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latrobe.edu.au 1 : past, present and future 2 About La Trobe 4 Outstanding student experience 7 Highly employable graduates 8 Research excellence 12 An unrivalled partner of choice 14 One University, many communities 16 A University City of the Future 18 Our Alumni community La Trobe University: past, present and future

In 1967, La Trobe University opened its Our alumni community has experienced doors with a founding mission: to serve extraordinary success in government, communities through greater access industry and not-for-profit organisations. to higher education. For more than From judges and politicians to scientists 50 years, we’ve provided a pathway to and entrepreneurs, we’ve educated some success to people from all walks of life, of the world’s best. and continue to transform the lives of As the digital economy and workforce individuals and communities. evolve, we are changing with it. We Of all Australian , La Trobe collaborate with industry to deliver the is the most successful at combining ground-breaking Career Ready program accessibility with excellence. We’ve worked and develop innovative new courses in hard to develop a global reputation, while emerging fields such as cybersecurity, expanding our reach to seven campuses data analytics, internet of things and across and . artificial intelligence. Our students gain the technical skills they The higher education environment is need for the jobs of the future, but also changing rapidly, and La Trobe is the human strengths of resilience, passion, uniquely placed to excel. By leveraging curiosity and empathy that are essential our strengths and ethos of excellence and in a modern workplace. social inclusion, we’re redefining what it Our world-class high-impact research means to be a great university for the 21st addresses the major issues of our time. century. We’re more connected, cleverer We are placed in the top 400 in all three and more innovative than ever before. major global rankings, and now rank in the top 1.2 per cent of universities worldwide1. All of our broad fields of research are rated by the Federal Government at above or well above world standard.2 We have a long tradition of public QS FIVE-STAR RATING FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, scholarship and contributing to the EMPLOYABILITY, FACILITIES national debate on the issues that matter. AND INCLUSIVENESS3

1. Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2019; Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities 2019 2. Excellence in Research for Report 2018 3. QS Stars University Rating 2019

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 1 About La Trobe

IN THE TOP 400 IN THE TOP 350 IN ALL THREE MAJOR TOP 1.2% UNIVERSITIES IN WORLD RANKINGS2 OF 28 000 UNIVERSITIES THE WORLD1 WORLDWIDE3

MORE THAN 200 000 SEVEN 38 000 STUDENTS GRADUATES CAMPUSES AND 7 000 STAFF7 IN 50 YEARS AT , CITY, , -, , AND

1. Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2019 2. Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018; Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019; QS World University Rankings 2019 3. Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2019; Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities 2019

2 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALL BROAD RESEARCH AREAS 87.8% THE RATED AT, ABOVE OR OF GRADUATES FIRST AUSTRALIAN WELL ABOVE WORLD SECURE WORK WITHIN UNIVERSITY STANDARD4 FOUR MONTHS5 TO RECEIVE A SIX-STAR RATING FOR SUSTAINABLE LARGE- SCALE DEVELOPMENTS6

MORE THAN A$76.2M EDUCATING 9 000 INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL RESEARCH LARGEST NUMBER 7 STUDENTS INCOME OF STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN FROM DISADVANTAGED 100 COUNTRIES7 BACKGROUND IN VICTORIA8

4. Excellence in Research for Australia Report 2018 5. 2018 undergraduate cohort; Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) 2018 6. Green Star – Communities accreditation, measured against five impact categories: governance, liveability, economic prosperity, environment and innovation 7. 2018 statistics 8. Students from a low socio-economic background, Department of Education and Training 2018

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 3 Outstanding student experience

Everything we do is grounded in a shared commitment to ensuring students have a positive and rewarding experience at La Trobe. We are proud of our strong history of ensuring people from all walks of life can fully realise all the life-changing benefits of a La Trobe University education.

