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PhD explores the history of Tasmania's King Island

Research from Dr Stephen Conway explores the three major waves of settlement of Tasmania’s King Island.

Research with real impact

La Trobe alumna, Hannah Gray, turned her interest in social justice into a meaningful career in research and policy.

Emotions and migrant access to emergency care

New research provides insights into the role of emotions in how migrants access emergency health care.

La Trobe, Fu Jen advance global partnership

Partnership to strengthen student pathways and research collaboration.

A passion for justice and culture

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts student Elena Simopoulos shares her study journey.

From the classroom to the newsroom

Bachelor of Media and Communication (Journalism) graduate Hollie Mitchell shares how hands-on learning helped launch her career.

Students celebrated at prize ceremony

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences recently celebrated high-achieving students at annual prize ceremonies held in Bendigo and Bundoora.

Studying the earliest village people

Research from Associate Professor Phillip Edwards explores a critical turning point in human history.

A global education

Bachelor of Global Studies student Amber Sivyer shares how studying overseas and completing a Victorian Parliament internship shaped her passion for international policy and social change.

Hands-on learning in history

When Emily Edwards began her Bachelor of Arts degree, she didn’t expect her studies would take her behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most iconic cultural institutions.