Pushing the frontiers of knowledge

We are committed to powering innovative research to transform our world. La Trobe is fast becoming an epicentre of advancements in AI, biomedical innovation, agriculture and education reform. As we move at pace to deliver these innovations, your support is crucial to help us realise their full potential.

Find your passion, make your impact

Discover projects and initiatives where La Trobe is poised to make the greatest impact. Your support will help us transform these ambitions into real-world outcomes for a healthier, smarter, fairer and more resilient Australia. 

Solving the education crisis

Solving the education crisis

One in three Australian students is falling behind in reading, and the numbers are worse in rural and disadvantaged communities.

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Shaping the future of cancer research

Shaping the future of cancer research

Globally, 1.8 million people die each year from lung cancer, more than from breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined.

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AI solutions for immunotherapy

AI solutions for immunotherapy

Our researchers are using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to accelerate the development of personalised cancer vaccines.

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Building climate resilience

Building climate resilience

Increasingly extreme weather is reshaping life in Australia. La Trobe’s Bushfire Recovery initiative is shaping how Australia recovers and adapts.

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Protecting Australia’s food security

Protecting Australia’s food security

We’re partnering with remote communities to address critical food supply challenges and grow nutritious crops year-round that meet local needs.

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