Media Releases
15 Feb 2018Science program for students a success
La Trobe students get Industry Cadetships
13 Feb 2018Fitbits for animals
Bringing the human factor back into farming with fitbits for animals
10 Feb 2018La Trobe University media statement
Statement in relation to Mill Park incident on Friday 9 February
07 Feb 2018Virtual reality and pain free exercise
Using virtual reality to trick the brain for pain free exercise
07 Feb 2018Landmark concussion study a game changer
Findings reveal retired NRL players suffer long term impairment
06 Feb 2018Respected expert new Optus Cyber Chair
La Trobe appoints Professor Jill Slay as new Optus Cyber Chair
02 Feb 2018New research on same sex parents
Study finds separating couples face unique challenges
01 Feb 2018National brain cancer study
Respected researcher Andrew Scott wins grant to lead new trial
31 Jan 2018La Trobe and Goulburn-Murray Water MOU
La Trobe & Goulburn-Murray Water strengthen industry & education ties
29 Jan 2018Timorese nurses to tackle violence
La Trobe partners with Timor-Leste on domestic violence curriculum
29 Jan 2018Autism and link to suicidal thoughts
Why people with autism are more likely to have suicidal thoughts
25 Jan 2018Bendigo 2018 Young Citizen of the Year
La Trobe student Jontee Brown wins 2018 Bendigo citizenship award
24 Jan 2018World leader in sustainable communities
La Trobe becomes a world leader in sustainable communities
22 Jan 2018Virtual support helps curb drinking
New research shows the benefits of online peer support programs in helping people cut alcohol consumption
16 Jan 2018La Trobe welcomes class of 2018
La Trobe University has today offered places for 2018 through VTAC.
