Department of Archaeology and History news and events, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University

Iconic fossil may be new type of human ancestor

Study challenges classification of one of world's oldest fossils.

New Aboriginal Cultural Heritage graduates

Last week, we celebrated the achievements of 15 graduates of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding

Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.

Gendered inequalities in the Australian workforce

New research from Associate Professor Emma Robertson examines the history of gender division in the labour force.

New Humanities and Social Sciences Dean appointed

Literary studies scholar Professor Matt McGuire becomes La Trobe Dean.

Professor Nick Bisley reflects on his time as Dean

After seven and a half years as Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Nick Bisley will soon move into a new role as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research.

Voices from the basin

Professor Katie Holmes, Director of the Centre for the Study of the Inland, has led a project to capture the experiences of communities across the Murray–Darling Basin.

Study to trace Yorta Yorta role in fruit-picking

Study to explore Yorta Yorta people's role in fruit-picking trade.