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Foot conditions in older people
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (259+ words) Research from Professor Hylton Menz is improving treatment options for older people with foot conditions. Internationally recognised as a leading researcher in foot health, Professor Hylton Menz is working to better understand and improve foot conditions in older people. "Foot…...
Universities facing 'calculator moment' with AI
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (600+ words) AUTHOR: Professor Matt Mc Guire, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. When the pocket calculator entered classrooms in the 1970s, educators panicked. If machines could calculate faster and more accurately than humans, what was the point of teaching arithmetic anymore?...
Do Growling Grass Frogs have a future at NTWS? , News, La Trobe University
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (384+ words) Do Growling Grass Frogs have a future at NTWS? La Trobe University Do Growling Grass Frogs have a future at NTWS? Habitat enhancement and monitoring is paving the way for a possible Growling Grass Frog reintroduction Biodiversity Officer Jessica Kelley…...
Anything is possible: Meet the leader transforming global cancer care, News, La Trobe University
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (639+ words) Professor Jason Payne is turning opportunity into impact as he leads one of the world's premier cancer'centres'with courage and an open mind. Each day Professor Jason Payne explores innovative solutions to improving patient outcomes as Chief Executive of Peter Mac…...
Supported training improves injury prevention
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (147+ words) If we want injury-prevention programs to make a real difference we must equip coaches'and players'with hands-on, interactive training that builds'their'confidence and capability," Dr Patterson said. The AFL's support has been instrumental.'Their endorsement of the resources as part of their…...
Professor Ani Desai named Assoc PVC Research India
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) Professor Aniruddha (Ani) Desai has been appointed as La Trobe's Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Research (India), a newly established role that has been created to further drive the University's research engagement with India. The creation of the Associate PVC role…...
Moot team shines on international stage
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (286+ words) Students from La Trobe Law School have achieved'a'strong result at the 23rd Willem C. Vis East Moot in Hong Kong, placing 16th'in'a field of 160 international teams. Students from La Trobe Law School have achieved an outstanding result'at the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International…...
Red Cross Op Shop now at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (103+ words) La Trobe University We're excited to welcome the Red Cross Op Shop to the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. The store offers affordable pre-loved clothing, accessories and everyday essentials for students and staff. Every purchase supports Red Cross humanitarian programs and helps…...
2026 Student Experience Grants recipients announced
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (480+ words) We are excited to announce the funded projects for 2026 and are thrilled by the range and creativity of ideas aimed at enhancing the student experience at La Trobe. The funded projects reflect a strong focus on peer connection, belonging, employability,…...
Justice in the Frame photography competition
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (156+ words) La Trobe University Stephanie Falconer won the staff category for Where Justice Once Sat, capturing the former Melbourne Magistrates" Court and reflecting how spaces of justice endure beyond their original purpose, with history preserved through architecture and design. Ngun Chin…...