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Real-life learning in a great location

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/727-real-life-learning-in-a-great-location

24 Sep 2018: Rebecca Byfield reached a point where she knew she would need to upskill to keep moving up the corporate ladder. As a marketing professional, the University of Tasmania’s Master of Marketing Management was exactly the qualification she needed to
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
The best combination of learning and lifestyle

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/559-the-best-combination-of-learning-and-lifestyle

13 Mar 2018: Jennifer Moore, 18, “applied everywhere”, to study medicine, but she chose the University of Tasmania for its combination of course structure and lifestyle. “I liked that I can go straight into medicine here, rather than doing undergraduate and
New partnership plans Tasmanian sonar test facility

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/679-new-partnership-plans-tasmanian-sonar-test-facility

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Update April 2024: The plans to establish a sonar testing facility in Tasmania did not proceed and the partnership is no longer in effect.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
It takes a village to support a mum’s journey through University

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/601-it-takes-a-village-to-support-a-mums-journey-through-university

2 May 2018: According to final year Bachelor of Nursing student Fiona Bauld, the timing will never be perfect for a parent to take up studying for a university degree. Fiona, like most parents studying at University, has had to make sacrifices and juggle family
A paramedic education that opens doors and opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/807-a-paramedic-education-that-opens-doors-and-opportunities

19 Dec 2018: From call-outs to serious car crashes on remote outback highways to delivering babies in tropical Darwin…it’s all in a day’s work for paramedic Justin Blomeley. When paramedicine becomes a nationally regulated profession on December 1,
Beef, lamb, lobster or fish?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/572-beef-lamb-lobster-or-fish

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
Tour Down Under provides unique ‘classroom’ for health science student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/548-tour-down-under-provides-unique-classroom-for-health-science-student

9 Mar 2018: A recent opportunity to work on the Santos Women’s Down Under Tour gave University of Tasmania student Corey Somerville the chance to gain some unique work experience. A second year School of Health Sciences student, Mr Somerville was selected to
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
Rock star finds his voice in the classroom

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/524-rock-star-finds-his-voice-in-the-classroom

2 Feb 2018: Tyler Richardson fronts a successful Tasmanian punk band, but his next big gig takes place on a very different kind of stage. Tyler has now graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) degree and is connecting with a new audience. I’ve
How education can improve lives

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/724-how-education-can-improve-lives

20 Sep 2018: Annette Branch’s advice for returning to study after a 40 year break? Just jump in. “Just do it. It’s great,” she said. I’m two years into the study and now definitely have a work/life/study balance. You can fit it in easily. Annette, 54, is
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
School project gets an 'A'

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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
A toast to success in business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/746-a-toast-to-success-in-business

6 Nov 2018: After working in hospitality for over 10 years, studying at the University of Tasmania helped Courtney Quinn-McCabe launch her own festival. As part of her Bachelor of Business, she came up with the concept for Ginuary, a festive, laid-back,
No simple trigger for soil ‘carbon bomb’

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/558-no-simple-trigger-for-soil-carbon-bomb

12 Mar 2018: A new international study has found the relationship between soil carbon and its impact on global warming is more complicated than first thought. Research lead author Professor Natasja van Gestel from Texas Tech University was joined by a team of
Smoke signals way to best practice

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/706-smoke-signals-way-to-best-practice

10 Aug 2018: A real-world experiment is drawing on the concept of renewal ecology to help explore the relationship between fire and herbivore activity in Tasmania’s Midlands. Researchers from the University of Tasmania’s School of Natural Sciences, in
How do we know when trees will die?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/656-how-do-we-know-when-trees-will-die

4 Jul 2018: New research has confirmed failure of the water transport system causes tree mortality in drought, with scientists advocating a new optical technique which will help assess vulnerability of forests to future damage. Researchers from the University
Choosing education to change lives

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/521-choosing-education-to-change-lives

30 Jan 2018: Not everyone knows what they want to do in life or what career they’re keen to pursue after leaving high school or college. That was certainly the case for Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) graduate Jonathon James. Studying
Good enough to bottle: supporting the growth of Tassie wine

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/788-good-enough-to-bottle-supporting-the-growth-of-tassie-wine

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
A new generation making an impact on learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/515-a-new-generation-making-an-impact-on-learning

19 Jan 2018: Master of Teaching (Secondary) student Laura Eastley is completing her final Professional placement at Mountain Heights school in Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. She never thought she’d be embarking on a teaching career in the same remote
Bringing seafood governance to the surface

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/602-bringing-seafood-governance-to-the-surface

