Faster, cheaper and more precise treatments for cancer and other diseases will be developed with the power of
#AI
at La Trobe's Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation (ACAMI):
PhD candidates interested in our new Shah Rukh Khan Scholarship must submit their interest and eligibility by 30 August 2019. Learn more: |
#lturesearch
#latrobeuni
‘I am deeply grateful to
@latrobeuni
for its graciousness in offering scholarships for the education of young women from my country. I doff my hat a million times to you!' -
@iamsrk
Read about the La Trobe PhD scholarship in honour of Shah Rukh Khan:
#SRK
#SRK
:'I experienced firsthand the superficiality of social values that place a woman’s appearance before her inner worth. I wanted to subvert that idea - to create a space where a woman can be freed of these archaic notions, and the true source of her beauty could be celebrated.'
The Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe PhD Scholarship is back!
We're delighted to once again offer a life-changing opportunity to a female researcher from India who's keen to use her expertise to change this world for the better🌏
Learn more 🇦🇺🇮🇳
#ShahRukhKhan
Scholarship recipient Gopika shares what it was like meeting
@iamsrk
, leaving India for the first time, and making her parents in
#Kerala
proud by pursuing her research passion in Australia
#SRK
@iffm
It's been 2 looong years since we awarded the La Trobe Shah Rukh Khan PhD scholarship to Gopika Bhasi with
@iamsrk
himself:
Now it's finally time to welcome Gopika to La Trobe from her home in Kerala, India. We can't wait!
#SRK
We were honoured to have
@iamsrk
present the Shah Rukh Khan PhD scholarship in
#Mumbai
today.
Congratulations to Gopika Kottantharayil Bhasi, who will soon begin her PhD at
#latrobeuni
in Melbourne, Australia:
A special thanks to our partners
@IFFMelb
🎥
We're thrilled today to announce a new scholarship, worth $200K, in honour of
@iamsrk
. It will provide a life-changing opportunity for an aspiring female researcher from India to make a meaningful impact in the world: |
#IFFMHero
#SRK
'I admire Gopika’s dedication & determination. This scholarship will enable her to travel to La Trobe in Australia, where she will pursue her dreams of helping to improve India’s agriculture sector. I wish her well.' —
@iamsrk
Congratulations Gopika!
#SRK
'This is not an award for anything the
@MeerFoundation
might have achieved. It is for the courage of every woman who faces the brutality of injustice, inquality and inhumanity.' -
@iamsrk
on receiving a
#latrobeuni
honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work with women.
#SRK
explains the heart of his work with the
@MeerFoundation
: ‘A man had thrown acid on a woman, and she shared a lovely thing with me. She said: “He wanted me defeated in life, but I’m never defeated if I don’t decide to lose to him.” That has become the mantra of my life.'
Thousands of fans of Bollywood heart throb Shah Rukh Khan are preparing to descend on La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus this Friday to see the Indian movie star receive an honorary doctorate.
Shah Rukh Khan is more than just a Bollywood superstar. When he arrives in Melbourne for
@IFFMelb
, we'll be honouring
@iamsrk
for his formidable efforts to achieve equality and social justice.
Here's 5 reasons why you should join us on campus, 9 August:
Shout out to Australia's
@iamsrk
fans—we're opening a Live Site at
#latrobeuni
so that everyone can celebrate Shah Rukh Khan's achievements together! Enjoy a live broadcast to large outdoor screens, entertainment and food trucks!
👑 Sign up here:
@iamsrk
@MeerFoundation
Thank you
@iamsrk
for so kindly accepting an Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe, but also allowing us to launch a $200K scholarship for a talented woman from India, in your name. Everyone was delighted beyond measure to welcome you on campus 🎓👑
Proceeds raised from the ticket sales to our Shah Rukh Khan Honorary Doctorate ceremony, celebrating
@iamsrk
's humanitarian work, will go to
@MeerFoundation
.
Join thousands of fans on
#LatrobeUni
's Academic Lawn for a live outdoor broadcast of our special award ceremony for Shah Rukh Khan! 👑
Register now to secure your place 😁📽️
Recipients of the
#ShahRukhKhan
PhD Scholarship will be flown to Melbourne to complete a 4-year research degree worth over $AU225K at La Trobe University ✈️
Just like Gopika Bhasi, who is researching new ways to protect the world's honeybees.
