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
Why is vaccine supply so limited?
Exclusive rights to make and sell vaccines are held by a few companies
Online learning brings greater choice
Professor John Dewar AO - Vice Chancellor, La Trobe University
Apple 5G iPhones not yet in Australia
Why we're lagging behind getting 5G iPhones
WHO is right about lockdowns
Four other COVID-19 strategies besides lockdown
Committing to gender equity in pandemic
University signs Joint Sector Position Statement for gender equity
Universities more important than ever
La Trobe's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO writes about why universities matter
Recommended by the Vice-Chancellor
Finding Love in the Stacks
Speech given by Dr Clare Wright at State Library of Victoria, 31 May 2018
