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Catalyst for curiosity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1271-catalyst-for-curiosity

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
Safeguarding an iconic bird of prey

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1234-safeguarding-an-iconic-bird-of-prey

5 Apr 2022: School of Natural Sciences Professor Chris Johnson will lead the $720,000 study, which is funded by the Australian Research Council through its latest Linkage Project scheme. “This project will help us build the clearest picture yet of how many
Breeding barley to reduce environmental impact

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1235-breeding-barley-to-reduce-environmental-impact

5 Apr 2022: The Australian Research Council has provided more than $380,000 in project funding through its latest Linkage Project scheme, designed to drive research innovation and promote collaboration with industry. The project is led by Professor Sergey
Budget outcomes rely on a new style of leadership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1269-budget-outcomes-rely-on-a-new-style-of-leadership

9 Jun 2022: As the dust settles on the recent change of government, issues such as the cost of living, the climate emergency, and economic recovery loom large for consideration and action by a new administration. So too, Tasmania’s budget seeks to address
New Library now open in the heart of Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1210-new-library-now-open-in-the-heart-of-inveresk

22 Feb 2022: The $23 million development is the first new building to be brought to life at Inveresk through the Northern Transformation Program, funded through the Launceston City Deal, with contributions from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, City of
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
Tasmania primed for Fourth Industrial Revolution

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1217-tasmania-primed-for-fourth-industrial-revolution

14 Mar 2022: Sometime in the late 1700s, mainly in England, steam power and river-based paddlewheels began to substantially improve industry productivity. Prior to this, all of the serious heavy lifting was done using human or animal power. Finally, fields could
In heatwaves, Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests no longer absorb carbon

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1209-in-heatwaves-tasmanias-tall-eucalypt-forests-no-longer-absorb-carbon

22 Feb 2022: Southern Tasmania’s tall eucalyptus forests are exceptionally good at taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into wood. For many years, we have believed these forests had a reasonable buffer of safety from climate change, due
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
Tasmanian Devils and quolls are needed for ecosystem balance

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tasmanian-devils-and-quolls-are-needed-for-ecosystem-balance

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
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
UTAS students all set for UniSport Nationals

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21 Sep 2022: Some of the University of Tasmania’s best athletes will make their way to Perth at the end of the week to take part in the UniSport Nationals. The large contingent of UTAS Sport competitors is gearing up for the multi-sport competition which will
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
Campus Sport numbers surge

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17 Nov 2022: Participation in Campus Sport more than quadrupled in 2022, with thousands getting involved in the social sporting program on campus. The incredibly successful year saw 79 teams taking part in basketball, futsal, netball and mod games across four
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
Analytical chemist honoured by Australian Academy of Technological…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/analytical-chemist-elected-to-atse

24 Oct 2022: University of Tasmania analytical chemist Professor Michael Breadmore has been elected as a Fellow to the to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), for his global leading work. ATSE’s 2022 new Fellows are leaders
Science Superstar honour for PhD student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/science-superstar-honour-for-phd-student

18 Nov 2022: University of Tasmania PhD Candidate Mars Buttfield-Addison has been named a Superstar of STEM in a prestigious national program that promotes the achievements of women in science and technology. A computer scientist and software engineer, Mars’
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
Scientists map heat beneath Antarctica’s icesheets

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/scientists-map-heat-beneath-antarcticas-icesheets

12 Dec 2022: Researchers from the ARC Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) at the University of Tasmania are helping predict future sea level rise by taking a closer look at what goes on beneath Antarctica’s icesheets. “Heat moving outwards from