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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
Research partnership to yield results

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12 Dec 2022: The research is being undertaken by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and aims to increase the yield of cannabinoids that have potential for medicinal application. Martha Jane Medical is an Australian medicinal cannabis company focused on
Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic

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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
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
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
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
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/if-you-want-your-child-to-be-more-resilient,-get-them-to-join-a-choir,-orchestra-or-band

24 Oct 2022: William James Baker, University of Tasmania; Anne-Marie Forbes, University of Tasmania, and Kim McLeod, University of TasmaniaOne of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves their ability to overcome
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
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
Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker prize for Sri Lankan political…

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19 Oct 2022: Sri Lankan novelist Shehan Karunatilaka has won the 2022 Booker Prize for his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. The win couldn’t come at a better time for Sri Lanka, a country once more engaged in political and economic instability,