Media Releases
14 May 2025Podcaster receives University’s highest honour
Emily Hanford was presented with an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters (honoris causa), on 14 May, in recognition of her efforts to raise awareness of the global reading crisis.Sold A Story, a multi-part podcast from American Public Media, examines
13 May 2025Non-toxic weed control to boost crop production
Non-toxic weed control to boost horticultural crop production
12 May 2025Ambitious Regional Growth Strategy unveiled
La Trobe University announces bold, five-year strategy that reinforces commitment to transformative education, pioneering research, industry partnerships and continued investment.
06 May 2025New formula may reduce shingles, cold sore pain
Potential new shingles, cold sores treatment after La Trobe discovery
06 May 2025Education tech leader appointed DVC Academic
Globally recognised expert appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic.
02 May 2025Cooperative Research Centre a care economy boost
Nation's $327bn care sector to be transformed by La Trobe initiative.
01 May 2025State’s largest urban solar farm powers La Trobe
Project cements University as one of nation's environmental leaders.
23 Apr 2025Can sensory vests help treat anxiety in Autistic children?
La Trobe awarded $780,000 to investigate effect of one vest on mental health.
16 Apr 2025Childhood curiosity sparks speech pathology career
Childhood curiosity kickstarts speech pathology career for Tessa Jones
09 Apr 2025$82m investment to tackle health worker shortage
New clinic to train more workers, help people gain access to care.
09 Apr 2025Helping women sport officials feel safe, included
Helping women officials in community sport feel included, safe
04 Apr 2025Scientists reveal new toxin that damages the gut
Scientists discover how a strain of bacteria destroys the gut.
28 Mar 2025Expert Alert: Federal Election 2025
La Trobe experts available for comment in lead up to May 3 election
28 Mar 2025Mildura celebrates new wave of skilled graduates
La Trobe's Mildura campus celebrates new cohort of skilled graduates.
28 Mar 2025La Trobe launches fund to invest in start-ups
Groundbreaking invention to increase salad green yields one of two projects boosted by Eagle Fund.
26 Mar 2025Study challenges ‘monogamy-superiority' myth
The peer-reviewed study published in The Journal of Sex Research, debunks the prevailing belief that monogamous relationships – defined as exclusive romantic and sexual commitment to one partner – are inherently superior in fostering fulfilling
24 Mar 2025Addressing the gender gap in diet-related research
La Trobe scientists have developed an animal model that for the first time mimics how the combination of fat, salt and sugar in modern fast-food diets can cause cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in women.Female
21 Mar 2025La Trobe to assess virtual nursing in aged care
La Trobe to assess impact of virtual nursing in aged care
14 Mar 2025La Trobe tips hats to latest cohort of graduates
La Trobe tips hats to latest cohort of Albury-Wodonga graduates
13 Mar 2025Nursing, sports subjects excel in QS rankings
Nursing, sports subjects excel again in QS world rankings by subject
10 Mar 2025La Trobe takes action on nation's numeracy crisis
The Science of Mathematics Education (SOME) Lab is the University’s latest step in evidence-based learning, following on the success of the acclaimed Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab that has been influential in a shift in government
06 Mar 2025La Trobe enters FWO Enforceable Undertaking
La Trobe enters FWO Enforceable Undertaking
05 Mar 2025La Trobe, Kangan Institute to transform health
La Trobe University and Kangan Institute partner to innovate health
05 Mar 2025La Trobe receives second SAGE Cygnet Award
La Trobe University has been recognised for its work to encourage gender equity and improve the support it provides to parents and carers.
05 Mar 2025Potential organic treatment for wastewater foaming
Scientists discover potential organic treatment for wastewater
05 Mar 2025Iconic lyrebird reveals hidden farming talent
A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers
28 Feb 2025New student accommodation coming to Bendigo
La Trobe announces plan for student accommodation in Bendigo
26 Feb 2025National plan to improve health of Autistic people
Roadmap an important step towards better care, La Trobe experts say.
25 Feb 2025Equity team recognised for teaching excellence
The University’s Tertiary Preparation Program team, led by Associate Professor Emmaline Bexley, won its award for innovation in student-centred learning through its multi-disciplinary pathway program.Launched in 2019, the Tertiary Preparation
24 Feb 2025Killer T cells could protect against ‘bird flu’
La Trobe scientists find Killer T cells could protect against bird flu
17 Feb 2025Campus transformation responds to workforce needs
Shepparton campus transformation responds to workforce needs
11 Feb 2025‘Wizards’ protecting wine from smoke taint
‘Wizards’ protecting wine from smoke taint
10 Feb 2025New research on climate adaptation in the Philippines
Research will examine coastal populations and how they negotiate their 'lived security'
06 Feb 2025Exhibition showcases migration stories, diversity
Jaren | جڑیں | Roots | جذور will showcase works of artists from Asia, North Africa and Eastern Europe in a series of simultaneous exhibitions at La Trobe University, the Islamic Museum of Australia and Bundoora Homestead Art Centre (City
04 Feb 2025Universities renew rural health partnership
Universities combine to improve rural health services in Victoria
03 Feb 2025La Trobe celebrates 30 years of Indian partnership
Professor Farrell, who was joined on his visit by Victorian Commissioner to South Asia Michelle Wade, met with LSR Principal Professor Suman Sharma at the school's South Delhi campus to recognise the significant 30th anniversary milestone.The
30 Jan 2025Honours List reflects University’s positive impact
La Trobe community recognised for excellence in Australia Day awards.
