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How research is speeding up the detection improvised bombs

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19 Nov 2018: An instrument that detect trace levels of materials used in improvised explosives will be used to protect airports and other vulnerable facilities, thanks to researchers at the University of Tasmania. Now they’re working on a smart lab for your
New partnership plans Tasmanian sonar test facility

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24 Jul 2018: Update April 2024: The plans to establish a sonar testing facility in Tasmania did not proceed and the partnership is no longer in effect. The Australian Maritime College has partnered with international defence giant Thales to investigate
Why you should race into Engineering at the University of Tasmania

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26 Jul 2018: Why just read textbooks about engineering when you can actually build a race car at Uni? And then drive it? Formula SAE is the world’s biggest engineering annual design competition and it’s embedded into our Engineering curriculum. Our
Tracking SpaceX and NASA missions

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19 Nov 2018: The University is providing high-precision positioning data and telemetry support for a range of space missions, including the SpaceX missions to resupply the International Space Station. The collaboration is the University’s latest contribution to
Good enough to bottle: supporting the growth of Tassie wine

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19 Oct 2018: University of Tasmania researchers are helping farmers across Australia: understanding the differences in Pinots; finding bioactive compounds in cherries; and bringing genomics to tree breeding for forestry. As any connoisseur will testify, good wine
The top 5 things to do at Inveresk Open Day if you’re an innovator

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1 Aug 2018: Some people think that creativity and science are polar opposites. But we know better! Science needs creative thinking, innovation and imagination to really thrive. If you’re interested in architecture and design, IT or spatial sciences, then
Building Tasmania and exporting to the world

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20 Nov 2018: In 1905 engineers from the University of Tasmania engineering department helped design Tasmania’s first hydroelectric power schemes. Today, we’re improving the technologies for isolated power systems for King Island and Flinders Island. And
An Appeal-ing education mission

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14 Jun 2018: Tasmania’s Year 12 completion rates have historically been some of the lowest in the country, as has the percentage of our population achieving a tertiary education, but a University of Tasmania scholarship program has been working to address this
Canute helps councils prepare for sea level rise

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19 Nov 2018: How will rising sea levels and storm surges affect our coastal buildings and roads? With more than half of Australians living within seven kilometres of the coast, we need to plan for the rise in sea levels predicted for coming decades. The Canute
Get out of town: boosting arts in regional places

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19 Nov 2018: These are just some of the concepts that international artists have explored and shared with the public as Artists-in-Residence with the School of Creative ArtsWhile Melbourne and Sydney are often be referred to as the cultural hubs of Australia,
The 5 best Tassie study breaks

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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,
Beef, lamb, lobster or fish?

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9 Apr 2018: A new study by a team of Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and Canadian scientists has found that catching most types of fish produces far less carbon per kilo of protein than land-based alternatives such as beef or lamb. The
Science in your spare time

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15 Feb 2018: Imagine having a whole galaxy named after you because you discovered it… when you’re not actually an astronomer. This is one of the remarkable things that can happen when you’re a citizen scientist. Dr Stas Shabala, Senior Lecturer in Physics,
The Birdsong Project: monitoring forest health using machine learning

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19 Oct 2018: As you walk through a forest, the birds you can hear are a good indicator of the forest health. They're easy to detect and they're sensitive to small changes in environment at the lower levels of the food chain. But it's time consuming and expensive
How does island life shape Tasmanians?

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19 Oct 2018: While geographical disconnection has many obvious implications on daily life (for example the cost of fuel, access to certain services, ability to collaborate with peers, etc. ) the impact of 'place' is also a common theme running through many
Are we properly insured against an extreme future?

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19 Oct 2018: How can individuals protect themselves financially from the effects of extreme weather—especially when it might be those least able to pay for repairs who are hardest hit?The devastating floods that swept Tasmania in June 2016 killed several
Nina joins the culture club

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10 Aug 2018: For her part, Nina is determining the best ‘grain’ to milk ratio for commercial production of kefir dairy products, in collaboration with interested dairy companies in Tasmania. “Kefir grain is a microbiological culture and, when submerged in
5 ways a PhD will enhance your career

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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
Dive into a marine science career

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27 Sep 2018: Are you passionate about the environment, love the ocean, and enjoy science? Studying a Marine and Antarctic Studies degree could be a perfect fit for you. With an extraordinary natural environment, a relaxed lifestyle and a world-leading study
Get inspired to make your creative ideas reality

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9 Oct 2018: Do you want the power to make your creative visions come to life? Our Architecture and Design facilities are excellent - and so are our graduates. And you can be too. What sets us apart is not just our breadth of functional and impressive