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Keep informed on our latest research news and updates here.
Celebrating our researchers
The La Trobe Research Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of our high performing researchers. There are many exceptional researchers across the University who undertake high impact research, win competitive grants, produce high quality outputs and enhance the University’s research culture. Our Research Excellence Awards are an opportunity to honour and celebrate these staff.
FocusOnResearch
In October, we held a series of thought-provoking research events for our partners and collaborators. If you were unable to attend, check out the recordings on our website.
COVID-19 research projects
See how we're addressing the biggest health problem on our planet
At La Trobe, we are using our unique capabilities and expertise to develop research programs which will assist our community in recovering from this unique period in our lives. Our research is vital in our recovery and spans healthcare, industry and community assistance.
Quest newsletter
Find out more about the range of research happening at La Trobe in our quarterly newsletter developed for our partners, collaborators and anyone with a curious mind and a quest for knowledge.
Latest news
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Promising wastewater treatment discovery
Microparasite kills bacteria that cause problems in wastewater plants
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Sequencing genomes of every vertebrate
It's feasible to sequence the genome of all creatures with a backbone
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Researching the common cold and COVID-19
How the common cold might help immune cells see the COVID-19 virus
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La Trobe’s global impact recognised
La Trobe is ranked fourth in the world for impact
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How La Trobe is transforming microscopy
High contrast images generated instantly, enabling faster diagnosis
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Supporting conversion therapy survivors
New research details why faith matters for survivors in recovery
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Flying start for renewable fuels project
Promising crop trial results for renewable energy project
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Cell remnants’ role in cancer biology
New discovery shows how cells communicate information
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$1.53m in ARC Linkage grants awarded
La Trobe awarded $1.53 million in ARC Linkage grants
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Student carers' untapped potential
Who cares wins: Student carers' untapped potential to higher education
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New hubs are catalysts for innovation
Two innovation hubs will boost innovation in Melbourne’s north
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Researching probiotics and strong bones
Strong bones are key to an active life – probiotics to play a role
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Study into AFLW head and knee injuries
Research will help reduce injury risk in women's sport
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New research to develop therapeutics
La Trobe and VivaSome's new collaboration to develop exosome therapies
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Optimising mental health after stroke
Seed grant from the Stroke Foundation for La Trobe research
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La Trobe awarded $5.8m in NHMRC grants
Work will improve lives after stroke, brain injury or heart failure
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Physiotherapist wins top science award
Prof Kay Crossley awarded Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation
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La Trobe receives $4.1m in ARC grants
La Trobe projects in the national interest
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Outstanding graduate outcomes
Strong results for employment and course satisfaction
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LGBTIQ adults' national survey published
La Trobe researchers publish major survey of LGBTIQ adults