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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
Catalyst for curiosity

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14 Jun 2022: Spending much of her childhood on a rural property at Flowerpot in Southern Tasmania, Emmaline Lonergan grew up with a deep appreciation for nature, particularly the marine environment of the nearby D’Entrecasteaux Channel. She says this idyllic
Keeping people living with dementia connected during lockdown

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10 Mar 2022: Michael Preston graduated with an Associate Degree in Dementia Care in 2015. He has since worked as a Dementia-Friendly Project Officer with the Kiama Project in New South Wales. The Kiama Project has worked continuously to implement and test
Family history: where do I start?

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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
How much kids learn studying languages depends on where you live

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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
Engineering a fresh start as a master of her profession

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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
Three ways Russia has shown military ‘incompetence’ during invasion

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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
Two Tassie Chicks Podcast: The 'friend in your ear' for…

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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
Fairy tales and fantasy on campus

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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
The legacy of Lake Pedder: how the world’s first Green Party was born

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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
Exhibitions shine spotlight on young artists

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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

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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
Ideal teacher all about 'respect'

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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
Professor honoured for life's work to give a voice to people with …

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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
Complexity of motivation highlighted in language learning research

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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
Tassie lifestyle in demand with supply chain degree

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3 Nov 2022: Making the switch from working at a multi-national Tech giant in Chennai to the big-small-town energy of Launceston was a breath of fresh air for Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management student Preyanka Pandiyan. Coming of age in the
Tuning in to resilience for better music groups

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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
Tasmanian Devils and quolls are needed for ecosystem balance

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2 Nov 2022: University of Tasmania researcher Dr Matthew Fielding has discovered that quolls and Tasmanian Devils are needed for balance in the ecosystem. Dr Fielding spent several years studying the decline of quoll and Tasmanian Devil Populations on Flinders
Orchestrating a lifestyle change

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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
Conference showcases influence of research in regional areas

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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,