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Launceston team takes top honours in science challenge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1248-launceston-team-takes-top-honours-in-science-challenge

14 Apr 2022: After conquering their regional heats, five teams of aspiring scientists and engineers battled it out for top honours in the state final of a national competition held in Launceston on 11 April. Launceston Christian School won the 2022 Science and
Building a sustainable future in timber

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1230-building-a-sustainable-future-in-timber

31 Mar 2022: The word “sustainability” is appearing more and more frequently in architecture briefs these days, as clients become increasingly aware of the importance of environmentally sensitive sustainable design. This push for more sustainable and
Two islands, two orchestras

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1268-two-islands-two-orchestras

6 Jun 2022: That is the question at the heart of a special research project under way between the University of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Youth Orchestras and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra. The project is exploring the educational and organisational
Double degrees hit the right note

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1272-double-degrees-hit-the-right-note

14 Jun 2022: Emily Swanson and Simon Ramirez are both enrolled in double degrees. The nature of work is changing, with today’s university students likely to have multiple careers over their lifetime. So it makes sense that many students are enrolling in two
Family history: where do I start?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/family-history-where-do-i-start

14 Oct 2022: Before you start researching your family history, you should ask yourself one very basic question: what exactly are you looking for?It sounds obvious but, according to University of Tasmania historian and coordinator of Family History program Dr
We've been awarded the region's most sustainable university

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1251-weve-been-awarded-the-regions-most-sustainable-university

27 Apr 2022: Image: Engineering students working on a solar array at our Sandy Bay campus. The University’s strong commitment to sustainability was recognised in 2021 when it was awarded the Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Australia New Zealand
New education courses starting in Semester 1 2022

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1203-new-education-courses-starting-in-semester-1-2022

8 Feb 2022: From carefully planned double degrees to our accelerated 18-month Master of Teaching course, now is an ideal time to launch into your teaching career. The Tasmanian education sector needs more teachers. Increasing student enrolments across Tasmanian
A beacon of sustainability

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1238-a-beacon-of-sustainability

13 Apr 2022: Beth Rad did not set out to study sustainable living. Nor did she plan to live on a remote Tasmanian island for six months. But these opportunities found her, and she’s glad they did. Originally from Sydney, Beth and her partner quit their jobs a
We're a certified carbon neutral uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1213-were-a-certified-carbon-neutral-uni

7 Mar 2022: Carbon neutral means taking action to reduce and remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as an organisation puts into it. The University was certified as a carbon neutral organisation in 2017 (for its 2016 greenhouse gas inventory) by the
For art's sake

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/for-arts-sake

11 Apr 2022: Linda Crispin has a very large shed in her backyard. She has equally big plans for it, and her Diploma of Creative Arts and Health will help her make those ideas a reality. Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) in 2017 and said
University Preparation Program a Second Chance at Success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1239-university-preparation-program-a-second-chance-at-success

6 Apr 2022: For University of Tasmania alumna and Registered Nurse Georgia Barwick, the University Preparation Program (UPP) was a second chance at education and the key to her dream career. After dropping out of College, Georgia worked as a pharmacy assistant
How much kids learn studying languages depends on where you live

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1216-how-much-kids-learn-studying-languages-depends-on-where-you-live

11 Mar 2022: People learn a second language for many reasons, including work, to better understand the world, an interest in the culture of the language itself, and love. Learning a language has many benefits. For children, it can improve literacy, maths and
The legacy of Lake Pedder: how the world’s first Green Party was born

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1219-the-legacy-of-lake-pedder-how-the-worlds-first-green-party-was-born

22 Mar 2022: A photo of Lake Pedder before it flooded. Stefan Karpiniec. Fifty years ago this week, the world’s first “green” political party was born in Tasmania after the state government purposefully flooded the magnificent Lake Pedder. The flooding made
Three ways Russia has shown military ‘incompetence’ during invasion

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1218-three-ways-russia-has-shown-military-incompetence-during-invasion

18 Mar 2022: Two weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has become apparent Russia’s military is experiencing failures – both technical and strategic – that are perhaps unexpected from one of the world’s largest military forces. There are multiple
Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1220-record-smashing-heatwaves-are-hitting-antarctica-and-the-arctic

22 Mar 2022: Windmill Islands, near Casey Research Station, Antarctica. Dana M Bergstrom (Author provided). Record-breaking heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47℃ and 30℃ higher than
Naarah and the arts

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13 Dec 2022: When Alumni magazine interviewed Naarah (pronounced: Nay-ar-ah) Barnes (BMus 2019), she was back in Western Australia’s Kimberley, seeing the house she bought on the very same day she was offered a supporting lead role in the Amazon Prime series
Exhibitions shine spotlight on young artists

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/exhibitions-shine-spotlight-on-young-artists

28 Sep 2022: For the past year a group of Year 11 and 12 students across the state have immersed themselves in a creative arts program with the University of Tasmania. Now their artistic endeavours will be on display for all to see at one of three Object Design
Theatre Makers to immerse themselves in new musical production

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/theatre-makers-to-immerse-themselves-in-new-musical-production

