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Issue: August/September 2006
NewsInternational survey ranks La Trobe in State’s top threeLa Trobe University has been ranked among Victoria’s elite three universities - after Melbourne and Monash - in the latest leading global academic rankings, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University index of the world’s top 500 universities. 
New Centre for DialogueThe Centre for Dialogue - the first of its kind in Australia - is of international and national significance. It places Melbourne, and Australia, at the cutting edge of the dialogue of cultures, religions and civilisations. 
Forum features Anwar IbrahimFormer Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr Anwar Ibrahim, was guest speaker at a recent forum, jointly sponsored by the Centre for Dialogue, the Victorian Council of Churches, and the Islamic Council of Victoria. 
Onassis Prize for Hellenic CentreThe National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research at La Trobe University has been awarded one of two 2006 Onassis International Prizes for its promotion of Hellenism. 
Honour for work with alcohol-related brain injuryMartin Jackson, Director of La Trobe University’s Psychology Clinic, has been recognised for his research and extensive community work in helping people with alcohol and substance related brain injury. Research grant from GreeceThe Greek government has awarded an $850,000 research grant to the National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research. Understanding EuropeThe value of La Trobe University’s European Union subject for advancing a deeper understanding of international relationships was demonstrated with the launch of Innovative Universities European Union (IUEU) Centre at the main Melbourne campus at Bundoora recently. 
Roche Medal for biochemistLa Trobe University biochemist, Associate Professor Michael Ryan, has won the 2006 Roche Medal for outstanding achievement in biochemistry or molecular biology. 
Philosopher wins Eureka PrizeLa Trobe University philosopher, Associate Professor Janna Thompson, has received a prestigious Eureka Prize - one of Australia’s leading awards for science and science communication. 
Students win EU awardsLa Trobe students Ella Bourke and Heidi Werner have won two EU prizes, presented to them by Ambassador Julien at the official opening of the Centre. ABR - La Trobe Annual LectureThe Australian Book Review - La Trobe University Annual Lecture - a literary event held in three states - this year featured Ian Donaldson, Director of the ANU’s Humanities Research Centre. 
Arts at La Trobe - writ largeLa Trobe University this year sponsored the Melbourne Writers’ Festival opening Keynote Address at the Melbourne Town Hall. It was delivered by internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer, conservationist and author, Tim Flannery. Nursing bruisesThe workplace for nurses can be ‘distressing and dangerous’ with nurses reporting being ‘shouted at, punched, stabbed and bitten’ according to a recently published study led by La Trobe University Head of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Gerald Farrell. Research in Action
Who killed Australia's giant marsupialsThe fact that an animal’s remains are found in your hearth doesn’t mean you’ve made a meal of it.... That, at any rate, was the theory of La Trobe University archaeology researcher, Jacqui Duncan. 
Modern tales of an ancient villageOnce upon a time - around 2,400 BC - a few dozen people set up the small village of Marki on the island of Cyprus. 
Bass Strait seabird researchLa Trobe University has taken over research on muttonbirds, or Shorttailed Shearwaters, in Bass Strait, nearly 60 years after it began. 
Studies into Indigenous educationResearch that examines the history and practice of education for Indigenous students in Australia is the subject of a new book by La Trobe University’s Raymond Nichol. 
Footwear not to blame for fallsDespite common assumptions - and some scientific studies - linking footwear to impaired balance in elderly people, a new study by La Trobe researchers suggests their footwear may not be to blame for their increased risk of experiencing a fall. 
Orthoses research surprises podiatristsWhat is the best kind of footwear insert to treat plantar fasciitis - a nasty foot condition that can feel like a hot knife being driven into your heel, and afflicts up to 100,000 Australians every year?
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