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How my PhD helped me get where I am today

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/779-how-my-phd-helped-me-get-where-i-am-today

11 Dec 2018: Dr Lila Landowski's passion for medical research was sparked at a young age. “At a school camp in Year 7, I caught my first fish. I’d heard that shark liver oil had magical health benefits (this turned out to be false, of course) and I remember
Conservatorium students score well in film

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/726-conservatorium-students-score-well-in-film

23 Sep 2018: Students from music technology, composition, and performance came together for the live tracking of an Australian short film, Death of the Rose, as the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music launched a new stream – Commercial Music
The top 5 things to do at Hobart Open Day if you’re a creative genius

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/685-the-top-5-things-to-do-at-hobart-open-day-if-youre-a-creative-genius

25 Jul 2018: The world needs more artists, communicators, and creatives, and right now in Tasmania is the best time to embrace your vision. If you want to become a reporter, a blogger, a performer, or a designer, check out these events at Hobart Open Day and get
Finding friends in a new land

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/641-finding-friends-in-a-new-land

11 Jun 2018: Story by Susan Oong. Banner image by Richard Jupe. Kicking a soccer ball around helped forge the friendship between Hazara asylum seeker Haji Alizada and University of Tasmania social housing researcher Julia Verdouw. Now 23, Alizada is an entrepreneur
Making a career out of creativity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/741-making-a-career-out-of-creativity

12 Oct 2018: Singer songwriter Ange Boxall has scaled many heights since she completed a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Tasmania. Her 2016 country album Into the Wind debuted at No. 11 on the ARIA charts, and she’s worked with some of the best
The 5 best Tassie study breaks

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/745-the-5-best-tassie-study-breaks

5 Nov 2018: Studying for a PhD is extremely rewarding but it’s a lot of work. That means it’s important to take breaks to rejuvenate and relax, so you can return to your research refreshed and with renewed determination. Tasmania is a place with fresh air,
Conducting students take the TSO for a spin

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/581-conducting-students-take-the-tso-for-a-spin

21 May 2018: The first Australian Conducting Academy was held in Hobart in early 2018, attesting to the strong ties between UTAS' Conservatorium and the state’s top professional orchestra. Eleven young conductors were selected for the nine-day conducting
5 ways a PhD will enhance your career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/758-5-ways-a-phd-will-enhance-your-career

30 Nov 2018: 1. You will develop specialist technical skills. Studying for a PhD fosters new research skills that enable you to explore your thesis topic deeply with specialised insight. You will be mentored by an accomplished researcher in your field – they
Ramp up your design and making experience

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/729-ramp-up-your-design-and-making-experience

26 Sep 2018: At the University of Tasmania we believe the most powerful way to learn is by doing. That’s why our Architecture and Design degrees includes valuable learning by making classes, giving students at ALL year levels the chance to get practical
Career change launches a new path

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/721-career-change-launches-a-new-path

17 Sep 2018: After years of working in sales, Peta King enrolled at the University of Tasmania to study accounting and finance as a mature-age student. “I’ve always been interested in the accounting and finance profession. Once my children had reached an age
Get out of here: How to study overseas for part of your degree

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/526-get-out-of-here-how-to-study-overseas-for-part-of-your-degree

5 Feb 2018: Read on to find out some of the best reasons to study overseas, as well as tips on when and how to organise some time abroad as part of your university studies – and how to afford it all. Why you should go“I can’t stress enough how much
From a childhood dream to the newsroom

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/717-from-a-childhood-dream-to-the-newsroom

11 Sep 2018: Erin Cooper always knew she wanted to work in media, ever since she was a child. “When I was nine years old, we had a student teacher visit the classroom at my primary school. She taught us about the newspaper, and from that moment onwards I
Psychology is music to her ears

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/561-psychology-is-music-to-her-ears

19 Mar 2018: Lexi Fox-Hughes, 18, is one of thousands of new students beginning their studies at the University of Tasmania this semester. Lexi is studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science, majoring in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, with a minor in
School project gets an 'A'

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/709-school-project-gets-an-a