Advanced learning spaces Recognising excellence Industry latest La Trobe’s new and refreshed learning The La Trobe University Excellence Our curriculum is constantly updated spaces encourage collaborative learning. Program recognises and rewards the to keep pace with workplace practice. Facilities designed for experiential outstanding achievement of our Collaborative curriculum design and learning and group work boast the latest students in academic, sporting, cultural, development processes merge student technologies. Staff and students alike entrepreneurial and community life. and industry input, then combine use our One Button Studios to create Students can develop their leadership academic discipline with learning engaging digital resources. capability, connect with industry leaders and teaching expertise. and realise their ambition to become Partners in learning the next generation of change agents. Much more than the classroom Our skilled and passionate staff deliver an Support for success outstanding learning experience to their We support our students to thrive in students. Academic staff combine their La Trobe is privileged to educate one of their academic, work and personal lives discipline, insights, research, and learning Australia’s most diverse student cohorts through targeted programs and support and teaching expertise to challenge, drawn from across the globe with a for emotional and physical wellbeing. We inform and inspire. range of educational and life experiences. hold activities that encourage a sense of Students can access our learning fun and encourage links to communities Flexible options supports around-the-clock, and dedicated as diverse as sporting clubs, volunteering teams of staff and student peers provide programs and social functions. There We know our students need flexibility in consultations, workshops and online are more than 90 student-run clubs and when and how they learn. The success supports through our campus and online societies, where lifelong connections and of our initial portfolio of online courses Learning Hubs. friendships are forged, career networks is paving the way for the development of are built and unique experiences created. a fully-flexible range of study offerings, where students build individualised programs with a mix of delivery modes to suit their personal and learning needs.

4 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 5 6 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Highly employable graduates

La Trobe courses combine academic excellence and industry insight. Our sector-leading Career Ready Advantage program develops the human skills that employers value in a modern workplace and sets up our students for long-term success.

Students come to La Trobe University Forward thinking courses Work Integrated Learning to launch or advance their careers. In an increasingly competitive jobs market, Every one of our courses is designed to By utilising La Trobe’s Work Integrated success requires not only technical prepare students for the future of work, and Learning program, students apply knowledge and skills, but also an ability to we are constantly revising and renewing knowledge in a practical environment well be adaptable, creative, curious and resilient. what we teach to ensure we stay at the before they graduate. Our strong network forefront of research and industry practice. of industry partners ensures students receive valuable networking opportunities Some of our newest offerings are focused Career Ready and work-relevant experiences in their on the possibilities and challenges of chosen field. Career Ready is an innovative employability new technology. There are courses on program that equips students with using data analytics to drive commercial important skills and capabilities they need decision making and the emerging fields Industry Mentoring to succeed in the modern workplace. of cybersecurity in not only IT, but also The La Trobe Industry Mentoring program The Career Ready Advantage program cyber jobs in law and psychology. Our connects highly motivated students to was developed in partnership with students are also learning how to unlock our global network of high-profile alumni industry partners, including PwC, Optus, the full potential of technology in health and partners. Commonwealth Bank, the Adecco Group, and modern business practice. and Chartered Accountants Australia Industry mentoring enhances students' and New Zealand (CAANZ). It offers a Industry PhD and internships industry knowledge, professional skills and range of support including a dedicated career readiness, and provides mentors employer engagement team, internships, We recognise many PhD graduates with the opportunity to share their expertise work-integrated learning, in-house transition from research to the workforce. and experience, and shape future leaders. recruitment service UniTemps, and Our Industry Internships connect students access to online training. with funded-research organisations, while our Industry PhD provides students Students identify their strengths and areas with opportunities to undertake industry- for development, and are empowered to focused projects. take control of expanding their capabilities. We encourage students to build on their Free LinkedIn Learning discipline skills through part-time work, internships, volunteering and international La Trobe provides all students and staff experiences. As they progress, students free access to the LinkedIn Learning are rewarded with priority access to online course library. They can choose mentoring, consultations and networking from thousands of tutorials, led by opportunities that supercharge their industry professionals, that develop their employability. employability skills in a wide range of areas.

