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Double degrees hit the right note

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1272-double-degrees-hit-the-right-note

14 Jun 2022: Emily Swanson and Simon Ramirez are both enrolled in double degrees. The nature of work is changing, with today’s university students likely to have multiple careers over their lifetime. So it makes sense that many students are enrolling in two
University ranked number one in the world on climate action

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-ranked-number-one-in-the-world-on-climate-action

4 May 2022: The University of Tasmania is the top ranked university in the world for climate action according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black said the University was proud of the result, which highlighted the
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
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
Interest in Uni piqued at Agfest

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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
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
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
We're a certified carbon neutral uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1213-were-a-certified-carbon-neutral-uni

7 Mar 2022: Carbon neutral means taking action to reduce and remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as an organisation puts into it. The University was certified as a carbon neutral organisation in 2017 (for its 2016 greenhouse gas inventory) by the
A sneak peek behind the scenes into construction progress at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/a-sneak-peek-behind-the-scenes-into-construction-progress-at-inveresk

23 Aug 2022: Following the Library opening in February 2022, work is underway on the next two major buildings and two refurbishments of existing buildings at Inveresk, each with their own industrial features. The River’s Edge is the next building due for
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
Taking on sustainability – boldly

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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
A beacon of sustainability

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1238-a-beacon-of-sustainability

13 Apr 2022: Beth Rad did not set out to study sustainable living. Nor did she plan to live on a remote Tasmanian island for six months. But these opportunities found her, and she’s glad they did. Originally from Sydney, Beth and her partner quit their jobs a
Studying in Tasmania’s agricultural heartland

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1247-studying-in-tasmanias-agricultural-heartland

14 Apr 2022: Image: Agricultural Science students on a field trip to Hops Products Australia (HPA), Bushy Park. Earlier this year, 29-year-old James Adams started the University of Tasmania’s Agricultural Science with Honours degree in his hometown of
Tasmanian timber showcased in campus transformation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tasmanian-timber-showcased-in-campus-transformation

10 Nov 2022: As you wander through the University’s new buildings on the foreshore at West Park in Burnie and Inveresk Precinct in Launceston, you’re met with a sense of calm and warmth through the use of timber amid industrial surroundings. The choice to
Kelly’s sustainability focus

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30 Sep 2022: Kelly Pinner describes herself as a freelancer, working in a range of smaller, diverse jobs simultaneously, and she loves the stimulation and variety of her lifestyle. “I collect little jobs: work in a pub at night, caretaker for properties during
Sustainability at the foundation of new Inveresk campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/sustainability-at-the-foundation-of-new-inveresk-campus

11 Aug 2022: When the University of Tasmania embarked on establishing a new campus at Launceston’s Inveresk Precinct, a pledge to prioritise sustainability was made. The three newest buildings coming to life on site have been innovatively imagined and designed
Our new campus is growing at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/our-new-campus-is-growing-at-inveresk

13 Dec 2022: If you were to visit the University in Launceston as a returning member of the alumni community, you would see some exciting changes. Crossing the river from the city using the new pedestrian and cycle footbridge, you’d notice students playing
We've been awarded the region's most sustainable university

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1251-weve-been-awarded-the-regions-most-sustainable-university

27 Apr 2022: Image: Engineering students working on a solar array at our Sandy Bay campus. The University’s strong commitment to sustainability was recognised in 2021 when it was awarded the Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Australia New Zealand
Passion for living sustainably led Jess to study a Bachelor of Science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/passion-for-living-sustainably-led-jess-to-study-a-bachelor-of-science

17 Oct 2022: Struggling with undiagnosed Crohn’s disease as a child, Jess Nesbit’s schooling in Smithton was quite disrupted, especially during high school, as she dealt with frequent periods of chronic illness. She left school in grade 11 and later, in her
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
Community activities grow at Inveresk

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9 Aug 2022: The new community garden and Esk activity space at Inveresk have been designed to spark curiosity, foster a love for learning and encourage active, healthy lifestyles. Visitors can now discover and learn about the cycles of growing and harvesting
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
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
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
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
Transforming the River’s Edge at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/transforming-the-rivers-edge-at-inveresk

12 Dec 2022: The new $45. 5m River’s Edge building is continuing to take shape at the Inveresk campus precinct. The building will be home to Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Education. It will offer student counselling, accessibility and learning support,
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
Environmental Law Professor appointed to new Biodiversity Council

