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Designing for Mona Foma

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1069-designing-for-mona-foma

15 Oct 2020: Emily Hunt grew up in Launceston and has always appreciated the town’s rich architectural history. This includes the University’s Architecture & Design building, which is housed in a converted 1950’s locomotive workshop. Studying the Master of
Designing for Mona Foma, an academic perspective

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1070-designing-for-mona-foma-an-academic-perspective

15 Oct 2020: “Mona Foma BLOMA is all about people talking to each other, the democratisation of culture. The lineage goes back to the Mona Foma SOMA project (2018) where students produced a mobile sound recording and performance stage, to engage with
Annual Appeal Scholarship helping students shine bright

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/annual-appeal-scholarship-helping-students-shine-bright

6 Oct 2020: The University of Tasmania’s Scholarship program provides students with significant financial and academic support and, wherever possible, creates an opportunity for someone to attend University who might otherwise not be able. Tyeisha Hinds was
What do Wedge-tailed Eagles and Economics have in common?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1059-what-do-wedge-tailed-eagles-and-economics-have-in-common

29 Sep 2020: Andrea Magnusson is in her fifth and final year of a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts degree. She was first introduced to economics as a subject in high school and has no regrets. I was intrigued, as economics seemed to be an excellent
Challenge overcomes unprecedented times to lead the nation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/challenge-overcomes-unprecedented-times-to-lead-the-nation

5 Oct 2020: More than 1200 local Year 9 and 10 students have been battling it out, in the only Science and Engineering Challenge to be held in Australia this year since the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the pandemic, Tasmania was the sole location to host seven live,
Devils could be saviours for threatened birds in Bass Strait

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1062-devils-could-be-saviours-for-threatened-birds-in-bass-strait

24 Sep 2020: While birds and native predators may seem like an odd coupling, a recent study by University of Tasmania ecologist Matthew Fielding suggests that reintroducing native predators to the islands could help rebalance the ecosystem and protect our more
University leads the way exploring space medicine frontiers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1067-university-leads-the-way-exploring-space-medicine-frontiers

7 Oct 2020: As the yearning to further explore the galaxy remains high, the demand for space medicine to better understand human health, nurtition and performance in space continues to grow with Tasmania positioning itself to lead the field nationally. The
Darwin and the devil’s plight

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1063-darwin-and-the-devils-plight

30 Sep 2020: Research into the deadly cancer affecting Tasmanian devils has found the marsupials are mounting their own natural defence against the disease. An international team from Australia, the US, United Kingdom and France has analysed the natural
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Pharmacist of the Future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1064-your-friendly-neighbourhood-pharmacist-of-the-future

1 Oct 2020: Originally from a Kuala Lumpur, Samantha traded in the bustling big city noise for the pristine nature and tranquillity of Hobart. The first time Samantha heard about Tasmania was from one of our international recruitment team. After a bit of
AMC course attracts aspiring engineer to Tasmania.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1065-amc-course-attracts-aspiring-engineer-to-tasmania

4 Oct 2020: Studying at the Australian Maritime College, Curtis Graham was able to apply his passion for structural engineering to maritime environments. Born and raised in Adelaide, Curtis wanted to study engineering from a very young age. “My father is a
Finding a place in Pharmacy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1066-finding-a-place-in-pharmacy

6 Oct 2020: At school, Daniel Hoyle was interested in rugby, athletics and playing in bands. He also enjoyed studying chemistry, biology and maths, which led to his interest in how chemicals work in the body. When Daniel finished year 12, he didn’t know what
Patient input at the centre of modern health care

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1057-patient-input-at-the-centre-of-modern-health-care

10 Sep 2020: What better way to redesign a healthcare service than with strong input from the people who use it?This was the exact philosophy behind the work of University of Tasmania researcher Dr Sarah Prior when faced with the gravity of the difficulties in
Leading the way for a sustainable future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/631-leading-the-way-for-a-sustainable-future