10 Aug 2018: The new learning asset in the centre of Hobart is defying all attempts to be defined, categorised, or bound by its geography. "The A-Lab is a tangible expression of the Making of the Future Partnership Agreement and is a rich resource to be utilised
Bored by the mainstream? Study in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/742-bored-by-the-mainstream-study-in-tasmania

16 Oct 2018: Has anyone ever told you your ideas are weird? Or that your style is a bit unusual? Or do you just feel bored by the mainstream? Congratulations! You’re destined to be a creative! At the University of Tasmania we’ll nurture your spirit and your
Building a link between obesity and infertility

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/804-building-a-link-between-obesity-and-infertility

18 Dec 2018: Ye He was working at a medical clinic in China when she realised a lot of women struggling to conceive a child were obese. It was an observation that led Ye to devote her postgraduate research to establishing a link between obesity and fertility. Ye
Five myths about studying for a PhD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/748-five-myths-about-studying-for-a-phd

7 Nov 2018: Myth 1. It will be hard to choose a great topicThe great thing about a PhD is that it’s your chance to delve into something you find interesting and really immerse yourself in the topic. By working together with your supervisor, you can find a
A passion for neuroplasticity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/803-a-passion-for-neuroplasticity

17 Dec 2018: A fascination with the brain and a personal connection drove Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre PhD candidate Barbora Fulopova to devote her PhD research to Alzheimer’s disease. “My research is in neuroplasticity, which can be
Legal eagle flies Strait

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/704-legal-eagle-flies-strait

10 Aug 2018: Borders were no barrier to Professor Tim McCormack becoming one of the world’s foremost experts in international humanitarian law. But after decades spent working interstate and internationally, the University of Tasmania alumnus and its new Dean
A career where you never get bored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/811-a-career-where-you-never-get-bored

19 Dec 2018: Kristy Stevenson is seeking a career where she can travel and use her skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world. This is what drew her to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania. Ag is one of those
Associate degree offers new career opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/734-associate-degree-offers-new-career-opportunities

3 Oct 2018: With a passion to study science for many years, Burnie’s Aaron Eley jumped at the chance when the University College’s Associate Degree in Applied Science created the opportunity. With a passion to study science for many years, Burnie’s Aaron
Rewarding rural opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/700-rewarding-rural-opportunities

9 Aug 2018: The secret is out about the State’s rural and remote destinations, but what isn’t widely known is their appeal as a medical training destination. Newly qualified University of Tasmania medical graduates are opting to further their education and
Touring Europe by trumpet

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/569-touring-europe-by-trumpet

6 Apr 2018: Music student Darcey O’Malley knew the value of study overseas, particularly for musicians. So when the chance came to study with some renowned teachers in Denmark and Switzerland, he and his trumpet were off. He spoke to us from Lucerne to
The top 5 things to do at Inveresk Open Day if you’re into drama

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/691-the-top-5-things-to-do-at-inveresk-open-day-if-youre-into-drama

31 Jul 2018: Do you live for movie night, spend all your money on theatre tickets, and have a flair for the dramatic? Then our Open Day at Inveresk is a fantastic destination for you! The Inveresk precinct is the northern home of the University’s School of
Upskilling to be better leaders

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/508-upskilling-to-be-better-leaders

8 Jan 2018: A partnership between the Victorian Police and the University of Tasmania’s School of Social Sciences reached a new milestone during the 2017 summer graduation. Victoria Police’s Acting Inspector Catherine Wilkins was the first graduate with a
Creating change around the world with sustainable design

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/723-creating-change-around-the-world-with-sustainable-design

18 Sep 2018: Banner image, from left: Volunteers Holly Thurston-Doyle, Emily Hunt and Millie Knott. Millie Knott’s decision to study Architecture and Design and Philosophy at the University of Tasmania has taken her all over the world. Millie has a lot of
Jumping into jive

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/650-jumping-into-jive

6 Jul 2018: Gus Leighton completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours in 2017 and will begin his PhD soon. But he didn’t wait to finish studying to begin his career. In fact, he and some friends began working professionally while still undergrads, as the jump
The top 5 things to do at Hobart Open Day if society fascinates you