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/environmental-law-professor-appointed-to-new-biodiversity-council

19 Dec 2022: Australia’s new Biodiversity Council will look to turn science into reform with the help of the School of Law’s Professor Jan McDonald. Professor McDonald, an expert on environmental law, has been appointed to the Council, which will provide
Riding the wave of renewable energy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/riding-the-wave-of-renewable-energy

23 Aug 2022: As the world begins its transition to 100 per cent renewable energy, Tasmania is ideally positioned to harness the power of one of its most abundant natural assets: the ocean. Australian developer Wave Swell Energy is working to unlock the potential
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
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
Rogue plastic fishing line could circle the globe 18 times

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/rogue-plastic-fishing-line-could-circle-the-globe-18-times

13 Oct 2022: Fishing line that could wrap around the Earth 18 times is lost in the world’s oceans every year, according to research by the University of Tasmania and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. The research estimates that nearly two per cent
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
University proud to wear three Green Gowns after awards success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-proud-to-wear-three-green-gowns-after-awards-success

1 Dec 2022: Recognition of the University of Tasmania’s commitment to sustainability continues with success in three categories of the Green Gown Awards Australasia. The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by
Alumni in action – Green Hydrogen

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/alumni-in-action-green-hydrogen

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
Creating an impact - Re:Cycle program

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/creating-an-impact-recycle-program

16 Dec 2022: A program that refurbishes abandoned bicycles and distributes them to students in need of affordable transportation has led to other positive flow-on effects at the University of Tasmania. It’s an unfortunate reality that bicycles are sometimes
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
Hobart educational heritage set to be restored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/hobart-educational-heritage-set-to-be-restored

28 Nov 2022: Work to conserve an important piece of Hobart’s educational heritage has begun with contractors on site to carry out a $13. 5 million restoration of the Philip Smith Centre on the Domain. Originally completed in 1910, the Philip Smith Centre was
Released into the wild

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/released-into-the-wild

18 Jul 2022: Jessica Morrison had to change courses in the final year of her bachelor’s degree in order to study her honours year in Tasmania, but she says it was completely worth it. And being awarded the $7500 Governor’s Environment Scholarship was a
Newest Superstars of STEM revealed

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/newest-superstars-of-stem-revealed

30 Nov 2022: Three University of Tasmania early career researchers have been named as Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and science outreach. Dr Samantha Sawyer, who is assisting companies to grow sustainable food, Dr Indrani Mukherjee
Orchestrating a lifestyle change

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/orchestrating-a-lifestyle-change

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
DNA survey finds Macquarie Harbour last refuge for Maugean skate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/dna-survey-finds-macquarie-harbour-last-refuge-for-maugean-skate

7 Sep 2022: The endangered Maugean skate is a unique creature that has only been recorded in Macquarie and Bathurst Harbours in Tasmania, but new research reveals it now only survives in Macquarie Harbour. In a new study, Institute for Marine and Antarctic
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
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
Nature Positive University Pledge

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9 Dec 2022: Today at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the University of Oxford and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the launch of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance – an alliance of 111 universities globally who have made an official
Cool climate triggers sex reversal in lizards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/cool-climate-triggers-sex-reversal-in-lizards

23 Aug 2022: A new study has found a species of Tasmanian lizard can change sex before birth when it is exposed to cool temperatures in utero. Researchers from the University of Tasmania have discovered the Tasmanian spotted snow skink can switch from female to
Award-winning Curious Climate Tasmania program

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/award-winning-curious-climate-tasmania-program

14 Dec 2022: Our award-winning Curious Climate Tasmania program asks one simple question: What do YOU want to know about climate change?Information – and disinformation – about climate change is everywhere and often, frustratingly, the science can get lost
Student leaders tackle sustainability issues on the international…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/student-leaders-tackle-sustainability-issues-on-the-international-stage

9 Dec 2022: Three exceptional student delegates from the University of Tasmania have been selected to travel to Thailand to participate in the Green Summit, an international conference for the next generation of sustainability leaders. From 13-16 December,
Professor Rufus Black reappointed as Vice-Chancellor of the…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/professor-rufus-black-reappointed-as-vice-chancellor-of-the-university-of-tasmania

31 Aug 2022: The University of Tasmania announced today that Professor Rufus Black’s contract as Vice-Chancellor had been renewed. Chancellor Alison Watkins said the University was thrilled Professor Black would continue in the role, which he first took up in