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La Trobe Drives Startup Innovation at Tech Summit

La Trobe showcases India–Australia startups at Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Report reveals scale of alcohol’s harm to others

Report shows almost half the population negatively affected by alcohol.
OpenAI collaboration drives inclusion, innovation

Major collaboration will deploy ChatGPT Edu to students and staff.
Rural Medical Pathway produces its first doctors

Victoria's sought-after Rural Medical Pathway produces first doctors
Scientists send 'cell hotels’ on space mission

'Gastronauts' could explain how absence of gravity affects human gut.
La Trobe unveils University City masterplan

Plan brings housing to 15,000 people, facilities for 40,000 students.
La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding

Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
New regional scholarships boost university access

La Trobe's new regional scholarships increase access to university
$27m Hub cultivates cropping research innovation

ARC Research Hub for Protected Cropping has launched.
’Footprint of Death’ gives new clues to cell life

Scientists at La Trobe University discover previously unknown way viruses could spread around the body.
Study Hub in Epping brings uni closer to home

Tertiary students can access learning close to home.
La Trobe wins global sustainable leadership award

La Trobe wins global recognition for sustainable leadership.
Success in THE World University Rankings

Focus on research, innovation, industry connection recognised.
Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use

Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.
New Humanities and Social Sciences Dean appointed

Literary studies scholar Professor Matt McGuire becomes La Trobe Dean.
Dr Lesley Cheng wins Women of Colour in STEM Award

La Trobe molecular biologist claims Innovator/Entrepreneur Award.
Survivors struggle to access cancer rehabilitation

Cancer rehabilitation programs have doubled in a decade, but patient access remains limited.
Marg O'Rourke OAM receives prestigious TAFE award

Marg O'Rourke OAM receives prestigious TAFE leadership award.
Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk

Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
Protein discovery hope for longer COVID protection

A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19.