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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
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
A world of opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/118-a-world-of-opportunities

29 Jun 2016: Ever wanted to live overseas and study? Studying online means you can work or travel while you study and that’s exactly what Katrina Dubé did. Katrina currently works in Singapore as a relief teacher at the Australian International School.
Home and away

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/217-home-and-away

22 Dec 2016: As the academic year comes to a close, student stories have emerged highlighting communities and friendships that are being forged at the University’s modern purpose-built National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) accommodation. Nursing student
A focus on the environment is never wasted

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/162-a-focus-on-the-environment-is-never-wasted

26 Sep 2016: Science graduate (and soon to be Philosophy student) Thomas Crawford is passionate about sustainability. And his efforts have just been recognised by Green Gowns Awards Australasia. Thomas is a finalist in the category of Individual Excellence
From pastry chef to hospitality teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/95-from-pastry-chef-to-hospitality-teacher

2 Jun 2016: Kirsten Bacon has two passions. One is pastisserie, and the other is helping students learn. “I came to University as a non-school leaver. When I left school I went into a pastry chef apprenticeship. I had always wanted to be a teacher as well,
Internship has life-changing outcomes

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/194-internship-has-life-changing-outcomes

21 Nov 2016: Niels van der Winkle has just produced a social return on investment report for not-for-profit organisation Colony47. They’ll present the report to the government in a case for funding that has the potential to change many lives. It's an
Bridging the gap between food security and marine conservation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/89-bridging-the-gap-between-food-security-and-marine-conservation

20 May 2016: As the global population rises and the ability of agricultural land to produce enough food to meet our needs reaches its maximum, we will increasingly look to the oceans to supply food and nutrients. How can we ensure that the pressure placed on our
From cabinet maker to teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/104-from-cabinet-maker-to-teacher

14 Jun 2016: In his 20s Craig Gooding was working in a factory, as a labourer for a shop fitter. He didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. But he knew one thing: he was bored with his repetitive job. Today, he is in a job he loves, teaching primary
Crossfit for your brain

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/143-crossfit-for-your-brain

17 Jul 2016: Did you know people with low educational attainment have a higher risk of developing dementia? What can help? Crossfit for your brain. The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre has a new MOOC, Preventing Dementia, which will help exercise