23 Sep 2020: The University of Tasmania is leading the way in sustainability initiatives. Reaching for the STARS The University of Tasmania has become the first Australasian STARS rated institution, achieving a Silver rating in August 2020. Over 1,000
Australians living with MS asked to tell their story

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/australians-living-with-ms-asked-to-tell-their-story

16 Sep 2020: Australia’s largest multiple sclerosis (MS) longitudinal study is looking for new participants. The Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS) is a national collaborative survey platform run by the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for
Burrow-hopping on wombat researchers’ radar

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1056-burrow-hopping-on-wombat-researchers-radar

10 Sep 2020: Wombats are nocturnal, solitary animals that spend the daylight hours slumbering in underground burrows. This subterranean habitat can range from a single burrow to a complex network of burrows with multiple entrances. While they tend to sleep alone,
Australian reptiles on the brink of extinction

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1058-australian-reptiles-on-the-brink-of-extinction

21 Sep 2020: They may not be cute and cuddly, but these Aussie animals need our help before it is too late. A new study from the Threatened Species Recovery Hub predicts that 11 species of snakes and lizards are likely to become extinct by 2040 unless there is a
Australia-Pacific maritime relations honoured with commemorative wall

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/australia-pacific-maritime-relations-honoured-with-commemorative-wall2

15 Sep 2020: Australia’s close maritime ties with its Pacific neighbours and its key role supporting training in the region have been marked with the installation of a commemorative wall at the Australian Maritime College. The wall features the shields from a
Trading our way out of COVID-19

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/trading-our-way-out-of-covid-19

17 Sep 2020: COVID-19 is the economic tsunami that continues to hammer Tasmania’s business community, with many small and medium operators forced to make dramatic changes to their operations. Now University of Tasmania retail expert Dr Louise Grimmer, pictured,
Unauthorised access of student information

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21 Sep 2020: The University of Tasmania has today contacted students whose personal information was inadvertently made accessible to all users with a utas. edu. au email address. The data, which is used to inform the ways the University supports students in their
Indigenous businesses and enterprises sought for Northern…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/indigenous-businesses-and-enterprises-sought-for-northern-transformation-project

23 Sep 2020: The University of Tasmania is looking for local Indigenous and Tasmanian Aboriginal enterprises to be listed on a new state-based register to access business opportunities, as part of its Northern Transformation Project (NTP). The NTP is a $300
COVID-19 no match for Tasmanian students when it comes to science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/covid-19-no-match-for-tasmanian-students-when-it-comes-to-science

15 Sep 2020: Aspiring scientists and engineers will be testing their skill and innovation in a state-wide competition kicking off in Hobart today (Tuesday, 15 September). The annual Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is a national outreach program that aims
Turmeric supplement more effective than placebo for knee pain

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/turmeric-supplement-more-effective-than-placebo-for-knee-pain

15 Sep 2020: In a new study from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, extract of Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than a placebo for reducing knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
The younger the better to learn a second language

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/the-younger-the-better-to-learn-a-second-language

16 Sep 2020: Giving weight to the old adage ‘the younger the better’ to learn a new language, research from the University of Tasmania’s College of Arts, Law and Education has confirmed the benefits of teaching a second language to pre-school aged
Smoke-related health costs of 2019-20 bushfires estimated at $1.95…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/smoke-related-health-costs-of-2019-20-bushfires-estimated-at-$1.95-billion

22 Sep 2020: A study led by the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research found the catastrophic 2019-20 Australian bushfire season saw smoke-related health costs climb to AU$1. 95 billion. The extraordinary air pollution occurring now in
‘The workload was intense’

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1060-the-workload-was-intense

22 Sep 2020: By Tracey Muir, Associate Professor in Mathematics Education; Carol Murphy; David Hicks, Lecturer in Cultural Awareness - Aboriginal Studies, and Kim Beasy, Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy (Equity and Diversity)Parents and carers were
Sound pollution harms lobsters as much as seismic air guns

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/the-noisy-ocean-sound-pollution-harms-lobsters-as-much-as-seismic-air-guns

