News and events, Shepparton Campus, La Trobe University

New leadership advancing rural health

We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.

Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett

This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan

This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.

$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth

La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.

Antibiotic resistance under the microscope

An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.

La Trobe appoints new Shepparton Head of Campus

Laura Baker to commence new role in February.

Cancer treatment research breakthrough

By studying viruses that target harmful bacteria, scientists are developing new therapies that could offer hope to rural patients with hard‑to‑treat diseases.