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La Trobe University Appoints Australia’s First Pro Vice Chancellor in AI

La Trobe University has appointed Phil Laufenberg as Australia’s first Pro-Vice Chancellor for Artificial intelligence. A move the university says will help coordinate its growing AI research and guide how AI is used in teaching and learning. Phil will commence the role on April 6, 2026. Link to the press release: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2026/release/la-trobe-appoints-australias-first-pro-vice-chanc Link to Professor …

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Cancer rehab grows as access is lacking

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Cancer rehab programs in Australia have more than doubled in the last 10 years, but many survivors still can’t get the help they need. La Trobe University researchers say rehab that includes exercise can boost quality of life. However, issues like poor funding, limited access, and inconsistent referrals are holding people back. Image: Image from …

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TikTok birth control misinformation causing unplanned pregnancies

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Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is putting young people at increased risk of unplanned pregnancies. A new study from La Trobe University found that many high-viewed videos promote ineffective natural methods and reject hormonal contraception, often without medical context. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Megan Bugden – Lecturer …

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New app helping families with end-of-life care

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La Trobe’s free HELP app is changing end-of-life care, helping over 1,100 users build support networks for loved ones with serious illness. The app was created by Dr Andrea Grindrod, who became one of its early users after her husband’s terminal cancer diagnosis. I spoke to Dr Grindrod about why this app is a game …

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