Research themes
Our researchers work in partnership with community groups, industry and government to address issues of local, national and international importance.
Our research is focused on six priority areas, linked to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our expertise across disciplines positions us to excel in these areas and positively impact our communities.
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Meet our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Industry Engagement)
La Trobe is deeply engaged with and committed to addressing the world’s biggest issues, from health research and collaboration to reducing inequality and discrimination. We work collaboratively across disciplines and with partners to develop fresh ways of thinking; conducting research to find solutions for the issues facing our society.
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News
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La Trobe maintains position in world rankings
University in 251-300 band of 2025 Times Higher Education World Rankings.
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Call the midwife: maternity care model's success
Mothers report resounding success of maternity care model
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Exploring the social life of gender data
Maria Paula Hernández Ruiz's PhD examines the gender and race dimensions of quantitative data and databases in the international development space in Colombia and Australia
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Evidence-based approach to learning and teaching
La Trobe University partners with Think Forward Educators
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