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One of the best measures of a university is how its students rate it ✅
La Trobe is now Victoria's #1 university for postgraduate teaching quality and student experience according to the latest national Student Experience Survey. brnw.ch/21x5Frq
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Could a naturally occurring virus be a new weapon in the fight against gum disease? 🦷
La Trobe scientists have used a virus to dismantle complex bacterial communities responsible for severe gum disease - offering a potential alternative to antibiotics. brnw.ch/21x5EXH
The Northern Study Hub is celebrating its 500th member across, Epping and Broadmeadows! 🎉
That’s 500 students from across Melbourne’s north with access to a safe, welcoming place closer to home to study, make friends, build skills and access support. brnw.ch/21x6Fjc
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More people are cutting back on certain foods, skipping meals or going without eating altogether, new analysis shows. @lilirmeye @latrobe @unimelb @Sydney_Uni theconversation.com/food-ins…
A new adult fossil attributed to Homo erectus, DNH 127, provides further confirmation that this species first appeared in southern Africa 2 million years ago, says La Trobe archaeologist Dr Jesse Martin.
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BioNTech opens mRNA plant, putting Melbourne's north on the biotech map. biotechdispatch.com.au/news/…
It was designed to explore wombat burrows. Now it's off to Türkiye to join the search for the biblical Noah's Ark. brnw.ch/21x6BG8
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We often hear cortisol called the “stress hormone”, blamed for everything from sleep and skin problems, to belly fat and infertility.
But new #latrobeuni research suggests cortisol may play a more positive role in reproduction than we thought. now.latrobe/47mzCIM
Congratulations to Professor Kay Crossley, who has been appointed a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 👏
Heading up @LaTrobeSEM, she leads research into injury prevention among women and girls in sport.
We're thrilled to welcome one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies to our Melbourne Campus. Thanks to @ACarbinesMP and @ColinBrooksMP for joining us.
Labor is securing Victoria’s position as a global powerhouse of medical technology & research. BioNTech, a top biopharmaceutical company, opened a new facility @latrobe which will produce lifesaving treatments for cancer & use cutting edge mRNA technology. With @ColinBrooksMP
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Could the next generation help solve Australia’s aged care workforce shortage?
Young people already contribute significantly to our care economy. With the right support, there’s an opportunity to create meaningful employment for young people while strengthening aged care, writes Professor Irene Blackberry PhD GAICD.
For older Australians, it can mean companionship and connection. For young people, it could offer purpose, skills and the chance to make a real difference | #NationalCarersWeek
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Orlando is nearly 100 years old – but its ideas about gender and identity are strikingly contemporary. @YvesRees @latrobe theconversation.com/virginia…
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Western Australians spend about the same as people in other states when it comes to gambling, but gambling problems in WA are much, much lower. @CLjeSuppose @cardakeconomics @latrobe @MonashUni theconversation.com/wa-has-l…
New research from Dr Greg Dingle examines how sporting organisations are responding to climate change.
“Hazards like extreme heat, flooding, drought and bushfire are disrupting competitions. They also pose safety risks and contribute to lost revenue” brnw.ch/21x6v2M
La Trobe's Energy AI Platform picked up a Gold award at the 2026 Good Design Australia Awards 🏆
The world-first AI-augmented platform designed for energy optimisation, helps reduce our carbon emissions and energy costs, while translating data into practical actions.
AI can improve the efficiency of evidence synthesis, but human judgement remains essential for defining questions, interpreting concepts and applying findings, says Professor Hanan Khalil
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Could the next generation help solve Australia’s aged care workforce shortage?
Young people already contribute significantly to our care economy. With the right support, there’s an opportunity to create meaningful employment for young people while strengthening aged care, writes Professor Irene Blackberry PhD GAICD.
For older Australians, it can mean companionship and connection. For young people, it could offer purpose, skills and the chance to make a real difference | #NationalCarersWeek
linkedin.com/pulse/young-peo…
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PHOTOSTORY | Cultural hubs like Melbourne's Koreatown and Greek Precinct have long helped migrant communities adapt, but rising rents & shifting populations create change, @LaTrobe Media and Communications students write. #Melbourne #CulturalHubs
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PHOTOSTORY | Camberwell Market celebrates 50 years of bargains, community and lifelong connections, @LaTrobe Media and Communications students write. #CamberwellMarket #Melbourne #Community upstart.net.au/photostory-50…
♻️ New research is explors how businesses can reduce plastic waste while making alternative packaging more viable.
“Our findings help identify when different materials could be economically competitive and what factors influence their cost." brnw.ch/21x6rJn
