Opinions - La Trobe University

The Future of Islamic Finance in Australia

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:38:20 +1100

Steve Lambert (Global Head of Debt Markets, National Australia Bank (NAB)) looks to the future of Australian Islamic Finance.

Developing Technology of the Future

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:12:58 +1100

Professor Jack Singh (Centre for Technology Infusion, La Trobe University) on the ground breaking research in developing technology, such as the Zero Emissions house, VIC6 IPv6 project, rail crossing communication technology, and microchips for the world's largest radio receivers pointed at the stars.

The Economics of Climate Change

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:59:22 +1100

Professor Ross Garnaut (Economics, Australian National University) on the economic factors of climate change that influence politics.

Van Gogh the Collector

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:31:22 +1100

Dr Vince Alessi (La Trobe University Art Museum (LUMA)) on the illustration collection of celebrated Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.

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The Lies of Climate Change Denial

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:59:22 +1100

Professor David Karoly (University of Melbourne) on why there is still climate change denial, and the lies that are told in the debate.

The Psychological Impact of AFL Injury

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:40:39 +1000

Dr Mandy Ruddock-Hudson (Public Health, La Trobe University) discusses treating the psychosocial impact of injury sustained during AFL games.

Australian Aboriginal History

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:08:18 +1000

Professor Richard Broome (History, La Trobe University) on Aboriginal Australia, their history, changing attitudes and the stolen generation.

Islamic Banking in the Australian Banking System

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:05:04 +1000

Emmanuel Alferis (Head of Financial Institutions and Trade, Global Transactional Banking at Westpac Institutional Bank) talks about the use and potential of Islamic banking principles within the Australian banking industry.

Crayfish and Yabbies

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:15:52 +1000

Dr Susan Lawler (Environmental Management & Ecology) on crayfish, yabbies and crawdaddies.

Ambassador for the Australian Mentality

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:20:51 +1000

Richard Woolcott on the Australian mentality, his career, and our place in the Asian Pacific community.

Richard Woolcott served as an ambassador to numerous Asian countries, to the United Nations, and as President of the United Nations Security Council for Australia’s term in 1985. He was the Secretary for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1988 to 1992, and helped establish the APEC forum. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1985, and a Companion of the Order in 1993.

Water Management in Australia

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:36:04 +1000

Professor Lin Crase (applied economics, regional school of business, La Trobe University) discusses developments in water management and policy in Australia.

Ancient Egyptian Bling

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:47:57 +1000

Dr Mark Eccleston (Archaeology, La Trobe University) discusses ancient Egyptian industrial findings and beadwork.

The Function of Fungi

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:35:22 +1000

Janice Williams (La Trobe University) explains how fungi works, its function, and its important to the carbon cycle.

Oceanic Archaeology

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:47:08 +1000

Professor Patrick Kirch (Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley) discusses oceanic archaeology of the pacific islands.

Australian Election 2010 Special

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:58:45 +1000

Professor Robert Manne (politics, La Trobe University) talks about issues of the approaching Australian election and it's candidates.

Raunch Culture and Sexual Violence

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:39:05 +1000

Dr Anastasia Powell (Social Science, La Trobe University) talks about the raunch culture that exists amongst youth, and the unwritten rules of sex, power and consent.

Treating Malaria at the Molecular Level

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:11:18 +1000

Dr Alexander Maier (Molecular Science, La Trobe University) talks about malaria and how his team are working on a solution at the molecular level.

The Importance of Social Inclusion

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:50:55 +1000

Social inclusion is critical for those in the community with intellectual disabilities. Professor Christine Bigby (La Trobe University, School of Social Work and Social Policy) on the work that needs to be undertaken.

Preserving Languages of the World

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:09:19 +1000

96% of the world speak the same ten languages, and there are over 6,000 spoken dialects making up the rest. Professor Randy LaPolla (Director, La Trobe University Research Centre for Linguistic Typology) discusses the process of recording and preserving these languages, and the importance of the process, in a world where globalisation is fast taking hold.

