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  2. Thumbnail for A campus that’s heaven on earth

    A campus that’s heaven on earth

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/947-a-campus-thats-heaven-on-earth
    14 Oct 2019: For Sri Lankan student Shanel Sun, Tasmania has everything she needs to have an awesome student life. In fact, she says Tassie is “heaven on earth”. “I’m undertaking my Master of Finance, specialising in Data Management at the University of
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    Flexibility is the key to master's success

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/904-flexibility-is-the-key-to-masters-success
    19 Aug 2019: Lyn Tram has just one regret about her time studying with Tasmania’s university, the University of Tasmania – she hasn’t yet had the chance to visit the beautiful island state her uni is based in. Lyn studied her Master of Clinical Pharmacy
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    Natasha’s journey to health and medicine

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/883-natashas-journey-to-health-and-medicine
    8 Jul 2019: Natasha Abeysekera has completed the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. By the end of 2019, Natasha was officially Dr Abeysekera. “It’s a strange experience when you hear yourself called doctor for the first time,” Natasha
  5. Thumbnail for Passion for health begins at home

    Passion for health begins at home

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/852-passion-for-health-begins-at-home
    10 Apr 2019: It wasn’t until he studied at university that Timothy Kariotis fully gained an understanding of why people from his hometown in Devonport, Tasmania were experiencing poor health. Since completing the Master of Public Health at the University of
  6. Thumbnail for Rainbows, seafood, and enthralling study

    Rainbows, seafood, and enthralling study

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/958-rainbows-seafood-and-enthralling-study
    31 Oct 2019: Banner image: The closest point to Antarctica in Tasmania. Image courtesy of Misbah Shaikh. When Misbah Shaikh was once told life isn’t all about the rainbows, she turned around and said, “have you been to Tasmania?”Our State’s beautiful
  7. Thumbnail for Discovering a home away from home

    Discovering a home away from home

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/882-discovering-a-home-away-from-home
    8 Jul 2019: Now in his fourth year of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Tasmania, James Jong says he’s certain living and studying in Tasmania has been one of the best decisions he’s made. James started studying
  8. Thumbnail for Steering tech in the right direction

    Steering tech in the right direction

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/911-steering-tech-in-the-right-direction
    21 Aug 2019: For Molly Steer, raising the profile of women in STEM is a cause close to her heart- and one she was able to pass on to the next generation of students at the Big Day In tech event on the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus. “I'm a huge
  9. Thumbnail for Arts/Law students set for overseas internships

    Arts/Law students set for overseas internships

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/846-artslaw-students-set-for-overseas-internships
    7 Apr 2019: This year, two Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws students from the University of Tasmania will travel to Asia on the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program. The Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to
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    Risk and reward

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/919-risk-and-reward
    11 Sep 2019: Ada Peng knew quitting her job and moving across the globe was a risk…but as a passionate future entrepreneur, she isn’t afraid of thinking big. Ada came to Tasmania from China in 2017 to study the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation course
  11. Thumbnail for Diving into life as a Tassie uni student

    Diving into life as a Tassie uni student

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/918-diving-into-life-as-a-tassie-uni-student
    6 Sep 2019: Growing up in tropical Sri Lanka, Aruna De Silva wasn’t used to winter, let alone snow. But when he moved to Tasmania to study at the University, he soon found himself taking part in some extreme outdoor activities - including swimming in a frozen
  12. Thumbnail for The state that turns everyone into an outdoors person

    The state that turns everyone into an outdoors person

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/950-the-state-that-turns-everyone-into-an-outdoors-person
    14 Oct 2019: When Upadhya Anjalie Balachandra saw photos of Tasmania, she immediately wanted to move here for uni. “I found it beautiful! I have loved exploring Tasmania while studying here, it has so much to offer. Before coming to Tassie I was never much of an
  13. Thumbnail for The power to be genuine

    The power to be genuine

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/910-the-power-to-be-genuine
    20 Aug 2019: Helping others has always been 28-year-old Vincent Chau’s goal. Now that he has received a Master of Clinical Psychology, he’s got more skills than ever to continue his mission. Vincent received his master’s at the University’s mid-year
  14. Thumbnail for Becoming an agent for change

    Becoming an agent for change

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/962-becoming-an-agent-for-change
    18 Nov 2019: Originally from Borneo, Coby Liew moved to Tasmania to study a Bachelor of Social Work. He quickly fell in love with Tasmania’s beauty, clean and crispy air, beaches, adventurous outdoor activities, friendly people and communities, wonderful
  15. Thumbnail for New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

