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  2. Thumbnail for Psychology Clinic expansion makes way for new referrals

    Psychology Clinic expansion makes way for new referrals

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/psychology-clinic-expansion-makes-way-for-new-referrals
    9 Jun 2022: The University’s Psychology Clinic is currently taking new referrals with a new Launceston-based clinic to open in July. The University of Tasmania is actively training and graduating more clinical and professional psychologists to help with the
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    The Psychology of the Brain

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/the-psychology-of-the-brain
    27 Jun 2022: The brain is a complex organ that contains billions of nerve cells that scientists are actively studying to help gain a better understanding of behaviour, brain functions and mental processes. There is still much to learn about how the brain works
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    Christine prepares for the next chapter

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/christine-prepares-for-the-next-chapter
    19 Dec 2022: As Christine Angel tells it, the moment she visited the University of Tasmania Cradle Coast campus in 2003 she felt like she had found her tribe after feeling out of step with the world. Born in Queenstown, Christine left school in Burnie at the age
  5. Thumbnail for Medical professionals take to the water for study

    Medical professionals take to the water for study

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/medical-professionals-take-to-the-water-for-study
    8 Nov 2022: Medical professionals from across Australia have taken to the water in Southern Tasmania this week to fine-tune skills in maritime medicine. Twenty-two health professionals are participating in an eight-day residential intensive course as part of the
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    Psychology expansion in the North aims to meet future workforce needs

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/psychology-expansion-in-the-north-aims-to-meet-future-workforce-needs
    24 Feb 2022: The University of Tasmania is increasing access and opportunity to study psychology by expanding its post graduate course offerings in the State’s North. “We want to see more Tasmanians become psychologists and help meet the growing needs in our
  7. Thumbnail for Author Gail Jones wins three-month Hedberg writing residency

    Author Gail Jones wins three-month Hedberg writing residency

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/author-gail-jones-wins-three-month-hedberg-writing-residency
    18 Jan 2022: The Hedberg Writer in Residence is decided through a nationally competitive application process open to all established Australian writers. As the recipient, Jones will develop a major new work, deliver classes to writing students from the
  8. Thumbnail for New psychology clinic opens in Launceston

    New psychology clinic opens in Launceston

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-psychology-clinic-opens-in-launceston
    27 Jul 2022: The clinic, located at the University’s Newnham Campus, will offer appointments from July, helping to respond to the demand for psychological services being experienced across the state. The clinic was officially opened recently with industry
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    University's MOOCs among best of all time

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/universitys-moocs-among-best-of-all-time
    2 Nov 2022: The University of Tasmania’s MOOCs continue to garner international recognition. Three of the University’s Massive Open Online Courses have been listed in Class Central’s highest rated online courses and MOOCs of all time. Class Central
  10. Thumbnail for New co-designed leadership program for Tasmania's nurses and midwives launched

    New co-designed leadership program for Tasmania's nurses and…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-co-designed-leadership-program-for-tasmanias-nurses-and-midwives-launched
    24 Aug 2022: The University of Tasmania has collaborated with the Department of Health to launch a new leadership program for nurses and midwives. Recently, 26 nurses and midwives from across Tasmania commenced as the inaugural cohort of participants in a new
  11. Thumbnail for Fairy tales and fantasy on campus

    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
  12. Thumbnail for Literary Fellowship provides opportunity to become role model

    Literary Fellowship provides opportunity to become role model

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/literary-fellowship-provides-opportunity-to-become-role-model
    21 Dec 2022: Jen Evans is hoping her recent literary success helps to path the way for her to become a role model for Queer and Aboriginal writers. Dr Evans, who is currently Aboriginal Research Fellow at the College of Health and Medicine, recently received the
  13. Thumbnail for Risk environments put to the test in new MND research

    Risk environments put to the test in new MND research

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/risk-environments-put-to-the-test-in-new-mnd-research
    28 Nov 2022: A team of Tasmanian researchers will lead a new study into how interactions between an individual’s genetics and the environment in which they live contribute to motor neurone disease (MND). Associate Professor Tony Cook, from the University of
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    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
  15. Thumbnail for New modelling shows the scale and impact of Long COVID across Australia

    New modelling shows the scale and impact of Long COVID across…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-modelling-shows-the-scale-and-impact-of-long-covid-across-australia
    23 Nov 2022: New modelling of the likely scale and severity of Long COVID in Australia has just been released by researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research and Deakin University’s Institute for Health
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    3 reasons students choose not to learn a language in high school

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1250-3-reasons-students-choose-not-to-learn-a-language-in-high-school
    26 Apr 2022: Fewer students are choosing language electives at school but, contrary to popular perception, it isn’t purely a lack of interest causing the decline. My recent study suggests students want to study a language, but can’t. Language electives
  17. Thumbnail for Medical students put skills to the test during CareFlight's workshop