More:
Recipients of the
#ShahRukhKhan
PhD Scholarship will be flown to Melbourne to complete a 4-year research degree worth over $AU225K at La Trobe University ✈️
Just like Gopika Bhasi, who is researching new ways to protect the world's honeybees.
More:
Gopika Bhasi has finally arrived in Australia to start her research. The recipient of the $200,000 Shah Rukh Khan research Scholarship says she doesn't want to "just live, study and go back", but hopes to leave a lasting legacy for others.
#SRK
#latrobeuni
'The Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe PhD Scholarship recognises Mr Khan’s extraordinary altruism, demonstrated in his work to advocate for women’s empowerment – including through his
@MeerFoundation
.' —Hon John Brumby AO, Chancellor.
Apply before 23 Sep 🇮🇳
Inspired by
@iamsrk
's humanitarian efforts to empower women & our p/ship with
@IFFMelb
the Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe PhD
#Scholarship
was born.
We're looking for a female Master's graduate from 🇮🇳 willing to take on a research challenge — is that you?
Shah Rukh Khan 👑 King Khan 📽
@iamsrk
Whichever name you know him by, there’s a fair chance you’ll know him as a superstar – a veteran of more than 80 films. But did you know there’s another side to the iconic actor? |
#latrobeuni
Welcome to La Trobe Gopika! The recipient of the $200k Shah Rukh Khan Scholarship has finally arrived in Melbourne, Australia - all the way from Kerala - and is ready to begin her research to protect honeybees 🐝
#SRK
#ShahRukhKhan
𓀠
@iamsrk
@IFFMelb
One of the world's biggest movie stars has come to Melbourne, and unleashed a fan frenzy.
@iamsrk
is the ‘King of Bollywood’ and the face of more than 80 films - and he's been mobbed everywhere he's gone.
@KristyMayr7
#7NEWS
The Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe
#PhD
Scholarship is closing soon!
If you know a talented Indian researcher with aspirations to study in Australia (like Gopika, our previous scholarship winner), encourage her to apply before 23 September: 🇮🇳
#SRK
We’re delighted today to present a cheque for ₹230,500 to the
@meerfoundation
for their inspiring work helping survivors of acid attacks rebuild their lives. The La Trobe community raised these funds while recognising
@iamsrk
's humanitarian work with an honorary doctorate.
Today, La Trobe's Chancellor will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Shah Rukh Khan (
@iamsrk
) for his extensive humanitarian efforts and support for gender equality.
Watch it live from 1pm AEST 📺📲 |
#latrobeuni
‘Despite all the ugliness in the world today, there persists in the fabric of humanity a deep conviction of love and cooperation.’
Wise and encouraging words from 🎓
@iamsrk
. Applications for our new Shah Rukh Khan PhD Scholarship close 30 August 👉🏾
Candidates interested in La Trobe's new Shah Rukh Khan PhD Scholarship must submit their eligibility 30 August 2019. Learn more about this life-changing opportunity here: |
#lturesearch
#latrobeuni
We all know
@iamsrk
is more than just a Bollywood superstar... here's 5 reasons why La Trobe University is honouring Shah Rukh Khan.
PS. Today is the last day to win tickets to the Opening Night of
@IFFMelb
! Register for our Live Site via the link ☝🏽
@iamsrk
Everyone who registers will also go into the draw to win 1 of 3 double passes to the
@IFFMelb
's Opening Night (9 August) – to be launched by
@iamsrk
.
Follow this link to register and see FAQs here 👉
The 👑 has arrived! It's our great pleasure to welcome all the stars of
@IFFMelb
to Melbourne today.
Have you secured your free 🎫 the Live Site at La Trobe tomorrow? Join us as we award
@iamsrk
an Honorary Doctorate for his humanitarian work:
'This idea that the US is an exceptional power, that they have gods ear, prothletising democracy, was fine in the 20th century. The 20th century was owned by the US. The 21st century belongs to someone else.'
—Hon Paul Keating |
#IdeasAndSociety
We're delighted to be honouring the multi-award winning actor, philanthropist and advocate for social justice, Shah Rukh Khan, with
#latrobeuni
's highest accolade at a special ceremony on 9 August.