22 Sep 2020: A new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)-led study has found that everyday marine noise from human activity can harm lobsters in the same way as high -intensity signals from seismic air guns used in mineral exploration. The impact of
What lies beneath: role of deep diatoms in Southern Ocean ecology and …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/what-lies-beneath-role-of-deep-diatoms-in-southern-ocean-ecology-and-climate

10 Sep 2020: The Southern Ocean was thought to be too dark and low on essential micro-nutrients to sustain plant growth in deep water, but new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) research has highlighted that some phytoplankton thrive in its dark
Review provides insights into literacy teaching and teacher education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/review-provides-insights-into-literacy-teaching-and-teacher-education

8 Sep 2020: Five reports aimed at supporting teacher education and professional development to improve literacy outcomes for Tasmanian students were formally launched in Hobart this morning, on International Literacy Day. The reports were produced by the Peter
Proactive approach to preterm care takes Kathleen into 3MT finals

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/proactive-approach-to-preterm-infant-care-takes-kathleen-into-3mt-asia-pacific-finals

9 Sep 2020: Kathleen Lim can breathe easier today, having been declared the winner of the 2020 UTAS Three-Minute Thesis Competition. The Menzies Institute for Medical Research PhD candidate took out the $1,500 cash first prize, with her presentation Breathe Baby,
Newnham masterplan will deliver a vibrant future

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1 Sep 2020: The University of Tasmania will support the long-term vibrancy of the Newnham campus with a series of key initiatives. Contained in the developing masterplan for the precinct, its future will be underpinned by government funding commitments in
California is on fire. Australians watch on and buckle up

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1051-california-is-on-fire-australians-watch-on-and-buckle-up

31 Aug 2020: By Ross Bradstock, University of Wollongong, and David Bowman, University of TasmaniaCalifornia is ablaze, again. Currently, the second and third largest fires in the US state’s history are burning at the same time, and are only partially
Improving medication safety, a research priority

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1053-improving-medication-safety-a-research-priority

7 Sep 2020: Discovering new pharmaceuticals is an important part of medical research, however there is also an increasing need for experts to apply a close-up lens on the existing medications people take and how their bodies react to them. Studies by the
Advances in marine technology give deeper picture of urchin barrens…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/advances-in-marine-technology-give-deeper-picture-of-urchin-barrens-spread

8 Sep 2020: Multibeam sonar mapping and an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) have been used to monitor changes in urchin barrens at sites around the Bicheno region and could be harnessed to inform regional decision-making, a new Institute for Marine and
For and from Tasmania: University Open Day 2020

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/for-and-from-tasmania-university-open-day-2020

28 Aug 2020: Aspiring scholars from across the State and beyond are being invited to explore and experience higher education from their own unique place. For the first time, the annual University of Tasmania Open Day is being presented as an immersive virtual
Research confirms benefits of reduced sedative use in aged-care

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1055-research-confirms-benefits-of-reduced-sedative-use-in-aged-care

8 Sep 2020: New research has put to the test long-held beliefs that reducing the use of sedative medications in aged care facilities would worsen symptoms. Clinica data was collected from 28 of the 150 facilities involved in RedUSe (Reducing Use of Sedatives) -
Thinner Arctic ice more sensitive to ocean heat fluxes and storms

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1 Sep 2020: Warming Atlantic water and increasing winter storms work together to reduce sea ice cover near Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, with the effects potentially extending further into the Arctic region in the future, a new study has found. Published in
Excitable cells: tracking the evolution of electrical signalling in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/excitable-cells-tracking-the-evolution-of-electrical-signalling-in-plants

4 Sep 2020: A study led by researchers from Tasmania, Chile and Germany has furthered our understanding of plant evolution by tracking the origins of electrical signalling components that plants developed to communicate and adapt to life on land. The research
Virtual Open Day 2020 starts today!

