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  2. Thumbnail for This is the future of forensic science

    This is the future of forensic science

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/799-this-is-the-future-of-forensic-science
    7 Sep 2018: Since the first time fingerprint evidence was used to solve a gruesome double-murder more than a century ago, the DNA revolution has been the single greatest advance in forensic science. The technologies that underpin forensic techniques have become
  3. Thumbnail for Real-life learning in a great location

    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
  4. Thumbnail for Beef, lamb, lobster or fish?

    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
  5. Thumbnail for Dive into a marine science career

    Dive into a marine science career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/730-dive-into-a-marine-science-career
    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
  6. Thumbnail for New business scholarships pave the way for affordable study

    New business scholarships pave the way for affordable study

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/728-new-business-scholarships-pave-the-way-for-affordable-study
    26 Sep 2018: The Tasmanian School of Business and Economics is offering three new scholarships for students starting their studies in semester one, 2019. Professor Martin Grimmer, Executive Dean of the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, is thrilled to
  7. Thumbnail for Marine science for maths lovers

    Marine science for maths lovers

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/731-marine-science-for-maths-lovers
    27 Sep 2018: Do you care deeply about the environment? Do the politics of environmental management fascinate you? As technology progresses and the human population grows, the environment is being put under more stress. That’s why society needs more graduates
  8. Thumbnail for Rock star finds his voice in the classroom

    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
  9. Thumbnail for Moreton Bay bug on the menu

    Moreton Bay bug on the menu

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/664-moreton-bay-bug-on-the-menu
    16 Jul 2018: The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) researchers who developed a world-first method to breed rock lobsters commercially have now paved the way for a Moreton Bay bug aquaculture industry in Tasmania. Based at IMAS’s Taroona
  10. Thumbnail for School project gets an 'A'

    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
  11. Thumbnail for The real cost of ocean acidification

    The real cost of ocean acidification

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/681-the-real-cost-of-ocean-acidification
    25 Jul 2018: A new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)-led paper published in the science journal Nature Climate Change has highlighted the challenges faced by scientists, governments and communities as rising levels of CO2 are absorbed by the
  12. Thumbnail for Choosing education to change lives

    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
  13. Thumbnail for Rooms with a view – and a story to tell

    Rooms with a view – and a story to tell

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/707-rooms-with-a-view-and-a-story-to-tell
    10 Aug 2018: Tasmanian School of Business and Economics’ PhD student Monika Belhaj will lead an intensive study into the unique offerings of MACq 01 Hotel on Hobart’s waterfront. Her research will explore the links between marketing and visitor experience,
  14. Thumbnail for A new generation making an impact on learning

    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
  15. Thumbnail for Bringing seafood governance to the surface

    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
  16. Thumbnail for Warming Tasmanian waters invite octopus migration

    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,
  17. Thumbnail for Junior marine biologists invited to make a splash in Tassie

    Junior marine biologists invited to make a splash in Tassie

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/523-junior-marine-biologists-invited-to-make-a-splash-in-tassie
    31 Jan 2018: Up to nine year 11 and 12 students have the chance to live the life of an Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) marine biologist on Maria Island on Tasmania’s East Coast thanks to a range of scholarships that are now open for
  18. Thumbnail for Who’s in hot water in Australia’s oceans? You tell us

    Who’s in hot water in Australia’s oceans? You tell us

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/784-whos-in-hot-water-in-australias-oceans-you-tell-us
    19 Oct 2018: Around Australia every day, thousands of people interact with marine life in many ways. What they notice—an unexpected animal sighting here, or a change in the number of fish in an area over the years—is a goldmine of information for
  19. Thumbnail for Why plastic in our oceans is impacting the UN

    Why plastic in our oceans is impacting the UN

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/544-why-plastic-in-our-oceans-is-impacting-the-un
    22 Feb 2018: Plastic pollution of the world’s oceans is posing a growing challenge not only for wildlife, scientists and environmentalists but also for nations and international bodies such as the United Nations. In an article published in the international
  20. Thumbnail for The data that makes you, you

    The data that makes you, you

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/713-the-data-that-makes-you-you
    22 Aug 2018: The colour of your hair and eyes, your height, and your susceptibility to certain diseases. Your genetic material is everything that makes you, you. And it is undoubtedly your property. Or is it? Should your genetic material be available for
  21. Thumbnail for Canute helps councils prepare for sea level rise