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 7 Research excellence

At La Trobe University, we have a proud record of globally recognised excellence in many research fields. We foster an aspirational and ambitious culture. Our researchers are astute, ethical and engaged with their communities. We cultivate industry-relevant research that addresses the growing challenges of our time.

Health and wellbeing Helping those with autism thrive Optus Cyber Chair La Trobe is a leader in health care innovation, The Olga Tennison Autism Research Cybersecurity expert Professor translation and delivery. Working with Centre (OTARC) is dedicated to researching has recently been appointed as La Trobe's Victoria’s major health care providers, we Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research inaugural Optus Cyber Chair. She will undertake high-quality research in areas focuses on diagnosing and treating children develop a range of new cybersecurity such as living with disability, sport and with autism at an earlier age. OTARC have teaching programs, and establish a virtual exercise medicine and disease. We’ve also also successfully developed a smartphone facility for research and finding solutions founded important research centres app, ASDetect, which allows families to to critical cyber-related issues for including the Judith Lumley Centre, which identify autism earlier and more accurately government, industry and the community. than ever before. conducts ground-breaking trials in midwifery, Rocket to success breastfeeding and reducing caesarean rates. Digital technology In partnership with the German Aerospace Our work in health and wellbeing utilises and cybersecurity Center (DLR), La Trobe engineers have our state-of-the-art facilities, such as the created advanced on-board systems to A$100M La Trobe Institute for Molecular Digital disruption is rapidly transforming control the high definition camera launched Science, and partners with the Olivia industries, professions and work practices, with Elon Musk’s Space-X Falcon 9. The Newton John Cancer Research Institute. impacting the way we work, study and live. images and data collected will be used to We are at the forefront of research and help monitor the impacts and controls for The future of cancer care education in the areas of cybersecurity, phenomena such as bush fires, floods, Cachexia is a debilitating, muscle-wasting artificial intelligence and big data. We’re ash clouds, storms, rainfall, drought and disease not only present in 80 per cent of working with government and industry water quality from 400km in outer space. people diagnosed with cancer, but also to lead research projects that have wide responsible for one third of all cancer- reaching impacts on infrastructure, For more information, please visit: related deaths. Our scientists have made legislation, the economy and national latrobe.edu.au/research the pioneering discovery that cachexia is security. We’ve also partnered with Optus caused by the molecule FN14. Dr Amelia and a team of internationally renowned Johnson and her team are presently working cybersecurity experts to meet some of on a life-saving treatment for the disease. the most pervasive challenges of our digital future.

IN THE HOME TO THE ALL BROAD RESEARCH AREAS TOP 50 2017 PRIME MINISTER'S RATED AT, ABOVE OR UNIVERSITIES PRIZE FOR SCIENCE, WELL ABOVE WORLD IN ASIA PACIFIC1 PROFESSOR STANDARD2

1. Times Higher Education (THE) Best Universities in the Asia-Pacific 2019 2. Excellence in Research for Australia Report 2018

8 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 9 Agribioscience and Some current projects include: Experts in medicinal agriculture sustainable food solutions yy improving soil performance We are home to Australia’s first medicinal yy producing seeds for higher yield and agriculture research hub. La Trobe is La Trobe is a leader in agricultural better health outcomes collaborating with industry partners to production research and sustainable food undertake ground-breaking agricultural and yy innovative and sustainable solutions. The Centre for AgriBioscience biomedical research, and aims to provide farming practices (AgriBio) is based at our Melbourne Campus an evidence base around the growth and the and brings together over 400 scientists, yy nutrition and food science such as potential use of medicinal plants, improving researchers and staff from university, gut health and dietary interventions health outcomes for people living with government and biotech companies. yy improving supply chain efficiency. chronic medical conditions. In conjunction with La Trobe research centres across the state, we improve Securing the future of food agricultural production and help secure Professor Jim Whelan and his team are Victoria’s A$12.8 billion food and fibre busy working on a solution to the looming industry. shortage of crop fertiliser phosphate. Their research aims to identify a plant genotype or ecotype that is phosphate efficient. By pinpointing this, smarter crop varieties can be harvested and potentially change worldwide agricultural practices as we know it.