11 Nov 2022: A successful weekend festival is finding ways to cultivate and nurture artistic talent right here in Tasmania. The University of Tasmania is partnering with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival for the Maker’s Weekend – a bespoke festival
Interest in Uni piqued at Agfest

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/interest-in-uni-piqued-at-agfest

2 Sep 2022: What do Tasmanian devils, drones, compost, video games and microscopes have in common? They were all found inside the University of Tasmania Pavilion at Agfest this year. More than 12,000 people visited the University’s new location nestled in one
University proud to wear three Green Gowns after awards success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-proud-to-wear-three-green-gowns-after-awards-success

1 Dec 2022: Recognition of the University of Tasmania’s commitment to sustainability continues with success in three categories of the Green Gown Awards Australasia. The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by
Complexity of motivation highlighted in language learning research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/complexity-of-motivation-highlighted-in-language-learning-research

28 Oct 2022: Dr Mairin Hennebry-Leung of the University of Tasmania School of Education, and co-author Professor Xuesong (Andy) Gao from the University of NSW, explored the complex interplay of diverse factors shaping a learner’s motivation, looking at a range
Two Tassie Chicks Podcast: The 'friend in your ear' for…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/two-tassie-chicks-podcast-the-friend-in-your-ear-for-tassie-20-somethings

28 Oct 2022: It was a passion for podcasts and the tenacious hunt for truth for that brought media students Bronwyn Lisson and Grier Brindley together. Now they’re the ones behind the mics as they launch their very own podcast, Two Tassie Chicks. “Podcasts are
Tuning in to resilience for better music groups

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tuning-in-to-resilience-for-better-music-groups

29 Aug 2022: Understanding how to create a learning environment that intentionally enhances the value members feel, which builds that resilience, has been the focus of University of Tasmania researchers working with Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO), who believe
Orchestrating a lifestyle change

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/orchestrating-a-lifestyle-change

25 Aug 2022: Sophia Mitchell grew up in Sydney and described her decision to move to Hobart as leap of faith. And it is one she is extremely grateful she took. Studying her Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) at the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium
Fairy tales and fantasy on campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/fairy-tales-and-fantasy-on-campus

22 Aug 2022: Fairy tales, cosplay and storytelling are the focus of a new festival being hosted and supported by the University of Tasmania. The inaugural Festival of the Fantastic in Australian and Japanese Arts is a celebration of Australian and Japanese
Online courses delivering individual and community sustainability…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/online-courses-delivering-individual-and-community-sustainability-country-wide

28 Nov 2022: The University of Tasmania is helping people across Australia gain the skills and knowledge that they need in order to live more sustainably and make a difference. Developed in 2018, the University of Tasmania’s Diploma and Undergraduate
Engineering a fresh start as a master of her profession

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/engineering-a-fresh-start-as-a-master-of-her-profession

3 May 2022: Kruti Patel moved to Tasmania from western India with her husband in early 2020, hoping to find work as a civil engineer. She had a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a university in India, as well as two years of experience working in the
Ideal teacher all about 'respect'

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/ideal-teacher-all-about-respect

9 Aug 2022: Queensland University of Technology Professor Martin Mills is guest speaker at the 2022 Richard Selby Smith Oration at the Salon Hedberg at the University of Tasmania. Paying attention to ‘respect’ is central to addressing many of the issues
Renowned Composer encourages students to explore new directions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/renowned-composer-encourages-students-to-explore-new-directions

28 Oct 2022: Composer Mary Finsterer’s record of accomplishments in the music world is considerable. She is recognised as one of Australia’s finest composers, having received awards for her music in Europe, Britain, USA and Canada and her repertoire covers
Rogue plastic fishing line could circle the globe 18 times

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/rogue-plastic-fishing-line-could-circle-the-globe-18-times

13 Oct 2022: Fishing line that could wrap around the Earth 18 times is lost in the world’s oceans every year, according to research by the University of Tasmania and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. The research estimates that nearly two per cent
One man’s journey from boyhood to university

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/one-mans-journey-from-boyhood-to-university

13 Jul 2022: Palawa man Brendan Murray isn’t one to make a big deal about his journey from boyhood to where he is now – an Aboriginal student engagement officer at the University of Tasmania. He tells his story in a matter-of-fact way. It’s an honest
Engineers PRIMED to be more sustainable and job-ready

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/engineers-primed-to-be-more-sustainable-and-job-ready

12 Dec 2022: To make our Engineering graduates better prepared to start their professional careers – and equipped to change the world for the better – the University of Tasmania’s Bachelor of Engineering degree is changing. The School of Engineering is
Scholarship gives students overseas study opportunity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1200-scholarship-gives-students-overseas-study-opportunity

25 Jan 2022: Two students from the University of Tasmania will each spend a semester studying in the Indo-Pacific after receiving a 2022 New Colombo Plan Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support for high achieving students to undertake up to 19
Professor honoured for life's work to give a voice to people with …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/professor-honoured-for-lifes-work-to-give-a-voice-to-people-with-disabilities