16 Jan 2018Early autism diagnosis, better outcomes
Children diagnosed with autism earlier have better school outcomes
12 Jan 2018Statement on AMA medical workforce plan
La Trobe renews call for dedicated rural medical school
08 Jan 2018Employers give La Trobe top marks
Australian employers rate La Trobe graduates 2nd in Victoria and 8th nationally
19 Dec 2017Regional response to funding cuts
Professor Richard Speed's response to funding cuts and regional impact
18 Dec 2017Statement on university funding cuts
La Trobe University statement on university funding cuts
18 Dec 2017La Trobe academic expert list for summer
Academic experts from La Trobe available for comment this summer
13 Dec 2017Prestigious Honorary Doctorates awarded
Honorary Doctorates awarded to influential La Trobe alumni
06 Dec 2017Struggle to juggle risk for kids
Study finds demanding jobs put children's mental health at risk
06 Dec 2017Accelerator Program graduates celebrated
La Trobe Accelerator Program start-ups celebrate after 12 weeks
06 Dec 2017Health research attracts record funding
La Trobe health attracts record funding in NHMRC
06 Dec 2017Renowned artists unite for Bendigo event
Argentinian artist Alexandra Kehayoglou visits La Trobe Art Institute
04 Dec 2017Habitat destruction favours the mediocre
Research shows habitat destruction having an impact on animal species
01 Dec 2017Fishing nets major threat to penguins
A global study finds fishing nets pose major threat to penguins
30 Nov 2017First Aspire students to graduate
How volunteering gives our students the edge
29 Nov 2017Researchers explore faith on goldfields
Community asked to share stories, photos and artefacts on religion
29 Nov 2017Graduates pump millions into local economies
Positive impact of La Trobe regional students on local economies
29 Nov 2017Industry and research best - our newest VC’s Fellows
Two new VC Fellows bring wisdom and experience to our students
24 Nov 2017Agricultural scientist wins food award
La Trobe's Dr James Hunt wins the 2017 ICM Agrifood Award
24 Nov 2017Parents helping kids become independent
Parents fear disapproval about their kids going out alone
24 Nov 2017North East Link welcomed – more detail needed
North East Road Link welcomed - more detail required
20 Nov 2017Zimbabwe political situation
La Trobe expert Dr David Dorward on Mugabe's sacking
20 Nov 2017Cyber games winners announced
The 2017 winners of La Trobe's Cyber Games have been crowned
16 Nov 2017Mungo Man returns home
La Trobe University Archaeologist Nicola Stern on the Mungo Man
16 Nov 2017Dogs key to making connections
La Trobe disability research finds social lives improve with dogs
15 Nov 2017Yes result will have positive impact
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society media statement
13 Nov 2017All aboard La Trobe Autonobus
Victoria's first driverless shuttle bus
10 Nov 2017Early career success in research funding
Two researchers receive grants from Australian Research Council
09 Nov 2017Cann Group relocates to La Trobe
Cann Group moves corporate HQ to La Trobe Technical Enterprise Centre
09 Nov 2017Top 200 ranking for Life Sciences
La Trobe takes a lead in Life Sciences
09 Nov 2017Call for quicker access to cheaper drugs
Research shows what the government could be saving on biological drugs
07 Nov 2017Animation meets biology
Shedding new light on animal behaviour
06 Nov 2017La Trobe hosts world film premiere
Variations on Leonard French
02 Nov 2017Optus offers new cyber scholarships
Optus Business backs new cybersecurity scholarships at La Trobe
01 Nov 2017Key protein stops breast cancer spread
La Trobe discovery could spare women unnecessary treatment
01 Nov 2017Funding for cancer weight loss research
Fast track grant for La Trobe researchers
31 Oct 2017International students success
Two students win Victorian International Education Awards
24 Oct 2017Rural Health Commissioner welcomed
Vice Chancellor congratulates Professor Paul Worley on new role
23 Oct 2017Endangered mountain pygmy possum
Genetic rescue boosts recovery of endangered mountain pygmy possums
23 Oct 2017Workplace tool for employees with autism
Memorandum of understanding signed with La Trobe and partners
20 Oct 2017Type 2 diabetes study collaboration
Major Type 2 Diabetes study collaboration
18 Oct 2017La Trobe in top 300 for computer science
La Trobe a world-leader in computer science research and teaching
16 Oct 2017Bendigo creative arts courses
Bendigo bucks the trend for creative arts courses
16 Oct 2017Outdoor concert to celebrate La Trobe 50
Arts and music event soundvision a dazzling end to anniversary year
13 Oct 2017Seed germination breakthrough
La Trobe finds a way to make food, beverages and medicine cheaper
11 Oct 2017La Trobe's research funding success
Researchers to receive more than $3.8 million in NHMRC grants
27 Sep 2017Shepparton support for medical school
La Trobe welcomes call for Shepparton to take the lead on MDMS
25 Sep 2017Alcohol's strong link to cancers
A reduction of just one litre per year would save lives
18 Sep 2017Can caffeine aid weightloss?
Bendigo researchers investigating role of caffeine in weightloss.
18 Sep 2017Weirdos & hoons are barriers to freedom
La Trobe research reveals fears that stop kids being independent
13 Sep 2017Arts & Humanities get global recognition
La Trobe's Arts & Humanities ranked in the top 1% globally
05 Sep 2017Triple confirmation for La Trobe
All major rankings agencies place University in top 400
01 Sep 2017Mildura art lecturer featured in Dubbo
Dubbo exhibition includes work of Mildura academic
01 Sep 2017Study reveals health benefits of quinoa
La Trobe University researchers have looked beyond the superfood hype
31 Aug 2017Statement on new Queensland Med School
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor John Dewar reacts to Griffith Uni news
30 Aug 2017Award for children in care initiative
National award for strategy to get more children in care to go to Uni
25 Aug 2017Staff give students University opportunity
Golden Lanyard, enables staff to make a difference
25 Aug 2017Asian trips await more than 240 students
Students set to get internships and exchanges to nine countries
22 Aug 2017Supporting women's academic promotion
La Trobe launches new program to address gender biases
22 Aug 2017Course site on sale to local council
La Trobe has offered to sell the Strathallan Golf Club site to Darebin
18 Aug 2017Cyber Games launching careers
Initiative set to provide cybersecurity career path
18 Aug 2017Start-up businesses get a huge hand-up
WedgePro pitching aid crowned La Trobe Accelarator winner
15 Aug 2017Another world ranking rise for La Trobe
University leaps to 301 in Academic Ranking of World Universities
14 Aug 2017Turning phones into pocket-sized labs
La Trobe scientists use mobile phones for chemical testing
12 Aug 2017Virtual reality key to stress research
Stress greatly hampering decision-making and reaction times
04 Aug 2017Bendigo Tech School director appointed
Graeme Wiggins joins La Trobe
03 Aug 2017World's most powerful X-ray Laser
La Trobe scientists among first to run experiments at European XFEL
02 Aug 2017Scholarships for Agribusiness
Scholarships for Agribusiness
02 Aug 2017Academics join new OT research academy
La Trobe Academics join new OT research academy
01 Aug 2017Joint Statement – Respect.Now.Always
A Statement from the Vice-Chancellor and Student Union Presidents
01 Aug 2017Minimum alcohol price will save lives
Unit price of at least $1.50 per standard drink would reduce deaths
01 Aug 2017Community asked to bring ideas for site
You’re invited – neighbours urged to help develop new vision for land
28 Jul 2017From Sydney to Mildura
La Trobe University Mildura has secured multidisciplinary artist.
28 Jul 2017Recognition for philanthropist
Honorary degree recognises philanthropist
28 Jul 2017100,000 reasons to celebrate
La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus awarded over $100,000
28 Jul 2017Stroke survivors urged to keep moving
Research shows inactive risk second stroke
28 Jul 2017Identity politics, racism , free speech
Global ethicist Kenan Malik at Bendigo Writers Festival
27 Jul 2017Students given insights into depression
Five-person panel opens up to students about mental-health
26 Jul 2017Seniors LOL for better health
Laughter really is the best medicine
25 Jul 2017Search for new disease treatments
Dr Chris Hosking awarded Science and Industry Fellowship
20 Jul 2017New $10m Sydney campus officially open
Hyde Park location perfect for business
19 Jul 2017Dementia friendly rural communities
Creating dementia friendly rural communities
18 Jul 2017Bendigo a winner in disability funding
Bendigo a winner in disability funding round
13 Jul 2017Life experience for budding writers
Real life experience for budding local writers
07 Jul 2017Popular workout benefits ageing muscles
New research on high intensity training for older people
07 Jul 2017Rural Medical School expert joins team
Renowned rural and regional Queensland implementer comes on board