La Trobe University

A La Trobe University pilot study has found that using virtual reality (VR) technology to immerse disability support workers in an experience of the daily life of their clients helps to build empathy.The researchers used a custom-built…

A report commissioned by the Disability Royal Commission, and authored by La Trobe University researchers, has recommended a policy overhaul to ensure that all people living with cognitive disability are empowered to make decisions about…

La Trobe University researchers have developed technology which quantifies alcohol exposure in electronic images, potentially allowing parents, or people recovering from alcoholism, to be better aware of the number of alcohol images they…

La Trobe University research has revealed how the ability to enjoy intimacy and express sexuality is often compromised— or even controlled – when a person moves into residential aged care.A snapshot of how residential aged care facilities…

After years of hard work and COVID interruptions, more than 1,600 students will receive offers from La Trobe University as part of the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) January offer round, bringing the total offers – including…

The project has been funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) in their latest grant round.The Ecosystem is a mentoring program for domestic and Chinese international students, with a focus on innovation,…

An award-winning human geographer has been appointed to establish Australia’s first a Climate Change Adaptation Lab at La Trobe University, as part of the University’s plan to drive interdisciplinary research in this area.Professor Lauren…

While most sexually active Australian secondary school students report positive sexual experiences, condom use is falling amongst young people, a major new survey by La Trobe University has found.The seventh National Survey of Australian…

La Trobe University researchers surveyed 1016 midwives and 38 managers – representing 20 per cent of the state’s midwifery workforce and more than 50 per cent of managers across the state.The study revealed 27 per cent of midwives plan to…

Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence AwardsExcellence in Research - Early CareerAwardee: Dr Pamali Fonseka, (School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment)Citation: Dr Fonseka is developing a novel treatment for metastatic cancer…