Media Releases
06 Apr 2023New partnership to advance smart-city research
New partnership between La Trobe and Tata Institute of Social Sciences
05 Apr 2023La Trobe ranked first in Victoria by employers
La Trobe graduates rated first in Victoria by employers
04 Apr 2023Freshwater turtles found basking in the moonlight
The nocturnal basking habits of freshwater turtles
31 Mar 2023Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
Creating a more inclusive, accessible, respectful and equitable place
31 Mar 2023Significant cultural partnership strengthened
La Trobe signs Memorandum of Understanding with Golden Dragon Museum
29 Mar 2023World-first 'weather service' for water quality
Creating a network of observation satellites and and water sensors.
23 Mar 2023Non-native plants climbing the Australian Alps
Increase in non-native plants species reaching new altitudes
21 Mar 2023Shepparton students celebrate milestone
Community comes together to celebrate student achievements
17 Mar 2023Young people in affluent areas drink more alcohol
English speaking young people in affluent areas found to drink most
17 Mar 2023Is China becoming a peacemaker?
Is China becoming a peacemaker, or is it just as aggressive as before?
13 Mar 2023La Trobe Statement on a First Nations Voice
La Trobe University Statement on a First Nations Voice
10 Mar 2023Royal commission exposes Robodebt
royal commission exposes robodebt as ethically indefensible policy
10 Mar 2023Ads in shopping trolleys boost healthy purchases
Ads in shopping trolleys boost fruit and vegetable purchases
10 Mar 2023Explanation for postmenopausal middle-aged spread
New study offers explanation for postmenopausal middle-aged spread
06 Mar 2023Bachelor of Education inaugural class at Wodonga
First class of aspiring teachers at Albury-Wodonga campus
02 Mar 2023Crocodiles could save us from deadly infections
Crocodiles resist fatal fungal infections by sensing pH
01 Mar 2023Rare cancer project receives Cancer Council grant
Rare cancer project receives Cancer Council grant
27 Feb 2023La Trobe Vice-Chancellor to conclude tenure
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar AO, to conclude tenure
27 Feb 2023New project to track alcohol in Influencer posts
AI project monitoring influencers’ Instagram posts for alcohol
24 Feb 2023Better transport design for people with disability
New app could give more control to people with disabilities
22 Feb 2023Record international student enrolments in Bendigo
Orientation Week gets into full swing at the Bendigo campus
21 Feb 2023La Trobe welcomes students back to campus
Orientation Week kicks off across all La Trobe campuses
20 Feb 2023Helping older farmers age in place
Research supporting retiring farmers to age in place for longer
15 Feb 2023Funding to accelerate quantum technologies
Establishing Victoria as a global player in quantum technologies
14 Feb 2023Home of The Matildas at La Trobe to open mid-2023
The Home of The Matildas at La Trobe University on track for mid-2023
10 Feb 2023Biotech partnership to develop new therapies
New partnership between La Trobe and Australian biotech company
06 Feb 2023Surfers save hundreds from drowning each year
Surfers play a critical safety role at unpatrolled beaches
27 Jan 2023The 1881 Maloga petition
The 1881 Maloga petition: a key moment on the path to the Voice
25 Jan 2023New technology to support recovering alcoholics
New technology quantifies alcohol exposure in electronic images
24 Jan 2023Upholding the rights of people with disabilities
New framework to uphold rights of people with cognitive disabilities
23 Jan 2023Helping disability support workers empathise
New immersive virtual reality technology helping to build empathy
13 Jan 2023La Trobe increases VTAC offers by 20 per cent
Students’ hard work pays off with University offers
06 Jan 2023Deep learning algorithm can hear alcohol in voice
New deep learning tech that detects aberrant alcohol-related behaviour by voice
22 Dec 2022Survey reveals teens' attitudes to sexual health
The seventh National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health, conducted in 2021 and released today, found that more young people are sexually active now than in previous years, with 49 per cent of year 12 students reporting being
19 Dec 2022La Trobe experts available over summer
