School of Humanities and Social Sciences news and events
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Virtual reality and empathy
Dr Mary Jean Walker, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, researches the ethical and philosophical implications of new health technologies and how they’re reshaping what it means to be human.
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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Humanities and Social Sciences for a new world
Professor Matthew McGuire explains how La Trobe’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences is building upon its strengths to carve out new relevance in a changing world.
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AI-powered post-separation co-parenting apps
La Trobe researchers have uncovered some of the risks associated with AI-powered post-separation co-parenting apps.
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History education and generative AI
New research from Associate Professor Sarah Midford has examined how AI is disrupting assessment practices in history education.
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La Trobe deepens Australia–India partnership
VC advances collaboration on skills, innovation and research.
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VR and knowing what it is like
Research from Dr Yuri Cath explores the distinctive kind of knowledge that comes from lived experience.
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Success in THE World Rankings by Subject
Computer Science enters top 250 as Psychology, Law return to top 175.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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Record number of New Colombo Plan scholars
Ten recipients given valuable chance to continue studies overseas.
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Iconic fossil may be new type of human ancestor
Study challenges classification of one of world's oldest fossils.
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New Aboriginal Cultural Heritage graduates
Last week, we celebrated the achievements of 15 graduates of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
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Calling the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sports commentator David Basheer shares what it’s really like behind the mic along with advice for aspiring commentators.
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Refugees and international politics
New research from Dr Ruji Auethavornpipat explores how refugees’ lived experiences reveal deeper tensions in international politics.
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La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding
Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
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