Learn more:
@StopFundingHate
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La Trobe will honour renowned icon of Indian cinema and women's equality advocate, Shah Rukh Khan, with an Honorary Doctorate. Melbourne Campus, 9 August: |
#latrobeuni
Clive Palmer’s electoral advertisements ‘contained content that was possibly distorted, divisive and likely damaging to Australia’s reputation’, say La Trobe Business’
@StuartKells
& Scott Hamilton. |
#auslaw
#auspol
@SRKUniverse
Hello SRK Fans! Everything you need to know about
@iamsrk
's visit to
#LatrobeUni
including an updated link to the live-stream on Friday 9 August will be available here:
Follow
@LaTrobe
on Instagram and Facebook to see our live coverage of the event!
Congratulations to our newest Health Science graduate
@brodiegrundy
, who today swapped his Magpies jersey for
#LaTrobeClassOf2020
graduation regalia! Brodie's been an exceptional La Trobe student, deftly balancing his studies alongside the demands of being a professional athlete
@anureshmp
@StopFundingHate
@zoo_bear
@iawoolford
We've contacted the agency urgently to adjust their targeting parameters to ensure our adverts no longer appear on sites that do not reflect our core values of tolerance, inclusiveness and respect. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Tickets to the Live Site are still available! Come join us on campus to watch the award ceremony on large outdoor screens, along with dancing, live entertainment, music and giveaways 👉 🎓👑
Prof. Kay Crossley has today been welcomed to the Order of Australia for her abundant service to advancing the understanding and practice of physiotherapy. Congratulations
@kaymcrossley
!
📢 As a University with a global reputation for excellence in health, we aspire to see everyone who can get vaccinated take the steps to protect themselves & their community against COVID-19.
This is our plan to move safely toward reopening our campuses.
A new vaccination centre is open at our Bundoora Campus:
🔴 Run by Austin Health
🔴 Vaccinating up to 2,000 people per day
🔴 Offering AstraZeneca, Pfizer & Moderna
🔴 Accepting walk-ins for Moderna for people aged 12-59, from 4 October - 10 October.
More:
🏅 BRONZE for Brendan Smith! What an incredible swim in the 400 Individual Medley — congratulations from all of us at La Trobe University.
@DolphinsAUS
#Tokyo2021
Sign up before 6 August to go in the draw to WIN 1 of 3 double passes to
@IFFMelb
Opening Night – launched by Shah Rukh Khan on the evening on 9 August:
A special thanks to our partners at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for their instrumental role in La Trobe awarding
@iamsrk
an honorary doctorate in Melbourne.
Learn more about our collaboration with
@IFFMelb
:
A wonderful accolade and recognition of expertise for historian Prof. Katie Holmes:
@Harvard
have named her as the the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies for 2023-2024 👏🏻.
@kt_holmes38
Congratulations to La Trobe researcher Dr Brooke Patterson who has been awarded $448,222 as part of the Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Fellowships Program, to support
#WomenInSport
.
@iamsrk
explains the heart of his work with the
@MeerFoundation
: ‘A man had thrown acid on a woman, and she shared a lovely thing with me. She said: “He wanted me defeated in life, but I’m never defeated if I don’t decide to lose to him.” That has become the mantra of my life.'
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures: all 11 members of our senior management team are taking a voluntary 20% salary cut.
10% goes directly to our students-in-crisis emergency fund —which has already delivered $900K to students in need.
As the sun sets on our Melbourne Campus, we're excited to know that our students have been busily studying at one of the 38,000 new
#latrobeuni
campuses established this week.
Keep up the great work studying from home! We love seeing all your
#LTUWFH
study buddies 💻 📚 🤸🏽♀️
Vale Prof. Dennis McDermott. His presence and influence - both professional and personal - as our inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) has been a rich gift to the entire La Trobe community.
Our deepest condolences to his loved ones.
@AmyThunig
The tenor and substance of this message is appalling, Dr Thunig. We're so sorry that you've been on the receiving end of something so upsetting - and patently untrue - on today of all days.
A new
#COVID19
vaccination clinic has opened at our Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, delivered in partnership with
@Austin_Health
:
🚶🏽♂️ Walk-up
#Moderna
vaccinations (ages 12-59) this week only, 8am-3pm
🚘 Free parking is available at Car Park 6
We are proud to be home to Australia's first certified Green Lab! 💚🔬 By cutting energy and recycling, we're working to build a global culture of
#sustainability
in science.
