KEY MEDIA HITS: This week there were 6 stories mentioning La Trobe in The Age/Sun Age, 13 stories in the Bendigo Advertiser/Weekly, 3 in the Australian/Weekend, 4 in the Herald Sun, 1 in the Financial Review, 9 in the Border Mail, 2 in the Sunraysia Daily, 5 Leader Group stories, 14 ABC radio stories, 0 Radio National radio stories, 0 WIN, 1 Ten and 3 Prime stories.
Carol McKinstry, Occupational Therapy Bendigo, Bendigo Advertiser, 28 October, talked about the Occupational Therapy double degree at Bendigo that began in 2009.
David Prentice, Economics, Australian Financial Review, 28 October, commented on toll roads and the removal of the toll on the M4 motorway in Sydney.
Ben Kear, Molecular Sciences, Melbourne Times, 28 October, was interviewed about the study of ancient fossils to determine the future effects of climate change he is taking part in.
Ray Watterson, Adjunct Professor Law, 4 Corners, 26 October, talked about shooting of French photographer Roni Levi by two NSW police officers in 1997.
Professor John Rosenberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Future Students, North Taranaki Midweek, 21 October, talked about iTunesU and the risk of relying too heavily in technology in teaching.
La Trobe University, AAP Newswire, 26 October, the University will receive $220,000 over three years to help develop a new type of honey bee with no sting.
Professor John Martin, Director Centre for Sustainable Regional Community, News Weekly, Shepparton News, 21 & 27 October, talked about the need for regional areas to supply low greenhouse gasemitting energy once emissions trading comes into force.
Geoff Hocking, Graphic Design, ABC Central, 26 October, was interviewed about his book It's Another World Record on album covers of past eras released this week.
David Tacey, Communication Arts & Critical Enquiry, Subiaco Post, 24 October, talked about the lecture series he is presenting on Jung and the launch of his book Edge of the Sacred.
Dr Ken Harvey, Public Health, Weekend Australian, 24 October, wrote an article Therapeutic goods reform a bitter pill about the need to confront the self interest and self-regulatory rhetoric of the therapeutic goods industry and control unethical promotion.
Dr Sue Turnbull, Media Studies, ABC Western Queensland, 22 October, talked about John Safran's race relations show that the ABC had warned the public in advance could be controversial.
Professor Brian McGaw, Dean Science, Technology and Engineering, Campus Review, 13 October, was introduced as the new faculty Dean commencing on 30 November.
Ian Tulloch, Politics, ABC Central Victoria, 21 October, talked about the latest poll showing Labour has built up a solid lead over the Coalition and the emissions trading scheme in his regular segment.
Professor Liam O'Connor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Australian R&D Review, September 2009, was appointed as Chair of systems Biology and Bioinformatics at the Institute for Molecular Sciences and Biosciences Research Centre.
Professor David Vaux, Biochemistry, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 October, talked about the National Health and Medical Research Council's handling of issue's of conflict of interest.
The Media and Communication Unit within the University's Marketing and Engagement Division is exploring proactive and strategic approaches to engage with media. Goals include improved student recruitment and building the University's reputation by highlighting research in faculties and related institutes. If you have any suggestions or ideas for stories, please contact Mark Pearce on extn 5246 or Zerin Knight on extn 7375 or write to goodnews@latrobe.edu.au