School of Psychology and Public Health news and events
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Art Therapy student becomes Archibald finalist
Master of Art Therapy student, Laura Peacock, was a finalist in this year's Archibald Prize
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Enhancing the wellbeing of animal shelter workers
Researchers explore how to promote wellbeing and performance in animal-shelter environments
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Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM, retires
Celebrating the 40-year career of Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM with 100 friends and colleagues
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La Trobe academic recognised for long lasting research impact
A La Trobe University academic has been acknowledged for the long-term impact of his research
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Art therapy research community
New professional community established for art therapy researchers
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Addressing BBV and STI-related stigma
Researchers have developed BBV and STI stigma reduction resources for healthcare organisations
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Psychology supervisor training short course
New short course will support psychologists to become Board-approved supervisors
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Program offers new hope for psychosis recovery
A group therapy program, Recovery ACT, offers hope to people with psychosis
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Parent-mediated support for Autistic children
La Trobe research challenges existing assumptions about the benefits of parent-mediated support for Autistic children
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Workplace toolkit
First-of-its-kind mental health toolkit will support the wellbeing of autistic employees
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Partnership with Our Watch on new national gendered violence prevention framework
A new partnership Our Watch, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to develop a national framework to prevent gender-based violence against LGBTIQA+ people.
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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
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Highest honours awarded to seven new Distinguished Alumni
A former refugee turned community advocate; a leading Family Therapy practitioner; a globally recognised geneticist, and the Australian Government’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer are among the seven remarkable alum
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ARCSHS Professor Kate Seear appointed to two significant roles
Professor Kate Seear has been appointed to two significant roles supporting the Victorian Government’s package of activities under the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Program.
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Bridging the digital divide
La Trobe researcher calls for urgent action to address the digital divide in healthcare and improve digital health for all
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Oscar: A Literary Love Affair
Tuesday 03 September 06:30pm
This public event will explore the cultural influences on Oscar Wilde’s own literary output as well as the ways that his work has impacted later generations of writers, artists, critics and curators. This discussion is also a chance to reflect on who the lesser-known literary heroes of the modern gay rights movement might have been. And who are the idols of today’s young LGBTQI+ people? -
A Mathemagical Mystery Tour: Large Numbers and Great Mathematicians
Tuesday 10 September 05:30pm
2024 GS Watson Lecture -Join us for a for an illustrated romp through the history and culture of mathematics, from antiquity to the present day. Get to grips with some of the most famous solved and unsolved problems in mathematics. hear about some of the people who shaped mathematics throughout the centuries, and about some interesting and important numbers -
Master of Professional Psychology webinar
Thursday 12 September 06:00pm
Ready to take the next step in your psychology career? Complete a Master of Professional Psychology and graduate ready to undertake your one-year internship. Join this webinar to learn more about the course details, placement hours and ask your questions in a live Q&A with the course coordinator.