#LaTrobeNetZero
Congratulations to Professor Julie Andrews OAM —
alumna, trailblazer and Academic Director of Indigenous Research at
#latrobeuni
— on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's
#KingsBirthdayHonours
.
We're thrilled to share the news that Professor Theo Farrell has been appointed the seventh Vice-Chancellor and President of La Trobe.
A distinguished scholar and values-driven leader, we look forward to welcoming him to
#latrobeuni
in 2024 🎉
@warprof
In an agreement facilitated by
@VicGovAu
, La Trobe will soon be home to a clinical-scale mRNA manufacturing facility at our Melbourne Campus. Commissioned by
@BioNTech_Group
, it will support researchers to advance treatments for serious diseases, such as cancer.
Physiotherapist Dr Joanne Kemp, known for her specialty in hip injuries, has a chance to help the future of sports medicine globally as the new Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
@BJSM_BMJ
Congratulations to Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, whose innovative
#research
into re-purposing shelved
#antibiotics
in the search for new herbicides, recently received a competitive
@arc_gov_au
Discovery Grant. |
#lturesearch
La Trobe has received one of the most significant bequests in its history—a $45m donation from philanthropist, the late Olga Tennison.
We are humbled by this generous bequest, which provides a foundation to continue life-changing
#autism
research. 💝
Environmental historian, Professor Katie Holmes, has received the highest accolade from her peers—she's now a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia—recognising her sustained and internationally distinguished contribution to Australian
#history
. 👏
Congratulations to Professor Miranda Rose — a world leader in
#Aphasia
research and
#stroke
rehabilitation — who was today recognised for her significant contributions to the field with the The Robin Tavistock Award at
@IARC2024
👏
Congrats to
@JulieRudner
, who will take the reins as
@latrobebendigo
Campus Director.
'With her deep connection to the community, & strong academic & strategic credentials, Julie is an ideal candidate to lead our largest regional campus,' says
@johnnodvc
.
When Dr Milly Bell emBARKed on a
#PhD
, she thought a trainee Seeing Eye Dog might make a wonderful companion 🐾
Ivanhoe followed her everywhere, providing emotional support throughout her
#research
journey.
Today, they each received a doctorate — and a dogtorate🎓
Human trials of a pioneering stem-cell treatment for
#stroke
, developed by Professor Chris Sobey, have been accelerated thanks to a $6 million donation from the Beluga Foundation. |
#lturesearch
@parislord
@GreatDismal
We can confirm Wintermute Biomedical at La Trobe does not employ sentient AI. Perhaps one of the founders is a Neuromancer fan... we'll find out! ^CB 🧐
We know studying from home can be tough. To help everyone stay focused, we’re introducing a new web application for all La Trobe students and staff—
#VCSees
. It's just like having a helpful mentor at home, or a big brother.
Download
@johnnodvc
here ▶️
Today’s
#AustraliaDay
2020 Honours List names our Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Dewar as an Officer of the Order of Australia - the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service:
Congratulations Prof. Dewar! 🎉
Guess who's back at our Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary? 👀
In the absence of an un-interrupted wildlife corridor, the Sanctuary is a vital stepping stone that the critically-endangered Swift Parrot can use to refuel on their epic journey across Bass Strait to the mainland.
We would like to extend our congratulations to Emeritus Prof of Politics Judith Brett — who today joined the
#AustraliaDayHonours
list for her extraordinary contributions to society and culture, and her commitment to bringing historical depth and wise insights into modern
#AusPol
Strong turnout for the vigil in the Agora in honour of those who lost their lives in Christchurch. It's vital we come together at these moments as a community, united in defiance of violence, hatred and racism.
Thanks to LTSU and La Trobe University Islamic Society for hosting.
Among the thousands of amazing scientific breakthroughs throughout 2020,
@LTUArchaeology
's discovery of the oldest Homo erectus skull ever found, made
@NatGeo
's Top 10.
La Trobe's commitment to applying evidence-informed approaches to the science of learning and reading has been rewarded with a $2.5m donation from the Bertalli Foundation. 📖
#latrobeuni
#scienceofreading
Congratulations to all the La Trobe scholars who were recognised for their sterling research and leadership by the
@heartfoundation
today 👏
Among the grant and fellowship winners are
@MarijaJelinic
,
@dancnwthmycellf
, Dr Katrina Binger + Dr Alex Pinto: