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From graphic designer to nurse

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/100-from-graphic-designer-to-nurse

9 Jun 2016: You might think graphic design and nursing are chalk and cheese, but for Adele Close the two careers give her the perfect life balance. “The design side is a really good creative outlet and gives me time at home with the kids. Whereas the nursing
Changing your life - from cab driver to community nurse

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/190-changing-your-life-from-cab-driver-to-community-nurse

13 Nov 2016: Changing your career can be full of challenges, but Costa Papas knew he was up to the task when he decided, after 16 years of working as a cab driver, it was time for a change. I’ve always been interested in the field of health, I chose the
Designer rice could help beat diabetes, cancer, and obesity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/172-designer-rice-could-help-beat-diabetes-cancer-and-obesity

20 Oct 2016: Scientists have discovered a way to increase the production of resistant starch in rice, which could have beneficial health consequences for more than half of the world’s population. University of Tasmania School of Biological Sciences Professor
How have human activities been stressing out kelp forests?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/193-how-have-human-activities-been-stressing-out-kelp-forests

15 Nov 2016: Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) scientists have joined researchers from around the world to provide the first global picture of how kelp forests have changed over the last 50 years in response to stresses caused by human
A new degree, a new life

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/85-a-new-degree-a-new-life

11 May 2016: Diana Butler began studying Nursing at the age of 40. Her decision to go to University changed her life. And in turn, she is changing the lives of those living in poverty in Africa. Diana is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Tasmanian-based organisation
Accidental comedian

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/219-accidental-comedian

22 Dec 2016: University of Tasmania alumnus Luke McGregor has brought his own brand of comedy home, filming his latest TV venture - the buddy comedy Rosehaven – over seven weeks in the state, including the tiny Derwent Valley town of Lachlan and the
Shrinking glaciers offer surprising benefits for one species

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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
Top of the table

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/211-top-of-the-table

19 Dec 2016: London-based alumni Brodie Neill not only earned a place at the table of leading world designers in September – he also provided the table. Representing Australia, Brodie unveiled a new installation, Plastic Effects, at the inaugural London Design
Unlocking the eucalypt genome

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/73-unlocking-the-eucalypt-genome

22 Apr 2016: Ask Professor Brad Potts why he studies eucalypt genetics and he will tell you the answer is simple, “The excitement of discovery”. “If I had lived in another era I would have been an explorer,” said Professor Potts. “There is nothing like
Mother, nurse, student and artist

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8 May 2016: Having children and a busy job doesn’t mean you can’t pursue your study dreams. Just ask Nikala Bourke. After being awarded her Nursing degree in the mid 90s, Nikala came back to University to pursue her passion for photography. “I’m a single