    New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/817-new-short-course-illuminates-workplace-wellbeing
    21 Jan 2019: Unabated mental health issues in our workforce not only have a potentially huge impact on productivity, but are also deeply affecting on a personal level for millions of Australian employees. A new one-day short course from the Tasmanian School of
  16. Thumbnail for Menzies welcomes $10 million funding boost for MS

    Menzies welcomes $10 million funding boost for MS

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/854-menzies-welcomes-10-million-funding-boost-for-ms
    12 Apr 2019: The Menzies Institute Director, Professor Alison Venn, said the funding would make an enormous difference to its collaborative program which is working with the wider MS community, nationally and internationally, towards better prevention, treatment
  17. Thumbnail for In her natural environment

    In her natural environment

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/933-in-her-natural-environment
    30 Sep 2019: “The first thing I noticed was the clean air – it felt like I was taking a full breath for the first time in my life. ”That’s how Olivia Hasler describes the first time that she landed in Hobart. But this wasn’t a holiday. Olivia was here
  18. Thumbnail for The jet-setting teacher

    The jet-setting teacher

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/939-the-jet-setting-teacher
    2 Oct 2019: You might not expect to find your future career in the middle of a Vietnamese holiday, but that’s the way things worked out for Kate Dewar. “I had a couple of years off after college and I volunteered as an English teacher in Vietnam, which was
  19. Thumbnail for Fast facts about the accelerated Bachelor of Business

    Fast facts about the accelerated Bachelor of Business

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/835-fast-facts-about-the-accelerated-bachelor-of-business
    13 Mar 2019: Study business in LauncestonThe new accelerated study mode for the Bachelor of Business (B3A) is offered face-to-face in Launceston or online in 2020. Launceston is one of Australia’s most entrepreneurial communities and the small- and
  20. Thumbnail for The power of networking in your accounting career

    The power of networking in your accounting career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/865-the-power-of-networking-in-your-accounting-career
    28 May 2019: Grab any opportunity that comes around that might stretch you and expand your skills, says Anne-Marie Martin CPA. She’s served on CPA Australia’s Tasmanian Divisional Council, educates future accountants at the University of Tasmania and sits on
  21. Thumbnail for Nicole’s kicking goals in sport and study

    Nicole’s kicking goals in sport and study

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/818-nicoles-kicking-goals-in-sport-and-study
    1 Feb 2019: Nicole Bresnehan is one of the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroo’s latest recruits. As one of eight Tasmanian women selected in the 2018 AFLW Draft, Nicole is making the most of her passion for football while also studying a Bachelor of Business
  22. Thumbnail for Learning to lead in Launceston

    Learning to lead in Launceston

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/868-learning-to-lead-in-launceston
    22 Jul 2019: Michelle Lutan used to be a shy person. Now she’s a studying in a foreign country, delivering business pitches, and learning to become a leader. Originally from Indonesia, Michelle is studying the University of Tasmania’s new Bachelor of Business
  23. Thumbnail for An MBA with real connections

    An MBA with real connections

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/889-an-mba-with-real-connections
    22 Jul 2019: Elaine Cao had worked in marketing roles for 10 years and always dreamed of one day starting a business herself. Studying the Master of Business Administration (International) – or MBAi – equipped Elaine with the professional skills and industry
  24. Thumbnail for Hands-on pharmacy experience in a peaceful place

    Hands-on pharmacy experience in a peaceful place

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/825-hands-on-pharmacy-experience-in-a-peaceful-place
    19 Feb 2019: Deciding where to study overseas is a big decision, but for Chi Kai Tiong, it was simple. “I chose UTAS because there is more emphasis on clinical practice and I love clinical practice because you apply your knowledge,” he said. Chi came to the
  25. Thumbnail for Balancing study while balancing the books

    Balancing study while balancing the books

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/869-balancing-study-while-balancing-the-books
    23 Jul 2019: Studying while working can be tricky, but accountant Hannah Richardson is used to balancing the books. Hannah studied her Bachelor of Business and Economics part-time while working for Preece Martin Accountants in Launceston. “I love the different
  26. Thumbnail for Changing course for a new career

    Changing course for a new career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/851-changing-course-for-a-new-career
    10 Apr 2019: It’s never too late to change career direction, according to University of Tasmania graduate Rebecca Foxen who, after a decade working as a lawyer, has returned to study with her sights set on working as a paramedic. Rebecca is on the verge of
  27. Thumbnail for Economics with experience

