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Keep up to date with what’s happening at La Trobe, hear from other students and share your own experiences.
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Events calendar
See what's happening on and around campus. From study workshops and career expos to sports and social events, our calendar has it all.
Read student stories
Want to know what university life is really like? Read stories shared by students about navigating study, campus life and making the most of university opportunities.
Share your story
Your university experience is unique, and we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve snapped a few photos on campus, made a reel, just completed a placement or feel like sharing a memorable story, send it in!
We are looking for all kinds of student stories:
- Your uni journey or personal story
- Achievements and milestones
- Placement, study abroad, exchange or internship experiences
- Events, clubs or campus life moments
- Photos, videos or content you have created
- Get featured on MyLaTrobe socials
- Showcase your experience and achievements
- Help other students feel inspired and connected
- Great for your portfolio, LinkedIn and sharing with family and friends!
You do not need professional equipment. Your phone and a clear story is enough!
- What makes a strong submission
- Keep it real, relatable and personal
- Focus on a clear moment or experience
- Share why it mattered to you
- Creating photos
- Use natural light where possible
- Keep the subject clear and in focus
- Ensure your phone camera is clean and not blurry
- Capture genuine moments rather than overly staged shots
- Take multiple options and choose the best one
- Creating videos
- Film in vertical format for social media
- Keep clips short and steady
- Make sure audio is clear
- Don’t over edit your video, the simpler the better
- Fill out a short form below
- Tell us about your experience
- Upload photos or videos if you have them
Our team will review submissions and may get in touch if your story is selected.
Before submitting, you will need to confirm:
- The content is your own
- You have permission from anyone featured
- You have read and agree with the MyLaTrobe Collaboration or Feature Information and Consent document
- You agree to adhere to La Trobe’s Student Behaviour Policy
- You’re aware this is not a paid opportunity and that this is on a voluntary basis only
Not sure if your story is interesting? Submit it anyway, we’re looking for authentic student experiences of all kinds.