    Medical students put skills to the test during CareFlight's…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/medical-students-put-skills-to-the-test-during-careflights-workshop
    13 Oct 2022: Medical and paramedicine students from the University of Tasmania were put through their paces recently when they took part in CareFlight’s two-day pre-hospital workshop. Designed specifically for students, the workshop featured simulation-based
  18. Thumbnail for Medical health training goes to the extremes

    Medical health training goes to the extremes

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/medical-health-training-goes-to-the-extremes
    17 Oct 2022: A group of health professionals will go to the extremes this week in the pursuit of medical training. From adventure racing and cave climbing to learning the mechanics of wingsuits in BASE jumping, nurses, medical practitioners and paramedics from
  19. Thumbnail for Dementia research projects receive local funding

    Dementia research projects receive local funding

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/dementia-research-projects-receive-local-funding
    24 Aug 2022: Seven new dementia research projects, from how comedy can help promote brain health to establishing a dementia risk profile in Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Tasmania, has received local funding. Over $20,000 was raised during the Wicking
  20. Thumbnail for New study aims to improve patient care in state's EDs through clinical pathways

    New study aims to improve patient care in state's EDs through…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-study-aims-to-improve-patient-care-in-states-eds-through-clinical-pathways
    25 Nov 2022: New research into how clinical pathways for acute care in Tasmanian emergency departments can help improve patient care is underway. Dr Viet Tran, from the University’s Tasmanian School of Medicine, is leading a multi-disciplinary study that aims
  21. Thumbnail for New School of Paramedicine responds to industry training needs

    New School of Paramedicine responds to industry training needs

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-school-of-paramedicine-responds-to-industry-training-needs
    13 Dec 2022: The University of Tasmania will establish Australia’s first School of Paramedicine in 2023, responding to health workforce training needs across Tasmania and New South Wales. The expanding role and scope of paramedicine within the Australian
  22. Thumbnail for Students help athlete gain competitive edge for international competition

    Students help athlete gain competitive edge for international…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/students-help-athlete-gain-competitive-edge-for-international-competition
    13 Oct 2022: Exercise and sport science students have helped third year health and physical education student Ava Wheatley gain a competitive edge in preparation for a major international ironman championship. In the lead up to participating in the 2022 Kona
  23. Thumbnail for Research project to deliver world-first data on impacts of chest infections post surgery

    Research project to deliver world-first data on impacts of chest…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/research-project-to-deliver-world-first-data-on-impacts-of-chest-infections-post-surgery
    25 Nov 2022: New research which will deliver world-first data on the impacts of chest infections after major survey, for both patients and hospitals, has been funded through an NHMRC Investigator Grant. Ianthe Boden, physiotherapist and senior lecturer at the
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    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
  25. Thumbnail for Community involvement is essential for improved healthcare

    Community involvement is essential for improved healthcare

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/community-involvement-is-essential-for-improved-healthcare
    18 Oct 2022: How can health consumers achieve a higher level of patient care for themselves and their loved ones?Understanding how to work with healthcare workers at all levels to advocate for the best possible healthcare outcomes is key to achieving that
  26. Thumbnail for How can you avoid medication misadventure?

    How can you avoid medication misadventure?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/how-can-you-avoid-medication-misadventure
    22 Nov 2022: An estimated 250,000 patients are admitted to hospital in Australia each year because of medication related problems including adverse reactions, allergies, medication errors and non-compliance. Medication misadventure is far more common than you
  27. Thumbnail for State's mental health services to benefit from new partnership

    State's mental health services to benefit from new partnership

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/states-mental-health-services-to-benefit-from-new-partnership
    23 Aug 2022: A new Centre dedicated to helping enhance and improve child and adolescent and other mental health service offerings across Tasmania has been established through a partnership between the Department of Health and the University of Tasmania. The
  28. Thumbnail for Extracurricular activities help drive academic success for regional students, study finds

    Extracurricular activities help drive academic success for regional…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/extracurricular-activities-help-drive-academic-success-for-regional-students,-study-finds
    30 Sep 2022: Extracurricular activities may help young students in regional areas to close the gap with metropolitan schools, a new study from University of Tasmania and Flinders University shows. On average, students in regional areas are ranked 5% lower than
  29. Thumbnail for Scholarship gives students overseas study opportunity

    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
  30. Thumbnail for Pharmacy alumnus helping to deliver State's COVID-19 vaccine

    Pharmacy alumnus helping to deliver State's COVID-19 vaccine

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/pharmacy-alumnus-helping-to-deliver-states-covid-19-vaccine
    25 Jan 2022: University of Tasmania pharmacy alumnus Jackson Crawn is making history. As a specialist pharmacist in infectious disease with the Tasmanian Health Service, Jackson is part of a team of highly skilled pharmacy technicians and pharmacists who are
  31. Thumbnail for For art's sake

    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
  32. Thumbnail for Complexity of motivation highlighted in language learning research

    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
  33. Thumbnail for Two Tassie Chicks Podcast: The 'friend in your ear' for Tassie 20-somethings

    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
  34. Thumbnail for Internship provides a taste of life in parliament

