Search Results

Search

1 - 10 of 31 search results
  1. Fully-matching results

  2. Thumbnail for A new degree, a new life

    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
  3. Thumbnail for From science to teaching

    From science to teaching

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/103-from-science-to-teaching
    13 Jun 2016: Coleen Cole always dreamt of being a teacher, but life took her in another direction. Now nearly 20 years later, she is studying to make her dream a reality. “I wanted to be a teacher ever since I left university the first time round, but it
  4. Thumbnail for From graphic designer to nurse

    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
  5. Thumbnail for From cabinet maker to teacher

    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
  6. Thumbnail for "I've got the freedom that I always wanted"

    "I've got the freedom that I always wanted"

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/102-ive-got-the-freedom-that-i-always-wanted
    10 Jun 2016: "I was never great at school and I didn’t enjoy it. I just found it really hard. I was sick in year 12, so I didn’t graduate and afterwards I felt really lost. All of my friends seemed to know what they wanted to do and were going off to uni. I
  7. Thumbnail for Big science, tiny lab

    Big science, tiny lab

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/205-big-science-tiny-lab
    13 Dec 2016: What do analytical chemists do when they need a particular piece of lab equipment? They invent it themselves. Elisenda Fornells Vernet is studying her PhD at the University of Tasmania, and is doing just that. “I’m working in separation science,
  8. Thumbnail for Changing your life - from cab driver to community nurse

    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
  9. Thumbnail for A PhD at 90 years young

    A PhD at 90 years young

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/154-a-phd-at-90-years-young
    28 Aug 2016: Joan Webb is just getting started. In August, at the University of Tasmania’s winter graduation round in Launceston, she crossed the stage at the Albert Hall and claimed a new honorific. Mrs Webb became Dr Webb, and at only 90 years young. Though
  10. Thumbnail for Helping hands

    Helping hands

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/218-helping-hands
    22 Dec 2016: One of the important questions facing students considering a university education is how do I pay for it? Providing support for students with financial need is one of the core values of the University of Tasmania’s philosophy. “We recognise that
  11. Thumbnail for Shrinking glaciers offer surprising benefits for one species

    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

Refine your results

Back to results

Shortlist

Clear all
Back to results

History

Recent searches

Clear all