3 May 2018: In Tasmania, marine farming and aquaculture has expanded rapidly since the 1990s and is now one of the state's major industries. With its expansion comes the complexities of the governance of this industry. University of Tasmania PhD candidate Coco
Warming Tasmanian waters invite octopus migration

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/654-warming-tasmanian-waters-invite-octopus-migration

29 Jun 2018: In a further sign of the impact of warming oceans on Tasmanian ecosystems, a species of octopus previously confined to eastern Australian waters is extending its range south, riding a new wave of warm water as ocean currents change. In a new study,
Rewarding rural opportunities

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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
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
Joining forces to fight cancer

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17 May 2018: The University of Tasmania has joined an international research partnership designed to better understand the role of cancer in ecological and evolutionary processes. The University will collaborate with a group of French research institutions and
Cell jigsaw the key to latest cancer and Alzheimer’s research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/808-cell-jigsaw-the-key-to-latest-cancer-and-alzheimers-research

19 Dec 2018: Finding the key to reversing or preventing cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are research breakthroughs which would affect the lives of millions. It is with this goal firmly in sight that University of Tasmania researcher Dr Phillippa Taberlay is
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
Making sense of news – fact from fiction

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/639-making-sense-of-news-fact-from-fiction

8 Jun 2018: Being bombarded with information from various digital media and social media platforms is a daily reality for the majority of teenagers. Deciphering the plethora of information can be overwhelming, especially with artificial intelligence and bots in
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
Robotics, Rosehaven, and rhododendrons

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/781-robotics-rosehaven-and-rhododendrons

19 Oct 2018: The state's Year 12 completion rates are well below the national average, and fewer Tasmanians have degrees than their interstate peers. So, recognising that its research agenda could help improve social policy and community wellbeing in Tasmania,
Exclusion is not the answer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/627-exclusion-is-not-the-answer

14 Jun 2018: Tasmania has among the lowest school retention rates in the country. But experts at the University of Tasmania are working to turn this around. Imagine you’re a young person who hasn’t had an easy journey through school. You may be disengaged
Australian fish population decreasing

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7 Jun 2018: Large fish species are rapidly declining around Australia, according to the first continental diver census of shallow reef fish. Contrary to years of sustainability reports, our study indicates that excessive fishing pressure is contributing to
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
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
Teachers who feel appreciated are less likely to leave the profession

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/511-teachers-who-feel-appreciated-are-less-likely-to-leave-the-profession

14 Jan 2018: We are fast approaching the end of summer holidays and many teachers are turning their attention to preparing for the start of the school year. Many of the teachers who started their careers in 2017 will not return to the classroom in 2018. In fact,
How tree bonds can help preserve the urban forest

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/564-how-tree-bonds-can-help-preserve-the-urban-forest

20 Mar 2018: Great cities need trees to be great places, but urban changes put pressure on the existing trees as cities develop. As a result, our rapidly growing cities are losing trees at a worrying rate. So how can we grow our cities and save our city
Avoidable deaths caused by fake malaria drugs

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/588-avoidable-deaths-caused-by-fake-malaria-drugs

27 Apr 2018: Malaria, a mosquito-borne parasitic infection that affects about 3. 2 billion people in 95 countries, has become largely a disease of the young and poor. Due to effective medications like chloroquine and artemisinins, malaria deaths dropped an
How Tasmanian researchers saved Australia’s newsprint industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/767-how-tasmanian-researchers-saved-australias-newsprint-industry

31 Aug 2018: Things have been far from smooth sailing for the Boyer paper mill in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley since it pulped, squeezed, and rolled out Australia’s first sheet of newsprint back in 1941. While the mill still supplies most newspapers around the
Why experts are rethinking how we teach statistics in schools

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/802-why-experts-are-rethinking-how-we-teach-statistics-in-schools

10 Sep 2018: Mathematics is behind everything we do in an advanced society, and as we become more dependent on technology in Australia, it will underpin more jobs than ever before. And yet, fewer and fewer young people are pursuing mathematics in their later
Tassie devils’ decline has left a feast of carrion for feral cats

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/801-tassie-devils-decline-has-left-a-feast-of-carrion-for-feral-cats

29 Nov 2018: The decline of Tasmanian devils is having an unusual knock-on effect: animal carcasses would once have been gobbled up in short order by devils are now taking many days longer to disappear. We made the discovery, published today in the journal
Can you tell fact from fiction in the news?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/716-can-you-tell-fact-from-fiction-in-the-news

10 Sep 2018: Have you clicked through to this article from your news feed? Are you checking it on your phone? More of us are consuming news online, and increasingly we’re turning to social media for news. Social media platforms are now the main source of news

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