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La Trobe continues to make a global impact! In the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings, we're proud to be:

🥉 #3 in the world for Good Health & Wellbeing
🥈 #2 in Australia for Gender Equality

The significant rise of 24 places to secure the world’s third place for Good Health and Wellbeing underscores the strength of La Trobe’s continued investment in Health Innovation.

The rise in ranking for Gender Equality (from ninth last year) reflects our sustained, whole-of-institution approach to advancing gender equality.

“These rankings recognise the depth of La Trobe’s contribution to improving health outcomes, advancing gender equality and reducing disadvantage, both in our regions and globally,” said Vice-Chancellor Prof. Theo Farrell.

“Our rise into the global third position for health is a powerful endorsement of our Health Innovation Strategy, which has seen an investment of $170 million to date and is driving research, partnerships and workforce development to meet the needs of communities.”

La Trobe, BITS Pilani strengthen partnership🤝

La Trobe University and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, India have renewed their partnership through the Asian Smart Cities Research and Innovation Network (ASCRIN), reinforcing a shared commitment to impact-driven research, innovation and doctoral training focused on solving real-world challenges.🙌💡

The renewed agreement builds on the success of the ASCRIN Joint PhD Program (JDP), La Trobe's largest global research initiative, which has generated 143 proposals and supported 40 collaborative projects focused on solving real-world challenges through applied, impact-driven research.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4b4Pphv

"𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑖𝑐𝑒-𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, 𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘, 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑚𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒." ✨

Meet Diya Baral, a second-year Master of Digital Health student whose journey at La Trobe University is helping shape her future at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Driven by a desire to improve health outcomes through digital innovation, Diya is gaining the knowledge, confidence and skills to create solutions that are both people-centred and impactful.

Swipe through to know more about her journey!🩷

🎓 Looking to turn your ambitions into reality? Explore scholarships available for international students at La Trobe University: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/applying/fees

🌏 Ranked among the world's Top 250 universities for the 4th consecutive year.

The 2027 QS World University Rankings have once again recognised La Trobe University among the world's leading institutions, with significant gains in both Employer Reputation and International Research Network.

📈 La Trobe rose 79 places for Employer Reputation, reflecting growing recognition from employers for the quality, skills and career readiness of our graduates.
📈 The University also climbed 73 places in International Research Network, highlighting our commitment to global research partnerships and international collaboration.

These results reflect what matters most to students: Learning from world-class academics, gaining industry-relevant skills and graduating ready for the future of work.

“La Trobe students we have recruited have thrived in our team,” said Adam Smith, Fujitsu’s Director of Customer Service in Oceania. “Working with their data analytics students, we know they can apply advanced modelling andvisualisation skills to solve real-world challenges across both the public and private sectors.”

In a rapidly changing workforce shaped by AI, La Trobe continues to equip students with the skills employers value most. As Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell shared, the University’s AI-first approach is helping preparegraduates for the future while strengthening industry collaboration and innovation across teaching and research.

For Suchitha Raghunathan, building Microbeworks was never just about creating microbial dyes.

It was about asking a bigger question: Can science-led innovation truly reshape an industry as large and complex as global textiles?

Through the India-Australia Catalyst Program led by La Trobe University and the Bangalore Bio Innovation Corridor, Suchitha connected with founders, researchers, investors and industry leaders exploring how emerging technologies can move beyond research and into real-world impact.🤝

Over 12 weeks, the program became a space to challenge ideas, rethink scale, and build meaningful cross-border connections.

“Winning the Catalyst program confirmed that our direction is strong,” Suchitha said.

Today, Microbeworks continues to contribute to growing conversations around sustainable alternatives across textiles and materials, while building partnerships within an increasingly connected global innovation ecosystem.

Applications are now open for the next India–Australia Catalyst cohort. Link available in the comment section below.👇

🎓 Congratulations to the Shepparton Class of 2026! 🎉

We were proud to celebrate the achievements of our newest graduates and the journeys that brought them to this milestone.

We're excited to see the impact you'll make in your communities, workplaces and beyond.

Wishing you every success for the journey ahead! ❤️❤️