La Trobe experts are available to talk to media over the summer break
19 Dec 2022Boost for Chinese students’ learning
The new Chinese International Student Experiential Learning Ecosystem
19 Dec 2022Fathers’ drinking affects quality of parenting
Reducing fathers' binge drinking can benefit their families
13 Dec 2022NanoMslide team wins prestigious Victoria Prize
La Trobe team wins 2022 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation
09 Dec 2022La Trobe staff recognised at awards ceremony
La Trobe’s annual Staff Awards recognise achievements
01 Dec 2022The Angels back in the spotlight
When I was a kid, my dad Max took me to basketball games at Melbourne’s Entertainment Centre. I’d wait in my plastic bucket chair as the cheerleaders shook their pom poms and the teams did lay ups. The music was loud, and around the time
01 Dec 2022Major report on HIV released
A major national survey of Australians living with HIV
30 Nov 2022Pro Vice-Chancellor Regional appointed
Associate Professor Melanie Bish appointed to new role
29 Nov 2022Report launch: LGBTQA+ people with disability’s experiences of abuse
New research for the Disability Royal Commission explores the intersections, experiences and challenges of LGBTQA+ people living with a disability in Australia.
29 Nov 2022Report for Disability Royal Commission
Disability Royal Commission report reveals extent of mental health illness
29 Nov 2022Professor Luis Eslava joins La Trobe
Award-winning international law Professor joins La Trobe University
22 Nov 2022Bid to save turtles this Turtle Month
November is turtle month and citizen scientists can get involved
11 Nov 2022Endangered bird rediscovered in Victoria
White-bellied whipbird rediscovered in Victoria after 40 years
10 Nov 2022MBA achieves in Better World rankings
La Trobe in Top 5 for 2022 Better World MBA ranking
09 Nov 2022La Trobe researchers shine
La Trobe University researchers in The Australian's Research Awards
07 Nov 2022Students take on mental health challenge
Bendigo students taking innovative approach to tackling mental health
04 Nov 2022Addressing regional workforce challenges
Regional students encouraged to stay local
26 Oct 2022Yoshio Sugimoto honoured by the Emperor of Japan
Emeritus Professor honoured for significant contribution to academic exchange.
26 Oct 2022Dr Neal leaves lasting legacy in Mildura
Dr Deb Neal has retired after 30 years of service to education
25 Oct 2022Deputy Vice-Chancellor Future Growth
Dr Stacey Farraway appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Future Growth)
25 Oct 2022Rockets in Sweden for cancer research
Our simplest and smallest animals sent into space for cancer research
21 Oct 2022Experts: Victoria State Election 2022
Experts available issues, events and policies for Vic State Election
21 Oct 2022Albury-Wodonga campus marks 30 years
La Trobe Albury-Wodonga campus celebrates 30 years
20 Oct 2022New rapid water test reduces outbreaks
New rapid water test shows results in 30 mins not 3 days
18 Oct 2022Early offers for Year 11 students
Students can now secure university offers earlier with Aspire program
13 Oct 2022Virus discovery could help fight cancer
Virus discovery could revolutionise cancer treatment
13 Oct 2022Early offers for Albury-Wodonga students
Students can now secure university offers earlier with Aspire program
13 Oct 2022Students can now secure offers earlier
Students can now secure university offers earlier with Aspire program
26 Sept 2022Parents influence perceptions of alcohol
Parents' drinking affects children's perceptions of alcohol
22 Sept 2022La Trobe partnership driving innovation
Strong industry ties benefiting students and business
21 Sept 2022Causes of hayfever right under our noses
New research shows pollen does not travel as far as first thought
13 Sept 2022Breakthrough pancreatic cancer research
Pancreatic cancer research from ONJ Cancer Research Institute
06 Sept 2022Value of water about more than money
Albury-Wodonga residents reveal strong connection to Murray River
31 Aug 2022NanoMSlide wins Eureka Prize 2022
NanoMSlide wins Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
29 Aug 2022Higher weight people & eating disorders
National guidelines for higher weight people with eating disorders
25 Aug 2022‘Revving’ up T cells for immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered a way to “rev up” T cells.