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/682-the-top-5-things-to-do-at-hobart-open-day-if-society-fascinates-you

25 Jul 2018: Are you interested in how the law works, the dark side of history, or how to educate the next generation? Come to Hobart Open Day and hear from our staff and students about what to study to feed your thirst for knowledge. Whether you’re
Discovering the diversity of agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/813-discovering-the-diversity-of-agriculture

19 Dec 2018: When a current agricultural science student visited Guilford Young College, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities for Lauren Rowlands. When Lauren was in her final year of college, like a lot of school leavers, she was unsure what career
A normal day in Antarctica

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/720-a-normal-day-in-antarctica

14 Sep 2018: Banner image: Chad Greene (UTIG). Dr Felicity McCormack doesn't like the cold much…which can be tricky given her office for several weeks out of the year is Antarctica. Dr McCormack is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Marine and
Activism through art

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/604-activism-through-art

8 May 2018: Courtesy of @joshpringle. Tasmanians know Josh Pringle’s work well, even if they don’t know his name. His "Keep Tassie Wild" artwork can be seen on car bumpers, jackets, t-shirts and walls around Hobart and beyond, and his distinctive style is in
Real-world theatre experience in Tasmania's wild West

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/759-real-world-theatre-experience-in-tasmanias-wild-west

6 Dec 2018: Tasmania's wild West Coast provided rich experiences and learning for the University of Tasmania’s Theatre students last month. Taking part in the biannual contemporary arts festival The Unconformity in Queenstown, the Bachelor of Contemporary
A street art tour of Hobart

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/661-a-street-art-tour-of-hobart

20 Jul 2018: Looking for vibrant street art in one of Australia’s oldest cities? You’ll need to venture beyond the historic waterfront and into the city’s little-used laneways to find the work of talented locals – and a few well-known interlopers, too. 1.
The secret ingredient

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/578-the-secret-ingredient

30 Apr 2018: Chloe Proud, 31, runs two of the hottest food brands in Hobart. Chloe says the key to her success in this competitive field is an Arts degree from UTAS. She says she was always destined for university. “I was a really academic kid and I had my
From an Octopus Girl's notebook

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/611-from-an-octopus-girls-notebook

17 Jul 2018: Erin Hortle’s first novel is about the relationship between a breast cancer survivor and some octopuses at Eaglehawk Neck, on the Tasman Peninsula. The Octopus and I, excepts from which won her the Young Writer's Fellowship in the Premier's
A day in the life of a media student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/516-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-media-student

21 Jan 2018: For Paul Strk, a casual news editor at the ABC and Bachelor of Media student, work and study feed into each other beautifully – but managing time is the biggest challenge of all. In his own words, here’s a typical busy day towards the pointy end
Building spiders and burning fears

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/624-building-spiders-and-burning-fears

8 Jun 2018: Ogoh-ogoh made for Dark Mofo 2015, including the Spotted Handfish. The story of the ogoh-ogoh ritual in Dark Mofo started at UTAS in 2015. “We were thinking about what we could do with students in winter in relation to myths and beliefs,” explains
Reviving an original Tasmanian language

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/671-reviving-an-original-tasmanian-language

19 Jul 2018: Truganini’s death in Hobart in May 1876 attracted worldwide attention. She was widely, but wrongly, believed to have been the last Aboriginal person to have survived the Tasmanian genocide. Her demise symbolised the devastating impacts of British
The best seats in the house

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/648-the-best-seats-in-the-house

28 Jun 2018: When these six students signed up to study at the School of Creative Arts they had little notion that by second year they would be working on a professional commission. And for one of Australia’s premier arts festivals, no less. As part of their
The Unconformity: the power and peculiarity of Tasmania's wild…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/749-the-unconformity-the-power-and-peculiarity-of-tasmanias-wild-west

11 Nov 2018: Of the many festivals dotted across the island state of Tasmania, The Unconformity is particularly well named. It is an inherently unique event, responsive to the particularities of the western town of Queenstown’s unique geology, ecology and

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