10 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY A just and sustainable future Virtual worlds of our earliest The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka ancestors Our research in the humanities and social Dr Clare Wright has been awarded the sciences is getting to the heart of the Our archaeologists are using virtual and prestigious Stella Prize for her work of causes, impacts and outcomes of augmented reality to create 3D visualisations historical non-fiction, The Forgotten transformations in human societies. of excavations sites in South Africa and Rebels of Eureka. The book focuses on We’re helping communities understand 4D simulations of what caves and the role women played on Ballarat’s the mistakes and successes of the past to landscapes looked like millions of years goldfields during the 1854 Eureka Stockade. create a more just and sustainable future. ago. This helps us understand why We’ve contributed A$200 000 from our Our academics have an enduring social species like Paranthropus went extinct, Strategic Innovation Fund so Dr Wright conscience, drawing on their expertise to while our own genus thrived to become can complete a treatment and pilot script transform and deliver public policy. the dominant human species. for a proposed TV series adaptation of her book. yy The Institute for Human Security and Social Change is advancing improvements in the community development sectors. yy The Centre for the Study of the Inland is undertaking crucial research into the environmental change of the Murray Darling Basin. yy The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society is an established leader in research into sex and sexuality.

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 11 An unrivalled partner of choice

At La Trobe we understand that a modern University must be outward-facing and connect with the communities that we serve. We are a university that strives to be an unrivalled partner of choice, and we work actively with industry, education, health, culture, sport and community partners to solve real-world problems, improve access to the life-changing benefits of education, boost innovation, and build economic capacity and cultural and artistic diversity.

La Trobe has a strong history of delivering Our staff collaborate across disciplines Partners in digital innovation exceptional teaching and research to solve shared problems, co-create partnerships that get results. From large- courses and work integrated learning We’re working with employers to create scale industry and government projects to programs to meet industry demand in courses that meet workforce needs, global alumni networks and local projects new fields, and ensure our students have like our new Masters of Data Analytics, in regional communities – our partnerships the skills employers need. We facilitate an or Australia’s first Bachelor of Applied are multidisciplinary and collaborative. ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs Cloud Technology degree, which we and industry partners to drive economic developed with Amazon Web Services. We engage deeply with the end users of transformation in communities. Our Our partnership with Optus combines our research to ensure relevant, connected students benefit from strong connections technology and commercial expertise and practical outcomes. Our partners gain to industry – learning and training in the with research and education. We’re access to our experience, infrastructure workplace well before they graduate. delivering a digitally connected campus, and research capability to help them drive a $150 million Sport Park designed to innovation, champion entrepreneurship, Driven by our passion for inclusivity and focus on data collection and analytics, and address pressing industry and excellence, we work with community and creating a suite of market-leading community needs. We join forces with groups, sporting clubs, education cybersecurity qualifications. Our multi- partners in areas of research strengths as providers and the not-for-profit sector disciplinary Cybersecurity Research diverse as agribusiness, data analytics, to promote social justice and increased Centre is a government, research, digital health and cybersecurity. access to education. Collaboration with training and industry hub for cyber Indigenous organisations builds capacity intelligence tools, techniques, law, ethics to deliver social, cultural and economic and regulation. aspirations. We understand the power of educational opportunity and we work with schools, TAFEs and local educators to create ambition and opportunity for all, especially in rural and regional communities.