25 Aug 2022Australian Muslim Arts Prize Winner 2022
Portrait of respected doctor wins Australian Muslim Arts Prize 2022
25 Aug 2022New digital innovation partnership
Industry-led consortium selected to establish the Cremorne Digital Hub
18 Aug 2022Inaugural Women In Sport Congress at MCG
Congress shares ground-breaking research on women in sport
12 Aug 2022Proper titles for support animals
Finally, animals in support roles receive proper job titles
12 Aug 2022La Trobe building teacher workforce
La Trobe expanding its Bachelor of Education offering across regions
11 Aug 2022Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous appointed
Associate Professor Michael Donovan
09 Aug 2022Vale Dame Olivia Newton-John
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and benefactor.
09 Aug 2022Was social distancing in Indonesia cost-effective?
A study of health responses in Indonesia calculated the cost benefit of social distancing measures versus more relaxed approaches towards managing the pandemic.
08 Aug 2022Experts: National Stroke Week
Experts available for comment National Stroke Week 2022.
08 Aug 2022Health, environment drops meat eating
Health and environment impact turn Australians off meat
08 Aug 2022Justice system unsafe for gender diverse
Victoria’s justice system unsafe for gender diverse people
27 Jul 2022NanoMslide is a Eureka Prize finalist
The NanoMslide team has been named a Eureka Prize finalist for 2022
26 Jul 2022‘Alcohol bystanders'' burden revealed
The costs of alcohol use in Australia to those impacted by it
25 Jul 2022Nurse Research Hall of Fame induction
Professor Lisa McKenna inducted into Nurse Research Hall of Fame
21 Jul 2022Research to tackle drink-spiking
New research will support better responses to drink-spiking
20 Jul 2022Improving nursing standards in Indonesia
New project to assess nursing standards in Australia and Indonesia
14 Jul 2022Experts meet to improve rural health
Experts gather in Bendigo to improve rural health outcomes
12 Jul 2022New program to assist migrant engineers
New program to help overseas-qualified engineers find employment
08 Jul 2022Blockchain helps monitor COVID-19 vaccinations
Blockchain technology could help reduce the risk of fraud tests and ensure an optimised vaccination process.
01 Jul 2022La Trobe supports NAIDOC call to action
La Trobe celebrates NAIDOC week and reaffirms commitments
30 Jun 2022Bendigo celebrates fundraising milestone
Bendigo philanthropy supports students and funds important research
27 Jun 2022Innovative program tackles mental health
Students in Albury-Wodonga take part in Rural Health Innovation Sprint
19 Jun 2022Supporting teachers' mental health
Innovative model supports teacher mental health and wellbeing
15 Jun 2022Professor of Public Engagement appointed
Professor Clare Wright OAM appointed to new public engagement role
09 Jun 2022La Trobe top improver in Global Rankings
La Trobe climbs 46 places in QS World University Rankings
31 May 2022Healthcare responses to gender-based violence in Timor-Leste
Research shows that Timorese women want their health providers to show empathy, and provide information and safety after experiencing violence or abuse.
30 May 2022Shepparton students celebrate graduation
Students at La Trobe's Shepparton campus celebrate graduation
30 May 2022Effective communication in promoting physical distancing
A new study examines approaches to communication when promoting physical distancing to lessen transmission of COVID-19.
27 May 2022La Trobe partners with Horizon Campus
New partnership between La Trobe and Horizon Campus, Sri Lanka
23 May 2022Mildura students celebrate graduation
Mildura graduates celebrate their achievements with friends and family