    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
  35. Thumbnail for Cracking joints isn’t bad for you and could even serve a purpose

    Cracking joints isn’t bad for you and could even serve a purpose

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1201-cracking-joints-isnt-bad-for-you-and-could-even-serve-a-purpose
    27 Jan 2022: Some people habitually crack their joints, others can’t, and many are irritated by those who do. So what’s going on? Why do people do it, is it harmful, what makes the noises, and what would happen if our joints weren’t able to crack?Before
  36. Thumbnail for From little things come big opportunities says University graduate

    From little things come big opportunities says University graduate

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/from-little-things-come-big-opportunities-says-university-graduate
    16 Dec 2022: For Rosebery woman Ivory McConachy those little steps have given her a pathway to fulfilling her dream of working in the Aged Care Industry. During the past year she has been studying for her Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services through the
  37. Thumbnail for Life in Hobart’s beating heart

    Life in Hobart’s beating heart

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/life-in-hobarts-beating-heart
    11 Jul 2022: Medical student Yin-Tuan Pang has found his perfect balance, living and studying right in the heart of Hobart. The Menzies Institute for Medical Research, the Royal Hobart Hospital, and his apartment are all within just a few minutes’ walk of each
  38. Thumbnail for Conference showcases influence of research in regional areas

    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,
  39. Thumbnail for Keeping people living with dementia connected during lockdown

    Keeping people living with dementia connected during lockdown

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1215-keeping-people-living-with-dementia-connected-during-lockdown
    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
  40. Thumbnail for New Rhodes Scholar is dedicated to tackling environmental challenges

    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
  41. Thumbnail for Taking on sustainability – boldly

    Taking on sustainability – boldly

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/taking-on-sustainability-boldly
    13 Dec 2022: The University of Tasmania has been certified carbon neutral since 2016, one of only two universities in Australasia to reach this milestone. Our strong commitment to sustainability has also been recognised through various international awards, a
  42. Thumbnail for How AMC set up Leigh for a global career

    How AMC set up Leigh for a global career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/amc-set-up-leigh
    18 Aug 2022: For Leigh Thompson, qualifications from the Australian Maritime College have unlocked each stage of his career – from ashore shipping agent to Master at sea. From playing water sports as a kid to being an avid sailor, Leigh Thompson has always felt
  43. Thumbnail for Next Generation of Young Leaders in Singapore on Exchange

    Next Generation of Young Leaders in Singapore on Exchange

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/next-generation-of-young-leaders-in-singapore-on-exchange
    21 Sep 2022: A team from the University of Tasmania has partnered with Westpac Scholars to take a delegation of 50 university students overseas for a week-long leadership development program in Singapore. The students are recipients of the Westpac Asian Exchange
  44. Thumbnail for Family history: where do I start?

    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
  45. Thumbnail for Building a new career in physical education

    Building a new career in physical education

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/building-a-new-career-in-physical-education
    28 Oct 2022: Studying to become a Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher was as much a lifestyle choice as it was a career choice for Jamie Pullen. Currently studying his Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) at the University of Tasmania in
  46. Thumbnail for Scholarship was the right medicine

    Scholarship was the right medicine

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1252-scholarship-was-the-right-medicine
    29 Apr 2022: Born in Iran, to an Afghan family, Fatemeh Nourouzi grew up with very few opportunities open to her. Her Hazara parents fled persecution in war-ravaged Afghanistan 40 years ago, resettling in Iran as refugees. But their lives were still strictly
  47. Thumbnail for City study a gateway to opportunity for business student

    City study a gateway to opportunity for business student

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/city-study-a-gateway-to-opportunity-for-business-student
    16 Sep 2022: Only four days after his final exam, University of Tasmania graduate James Holland was already starting his post-University career just an elevator ride away from his classroom. A third-year Bachelor of Business student at the time, James’ journey
  48. Thumbnail for Alice turns her sporting passion towards teaching

    Alice turns her sporting passion towards teaching

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/alice-turns-her-sporting-passion-towards-teaching
    31 Oct 2022: If there is any such thing as a teaching dynasty, Alice Robinson definitely belongs to one. Currently studying her Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) at the University of Tasmania, Alice already has a lot of teachers in the
  49. Thumbnail for How much kids learn studying languages depends on where you live

    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
  50. Thumbnail for Local healthcare workforce boosted with nursing graduands

    Local healthcare workforce boosted with nursing graduands

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/local-healthcare-workforce-boosted-with-nursing-graduands
    13 Dec 2022: The North West Coast will welcome a new team of front-line healthcare professionals to the region when the University hosts the Burnie graduations on Wednesday (14 December). The first cohort of the Bachelor of Nursing (fast-track) degree program, to
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    Dark and twisty, bright and beautiful

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1207-dark-and-twisty-bright-and-beautiful
    21 Feb 2022: Pre-revolutionary France meets gothic horror in an exhibition of costumes and other Japanese girl culture now on show at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus. The exhibition is the work of Japanese literature academic and cosplay performer

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