12 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Good sports We’re working with Northern Health to Engineering new futures develop the Northern Centre for Health We partner with athletes and sports at every Education and Research, which provides We’re leading the development of new level – from grassroots community clubs research and professional education for technologies to solve the problems of to elite professional sports organisations. 400 health students each year. We also congested cities, and hosted Victoria’s We’re home to the A-League soccer team have close connections with some of first autonomous shuttle service trial, Melbourne City Football Club and work the nation’s most important community bringing together government, the closely with organisations including the organisations, like our partnership with private sector, academia and Victoria’s , the AFL Players the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. largest member organisation, the RACV, Association and local sporting groups who to explore the future use of driverless use our facilities to build community sports buses on our roads. The trial was a great participation. Working in collaboration with Education for all success and creates an opportunity to The Australian Ballet, we’re conducting There are many pathways to a great build a new transport future and bring research into the physical impacts of dance career, which is why we’ve partnered world-leading technology to Victoria. and injury prevention strategies, finding with TAFE institutions throughout ways to optimise dancer performance regional Victoria. We work with a range and health. of community organisations to deliver the Aspire program, which recognises Improving healthcare and rewards Year 12 students for their for the future community leadership skills. Secondary school students regularly use our We are home to the largest rural health educational and research facilities, school in Australia and partner with including Ivanhoe Grammar who have some of Victoria’s most prominent health established a Year 9 school at the edge organisations, including The Alfred, Royal of our Melbourne Campus. Melbourne Hospital, Bendigo Health, Olympic Park Sports Medicine and Back in Motion.

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 13 One University, many communities

As one of the largest providers of higher education to regional Victoria, we are proud of our close relationship to the communities in which we operate.

We partner with cultural, sports and local organisations, and Regional research centres provide highly-skilled graduates in the key areas of health, education and business. Regional graduates live and work in the Our regional campuses support local industries, including , helping counter the ‘brain drain’ from country to city. agriculture, water and human and health services. Our researchers are among the country’s leading public Each of our campuses is a unique expression of place, people intellectuals and scholars, and work with government and and history that play a huge role in social, cultural and economic industry on local issues. life. We are located in Victoria’s major regional cities, creating a unique network of research, industry and innovation expertise yy La Trobe Rural Health School (Bendigo) that can be accessed across the state. yy Clinical Learning Unit (Shepparton) yy Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems (Albury-Wodonga) yy John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research (Albury-Wodonga)

SYDNEY MILDURA NEW SOUTH WALES

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BENDIGO VICTORIA

MELBOURNE CITY

1 500 72 PER CENT A$104 705 A$99 MILLION REGIONAL GRADUATES OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED IN AVERAGE ANNUAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION EACH YEAR1 REGIONAL VICTORIA1 GRADUATE CONTRIBUTION TO VICTORIA GRP1 TO REGIONAL ECONOMY1

1. La Trobe University’s Regional Economic Contribution, Cadence Economics, July 2017

14 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Melbourne Campus 27 000+ students La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus is surrounded by bushland. Students from across the world take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities, including our new Donald Whitehead Building, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary.

City Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus 800+ students 5 000+ students 500+ students Our recently expanded City Campus offers Located in one of Victoria’s fastest growing Our Mildura Campus has strong ties to postgraduate courses in business, health regional cities, our Bendigo Campus offers the local community through industry and law, as well as our suite of cybersecurity a full suite of courses, including allied health, partnerships and offers a personalised degrees. Its modern facilities and resources , law and engineering. La Trobe learning experience. Our graduates make provide a prestigious Melbourne CBD venue has connections to council, local business up the majority of local nurses, teachers, for staff and students. and arts organisations. social workers and business professionals, SYDNEY with many alumni serving as local CEOs MILDURA and senior leaders. NEW SOUTH WALES

ALBURY-WODONGA

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BENDIGO VICTORIA

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Shepparton Campus Sydney Campus Albury-Wodonga Campus 700+ students 1 000+ students 800+ students Our campus is a community hub where Our new A$10 million campus is located in The beautiful, tree-lined campus is the city’s schools, community groups the centre of Sydney, next to beautiful home to two of Australia’s leading regional and festivals unite. The growing campus Hyde Park. The Sydney Campus educates research centres, which focus on ageing is equipped with excellent teaching, undergraduate and postgraduate students in regional communities, and water science study and communal spaces, including from more than 20 countries. and policy of the Murray-Darling basin. a Clinical Learning Unit with advanced Here, undergraduate students work teaching technologies. alongside Honours and research students on local issues.