    Economics with experience

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/942-economics-with-experience
    7 Oct 2019: Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle wrote in the nineteenth century that economics was ‘the dismal science” because of its pessimistic outlook for mankind. But for University of Tasmania Economics Honours graduate Peter Legg, it’s anything but
  28. Thumbnail for When the stars align

    When the stars align

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/906-when-the-stars-align
    19 Aug 2019: As a Registered Nurse, a soldier, and a student, Nev Stott is used to overcoming obstacles. So when an “unexpected hiccup” came during his Bachelor of Paramedic Practice and he was deployed to Iraq, but he still managed to finish his studies. Nev,
  29. Thumbnail for The perfect course if you love science and helping people

    The perfect course if you love science and helping people

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/885-the-perfect-course-if-you-love-science-and-helping-people
    17 Jul 2019: The cultural ‘shock’ of moving to a foreign country can be a positive experience –just ask Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery student Rahul Sharma. Despite moving from the bustling sub-continent of India to the much quieter small
  30. Thumbnail for The right path to a rewarding career

    The right path to a rewarding career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/848-the-right-path-to-a-rewarding-career
    10 Apr 2019: Within weeks of finishing his studies at the University of Tasmania, psychologist James Thomas secured employment. James, from Hobart, credits his education at the University of Tasmania with opening more doors to employment. “The highlight of the
  31. Thumbnail for Researchers to test potential of drug in fight against MND

    Researchers to test potential of drug in fight against MND

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/922-researchers-to-test-potential-of-drug-in-fight-against-mnd
    15 Sep 2019: There could be new hope in the fight against motor neurone disease (MND). The potential of a drug to assist in protecting nerve cells from degeneration which occurs in motor neuron disease, will begin pre-clinical testing after Tasmanian researchers
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    Fast-tracked for success

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/899-fast-tracked-for-success
    5 Aug 2019: For Sarah Rayner, business is very much a family affair. Growing up on a 56-acre cattle farm in the rolling pastures surrounding Sheffield has cultivated her love of animals and agriculture as well as her business acumen. She started her own
  33. Thumbnail for Blood flow through the brain may be Alzheimer’s key

    Blood flow through the brain may be Alzheimer’s key

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/824-blood-flow-through-the-brain-may-be-alzheimers-key
    17 Feb 2019: Investigating blood flow through the brain to provide new therapies for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, is the drive behind the latest research by the University of Tasmania’s Dr Brad Sutherland. Dr Sutherland’s research is one seven
  34. Thumbnail for From Hobart to The Hague

    From Hobart to The Hague

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/941-from-hobart-to-the-hague
    20 Sep 2019: Matias Thomsen has helped put war criminals on trial in The Hague, taught children in Greek refugee camps, assisted asylum seekers at Pontville Detention Centre, and become an expert in international humanitarian law along the way. But when he
  35. Thumbnail for Living and learning in a beautiful environment

    Living and learning in a beautiful environment

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/905-living-and-learning-in-a-beautiful-environment
    19 Aug 2019: The University of Tasmania is living up to expectation, according to Jeremy Tse (shown right in banner image), who moved from Malaysia to Hobart to study medicine. When Jeremy sat in front of his computer to contemplate where, and at what university,
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    When parents are left behind

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/827-when-parents-are-left-behind
    25 Feb 2019: Having a child abroad is a point of pride for many families, but it's a situation that may also have unintended consequences. PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania’s College of Health and Medicine (Sydney campus), Deependra Thapa, is
  37. Thumbnail for E-cigarettes aren't the healthy option

    E-cigarettes aren't the healthy option

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/823-e-cigarettes-arent-the-healthy-option
    15 Feb 2019: If you think using an electronic smoking device is safer than cigarettes, think again. Researchers at the University of Tasmania have shown that the latest device on the international market, heat-not-burn (HNB) cigarettes, may be as dangerous to
  38. Thumbnail for Devilish cancer cell identified

    Devilish cancer cell identified

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/901-devilish-cancer-cell-identified
    6 Aug 2019: Researchers have identified the cell of origin of Devil Facial Tumour 2 (DFT2), the second transmissible cancer that was first observed in Tasmanian devils from the Channel area in south-east Tasmania in 2014. The research was performed by
  39. Thumbnail for It's game on for new psychological testing

    It's game on for new psychological testing

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/878-its-game-on-for-new-psychological-testing
    27 Jun 2019: Have you ever spent way too many hours gaming? How do you know when it's become a real problem?The psychosocial and mental health implications of Gaming Disorder (GD) can now be better understood with researchers developing the world’s first
  40. Thumbnail for Getting the skills to take your business anywhere

