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New research has revealed people’s feelings towards animals and what they think happens on farms are important when it comes to food behaviour, but these factors can vary depending on where they live. Researchers from La…

Scientists from La Trobe University and the Hudson Institute have demonstrated that cells from placentas could have therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from high blood pressure. The research, led by La Trobe Senior…

A study led by some La Trobe academics says yes, but the ethical dilemmas it raises might not be worth it. Disease Modellers have determined an effective way to reduce the impact of infectious diseases like COVID-19 – but the results are…

La Trobe University has partnered with Football Victoria, Northern Football Netball League, and Basketball Victoria to consider ways to increase and retain women and girls in coaching. Despite the significant growth in…

La Trobe University has today welcomed the first cohort of students undertaking the bespoke Master of Social Work (Child and Family Practice) degree, created to help address critical workforce shortages, in sectors supporting the most…

La Trobe University’s solution to tackling Australia’s teacher shortage will benefit more regional schools this year as the successful Nexus program prepares to expand into New South Wales. Nexus first launched in 2020 as…

A new study into classroom practices, led by Dr Steve Murphy, has found extensive research fails to uncover how teachers can remedy poor student engagement and perform well in maths. More than 3000 research papers were reviewed over the…

A new partnership between La Trobe University and Munarra Limited will focus on supporting the aspirations of Indigenous people and advance economic participation and prosperity in the Goulburn Murray region. The two…

96.2 per cent of the 2,344 staff who voted on the proposed new La Trobe University Enterprise Agreement 2023 (EA) have voted in favour of the new EA. 55.3 per cent of eligible staff (continuing, fixed-term and casual)…

La Trobe University Professor Lisa Brophy has been recognised for her impact and contribution to the advancement of social science knowledge, with her election as a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Professor…