Launceston Institute

The Launceston Institute maximises opportunities to support industry-linked research to benefit Northern Tasmania, driving social and economic impact across the region.

Led by Professor Natalie Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Launceston), the Launceston Institute has been designed to connect and work collaboratively with industry and community to drive innovation, growth and productivity, and respond to the social and economic needs of Northern Tasmania.

The Launceston Institute provides a framework to bring people together, encouraging conversations, building connections between our industry leaders from key areas across our region and enabling them to work with the University’s expertise. To learn and grow, and to solve problems together.

Focus areas

The Institute supports research capabilities and regional leadership in sectors and industries where Northern Tasmania has a competitive advantage.

It provides a framework to guide and support the region across key focus areas, including:

  • Agriculture
  • Maritime and Defence
  • Forest and Wood
  • Business
  • Health
  • Food Innovation

Upcoming events

Keep an eye out for our upcoming entrepreneurship panel events, partnering with InVent and focused on an agribusiness theme:

  • Tues 25th March
  • Tues 17th June

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Learn more about the Launceston Institute and how to get involved.

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