    Canute helps councils prepare for sea level rise

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/793-canute-helps-councils-prepare-for-sea-level-rise
    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
  22. Thumbnail for Antarctic process contributing to sea-level rise and climate change

    Antarctic process contributing to sea-level rise and climate change

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/582-antarctic-process-contributing-to-sea-level-rise-and-climate-change
    19 Apr 2018: A new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)-led study has revealed a previously undocumented process where melting glacial ice sheets change the ocean in a way that further accelerates the rate of ice melt and sea level rise. Led by IMAS
  23. Thumbnail for Rare fish handily appears right before researchers give up search

    Rare fish handily appears right before researchers give up search

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/519-rare-fish-handily-appears-right-before-researchers-give-up-search
    23 Jan 2018: A team of divers from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the citizen science project Reef Life Survey (RLS) have discovered a new population of what is believed to be the world’s rarest fish. Red handfish (Thymichthys politus
  24. Thumbnail for The intersection of genetics and the law

    The intersection of genetics and the law

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/786-the-intersection-of-genetics-and-the-law
    19 Oct 2018: As our technologies have advanced, so has our understanding of—and ability to manipulate—the genes of living things. With our increasing globalisation, researchers can share information or biological material with colleagues on the other side of
  25. Thumbnail for The top 5 things to do at Hobart Open Day if society fascinates you

    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
  26. Thumbnail for Robotics, Rosehaven, and rhododendrons

    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,
  27. Thumbnail for How marketing can ensure the sustainability of cultural institutions

    How marketing can ensure the sustainability of cultural institutions

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/674-how-marketing-can-ensure-the-sustainability-of-cultural-institutions
    20 Jul 2018: “In for-profit firms, the perception is that there’s a trade-off between profitability and sustainability. It’s thought of as a natural dichotomy – and it’s a battle that’s been going on for 40 years,” said Dr Mark Wickham from the
  28. Thumbnail for A normal day in Antarctica

    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
  29. Thumbnail for Looking at Antarctica through an advertising lens

    Looking at Antarctica through an advertising lens

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/562-looking-at-antarctica-through-an-advertising-lens
    19 Mar 2018: Ever wondered how your perception of Antarctica has been shaped over the years? Influences are usually documentaries, advertising, or by reading books on the continent. Being a continent that is accessible to very few people, Antarctica is regarded
  30. Thumbnail for Exclusion is not the answer

    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
  31. Thumbnail for Australian fish population decreasing

    Australian fish population decreasing

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/637-australian-fish-population-decreasing
    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
  32. Thumbnail for This scientist is forcing a rethink of how we discover marine life

    This scientist is forcing a rethink of how we discover marine life

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/518-this-scientist-is-forcing-a-rethink-of-how-we-discover-marine-life
    22 Jan 2018: “I don’t have the usual academic background,” said Professor Graham Edgar, who’s running one of Australia’s most successful citizen science initiatives out of the University of Tasmania. With a focus on minimising human threats to the
  33. Thumbnail for Get out of here: How to study overseas for part of your degree

    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
  34. Thumbnail for How retailers turn everyday items into ‘must-have’ collectables

    How retailers turn everyday items into ‘must-have’ collectables

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/714-how-retailers-turn-everyday-items-into-must-have-collectables
    24 Aug 2018: Coles’ recent “Little Shop collectables” promotion has proved a hit with consumers, with entire sets of the toy products selling online for exorbitant prices. This success is interesting given recent conversations and media coverage around
  35. Thumbnail for Remembering Antarctica's nuclear past with 'Nukey Poo'

    Remembering Antarctica's nuclear past with 'Nukey Poo'

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/678-remembering-antarcticas-nuclear-past-with-nukey-poo
    23 Jul 2018: We think of Antarctica as a place to protect. It’s “pristine”, “remote” and “untouched”. (Although a recent discovery reveals it’s less isolated from the world than previously thought. )But it wasn’t always this way. Between 1961
  36. Thumbnail for Sustainable shopping: take the ‘litter’ out of glitter

    Sustainable shopping: take the ‘litter’ out of glitter

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/527-sustainable-shopping-take-the-litter-out-of-glitter
    7 Feb 2018: Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Read Dr Jennifer Lavers' contribution to The Conversation's Sustainable Shopping series, in which experts  provide
  37. Thumbnail for Teachers who feel appreciated are less likely to leave the profession

    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,
  38. Thumbnail for No presents, please

    No presents, please

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/666-no-presents-please
    18 Jul 2018: Western children have more toys, games and possessions than ever before. And Australia has one of the highest rates of average spending per child on toys. Faced with a glut of children’s toys at home, more and more parents are presenting gift
  39. Thumbnail for Should Australia recognise the human right to a healthy environment?

    Should Australia recognise the human right to a healthy environment?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/545-should-australia-recognise-the-human-right-to-a-healthy-environment
    28 Feb 2018: Australia is one of only 15 nations (a list that also includes Canada and the United States) that does not recognise the human right to a healthy environment at the federal level. Last year, the Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental
  40. Thumbnail for Location and voice technology are the future of retail

    Location and voice technology are the future of retail

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/575-location-and-voice-technology-are-the-future-of-retail
    11 Apr 2018: Retailers, struggling to connect with their customers, have been trialling new technologies to blend in-store and digital experiences. Interactive kiosks, mobile-friendly websites and transactional apps have become the norm. But shoppers are looking
  41. Thumbnail for Mapping the hidden sea life of Antarctica

    Mapping the hidden sea life of Antarctica

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/710-mapping-the-hidden-sea-life-of-antarctica
    15 Aug 2018: What sort of life do you associate with Antarctica? Penguins? Seals? Whales? Actually, life in Antarctic waters is much broader than this, and surprisingly diverse. Hidden under the cover of sea-ice for most of the year, and living in cold water
  42. Thumbnail for Why Iceland is set to resume whaling despite international opposition

    Why Iceland is set to resume whaling despite international opposition

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/614-why-iceland-is-set-to-resume-whaling-despite-international-opposition
    24 May 2018: Banner image: Whale watching in Husavik, North Iceland, Shutterstock. After a two-year pause in the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) hunt, Icelandic whaling company Hvalur hf. will resume whaling this summer, with a government-issued quota. Two
  43. Thumbnail for Your guilt-free guide to flowers this Valentine’s Day

    Your guilt-free guide to flowers this Valentine’s Day

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/528-your-guilt-free-guide-to-flowers-this-valentines-day
    8 Feb 2018: Valentine’s Day means saying it with flowers. Last year Australians imported more than 5. 22 million rose stems between February 1 and 14, mostly from Kenya. Assuming typical bouquets of 24 roses, that’s 217,500 bouquets sold in two weeks. The
  44. Thumbnail for Why experts are rethinking how we teach statistics in schools

    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
  45. Thumbnail for Fed up with always being in the slow queue?

    Fed up with always being in the slow queue?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/625-fed-up-with-always-being-in-the-slow-queue
    4 Jun 2018: Whether it is lining up to pay for your groceries, making a bank transaction, or waiting for a table at a trendy restaurant, time costs money. Remember that time is money. Benjamin Franklin, 1748As businesses become aware of the direct and indirect
  46. Thumbnail for Sledging songs, penguins, and melting ice

    Sledging songs, penguins, and melting ice

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/715-sledging-songs-penguins-and-melting-ice
    2 Sep 2018: When Douglas Mawson led Australasia’s first expedition to Antarctica in 1911–14, his crew took along a folding organ, a concertina, a flute, a piccolo and a mouth organ, as well as a gramophone, records and a hymn book. Program for The
  47. Thumbnail for We need to think about the legal implications of futuristic biotech

    We need to think about the legal implications of futuristic biotech

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/760-we-need-to-think-about-the-legal-implications-of-futuristic-biotech
    27 Aug 2018: Consider a future where millions can be protected from deadly malaria, and where hospitals are free from devastating antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Imagine what life would be like with high-tech brain-computer interfaces and bionic bodies, and –
  48. Thumbnail for Why lobsters are the best thing to hit Tassie's urchin-encrusted reefs

    Why lobsters are the best thing to hit Tassie's urchin-encrusted…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/765-why-lobsters-are-the-best-thing-to-hit-tassies-urchin-encrusted-reefs
    24 Aug 2018: By day, the forests of giant and common kelp along Tasmania’s east coast are powerhouses of productivity, providing food and shelter for a wealth of fish, crustaceans, and molluscs, including two of Tasmania’s most valuable commercial species,

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