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University of Tasmania provides MRC Tas with short-term accommodation for new Tasmanians

07 Dec 2022

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The Underwood Centre's first PhD graduate highlights the benefits of distance learning
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Into the future: this year's Westpac Scholars announced
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‘How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?’: research reveals what Australian kids want to know about our warming world

Latest stories for and about our alumni community

From bookworm to Alumni Officer: Shayne's journey of flexibility, and discovery through a double degree

13 Nov 2024

Shayne SmithSenior Alumni Officer, Alumni RelationsDivision of the Vice-Chancellor Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and a Bachelor of Business majoring in TourismGrowing up, Shayne was moved by all forms of media and storytelling, immersed in…

The Shed is complete

11 Nov 2024

October saw the Official Opening of The Shed, the final and largest building of the University of Tasmania’s expanded Inveresk campus in the heart of Launceston. (L-R) The Hon Jason Clare MP, Jo Palmer MLC, Professor Rufus Black and Launceston…

Congratulations to our Alumni Award Winners for 2024

11 Nov 2024

Our alumni never fail to inspire with their significant contributions both at home and across the globe. Congratulations to this year’s Alumni Award recipients whose achievements we look forward to celebrating throughout the upcoming year.Across…

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University buildings win global and national awards

14 Nov 2024

The University’s Forestry building in Hobart and River’s Edge building at Inveresk have received national and international recognition at two prestigious award events held in November.Competing against 12 other finalists from around the globe,…

Tasmanian students encouraged to soil their undies in the name of science

7 Nov 2024

Tasmanian school students are invited to put their agricultural science skills to the test in a competition to grow the largest radish and learn about soil health through the ‘soil your undies’ challenge.Applications for the 2025 Let it Grow…

Joining forces to empower women in the workforce

31 Oct 2024

The University of Tasmania and RACT are helping DFS extend its reach ahead of the organisation’s national EmpowerHer campaign throughout November. DFS Tasmania plays a vital role in assisting women entering or re-entering the workforce. Its…

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Spotlight on Dr Matias Thomsen, Lecturer in Law

24 Sep 2024

Matias Thomsen is a Lecturer in Criminal Law and Evidence and a Senior Legal Advisor for the Global Desk of the Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre. Matias’ research interests include international humanitarian law; international…

Rabbit ‘invasion’ the focus of Paris art residency

11 Sep 2024

Invasive pest in Australia, threatened species at home – portrayals of the European rabbit will be the focus of a Paris residency for Hobart artist Robyn Higgins.Higgins has been awarded the $10,000 Mary Maxwell Travel Scholarship in Creative Arts…

Ossa Music Prize winners begin statewide tour

29 Aug 2024

Ossa Music Prize-winning jazz group SymmeTrio will undertake a five-concert statewide tour from Monday, highlighting their collaborative compositions.Bachelor of Music students Louis Monaghan (piano), Jode Brewster (saxophone) and Joshua Ford-King…

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