School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
Cultivating healthy food, healthy people and healthy ecosystems through excellence in education and research.
Our students learn from discipline experts in state-of-the-art facilities or superb natural habitats.
Leaders in scientific research
Our research is rated 'well above world standard' in 15 scientific fields.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
State-of-the-art infrastructure investment
We've invested more than $500 million in advanced on-campus science learning and research facilities.
Learn more about our infrastructure projects.
Top 150 worldwide for life on land
We’re ranked in the world’s top 150 for our efforts to protect and restore life on land.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025 Impact Rankings 2025: life on land
Research booklet
Our researchers specialise in animal, plant and soil science, biochemistry and chemistry, ecology, environment and evolution as well as physiology, anatomy and microbiology.
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News
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Detecting Ross River Virus
Researchers have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that rapidly detects Ross River virus in mosquito populations.
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Pharmacology workshops linked to academic achievement
New research from Professor Elly Djouma and Associate Professor Ross O’Shea has found that attendance at pharmacology workshops is linked to academic achievement, regardless of delivery mode.
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Rethinking wildlife-friendly lighting
Research from Dr Alicia Dimovski has examined how different types of artificial light affect Australian marsupials, revealing that wildlife-sensitive lighting may have unintended consequences.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more