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Into space: How do you train for an environment that will kill you?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/67-into-space-how-do-you-train-for-an-environment-that-will-kill-you

12 Apr 2016: The answer is, head for the deep. Dr Alexander Forrest assists NASA to train for space exploration using underwater robotics. He specialises in environmental fluid mechanics, ocean engineering and the development of AUVs – Autonomous Underwater
Unlocking the secrets of Antarctic fur seal winter foraging

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/188-unlocking-the-secrets-of-antarctic-fur-seal-winter-foraging

9 Nov 2016: Research into the winter foraging and diving behaviour of Antarctic fur seals has revealed, for the first time, two contrasting strategies the predators use to survive in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments. Institute for Marine and
Seals help plug Antarctic water mystery

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/158-seals-help-plug-antarctic-water-mystery

8 Sep 2016: Elephant seals have helped scientists to demonstrate that fresh water from Antarctic’s melting ice shelves slows the processes responsible for the formation of deep-water ocean currents that regulate global temperatures. The study, led by Dr Guy
Two Laureates and two big projects

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/84-two-laureates-and-two-big-projects

10 May 2016: There’s only a handful of ARC Laureates in Australia, and for the first time two Tasmanian-based researchers have received the prestigious honour. Two outstanding University of Tasmania Professors will lead projects supported by almost $11 million
Wanderlust...

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/212-wanderlust

20 Dec 2016: For Brooke Saward, country and continent-hopping is a constant in her career. The University of Tasmania alumna is the founder of World of Wanderlust, an online source of travel tips and inspiration followed by millions from all corners of the globe.
Shooting for the stars

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/93-shooting-for-the-stars

26 May 2016: Businessman, researcher, inventor and University of Tasmania alumnus Dr David Warren has given a $2. 6 million gift which will enable the first Endowed Chair in the institution's 126-year history. The gift will make possible a $5 million Endowed
Shrinking glaciers offer surprising benefits for one species

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/55-shrinking-glaciers-offer-surprising-benefits-for-one-species

18 Mar 2016: Shrinking glaciers in the Antarctic is a global concern. But for one species, there are surprising benefits. A study led by Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) researcher Jane Younger has found that Adelie penguins in East Antarctica
Thousands of students get in deep with marine science MOOC

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/64-thousands-of-students-get-in-deep-with-marine-science-mooc

4 Apr 2016: Thousands of people around the world have been given an introduction to marine science thanks to the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies’ (IMAS) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). IMAS is celebrating a milestone
These boots were made for learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/196-these-boots-were-made-for-learning

22 Nov 2016: Tasmanian boot brand Blundstone – synonymous with the State’s farming sector – will provide $120,000 to support students undertaking new Associate Degrees in Agribusiness next year. Enrolments are now open to the first intake of the courses
A whole world of science on one beautiful island

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/124-a-whole-world-of-science-on-one-beautiful-island

6 Jul 2016: Students from NSW and Victoria were recently given the opportunity to explore all that Tassie has to offer on the University's SciCo science road trip competition. From our Mt Canopus Observatory to our Ice Core Lab at IMAS, the students were