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
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
Concussion and Australian Rules Football
Polly Farmer's legacy is now in science as well as footy
How GM sold us the Australian dream
How did an American company become such a huge part of Aussie culture?
Unis have vital role in times of crisis
Universities are thought leaders in the community
Recommended by the Vice-Chancellor
Finding Love in the Stacks
Speech given by Dr Clare Wright at State Library of Victoria, 31 May 2018