10 Nov 2022: A Professor from the University of Tasmania has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for her work in the field of disability and wellbeing. Professor Monica Cuskelly has recently moved from the University’s
The multicultural colony: not just convicts

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/the-multicultural-colony-not-just-convicts

14 Oct 2022: Having convict heritage is considered to be a real badge of honour these days. In fact, we use the term “Australian Royalty” to refer to those with a convict in the family. But this is only one part of the story of colonial Australia. According
Creating an impact - Re:Cycle program

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/creating-an-impact-recycle-program

16 Dec 2022: A program that refurbishes abandoned bicycles and distributes them to students in need of affordable transportation has led to other positive flow-on effects at the University of Tasmania. It’s an unfortunate reality that bicycles are sometimes
Does the sun really shine more on Hobart's Eastern Shore?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/does-the-sun-really-shine-more-on-hobarts-eastern-shore

4 Nov 2022: The chance to carry out important research with an environmental impact has been an exciting opportunity for Year 11 student Imogen. And testimony to the fact that Year 11 and 12 learning is not just about sitting in a classroom. The research has also
Why saying yes to the Uni’s city move is good for education and good…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/why-saying-yes-to-the-unis-city-move-is-good-for-education-and-good-for-hobart

31 Aug 2022: A little over 40 years ago, as I finished school, I was weighing up a decision about my future. I grew up on a farm in Tasmania and university wasn’t an automatic thing in my family – neither of my parents went to university. There were two
Megan finds Utopia in the theatre

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/megan-finds-utopia-in-the-theatre

23 Aug 2022: Megan Kenna is in the final year of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in theatre and performance, also focusing on art and creative designs as part of their degree. After their work in the Semester 1, third year production Anenemy, Megan was approached by
Tasmanian artists bound for heart of Paris

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tasmanian-artists-bound-for-heart-of-paris

4 Nov 2022: Six Tasmanian artists will jet off to Paris in 2023 where they will immerse themselves in the creative arts after being selected for a unique opportunity, offered by the University of Tasmania - Rosamond McCulloch Studio Residency. Emerging artist
Internship provides a taste of life in parliament

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/internship-provides-a-taste-of-life-in-parliament

20 Dec 2022: From a Tasmanian sheep farm to Federal Parliament in Canberra – it’s not as far as you might think. And certainly not for International Relations student Sarah Roberts, who recently experienced the hectic pace of a sitting week in the national
Newest Superstars of STEM revealed

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/newest-superstars-of-stem-revealed

30 Nov 2022: Three University of Tasmania early career researchers have been named as Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and science outreach. Dr Samantha Sawyer, who is assisting companies to grow sustainable food, Dr Indrani Mukherjee
Student films light up the city

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/student-films-light-up-the-city

19 Jul 2022: A festival of 22 short films, screened with the warmth of firepots and popcorn, gave University of Tasmania filmmaking students the chance to see their work on the big screen. Freelance filmmaker Marcus Turnbull is in the final year of his Degree and
DNA survey finds Macquarie Harbour last refuge for Maugean skate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/dna-survey-finds-macquarie-harbour-last-refuge-for-maugean-skate

7 Sep 2022: The endangered Maugean skate is a unique creature that has only been recorded in Macquarie and Bathurst Harbours in Tasmania, but new research reveals it now only survives in Macquarie Harbour. In a new study, Institute for Marine and Antarctic
Inspiring studies lead to renovation business revival

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/inspiring-studies-lead-to-small-business-revival

19 Sep 2022: When Travis Nguyen chose to study a business elective for his undergraduate engineering course, he had no idea it would inspire him to revive his carpentry and handyman business, XPAN RENOS. After working as a carpenter for seven years, Travis
Conference showcases influence of research in regional areas

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/conference-showcases-influence-of-research-in-regional-areas

24 Oct 2022: The diversity of education and research conducted in regional Australia will be celebrated at a conference in Devonport in November. The Celebrating the Impact of Regional Research and Education Conference will showcase the work of sociologists,
Spotlight on Associate Professor Jeffrey McGee

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/jeffrey-mcgee

21 Nov 2022: Jeffrey McGee is an Associate Professor in Climate Change, Marine and Antarctic Lawwith the College of Arts, Law and Education at the University of Tasmania. What inspires you about teaching and interacting with students in Law? Associate Professor
New Rhodes Scholar is dedicated to tackling environmental challenges

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-rhodes-scholar-is-dedicated-to-tackling-environmental-challenges

27 Oct 2022: There’s never a dull moment for Arts-Law graduate Samantha Climie, who is Tasmania’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar. Sam will study at the University of Oxford in the UK next year, undertaking a Masters in Environmental Change and Management. She is soon to
West Park site activity update

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/west-park-site-activity-update

14 Dec 2022: New outdoor features are emerging at Burnie’s West Park as part of the University of Tasmania’s campus move to the waterfront location. A large part of the headland landscape is being returned to the environment while new and improved
Nature Positive University Pledge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/nature-positive-university-pledge

9 Dec 2022: Today at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the University of Oxford and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the launch of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance – an alliance of 111 universities globally who have made an official