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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,
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
Charting the course for an adventurous career

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17 Jan 2022: Damon Whish-Wilson is a competitive trail runner who spends countless hours exploring Tasmania’s wildest and most remote places and challenging his physical and mental limits. He applied the same sharp focus and drive required to complete gruelling
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
Literary prize fosters new Tasmanian stories

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16 Dec 2022: Award-winning author Cameron Hindrum The University of Tasmania Prize has been taken out by alumnus Cameron Hindrum at the 2022 Tasmanian Literary Awards. Mr Hindrum won the $10,000 prize, awarded for the best new unpublished literary work by a
‘How are they losing their children like this?’ Fiona McFarlane’s…

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6 Dec 2022: Lucy Christopher, University of Tasmania“How are they losing their children like this, all over the country? They aren’t used to the desert. ”These are the thoughts of a Pashtun cameleer in Fiona McFarlane’s second novel, The Sun Walks Down,
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
Planning for the future

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11 Apr 2022: The Brighton Council in southern Tasmania is a long way from his homeland of Colombia but Andres Perez-Roca thinks the move was one of best things he ever did. Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Andre moved to Tasmania in 2020 specifically to study
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
Books, nature and connection to place in new city mural

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6 Jul 2022: The University’s accommodation and learning precinct on Melville St will be enlivened by the major artwork, as further planned stages of work on a new laneway are completed. Dr Benjamin Kluss, or Jamin, recently completed a PhD at the University of
Renowned Composer encourages students to explore new directions

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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
New chapter of ‘making’ in North-West Tasmania

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23 Nov 2022: Modern making will be the focus of new learning, research, industry and community opportunities coming to Makers’ Workshop in 2023. The University of Tasmania is transforming the site into a technology and innovation hub that will serve the entire
Community involvement is essential for improved healthcare

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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
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
One man’s journey from boyhood to university

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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
Discover a world of creative writing

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23 Nov 2022: Storytelling permeates through our society through stimulating narratives, be it in traditional fictional novel form or short creative works like blogs and even TikTok. As part of the Festival of the Fantastic in Australian and Japanese Arts, the
How can you avoid medication misadventure?

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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
Musicians to perform in aid of endangered handfish

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15 Aug 2022: Music and rare fish may have little in common, but the two will be the focal point of a special one-hour event at The Hedberg on August 19. The University of Tasmania School of Creative Arts and Media is hosting a benefit concert for the Handfish
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
Alumni in action – Green Hydrogen

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13 Dec 2022: Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water with electricity, via electrolysis, using power from renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectricity, wind and solar. Significantly, it produces no greenhouse emissions. Our Engineering and Mathematics
A win in film awards for two Tassie students

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1 Dec 2022: Two students from The Media School at the University of Tasmania have taken out major awards in this year's MyStateBank Student Film Festival. For his short film Animus, passionate filmmaker and writer Scott Lleonart won the Best Film: Post Year 10
Megan finds Utopia in the theatre

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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
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
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
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
Geography was a major improvement to Georgina’s science degree

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/geography-was-a-major-improvement-to-georginas-science-degree

30 Sep 2022: Georgina Newton was a high achiever in high school and excelled at maths, which is why she chose to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Tasmania, majoring in Mathematics. When choosing electives for her degree, she picked some units from
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

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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,
For art's sake

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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
West Park site activity update

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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
Re-design your way of thinking

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11 Aug 2022: You don’t need to be a designer to benefit from the characteristic thought and planning principles used by those in the design industry. Our Design Thinking Experience, delivered in partnership with Sydney-based Echos School of Design Thinking, is
Media skills making Tash a master in the industry

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22 Nov 2022: For Master of Strategic Communications student Natasha Bulyga, a “traditional” career path isn't on the cards. After graduating from a Bachelor of Media at The University of Adelaide, Tash decided a short stint in Tasmania was the ticket she
Duo wins prestigious music prize

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22 Jul 2022: Two third-year classical performance students have combined their talents to take out the University of Tasmania’s Ossa Music Prize and People’s Choice Award for 2022. Sophia Mitchell and Jamie Willson impressed the judges with their amalgamation
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
Singaporean bright spark

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13 Dec 2022: Richard Ngo vividly remembers his first night in Tasmania. It was a quarter of a century ago and theâfirst year Engineering student was fresh off the plane from Singapore. Rain and wind bore down on his room, as he lay in the pitch black, crying. “I
Christine prepares for the next chapter

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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
Engineers PRIMED to be more sustainable and job-ready

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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
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring …

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29 Nov 2022: To a young mind, science can be magical. Perhaps you remember a visually striking or seemingly inexplicable scientific demonstration from your own youth?A liquid spontaneously and unexpectedly changes colour. A banknote is set alight without being
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
Queensland police killings show the threat posed by conspiracy…

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23 Dec 2022: The killing of two police officers and a good samaritan, as well as the wounding of two other officers in Wieambilla, Queensland, has sent shockwaves through Australia. While more details about possible motives will emerge over time, evidence already
Celebrating 50 years in Surveying and Spatial Sciences

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13 Dec 2022: In 2005, Dr Elyse Allender embarked on a Surveying and Spatial Sciences Degree at the University of Tasmania with the ambition of pursuing a career in space. Two decades on and the researcher and planetary scientist has applied those skills
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
Greening the way for others

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29 Sep 2022: Cathy Walker lives in a yurt in rural Tasmania, surrounded by nature and making as little impact as she can on the environment. It’s her way of life. Her journey started at the knee of her grandmother who she now realises was her first holistic
Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/chinese-protests-politics-and-freedom

1 Dec 2022: While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the “dynamic zero COVID” policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests. These young
Tasmanian artists bound for heart of Paris

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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
Leap of faith leads to fulfilling career change

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1265-leap-of-faith-leads-to-fulfilling-career-change

7 Apr 2022: Proudly from Burnie, Boni had always felt university was out of her reach, and it wasn’t until later in life, following an eleven-year career, that she took a leap of faith to pursue it. “I came from a low-income family that did it pretty tough
Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/why-best-before-food-labelling-is-not-best-for-the-planet-or-your-budget

20 Sep 2022: UK supermarkets have removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste. One of the major supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s, is replacing these labels with product messaging that says “no date
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
There is something special about Tasmania’s forests, and Tassie wood

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/there-is-something-special-about-tasmanias-forests-and-tassie-wood

13 Dec 2022: Rescuing climate-stressed treesIn a recent report, UNESCO noted Tasmania's World Heritage forests remove more carbon from the atmosphere than any other of their wilderness sites. In short, our forests are critical to solving climate change. But with
We know sweatshop clothing is bad - and buy it anyway. Here’s how…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/we-know-sweatshop-clothing-is-bad-and-buy-it-anyway.-heres-how-your-brain-makes-excuses

25 Nov 2022: You face a dilemma. You've found the perfect shirt, and it's an absolute bargain, but you notice it's "Made in Bangladesh". You're conscious it was probably made using cheap labour. Do you buy it, or walk away?Today Oxfam released its annual Naughty