Issue: Winter 2009
News
Leading-edge science for the 21st century
An ambitious $350 million plan for next-generation science research, education and training has been secured.
Science - the art of new connections
The future for science lies in forging novel research collaborations.
Work starts on $230m Biosciences Centre
Much of the research undertaken at La Tobe University - particularly in the area of agriculture - has been among the very best in the world.
Regional Victoria benefits from new Health School
The new Bendigo Rural Health School has been described as a 'radical and original' model for health professional education and research across northern Victoria.
Cutting-edge labs for country dental students
Dental students at the Bendigo campus now have the latest training laboratories at their finger tips.
New plan resonates in country Victoria
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson has announced a three-year plan to boost the economic, social and cultural fabric of regional communities.
A first for autism child-care
La Trobe University has been chosen by the Federal Government as Victorian service provider under its new national Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centres program.
La Trobe Conversations
The first of a lunchtime conversation series dealing with major issues of significance to Australia and the world.
Hardy little fish is struggling
A tough little fish has been saved from possible extinction.
Research
Missing link in seed development
Researchers are improving the nutritional value of oilseed products and the seed quality and germination of grain crops.
Adding colour to botany research
Plant biologist wins an ARC Linkage Grant to improve on nature's palette by creating a blue carnation.
X-ray imaging - a beautiful friend
Three scientists talk about their work at the Centre for Excellence in Coherent X-ray Science.
Research in China leads 'new language' listings
While global biodiversity may be shrinking at an alarming rate, linguists are recording a burgeoning number of world languages.
Imaginary friends, real benefits
Children with imaginary friends are better at learning to communicate than other children.
New radar tracks drama of the ionosphere
La Trobe is part of an international consortium tracking the drama of the ionosphere.
Books
Spiders - and the world of stories
Spiders: Learning to Love Them deals with the intriguing world of spiders around our homes and beyond.
Inside the Austen fan
Academic Laura Carroll takes her role as a cultural analyst to heart.
Ups and downs in Hopetoun
Federal Minister Mr Martin Ferguson launches Fran Cusworth's new novel Hopetoun Wives.
Community
First for Indigenous Family Therapy
The first ten graduates from a unique training program for Indigenous family therapists have been awarded their qualifications.
New courses to help protect children and families
La Trobe University has been chosen to deliver two new courses in child and family practice.
Getting to know our catchments
Geologist John Webb is getting in on the ground level of a new multi-million dollar research centre devoted to managing Australia's water resources.
Fence me in!
La Trobe's Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary outfoxes the urban predator.