From the VC's desk
Explore the latest updates, stories, and insights from the La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor.
April 2026
Welcome to my April blog. It was terrific to see so many colleagues join our all-staff webinar last month.
March 2026
Welcome to my March blog. It has been wonderful to see our campuses come to life for O-Week and the start of Semester 1. Well done to the teams that delivered a great program of events and activities to welcome our newest students.
February 2026
Welcome to my first blog of 2026. I hope you enjoyed the summer break and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.
December 2025
Welcome to my December blog. I invite you to a take a moment to pause, look back and celebrate an extraordinary year in which La Trobe has both honoured its founding mission and boldly stepped into the future.
November 2025
Welcome to my November blog. As we near the end of another academic year at La Trobe, there are many reasons to feel positive about the future.
October 2025
Welcome to my October blog. I attended a wonderful event at the beginning of the month that demonstrated the incredible impact of philanthropic giving at La Trobe.
September 2025
Welcome to my September blog. Although we’ve had some wet and windy weather recently, the longer days and wattle blossoms on campus are a reminder that spring is upon us – a favourite season for many Victorians.
August 2025
Welcome to my August blog. We had an excellent start to our 2025 Open Day season last Sunday, with a terrific crowd and atmosphere at the Bundoora campus Open Day.
July 2025
Welcome to my July blog. I hope teaching staff are enjoying some down time before Semester 2 begins at the end of the month, although I know many colleagues remain busy marking exams. I also trust everyone across our campuses has managed to keep warm during the biting winter cold spells we’ve had lately.
May 2025
Welcome to my May blog. For those colleagues able to do so, I hope you enjoyed some time away from work during the Easter break and took the opportunity to rest and recharge.