29 Jan 2025La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor visits India
Visit strengthens ties with Indian education, research institutions.
22 Jan 2025La Trobe a leader in health research, education
University performs strongly in prestigious world rankings by subject.
21 Jan 2025Australia ranks top five for trust in scientists
Australia among top five countries for high trust in scientists
14 Jan 2025Autism strategy empowers people to thrive
La Trobe welcomes Australia's first-ever national autism strategy.
10 Jan 2025Health leads La Trobe's top university offers
Health courses lead La Trobe's top university offers
19 Dec 2024New student visa processing scheme welcomed
La Trobe welcomes new student visa processing scheme
17 Dec 2024La Trobe academics secure $11 million in NHMRC funding
La Trobe University researchers have secured more than $11 million in new Federal funding to support seven ground-breaking projects.
16 Dec 2024Graduate nursing program strengthens Mildura ties
La Trobe graduating students prepare to embark on nursing career
13 Dec 2024Clinicians’ phones a cybersecurity risk
A new study led by Dr Tafheem Wani, a La Trobe lecturer in Digital Health Information Management, showed that clinicians’ phones (and other digital devices) contained sensitive patient information, which was not often protected by antivirus
12 Dec 2024Jacqui Savage appointed Deputy Chancellor
A Council member since 2022, Jacqui is the chief of MedCorp Technologies, a medical device company developing wearable monitoring and diagnostic technologies for the healthcare industry.She is a board member for the influential Victorian Chamber of
12 Dec 2024La Trobe awarded $2 million for LGBTIQA+ surveys
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler MP and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney MP announced La Trobe’s Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) would conduct two surveys as part of the
11 Dec 2024La Trobe scientist a 'Superstar of STEM'
Dr Emma Grant one of 60 researchers selected in national program.
11 Dec 2024Sustainability wins in latest QS rankings
La Trobe University has been recognised with its best result in the QS
11 Dec 2024Experts available over Christmas, summer period
La Trobe experts available over the Christmas, summer period
11 Dec 2024How climate change is impacting community sport
La Trobe researchers mapped the impacts of climate change on sport with help from 19 community sport managers across four Australian climate zones to provide a framework for further research and action in the area.Researchers collected data from
06 Dec 2024AI supercharges smart irrigation for farmers
AI supercharges smart irrigation for sugarcane farms
06 Dec 2024La Trobe doubles capacity to train more workers
La Trobe doubles capacity to train more healthcare workers
06 Dec 2024Expert inducted into the Multicultural Honour Roll
The Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll recognises the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria. Associate Professor Antoniades is known for her work creating culturally appropriate
05 Dec 2024AI expert appointed VC’s Fellow
Dr Susan Zhang is a global tech leader and entrepreneur who has held leadership positions at Google UK, TikTok, Amazon and Canva, working in Australia, China and the United Kingdom.Currently Head of Creative and EdTech, Digital Trade for the British
05 Dec 2024Toolkit rolled out to Victorian Public Sector
Neurodivergent employees supported by Australian-first resource.
29 Nov 2024La Trobe opens a front door in heart of Bendigo
La Trobe expands footprint, acquiring Bendigo's Emporium Creative Hub
27 Nov 2024Cutting-edge research receives millions in federal funding
La Trobe University researchers will share in almost $6 million worth of Federal Government funding for several groundbreaking projects.
26 Nov 20242025 Federal Election Priorities
La Trobe University 2025 Federal Election Priorities
26 Nov 2024'Tag' sheds new light on Parkinson's research
World-first tag sheds new light on ‘disordered’ proteins in Parkinson’s.
22 Nov 2024Students develop forward-thinking solutions
Students develop forward-thinking solutions to drive the future
18 Nov 2024Northern Suburbs Study Hub welcomed
Hub enables more students to participate in higher education.