The War on Fish

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:45:24 +1000

Dr Denise Russell (Philosophy, University of Wollongong) discusses the ethics of ocean use - fishing territories, respect of the ocean, and respect of the wildlife that lives in it.

Is the European Union on the Brink?

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:25:28 +1000

Dr Stefan Auer talks about the future of the European Union, it's current situation and currency problems, and how it all began.

How Islamic Banking Works

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:41:12 +1000

Dr Hayat Khan explains the principles of Islamic Banking, how it is being taught at La Trobe University, and how the world could benefit by adopting it's principles.

The Importance of Breastfeeding

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:03:39 +1000

Dr Lisa Amir (Mother & Child Health Research, La Trobe University) discusses why breastfeeding is more beneficial than formula, taking medicine while breastfeeding, and health issues.

The Short-Tailed Shearwater

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:53:17 +1000

PhD student Mark Carey talks about researching migration patterns of the Short-Tailed Shearwater, better known as the Mutton Bird.

Corporate Social Responsibility Needs to Change

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:07:09 +1000

Dr Wayne Visser (Founder and Director of CSR International, Senior Associate at the Cambridge University Programme for Sustainable Leadership) talks about the future of corporate social responsibility, and why companies need to change their practices.

Prosthetic Problems for Haiti

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:15 +1000

Rowan English (Head of La Trobe University National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics) talks about prosthetics and the challenges of dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters.

Why we Fail at Mental Health

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:41:48 +1000

Professor Patrick McGorry (2010 Australian of the Year, Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne) talks about where Australia is going wrong in treating mental health, the mental health problems experienced by asylum seekers, and being the Australian of the Year.

Making the Market

Tue, 18 May 2010 11:37:18 +1000

Vice-Chancellor Paul Johnson talks about his new book 'Making the Market', the history of the modern market and the way it evolved.

The Global AIDS crisis

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:27:38 +1000

Professor Dennis Altman discusses the global AIDS situation, the Millennium Development Goals, and the world issues involved in dealing with the problem.

The Syrian Way

Fri, 07 May 2010 10:41:43 +1000

Tammam Sulaiman (Syrian Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand) talks about Syria's history, politics, and education, and it's relationship with Australia.

Melbourne Archaeology

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:54:00 +1000

Professor Tim Murray tells us what's below our feet in the city of Melbourne, Australia, and the unique archaeological challenges presented by a young city.

Asia Pacific: A Millennium Development Goal Challenge

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:38:42 +1000

Minar Pimple (Deputy Director and Head of Asia United Nations Millennium Campaign) talks about the challenges of making the Millennium Development Goals a reality in the Asia-Pacific region.

Food Security

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:35:58 +1000

Professor Glenn Denning (Earth Institute, Columbia University) discusses the issues of world hunger and food security.

The Maori's Peaceful Resistance

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:48:58 +1100

Dr Rachel Buchanan talks about her new book, The Parihaka Album, which traces the 1881 attack on Parihaka in New Zealand, in which the native Maori exhibited the first example of peaceful resistance.

Designing the Millennium Development Goals

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:03:13 +1100

Dr Jan Vandemoortele (former UNDP Resident representitive in Pakistan) is one of the architects of the Millennium Development Goals, and discusses their origins, aims, and progress.

How Sports are Funded

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:07:32 +1100

The intense debate over the legitimacy of maintaining funding for elite sport sparked by the recent release of the Crawford Report on the future of Australian sport raises an interesting question: Does funding elite sport, particularly Olympic sports, lead to increased sports participation by the average Australian?

The Future Teacher Shortage

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:12:00 +1100

A recent report has announced that there will soon be a shortage of teachers in the state of Victoria, Australia. Professor Lorraine Ling talks discusses how this shortage has come about, and the steps that are being taken to correct it.

Hitler, Genocide and Evolution

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:21:32 +1100

A large number of parallels can be drawn between the observations that Darwin made while voyaging on the Beagle and the subject of genocide within colonisation, and the beliefs of Adolf Hitler.

