Tag: La Trobe University
New research facilities in Victoria to foster medicinal innovations, improve food production
Victorian agriculture researchers now have a greater capacity to explore medicinal innovations and improved food production with the opening of new facilities at the Agribio research centre at La Trobe University.
Victorian universities forge partnerships to drive research commercialisation and manufacturing
The Victorian Government has unveiled a series of co-investment partnerships with five leading Victorian universities in a significant move to bolster research commercialisation and manufacturing capabilities within the state.
Australian universities to provide microcredential courses to support industries
Eighteen Australian universities are offering up to 28 microcredential courses in an effort to address the skills gap in priority industries, which include engineering, renewable energy, and construction.
Melbourne receives USD 50m agtech venture fund from SVG
Agrifood innovation investor Silicon Valley Global (SVG) Ventures has unveiled a USD 50 million venture fund that would boost agricultural technology startups in Victoria,...
Victorian Government announces $1m in funding for Central Victorian Advanced Manufacturing alliance
The Bendigo Manufacturing Group, La Trobe University and the City of Greater Bendigo have entered into a ground-breaking partnership that will create opportunities for...
New La Trobe hubs to support bio and tech innovation
Victorian Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, Gayle Tierney, has announced $17 million in funding for the two new hubs at La...
Victorian first for Net Zero target
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La Trobe University will become Victoria’s first zero-emissions University under an ambitious project announced today.
A $75 million initiative combining 20 separate projects will...
New medicinal cannabis greenhouse project to create 75 jobs in Shepparton
Fast-growing start up Cannatrek and their Canadian partner CannTrust will invest $30 million to establish a world-class cannabis cultivation facility in Shepparton, Victoria.
Once completed,...
Driverless bus trial to kick off in Victoria
An automated driverless shuttle will transport students around La Trobe University as part of a Government-backed trial that is expected to set the groundwork...
Semi-autonomous cars to be tested on Melbourne’s tolled Eastlink motorway
Melbourne’s tolled Eastlink motorway will be the testing ground for a semi-autonomous driving technology that could result in reduced congestion and increased road safety.
The...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
