
Research at La Trobe
Find out more about our Research and Innovation 2030 strategy.

Research Leaders Accelerator Program
The Research Leaders Accelerator Program is a key pillar of the Research & Innovation 2030 Strategy and aims to support our research leaders to play a significant role in delivering our research & innovation goals.
Research excellence
World standard
We’re rated at, above or well above world standard in all our broad research areas
Top-rated globally
La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
QS Top Universities, 2025, QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities;
Webometrics, 2025, Webometrics Ranking July 2025
Top 50 worldwide for gender equality
We’re ranked in the top 50 worldwide for eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women, enhancing women’s access to reproductive rights and ensuring their effective participation in leadership and public life.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: gender equality
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News
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
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Walking football, a win for rural older adults
A pilot study led by researchers at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus has shown that walking football - a fun, low-impact version of the traditional game - can play a powerful role in improving health.
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PhD Research Drives AFL Talent Development
Through La Trobe’s Industry PhD program, Lachlan Price is combining cutting-edge sport science research with real-world application.
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