Tony Barta is from the History Program at La Trobe University.

Can Humanity Save the World?

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:42:21 +1100

Climate change has placed our planet on the path of destruction, but is it something that we can reverse? David Spratt, founder of Carbon Equity and co-author of 'Climate Code Red' thinks it's not too late.

Obama's Challenges

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:55:50 +1100

Professor William Chafe of Duke University talks about the different challenges facing Barack Obama.

A Talk With Barry Jones

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:30:35 +1100

Barry Jones is the former Minister for Science in Australia during the Hawke government, and former National President of the ALP.

How Shark's Blood Can Save Lives

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:05:25 +1100

The antibodies in shark's blood is currently being tested by Assoc. Professor Mick Foley for it's uses in combating human diseases such as cancer and malaria.

Teaching Emerging Journalists

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:49:04 +1100

Journalism is changing, and the methods used to teach current students, have to constantly evolve as a result. Dr Lawrie Zion from the media studies department discusses the different aspects of 'keeping up with students'.

The Nature of Conciousness

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:01:33 +1100

Neuroscientist Jason Mattingley discusses the nature of human consciousness.

Professor Jason Mattingley is a Neuroscientist and clinical neuropsychologist, from the Queensland Brain Institute & School of Psychology at University of Queensland.

White Asians: Australia's Future?

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:10:56 +1100

Uncovering the true history and society of Malaysia, and the political relationship between Australia and Asia.

Dr Noor is a Senior Fellow at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Affiliated Professor at Universias Muhamadiyah Surakarta (Solo) Yogjakarta, Indonesia.

Evolution of Language

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:06:38 +1100

Dr David Bradley discusses the evolution of language, of both man's ability to speak and the development of different languages and how words migrate.

Evolution of Sex

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:49:34 +1100

How sex and gender is evolving, how different animals deal with genetic reproduction, and what the human race might become millions of years in the future.

Professor Jenny Graves is from the Research School of Biology at the Australian National University (ANU).

Obama's First Year

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:05:21 +1100

Obama's health care plans, his cabinet, his attempts to get the olympics in Chicago and his war on Fox News have all been events that defined his first year in office. Assoc. Professor Nick Bisley discusses these and more.

Obama's Health Care Reform

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:06:57 +1100

Obama's Health Care Reform has come under a large amount of opposition, and it can't be denied that there could have been easier issues to address in his first year. Dr Tim Minchin discusses the chances of Obama's plan being successful, what it will mean for Americans, and what it could mean for Obama's presidency.

Reading into Darwin

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:31:18 +1100

Dr Alexis Harley discusses the life, beliefs, and writings of Darwin.

The Conflict in Cyprus

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:02:37 +1100

Cyprus has spent nearly 40 years as a nation divided by conflict and uneasy diplomatic tension. Dr Michális Michael discusses the history of the history and future of this disputed land.

Managing Environmental Sustainability

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:57:23 +1100

A Talk with Kate Auty, Australia's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability.

Why History Matters

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:59:23 +1100

Professor Marilyn Lake discusses why history matters, why its important to learn from the past, and why history is no longer written by the victors.

Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:35:55 +1100

Dr Ben Kear discusses the science of Darwin's theory of evolution.

Vaccines for the World's Poorest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:52 +1100

Professor Michael Good, Director of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, discusses the challenges of making affordable vaccines for the world's poorest people.

Using X-Rays to see the Small Scale

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:49 +1100

X-Rays can be used to examine cells and viruses in great detail, and Professor Leanne Tilley and Assoc. Professor Andrew Peele of La Trobe University have been using them to examine and treat the Malaria virus, which still kills millions each year.

A Talk With Malcolm Fraser

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:10:24 +1100

Former Prime Minister of Australia (1975 - 1983) Malcolm Fraser discusses his time as the leader of a country, what prompted him to join politics, and what he would give his attention to if he were in power today.

Gay Rights

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:36:11 +1100

How are gay rights viewed on a global scale? Professor Dennis Altman discusses the different views on a topic that can polarise the global community.