    Getting the skills to take your business anywhere

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/892-getting-the-skills-to-take-your-business-anywhere
    23 Jul 2019: Angus Balcombe wants to help businesses succeed through helping them implement a strategy and accomplish their business objectives. After studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance, and two great internships, he’s got the
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    Nurses make their mark on the community

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/863-nurses-make-their-mark-on-the-community
    22 May 2019: Helping the community, lifelong learning, and a career that never gets boring: this is what nursing is like. Registered Nurses and lecturers in the University of Tasmania’s College of Health and Medicine, Grace Bennett-Daly (lecturer in Nursing,
  42. Thumbnail for Numbers, nature and a whole new lifestyle

    Numbers, nature and a whole new lifestyle

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/957-numbers-nature-and-a-whole-new-lifestyle
    31 Oct 2019: Studying in Tasmania means that international student Prithviraj (Neil) Banerjee gets to be a part-time explorer as well as an economics student. Now, when he’s not studying, he is spending his spare time exploring our State…including scaling
  43. Thumbnail for Starting a food revolution on campus

    Starting a food revolution on campus

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/836-starting-a-food-revolution-on-campus
    13 Mar 2019: A student devoted to the benefits of healthy food is passing on her passion to others through an innovative society. Margaret McGowan is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and helped establish the UTAS Food Revolution Society in 2018. The
  44. Thumbnail for Crash test... or splash test?

    Crash test... or splash test?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/955-crash-test-or-splash-test
    17 Oct 2019: Banner image: Drop weight impact chamber. Crash testing cars is generally simple and pretty inexpensive…but underwater vehicles– with massive price tags and complex engineering –need a different approach. A world-first facility that will be
  45. Thumbnail for Intensive study in extreme environments

    Intensive study in extreme environments

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/850-intensive-study-in-extreme-environments
    10 Apr 2019: Photo: Dr Jan Wallace stationed in AntarcticaDr Jan Wallace recalls being cold, wet, hungry, and tired in the middle of the night, in Tasmania’s rugged mountain highlands, as being…perfect. In July 2014, Jan took part in scenario-based training
  46. Thumbnail for How Simon Baptist is using economics to make a difference

    How Simon Baptist is using economics to make a difference

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/965-how-simon-baptist-is-using-economics-to-make-a-difference
    26 Nov 2019: Beginning at the University of Tasmania, Simon Baptist's career has taken him all over the world. After completing his undergraduate in Hobart, Simon has studied a PhD in Economics at Oxford University, worked for an environmental economics start-up
  47. Thumbnail for How two students made the world their classroom

    How two students made the world their classroom

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/961-how-two-students-made-the-world-their-classroom
    18 Nov 2019: Most students don’t think about changing the world while studying an undergraduate course - that’s just what Edwina Knevett and Zoe Sellers set out to investigate when they joined Engineers Without Borders (EWB), a charity that helps link
  48. Thumbnail for Are capital gains tax rate preferences a necessary feature?

    Are capital gains tax rate preferences a necessary feature?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/856-are-capital-gains-tax-rate-preferences-a-necessary-feature
    14 Apr 2019: The appropriate taxation treatment of capital gains is one of the most controversial issues in tax policy. Notwithstanding that the debate about capital gains tax (CGT) rate preferences is a politically charged issue, there is an important
  49. Thumbnail for Gene hunting to unlock the biology of multiple sclerosis

    Gene hunting to unlock the biology of multiple sclerosis

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/874-gene-hunting-to-unlock-the-biology-of-multiple-sclerosis
    14 Jun 2019: Your mother’s eyes, your father’s nose…we all know that genetics play a big part in what we look like and who we are. But it’s also genes that can influence the diseases and conditions we might experience in our lives, including multiple
  50. Thumbnail for AMC alumni navigates sea of choices to dream job

    AMC alumni navigates sea of choices to dream job

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/964-amc-alumni-navigates-sea-of-choices-to-dream-job
    26 Nov 2019: AMC graduate kicks on in his fieldKeegan Graham-Parker grew up in a seafaring and fishing family from a small town south of Cairns so believed he was always likely to end up in a maritime-related industry. After school he went to sea for the better
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    Ooshies – a cautionary toy story about cashing in on innocence

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/908-ooshies-a-cautionary-toy-story-about-cashing-in-on-innocence
    20 Aug 2019: Ooshies, the plastic collectible toys Australian supermarket chain Woolworths is using to lure shoppers to its aisles, aren’t just a bit of fun. They’ve been connected to a black market among Woolworths staff, frenzied online trading replete with

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