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 world’s top 50 universities for eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women and enhancing access to reproductive rights.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: gender equality
Take your next step
News
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Study flags safety risks in cardiac rehab exercise
New research warns common cardiac rehab fitness tests may misjudge safe exercise levels, highlighting the need for more accurate assessment in regional communities.
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Tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance
Tackling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
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Community trial brings heart health checks home
Heart Health Check Community Project to assess cardiovascular risk.
Events
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La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026
Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm