La Trobe opinions

La Trobe Opinions are the views of La Trobe academics and are not official University policy.

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09 May 2018A new solution to rural doctor shortage

Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor, La Trobe University & Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne

15 Mar 2018Domperidone can boost breast milk supply

Luke Grzeskowiak NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow – Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide; Lisa Amir Associate Professor in Breastfeeding Research, La Trobe University; Wendy Ingman Associate Professor, University of Adelaide;

14 Mar 2018Why VR cannot match the real thing

Professor Janna Thompson

08 Mar 2018Tackling unconscious biases

Beatric Alba, Research Fellow, La Trobe University

05 Mar 2018Treatment of asylum seekers in Australia

Professor Robert Manne

01 Mar 2018Minimum NT alcohol price to reduce harm

Michael Livingston, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University and Sarah Callinan, Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University

22 Feb 2018Turnbull and Trump key talking points

Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

22 Feb 2018 Teflon tycoons and sticky-taped kits

Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Media, Film and Journalism, La Trobe University

16 Feb 2018Four types of drinker: which one are you

Emmanuel Kuntsche, Director of the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University and Sarah Callinan, Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University

14 Feb 2018Close the gap: more indigenous graduates

Mark Rose, Vice President Victorian Aboriginal Education Association IncExecutive Director Indigenous Strategy and Education, La Trobe University

14 Feb 2018Sex and the sisterhood

Sarah Hayes, Research Fellow in Archaeology and History, La Trobe University and Barbara Minchinton, La Trobe University

12 Feb 2018US security approach is deeply troubling

Joseph Camilleri, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University

12 Feb 2018How an Olympic broadcast works

Merryn Sherwood, Lecturer in Sports Journalism, La Trobe University

07 Feb 2018Classroom design and architectural fads

Peter C. Lippman, PhD Candidate, School of Arts, Sciences & Commerce, La Trobe University and Terry Byers, Research fellow, University of Melbourne

07 Feb 2018Trump, Turnbull and Afghanistan

Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

05 Feb 2018Curious kids

Senior Lecturer in Sleep Ecophysiology, La Trobe University, John Lesku

01 Feb 2018Kids: genes they do and don't inherit

La Trobe University Distinguished Professor, Jenny Graves

29 Jan 2018Asia is set for a difficult year in 2018

Executive Director of La Trobe Asia and Professor of International Relations, Nick Bisley

25 Jan 2018What makes a classic song?

Liam Lenten Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, La Trobe University, Jordi McKenzie Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Macquarie University

24 Jan 2018Young Australians are drinking less

Michael Livingston, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University

24 Jan 2018The moral value of wilderness

Janna Thompson, Professor of Philosophy, La Trobe University

19 Jan 2018Trump’s first year: bizarre and alarming

Kumuda Simpson, Lecturer in International Relations, La Trobe University

19 Jan 2018The term LGBTI - it's time for a rethink

Dennis Altman, Professorial Fellow in Human Security, La Trobe University

16 Jan 2018Global political hotspots in 2018

Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

01 Jan 2018Stay on the couch or go for a run?

Hassan Vally

20 Dec 2017Evolutionary history of men and women

Beatric Alba, Research Fellow, La Trobe University

15 Dec 2017Royal Commission recommendations

La Trobe University Senior Lecturer in History, Timothy W. Jones

13 Dec 2017How conservatives use identity politics

Dennis Altman, Professorial Fellow in Human Security, La Trobe University

04 Dec 2017Penguins under threat from fishing nets

Ursula Ellenberg, Honorary Lecturer, La Trobe University

04 Dec 2017Impact of same-sex marriage vote

Dennis Altman, Professorial Fellow in Human Security, La Trobe University

04 Dec 2017Dastyari saga: need for donations reform

Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

24 Nov 2017Foreign Policy White Paper, power shifts

Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

22 Nov 2017When the US locked up white Australians

Anne Rees, David Myers Research Fellow, La Trobe University

15 Nov 2017Marriage equality and discrimination

La Trobe University Senior Lecturer in History, Timothy W. Jones

15 Nov 2017The Trans-Pacific Partnership is back

La Trobe Senior Lecturer in Public Health Deborah Gleeson, Australian National University Research Fellow Belinda Townsend, University of Sydney Law School Professor and Associate Dean Kimberlee Weatherall, University of Sydney Research Associate Pat Ranald, University of Western Australia Professor Peter Robertson

13 Nov 2017Jenny Graves on women in science

La Trobe University Distinguished Professor, Jenny Graves

10 Nov 2017Medicine monopolies and TPP trade talks

La Trobe University's Deborah Gleeson, Australian National University's Belinda Townsend, Australian National University Adjunct Professor Hazel Moir, University of Sydney affliliate Joel Lexchin, George Washington University Adjunct Professor Ruth Lopert