From the VC's desk
Explore the latest updates, stories, and insights from the La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor.
March 2024
Welcome to my first staff blog. Since joining La Trobe on 5 February, I’ve enjoyed getting to know colleagues, students, and University stakeholders and learning more about the great work happening across our campuses.
April 2024
Welcome to my April blog. It’s been a busy time over the last month. I enjoyed talking with Clare Wright at our all-staff webinar in early March. The webinar also provided an opportunity to hear more about some of the fantastic work happening across the University, including our industry engagement program and the important work of our student wellbeing and safer community team.
May 2024
Welcome to my May blog. Mornings in Melbourne have been decidedly chilly lately – a sign that winter is approaching. Thankfully, we’ve still been blessed with some glorious afternoon sunshine. I know it can get very cold at some of our regional communities during the winter months, so I hope you can make the most of the sunny days while they last.
June 2024
It was great to be in Mildura last week for our second all-staff webinar of the year. During my visit, I also met with campus stakeholders including the Mildura Rural City Council, local health services, and schools, and took part in a fantastic launch event for our new Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja Indigenous Research Centre.
July 2024
I hope you’re enjoying semester break and the opportunity to do field work, attend conferences, and plan for Semester 2 – or take some leave from work to spend time with friends and family.
August 2024
It’s been great to see our campuses come back to life with students returning for Semester 2 – there’s nothing like the buzz created by students socialising over coffee in between classes.
September 2024
I hope you have enjoyed the mid-semester break this week and are feeling refreshed for the last half of Semester 2 teaching.
October 2024
I am delighted with the excellent news announced yesterday about our position in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
November 2024
As I write, we’re halfway through Semester 2 exams and nearing the end of another successful academic year at La Trobe. Approaching year’s end is a time to begin reflecting on what we have achieved during 2024 – and to look ahead to next year.