gives $12m to support students during COVID-19
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28 Apr 2020Helping businesses adapt and innovate
New program to help Victorian businesses adapt in the wake of COVID-19
22 Apr 2020Fairley La Trobe lecture cancelled
Fairley lecture cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
17 Apr 2020New free program for leaders in lockdown
La Trobe Business School starts new free online leadership program
07 Apr 2020Improving concrete infrastructure
La Trobe co-leads new research into improving concrete infrastructure
06 Apr 2020Vale Professor Dennis McDermott
Farewell Professor Dennis McDermott Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous)
03 Apr 2020Fossil discoveries rewrite our history
La Trobe archaeologists have unearthed the earliest known skull of Homo erectus
31 Mar 2020Tracey Banivanua Mar Fellows appointed
La Trobe has chosen three researchers as Tracey Banivanua Mar Fellows
30 Mar 2020Australian Muslim artists exhibition
La Trobe is a sponser of the Islamic Museum's exhibition prize
11 Mar 2020New Wallan campus opens
The new campus will see further study options for regional students
06 Mar 2020Men encouraged to get behind Women in Leadership event
Two prominent local leaders are this year encouraging more men to attend La Trobe University’s Women in Leadership forum.
03 Mar 2020Rock Solid invests in local students
$1000 prize to be awarded to top Marketing student at Mildura Campus