A UNIVERSITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY latrobe.edu.au 1 La Trobe University: 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 universities, 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 Victoria and New South Wales. 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 Australia 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 MELBOURNE, CITY, BENDIGO, ALBURY-WODONGA, MILDURA, SHEPPARTON AND SYDNEY 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-