Issue: September/October 2008
News
New generation scholarships help international students
The first group of international students under La Trobe University's new scholarship program has been welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor.
Alliance to fight cancer and auto–immune disease
Top scientists, clinicians and immunologists have embarked on a multi–disciplinary collaboration with government and industry targeting faster, more specific and cheaper diagnoses and treatments for cancer and auto-immune diseases.
Islamic banking course: a first for Australia
La Trobe University is planning to introduce the first course in Australia dedicated to Islamic banking and finance, joining a handful of universities in the West embracing this fast-growing segment of global finance.
Tools for smarter living at global 'nanotech' expo
Smart living is about making lifestyle choices that, among other things, can save energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint.
From Lecce to La Trobe for the love of pottery
Scholars from Italy are coming to La Trobe University in Melbourne to learn more about ancient pottery found in the southern part of their own country.
Research
Reading the mind of the Chinese traveller
What does Australia need to know about the new wave of outbound tourism from an increasingly affluent China?
Attracting tourists: movies alone won't do it
On the eve of the much-heralded launch of Baz Luhrmann's film Australia, Dr Sue Beeton has questioned the popular wisdom that movies such as this encourage tourism to Australia.
Reality television makeovers in context
Debate about whether reality on or off-screen is 'more real' epitomises current fascination with the blurring of lines between the two.
No more four-eyes: drops may cure myopia
For up to two billion people around the world wearing glasses for myopia or short–sightedness there may be a surprisingly simple solution on the horizon.
Call to tax, not trade, carbon emissions
Australia's proposed emissions trading scheme may face problems under the World Trade Organisation.
Archaeology goes Google–eyed to protect Afghan heritage
An international team of archaeologists, led by PhD student David Thomas, has made important discoveries about key sites in Afghanistan – conducting research from the safety of their desks.
Awards
Awards for outstanding contributions to student learning
The University has won five 'Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning' in the latest Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards.
Historians scoop national awards
La Trobe scholars won top awards at the recent Australian Historical Association's 2008 Biennial Conference.
Science in hot pursuit of highland frogs
Dr Thomas Burton has dedicated much of his life to the sticky, amphibian world of frogs – creatures widely regarded as indicators of global environmental health.
Books
Festival sponsorships focus on literary achievement
La Trobe University sponsored the opening session of the recent Melbourne Writers' Festival
Malouf Lecture at Mildura
Celebrated Australian writer David Malouf delivered the inaugural La Trobe University Lecture at the Mildura Writers' Festival
Top award for book on early Aboriginal Christian conversion
La Trobe scholar Robert Kenny has won the history prize in this year's Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.
Gallery readings inspire students
The La Trobe English Program is giving emerging writers – and some very established ones – the opportunity to converse with their readers.
Book puts Nobel Laureate back in limelight
The University has launched 'Thursday Review', on the first Thursday each month, as a public event to show case new books published by La Trobe staff and researchers.
Buildings
New building at Shepparton
Plans for La Trobe University's new $9 million Shepparton campus have been unveiled.
Helping Victoria's families
A new $5 million facility for the Bouverie Centre has been officially opened.