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 15 A University City of the Future

Traditional jobs are increasingly being replaced by new technologies. Populations are growing, putting pressure on local services. Our solution is to create a University City of the Future at our 235 hectare Melbourne Campus in Bundoora.

The project is the largest capital plan in A major Health and Research and our 50 year history, creating long-term Wellbeing Hub Innovation Precinct jobs and driving innovation and economic growth. Our partnership with the private Due to population growth, access to The new Research and Innovation sector will see A$5 billion invested in the health care services is under increasing Precinct leverages our expertise in food creation of new accommodation, retail pressure. La Trobe’s new Health and and agriculture, health and wellbeing, space, health services and improved Wellbeing Hub will help address this and digital capability. The precinct will: transport connections, establishing the rising problem by providing the yy drive economic and job growth campus as a place to work, live, learn, community with: through industry collaboration socialise and stay healthy. yy a new private, sub-acute hospital and joint investment in research The city is fully integrated into the yy a primary health care centre yy create new employment to meet University’s regional campus network, yy aged care facilities industry needs leveraging and testing research activity, yy additional child care. yy increase and enhance our research and building on skills development and capability and impact capacity across all of Victoria. World-class Sports Park yy forge links to our strong regional network. New town centre Our new Sports Park will support an impressive range of sports activities for up Attracting thousands of visitors every to 10 000 community members each week. week, the University City of the Future Boasting an elite performance space, as will have a thriving town centre with housing, well as research space offices, training retail and entertainment facilities. This and conference facilities, the precinct will new neighbourhood will attract significant be a hub for our current sporting partners private investment and add entertainment and attract new sports organisations. and retail offerings to the campus.

16 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY A biodiverse environment which are further supplemented by bike Future transport plans to improve the and car share programs and a free hop on- interconnectivity to, from and around Our Melbourne Campus is an incredible hop off bus service around the campus. our Melbourne campus include: natural amenity, boasting stunning native Our strategic location in Melbourne’s yy new roads, paths and spaces parklands, waterways and a wildlife north provides easy access to the airport supporting different ways to get sanctuary. We’ve committed to protecting via the M80, Melbourne’s CBD, regional around, including walking and cycling and enhancing the environment and Victoria and a range of planned transport Nangak Tamboree – our 2km biodiverse yy the , North East Link infrastructure upgrades. waterway that runs through the campus – and Rail to ensure the whole community can enjoy Our vision is to integrate with both yy increased frequencies to existing rail, the natural bushland setting. existing and new transport infrastructure, bus and tram services connecting La Trobe to the state and the yy direct buses from La Trobe to Box Hill nation. Working closely with the Victorian Better transport links and Broadmeadows Government, public transport options The Melbourne Campus already has will be enhanced to support boosted yy direct links from La Trobe to the more than 230 peak period bus, train and economic activity within the campus and Doncaster busway tram trips operating Monday to Friday, across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. yy the Railway Line Extension.

A$5 BILLION 20 000+ NEW JOBS 500+ EDUCATION FACILITIES FOR INVESTMENT OVER 10 YEARS HEALTH CARE JOBS 40 000 STUDENTS OVER 10 YEARS

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 17 Our Alumni community

We have an extraordinary global network of more than 200 000 graduates spanning over 100 countries. Our worldwide engagement program offers life-long learning, career and employability support, access to exclusive networking events and opportunities to give back to the La Trobe community.

