Research institutes and centres

Our research takes place across more than 50 institutes, centres, and groups. These house some of the world's best researchers who are tackling local, national, and international research.

Featured specialist institutes

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

The vision of IMAS is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence for marine and Antarctic research and education, developing environmental understanding, and facilitating sustainable development for the benefit of Australia and the world.

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Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Menzies performs internationally significant medical research leading to healthier, longer and better lives for Tasmanians.

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Australian Maritime College

Australia’s globally recognised centre for maritime research, teaching and training. The growing maritime, defence, marine, renewable energy and offshore sectors are an exciting and strategic area of growth for AMC and the University of Tasmania.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

Responding to global agricultural challenges by enabling Tasmanian food produces and processors to accelerate primary sector production while maintaining and improving Tasmania’s land and water quality for future generations.

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Tasmanian Policy Exchange

The Tasmanian Policy Exchange (TPE) was established in 2020 as a strategic initiative to enhance the University's capacity to make timely and informed contributions to policy issues and debates which will shape Tasmania's future.

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Our institutes, centres and groups