Speeches and opinion pieces
Speeches
50th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign Gala Dinner
This is certainly an exciting year for La Trobe. We’re fifty. And of course we’re celebrating. But also preparing for the next half century.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
The Hunting Ground documentary, released here next week, raises issues that we cannot ignore. We have a responsibility to champion change.
Address to CEDA Vice-Chancellor’s panel
On Tuesday 23 September 2014, Professor Dewar spoke and participated in a panel discussion hosted by CEDA on the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the higher education sector.
The future of the Australian University
On Wednesday 1 July 2015, Professor Dewar spoke at a La Trobe University Ideas and Society forum on the future of the Australian University.
Opinion pieces
Treatment of asylum seekers in Australia
How we came to be so cruel to those seeking asylum in Australia