13 Nov 2024La Trobe unveils AI-first strategy
La Trobe unveils AI-first strategy with Microsoft and CyberCX
11 Nov 2024Expert Alert: Bushfire Season 2024/25
La Trobe researchers available to provide analysis and expertise
30 Oct 2024Hospital deal strengthens rural health partnership
Hospital deal strengthens partnership for rural health
29 Oct 2024Researcher awarded Heart Foundation fellowship
La Trobe University researcher Dr Amy Baxter has been recognised by the Heart Foundation Australia for her innovation and leadership.
28 Oct 2024Domestic violence in Indonesia and the law
In Indonesia there is a stark difference between what is written and what is enforced concerning domestic violence.
25 Oct 2024Mildura unveils new clinical simulation suite
Mildura unveils new clinical simulation suite to elevate campus life
24 Oct 2024Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
23 Oct 2024Report shows gender bias continues in newsrooms
The report by the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) shows business news continues to be dominated by male reporters and experts, but the gender balance in political reporting has improved since the last study in 2021.Led by La Trobe
23 Oct 2024Body's ‘delivery trucks’ could lead to cancer test
Body's ‘delivery trucks’ could lead to new cancer blood test
11 Oct 2024Celebrating half a century of nursing excellence
La Trobe celebrates 50 years of nursing education
09 Oct 2024New Nursing and Midwifery Dean appointed
Professor Marie Gerdtz is a sector leader in healthcare reform.
08 Oct 2024Women elite sport physios paid less, harassed more
Women in elite sport and exercise medicine face inequality, harassment
08 Oct 2024Why do owners leave dogs, cats in shelters?
Housing, health, financial constraints cause dogs and cats to be left
30 Sept 2024Hong Kong's changing judicial system
How the National Security Law is eroding public trust
20 Sept 2024Indian deal fosters skills growth, research
La Trobe University, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre sign deal
19 Sept 2024London trip an 'eye opener' for Bendigo students
Eleven La Trobe Bendigo paramedicine students recently travelled to London for ambulance placements.Students Nikita Lindsay, Apryl Start and Jacob Buckell were chosen by Paramedicine Lecturer and Clinical Academic Coordinator Caroline Martin to
18 Sept 2024Bio Innovation Corridor established with India
Bio Innovation Corridor established between India and La Trobe Uni
17 Sept 2024‘Yes to International students’ fund welcomed
La Trobe welcomes Victorian Government’s ‘Yes to International student
10 Sept 2024La Trobe fertility specialists welcome baby Devils
La Trobe University ‘fertility specialists’ welcome baby Tassie Devils
04 Sept 2024Ballet partnership explores works of Oscar Wilde
La Trobe, The Australian Ballet explore the works of Oscar Wilde
30 Aug 2024Fresh research to tackle women’s knee injuries
Game-changing research to tackle women’s knee injuries
29 Aug 2024La Trobe represented on new ARC Indigenous Forum
Associate Professor Donovan said it was an honour to be selected as one of 13 members of the new Forum. “I’m excited to be able to contribute advice about Indigenous research initiatives to this inaugural Forum, strengthening Indigenous-led and
21 Aug 2024Trial gives voice to stroke survivors with aphasia
La Trobe trial to give voice to stroke survivors with aphasia
19 Aug 2024'Life-changing' scholarship secures future for mum
'Life-changing' scholarship secures future for Mildura mum
15 Aug 2024Funds to Embrace rare genetic disorder research
New funds to Embrace rare genetic disorder research
08 Aug 2024Professor Clare Wright to lead NMA Council
Minister for the Arts Tony Burke announced the appointment on Thursday (August 8), saying Professor Wright and three other new Council members would help guide the Museum to deliver on its vision for the future.Professor Ann McGrath AM, Professor
08 Aug 2024Mildura experiences university life for a day
La Trobe's Mildura Open Day will be held on Wednesday 14 August
31 Jul 2024Spirituality, history and urban planning at Sarnath
Tourism and spiritually compete at a holy site of Buddha.
30 Jul 2024How chromosomes balance between the sexes
Platypus and chicken reveal how chromosomes balance between the sexes
26 Jul 2024Nexus pathway to teaching expands into NSW
La Trobe's Nexus teaching pathway expands into NSW
23 Jul 2024New tool to reclassify heart risk, reduce attacks
A new tool to reclassify heart risk and reduce heart attacks
23 Jul 2024New institute to tackle nation's food security
Nation’s food security tackled through new research institute
22 Jul 2024Regional students choose dentistry in droves
Regional students choose La Trobe's dentistry courses in droves
18 Jul 2024Researchers help fashion a future focus
Researchers help fashion a future focus for the Vic Hub
11 Jul 2024Climate change threatens billion-dollar industry
Climate change threatens billion-dollar tourism industry
27 Jun 2024Childbirth coping strategies shift back to women
Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
26 Jun 2024ARC Board appointments
La Trobe welcomes appointment of chair, deputy, to new ARC Board