The Science of Climate Change Scepticism

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:15:03 +1100

Climate change is such a global problem, that it's amazing sometimes that skepticism has such a strong role in it as it does. This discussion explores the scientific proof that exists behind the phenomenon.

Dr. Andrew Glikson is a climate change scientist and a visiting fellow at the Australian National University (ANU).

Economics of the Internet

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:11:50 +1100

David Prentice discusses how businesses stay the same in theory, but how the internet has made it all cheaper, faster, and larger.

In Defence of Dan Brown

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:11:16 +1100

Dan Brown's books mightn't be the best example of literature, but surely it has to have it's good points. Dr Chris Scanlon of La Trobe University's media department has some good things to say about it... or at least, the success it generates.

The Politics of Climate Change Scepticism

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:24:19 +1000

Climate change is such a global problem, that it's amazing sometimes that skepticism has such a strong role in it as it does. This discussion explores the political agenda that exists behind the phenomenon.

Professor Clive Hamilton is a professor of public ethics at Charles State University.

The Teaching Method of Constructive Alignment

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:20:40 +1000

Constructive alignment is a principle used for devising teaching and learning activities, and assessment tasks, that directly address the learning outcomes intended in a way not typically achieved in traditional lectures, tutorial classes and examinations.

John Biggs is an Honorary Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong.

Interviewed by Professor David Spencer, the Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Law and Management at La Trobe University.

Examining Cell Death

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:26:23 +1000

Humans have about a million billion cells. Every second of every day, over a million of them kill themselves. In fact, committing suicide is the ultimate fate of 99% of our cells. If cells fail to die when they should, they accumulate and can turn into cancers. On the other hand, if cells activate their self-destruct mechanisms when they shouldn't, it can cause damage of important tissues such as the heart and brain.

Professor David Vaux is an ARC Federation Fellow from the La Trobe University Department of Biochemistry.

The Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:23:59 +1000

The Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) could cause an upset in Federal Politics when it is voted on this coming November.

Ian Tulloch is an academic from the La Trobe University Politics Program

Using snail hearts in serotonin research

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:54:47 +1000

Snails have a unique coping mechanism of dealing with serotonin, which causes heart disease amongst humans. The hope is that by experimenting on them, an effective treatment can be found.

You can view a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/snail-heart-research-with-michelle-gibson/transcript

The Global Melting Point

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:01:24 +1000

Has the global temperature always been changing, and are humans having an effect on it? An engineer's perspective on what needs to be done to change the course of the global climate.

You can view a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/global-melting-point-with-john-russell/transcript

Exploring Biochemistry

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:33:10 +1000

Nick Hoogenraad talks about the beginning of biochemistry and his work with mitochondria.

You can view a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/exploring-biochemistry-with-nick-hoogenraad/transcript

How Teaching Should Change

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:33:10 +1000

Lorraine Ling discusses the future of teaching, what is right and wrong in the education system, and the challenges of correctly addressing the needs of a school.

You can view a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/future-teaching-with-lorraine-ling/transcript

Rebuilding Somalia

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:22:39 +1000

The Minister for Oil and Minerals in the Somalian state of Puntland, and a former La Trobe student, Issa Farah talks about the challenges of rebuilding Somalia.

You can view a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/rebuilding-somalia-with-issa-farah/transcript

Teaching with New Media

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:47:54 +1000

Does Twitter, iTunes and blogging have a place in teaching the future journalists of the world?

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/new-media-teaching-with-chris-scanlon/transcript

Is Australia a Racist Country?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:48:02 +1000

Are Australians racist? Who are we to speak? Who can call themselves real Australians? Professor Sandy Gifford, Director of La Trobe University's Refugee Health Research Centre, believes this is the case.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/australian-racism-with-sandy-gifford/transcript

Fighting Corruption

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:53:07 +1000

Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director at Transparency International, the world’s leading non-governmental organisation fighting corruption. As a sociologist, his achievements spanned the fields of globalisation, development policy, international relations and multinational business management. He has taught at universities in Australia, Germany, Japan and South Africa, and worked in various countries for multinational corporations, trade unions and research institutes in managerial and research capacities.

