The La Trobe University Podcast

The Imperial Camel Corp were formed in 1916 in order to deal with the revolt of pro-Turkish Senussi tribesmen in Egypt's Western Desert. Dr Janet Butler (History, La Trobe University) talks about Australian involvement in these ranks. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Giacomo Vivanti (Research Fellow, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University) on his research project, which transfers the success of one-on-one autism therapy to a classroom setting. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How did friendship function between nurses and soldiers in World War I, and how does it work beyond the concept of Mateship? Dr Janet Butler (History, La Trobe University) on how important friendship was it in shaping the experience of World War I. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

On the 22nd May 2014 the Royal Thai Armed forces led by General Prayuth Chan-ocha launched a coup against the democratically elected government government, dissolved the senate and stabled a Junta to govern the nation. Since that time there's been a clampdown on freedom of speech and expression, there's a curfew in place, and while a return to democracy is promised there's uncertainty as to when this will happen. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) discusses the Thai political system, and the challenges of restoring democracy. A La Trobe Asia podcast. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

Since the release of the iPad in 2010 more than 8 million tablet devices have been sold to classrooms worldwide. Assoc Professor Matthew Riddle (Academic Development, La Trobe University) speaks about his research which looks at the impact of tablets on learning habits and education. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

For someone who had power for a short amount of time, Caesar’s impact is undeniable. Dr Rhiannon Evans (Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) examines the actions of those that came after him – the veneration, the public works in his name, and the attempts of emperors to style themselves in his image. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Iain Ellis (Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre, La Trobe University) talks about his work on preserving the breeding populations of a small fish called the Murray Hardyhead. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Crayfish, yabbies and crawdaddies are all physically similar, but there are distinctions - broadly speaking yabbies are smooth and live in dams, while crayfish are spiny and are found in rivers. Dr Susan Lawler (Head of Department of Environmental Management & Ecology, La Trobe University) talks about these fascinating creatures, which have real intelligence and personalities. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Caesar's great downfall. Between winning the civil war and holding power, Caesar's won the support of the people of Rome, but gains more than one enemy in the Roman Senate. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Approximately one per cent of the Australian population stutters and the impact of the condition can be severe. While stuttering is treatable, the treatment is resource intensive and costly, and for many is inaccessible to access effectively. Dr Shane Erickson is leading a team to develop an internet-based tool that effectively delivers speech restructuring treatment for chronic stuttering. He hopes it will be available towards the end of 2014, and be accessible to anyone in the world for free. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The parasite liver fluke is estimated to cost the Australian dairy industry more than $90 million a year in lost production, and more than $10 million a year in treatment. Jane Kelley (research assistant, AgriBio, La Trobe University) talks about her research into the treatments of liver fluke, problems such as drug resistance, and the evaluation and development of new diagnostic tests. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

With Gaul now conquered, Julius Caesar turns his eyes on a greater prize - the Roman Empire itself. Dr Rhiannon Evans on Caesar’s civil war, and the resistance within the Senate. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why do we study insects? They’re the most diverse group of organisms in the world, and depending on who you ask there’s anywhere between two to thirty million species. Dr Ken Walker (Curator of Entomology, Melbourne Museum) talks about his role working with insects, and shows off some of his impressive bug collection. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

A recent study found that 54% of surveyed Australian teenagers reported receiving a sexually explicit text message and 26% reported sending a sexually explicit photo of themselves. It also looked at the sexual knowledge and activity of teenagers. Report author Emeritus Professor Anne Mitchell (Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University) joins the podcast to discuss the findings. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Bert de Groef (Agricultural Sciences/Agribio La Trobe University) on his research in which he is knocking out gene Plag1 in mice, which has an important role to play in growth, fertility and pituitary development. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Now that Caesar has expanded the borders of the Roman Empire, Dr Rhiannon Evans and Sarah Midford discuss his triumphant return to Rome. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Bert de Groef (Agricultural Sciences/Agribio La Trobe University) looks at animals and the way that humans interact with them and manage them – primarily companion animals, lab animals, and zoo animals. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Liam Leonard (Director, GLHV, La Trobe University) on inclusive practise and setting up the Rainbow Tick, an LGBTI accreditation for organisations. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Caesar eyes the territory to the east, inhabited by hoards of Gauls, and sees a chance to push forward his military career. Dr Rhiannon Evans (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) covers Caesar's conquest of Gaul, and his use of writing to push his agenda. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Charles Fahey (History, La Trobe University) on Melbourne during the first World War - a city rocked by industrial action, protests, and strikes. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.