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/virtual-open-day-2020-starts-today!2

28 Aug 2020: Aspiring scholars from across the State and beyond are being invited to explore and experience higher education from their own unique place. For the first time, the annual University of Tasmania Open Day is being presented as an immersive virtual
New technology furthers cancer research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1052-new-technology-furthers-cancer-research

7 Sep 2020: New technology crucial to supporting vital research into cancers has been secured by the University of Tasmania, thanks to the generosity of two bequests by Tasmanian women. The Cytek Aurora flow cytometer allows Tasmanian scientists to more than
The top 5 reasons to study at the University of Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/750-the-top-5-reasons-to-study-at-the-university-of-tasmania

31 Aug 2020: 1. A pristine environmentOur state is known for its temperate climate, internationally-significant wilderness and heritage sites, and the many mountain peaks to conquer and rivers to explore. Not to mention the cosmopolitan lifestyle that
AMC student Ryan takes a last-minute plunge to success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1054-amc-student-ryan-takes-a-last-minute-plunge-to-success

7 Sep 2020: Sometimes our best decisions are made in the blink of an eye. If you have a lifelong passion, why not take the plunge and study it, says Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management student Ryan. The Launceston local and current AMC student
AMC to train Navy in use of autonomous robots

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/amc-to-train-navy-in-use-of-autonomous-robots

13 Aug 2020: The Australian Maritime College has been selected by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to train its personnel in the use of autonomous marine systems. Autonomous marine systems are aquatic robots that can operate independently of humans at sea, and
Legume research to boost Tassie’s red meat industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/legume-research-to-boost-tassies-red-meat-industry

25 Aug 2020: Tasmanian red meat producers are set to benefit from a new $1. 5 million research project that aims to enhance the legume component of pastures, improving productivity and resilience. The five-year project, led by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Seal whiskers hold clues to Southern Ocean food web dynamics

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/seal-whiskers-hold-clues-to-southern-ocean-food-web-dynamics

18 Aug 2020: A new study into the winter-foraging behaviour of Antarctic fur seals has contributed to global understanding of how Southern Ocean food webs respond to climate change and could inform ecosystem management of Antarctic marine resources. IMAS
Why QAnon is attracting so many followers in Australia

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1050-why-qanon-is-attracting-so-many-followers-in-australia

24 Aug 2020: By Kaz Ross, Lecturer in Humanities (Asian Studies), University of TasmaniaOn September 5, a coalition of online groups are planning an Australia-wide action called the “Day of Freedom”. The organisers claim hundreds of thousands will join them
Oxford deal welcome, but the vaccine hasn’t been proven to work yet

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1047-oxford-deal-welcome-but-the-vaccine-hasnt-been-proven-to-work-yet

19 Aug 2020: By Katie Louise Flanagan, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Clinical Professor, University of Tasmania, and Magdalena Plebanski, Professor of Immunology, RMIT UniversityPrime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday the Australian government
The dark side of the lockdown video gaming boom

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24 Aug 2020: Amid a lockdown-driven surge in the popularity of video gaming, a new study has highlighted the adverse effects of excessive play. In a peer-reviewed longitudinal study, a group of international researchers, including Dr Halley Pontes from the
How Bob Brown taught us to talk about, and care for, the…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1049-how-bob-brown-taught-us-to-talk-about-and-care-for-the-wilderness

24 Aug 2020: By Professor Libby Lester, Director, Institute for Social Change, University of TasmaniaTo understand Bob Brown’s impact on Australian political debate, watch Tasmanian commercial television and stay on the couch during the ad breaks. Here’s an
Ingested single-use plastics create ‘flying trash bins’

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/ingested-single-use-plastics-create-flying-trash-bins

20 Aug 2020: Convenient single-use plastic sent to landfill and ingested by gulls and other seabirds is creating ‘flying trash cans’, a new IMAS study has confirmed. The research published in Marine Pollution Bulletin focused on the regurgitated pellets,
Why Australia needs to build a national bushfire monitoring agency

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/why-australia-needs-to-build-a-national-bushfire-monitoring-agency

13 Aug 2020: Australia’s bushfire monitoring system is unfit for purpose and we need to build a national agency to strengthen our resilience and adaption to climate change, urge a team of leading fire researchers. In a comment published in the journal Nature,