Adjunct Professor Peter Loney is a former Deputy Speaker Victorian Legislative Assembly and former Chairman of the Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/fighting-corruption-with-cobus-de-swardt/transcript

Imaginary Friends

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:28:17 +1000

Dr Evan Kidd from the School of Psychological Sciences discusses the benefits exhibited by children who have imaginary friends in their developmental life.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/imaginary-friends-with-evan-kidd/transcript

Obama's First 100 days

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:49:39 +1000

Nick Bisley of Politics appraises the progress of U.S. President Barack Obama.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/obamas-first-100-with-nick-bisley/transcript

How TV Ratings Work

Mon, 25 May 2009 14:30:29 +1000

Sue Turnbull discusses the Australian television rating system, and the high rating dramas 'Underbelly' and 'Packed to the Rafters'.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/whats-rating-with-sue-turnbull/transcript

Middle Eastern Peace

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:56:36 +1000

Joe Camilleri talks about the need for effective dialogue in the Middle East, and the results of a recent trip to make headway into this problem.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/middle-eastern-peace-with-joe-camilleri/transcript

A Talk with Mike Moore

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:56:36 +1000

The Right Honourable Mike Moore is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, former leader of the World Trade Organisation, and current Adjunct Professor of La Trobe University.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/a-talk-with-mike-moore/transcript

Shattered Anzacs

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:55:12 +1000

Dr Marina Larsson discusses her new book 'Shattered Anzacs', and the hardships faced by injured soldiers and their families.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/shattered-anzacs-with-marina-larrson/transcript

Corporate Responsibility

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:41:18 +1000

Professor Prakash Sethi from the City University of New York talks about the responsibility corporations have to society, their customers, and their employees.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/corporate-response-with-prakash-sethi/transcript

Remaking Television Comedy

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:41:18 +1100

Sue Turnbull of Media Studies discusses remaking comedy sitcoms in different countries, such as 'Kath and Kim' and 'The Office'.

You can read a transcript for this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/remaking-comedy-with-sue-turnbull/transcript

Encouraging Diplomatic Dialogue

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:53:36 +1100

Joseph Camilleri talks about the challenges and merits of encouraging dialogue between different cultures.

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/centre-for-dialogue-with-joe-camilleri/transcript

Prehistoric Life

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:54:08 +1100

With a bit of time travel, Ben Kear looks at dinosaur ancestors.

You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/prehistoric-life-with-ben-kear/transcript

Plant Biotechnology

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:56:49 +1100

Roger Parish discusses the methods, reasons, and implications of plant biotechnology, as well as the research being undertaken at La Trobe University.

You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/plant-biotechnology-with-roger-parish/transcript

Sports Economics

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:56:49 +1100

Liam Lenten discusses the ins and outs of analysing sports

You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/sports-economics-with-liam-lenten/transcript

Complementary Medicines

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:56:49 +1100

Ken Harvey discusses medicine control and regulation

You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2009/podcasts/complementary-medicines-with-ken-harvey/transcript

Ego and Soul

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:50:07 +1100

Professor John Carroll discusses the desire for the soul to crave meaning.

A transcript of this podcast is also available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/ego-and-soul-with-john-carroll/transcript

The Mona Lisa

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:19:51 +1100

Professor Donald Sassoon of the Queen Mary University of London discusses The Mona Lisa, why it means so much to world culture, and how it has become so iconic.

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/the-mona-lisa-with-donald-sassoon/transcript

Russian History

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:19:24 +1100

Dr Adrian Jones of the History Department talks about Russian culture and history.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/russian-history-with-adrian-jones/transcript

Terra Nullius - The Empty Land

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:18:49 +1100

Professor Daniel Richter, head of The McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about native land rights.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/terra-nullius-with-professor-daniel-richter/transcript

Maths Matters

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:00:08 +1100

Dr Marcel Jackson talks about the practical applications of maths and La Trobe's successes in educating.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/maths-matters-with-dr-marcel-jackson/transcript

Aboriginal Sourcery

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:14:53 +1100

Professor Henry Reynolds from the University of Tasmania discusses the concept of Aboriginal sorcery.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/aboriginal-sorcery-with-professor-henry-reynolds/transcript

A Talk With Carmen Lawrence

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:02:57 +1100

The former WA Premier shares her views on her long career and current Australian and international politics.