Inspirational alumni Our alumni are an impressive and inspiring group of thinkers and Media, journalism and entertainment influencers from all walks of life. Over the years they have made yy , Journalist a positive impact in Australia and across the world. Here’s a yy Catherine Deveny, Writer and comedian snapshot of our Alumni community and the roles they have filled. yy AM, Founding director of the Australian Politics Children’s Television Foundation yy Corinne Grant, Lawyer and comedian yy , , and , Members of Victorian Parliament and Ministers yy Paul Jennings AM, Children’s author yy AC, Secretary ACTU yy Fran Kelly, ABC radio presenter yy AO, Federal Liberal Party Director yy Jennifer Keyte, Channel 10 news presenter yy Terry Moran AC, Secretary, Department of Prime Minister yy Naomi Robson, Today Tonight and Cabinet yy Tim Ross, Comedian and TV presenter yy Elizabeth Proust AO, Secretary, Department of Premier yy , ABC TV and radio presenter and Cabinet (Victoria) yy Geoff Raby, Ambassador to China Giving at La Trobe yy AO, Federal Trade Minister La Trobe’s giving program is driven by inclusivity, research y y AO, ALP National Secretary and political advisor excellence and a commitment to supporting students who yy , Paul Keating’s speechwriter and author would not have the chance to access university education. yy Ian Watt AC, Head of Federal Treasury When you give to La Trobe, you are investing in life-changing Science scholarships, bold research and world-class infrastructure for innovative learning environments. yy Tim Entwistle, CEO Melbourne Botanic Gardens yy , Climate scientist To give now, visit: yy Jenny Graves AO, 2017 Winner of Prime Minister’s Prize for Science latrobe.edu.au/giving

Business and community Make the Difference campaign yy Andrew Abercrombie, Entrepreneur and philanthropist In 2017, La Trobe launched its first ever fundraising campaign yy Andrew Demitriou, AFL CEO with the aim of raising A$50 million over five years. With financial yy AO, CEO Australia Post, National Australia Bank support from alumni, friends and industry partners, the University yy Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM, Asylum Seeker Resource leapt past this fundraising goal and has set a new target to raise Centre founder an additional A$50 million by 2022. yy David Morgan AO, JC Flowers & Co yy Radek Sali, CEO Swisse Wellness For more information, please visit: yy Maureen Wheeler AO, Co-founder Lonely Planet latrobe.edu.au/alumni

18 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

‘Proudest moment? It’s got to come ‘La Trobe is a microcosm of diversity. ‘You will hit glass ceilings, but don’t back to impact. The fact that Thankyou When young people from diverse keep beating your head against it. has been able to give back nearly communities go to La Trobe and have Move sideways. Take a risk.’ six million dollars and has helped a positive experience, they feed that over 785 000 people.’ back, and it creates a domino effect.’ Bronwyn Curtis OBE Leading economist Jarryd Burns Tasneem Chopra Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) 2017 Co-founder of Thankyou Cross-cultural consultant Bachelor of Economics 1969 Young Achiever Award 2018 Masters of International Development 2012 2010

‘Where economics and accounting ‘I’ve benefited from the highest quality ‘What La Trobe did is help me see are so valuable is that they are of health science education and have the world a little bit differently and to the language of business, and I got been educated and inspired by world- solve problems in different contexts. that from La Trobe.’ leading researchers.’ So much about business is finding your difference.’ James Fazzino Dr Sue Mayes Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, La Trobe University Principal Physiotherapist and Michael O’Keeffe Bachelor of Economics 1987 Medical Team Manager, The Australian Ballet CEO, Aesop PhD (Health Science) 2017 Bachelor of Electronic Engineering / Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 1996 Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1992 Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 1990

A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 19 ‘We are redefining what it means to be a great university in the 21st century: deeply connected and committed to excellence, innovation, accessibility and relevance.’

Professor John Dewar | Vice-Chancellor, 2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY La Trobe University acknowledges that our campuses are located on the lands of many traditional custodians in Victoria. We recognise their ongoing connection to the land and value their unique contribution to the University and wider Australian society. We are committed to providing opportunities for , both as individuals and communities through teaching and learning, research and community partnerships across all of our campuses. La Trobe University pays our respect to Indigenous Elders, past, present and emerging and will continue to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems and protocols as part of our ongoing strategic and operational business.

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