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/a-talk-with-carmen-lawrence/transcript

Native Authorities

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:17:48 +1100

PhD student Ben Silverstein talks about the influences of early administration policies on the Aboriginal population.

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/native-authorities-with-ben-silverstein/transcript

U.S. Election Lead-Up

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:13:17 +1000

Dennis Altman and Nick Bisley discuss the upcoming U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain.

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/u.s.-election-lead-up-with-dennis-altman-and-nick-bisley/transcript

Same-Sex Attraction

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:20:30 +1000

Professor Anne Mitchell of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) discusses homophobia induced bullying in schools, and students who experience same-sex attraction.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/same-sex-attraction-with-anne-mitchell/transcript

Racial Identity

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:17:44 +1000

Dr Tim Minchin talks about racial identity in America and the outcome of the U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/racial-identity-with-dr.-tim-minchin/transcript

Journey to the Paralympics

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:10:52 +1000

Student Chris Mullins (and subsequent gold medal winning athlete) takes the time to discuss his challenges and experiences before departing for Beijing.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/paralympic-dreams-with-chris-mullins/transcript

Autism Research

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:10:13 +1000

Dr Cheryl Dissanayake talks about the importance of early diagnosis and intervention amongst children suffering from autism, and the success and challenges her team faces.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/autism-research-with-dr-cheryl-dissanayake/transcript

Olympian Physiotherapy

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:09:39 +1000

La Trobe University physiotherapist Mark Alexander talks about caring for athletes before flying to Beijing.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/olympian-physiotherapy-with-mark-alexander/transcript

A Talk With Professor Tim Flannery

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:08:55 +1000

A talk with Professor Tim Flannery: He's a well known and respected scientist, Australian of the year 2007, an alumni of La Trobe, and for that alone he's a winner in our books, plus if you believe his wikipedia page he's the body double for Billy Joel on his next Australian tour.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/a-talk-with-tim-flannery/transcript

Space Matters

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:59:39 +1000

Dr. Murray Parkinson of the Space Physics Group discusses the effects of space weather on Earth

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/space-matters/transcript

The Politics of Zimbabwe

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:28:32 +1000

Dr David Dorward discusses how Robert Mugabe's despotic rule is plunging Zimbabwe deeper into crisis

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/zimbabwes-crisis-is-africas-challenge/transcript

Dental Health

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:28:58 +1000

Professor Peter Wilson of La Trobe's Dental School discusses the challenges of bringing better dental care and services to Victoria.

You can read a transcript of this podcast at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/dental-health/transcript

Balancing Life and Work

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:29:26 +1000

Donatella Cavagnoli of the Department of Economics and Finance discusses the issues of work life balance.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/work-balance/transcript

Teaching Science

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:23:13 +1000

Professor Vaughan Prain discusses current approaches to developing deeper thinking in science in schools.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/science-education/transcript

Body Image

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:54:55 +1000

Siân McLean discusses a healthy self opinion and La Trobe's 'Set Your Body Free Program'.

A transcript for this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/body-image/transcript

Celebrity Culture

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:11:55 +1000

Chris Scanlon explains why celebrities like Wayne Carey are just a product a sick culture

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/celebrity-culture/transcript

Sustainability Reporting

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:33:46 +1000

Professor Adams explains why business must take environmental and sustainability concerns of staff and customers seriously.

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/sustainability-reporting/transcript

Water Trading

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:05:44 +1000

Dr Lin Crase from the La Trobe University School of Business discusses the concept of water trading between regional and rural areas, and the issues associated with it.

A transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2008/podcasts/water-trading/transcript