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  2. 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
  3. Thumbnail for Soaring into a caring career

    Soaring into a caring career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1205-soaring-into-a-caring-career
    15 Feb 2022: Kasmyn Murfet studied nursing because she was drawn to the flexibility and variety of the job, but she still never expected it to take her into the outback heart of Australia. Kasmyn, 24 from Launceston, graduated from the University of Tasmania
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Thumbnail for Menzies researcher named as Tasmanian Tall Poppy

    Menzies researcher named as Tasmanian Tall Poppy

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/menzies-researcher-named-as-tasmanian-tall-poppy
    28 Sep 2022: A researcher at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research is the 2022 Tasmanian Tall Poppy award recipient for her work in helping the community better understand multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr Suzi Claflin is one of four
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Thumbnail for Analytical chemist honoured by Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

    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
  17. 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
  18. Thumbnail for Detection technology has real world impact

    Detection technology has real world impact

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/detection-technology-has-real-world-impact
    25 Nov 2022: An agreement between the University of Tasmanian and industry partner GreyScan will see pioneering chemistry research applied in a way that could dramatically improve efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Downtime to verify that there is no
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Thumbnail for Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic

    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
  23. Thumbnail for Musicians to perform in aid of endangered handfish

    Musicians to perform in aid of endangered handfish

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/handfish-fundraising-concert
    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
  24. Thumbnail for Alumni in action – Green Hydrogen

    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
  25. Thumbnail for Science Superstar honour for PhD student

    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’
  26. Thumbnail for Scientists map heat beneath Antarctica’s icesheets

    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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Thumbnail for Newest Superstars of STEM revealed

    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
  30. Thumbnail for Tasmanian Devils and quolls are needed for ecosystem balance

    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
  31. Thumbnail for Scientists detect first isolated black hole roaming our galaxy

    Scientists detect first isolated black hole roaming our galaxy

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/scientists-detect-first-isolated-black-hole-roaming-our-galaxy
    30 Jun 2022: If, as astronomers believe, the death of large stars leave behind black holes, there should be hundreds of millions of them scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy. The problem is that isolated black holes are invisible. Following six years of
  32. Thumbnail for Geography was a major improvement to Georgina’s science degree

    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
  33. Thumbnail for Inspiring studies lead to renovation business revival

    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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. Thumbnail for Cool climate triggers sex reversal in lizards

    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
  37. Thumbnail for Student leaders tackle sustainability issues on the international stage

    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,
  38. Thumbnail for From Sri Lanka with love

    From Sri Lanka with love

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/from-sri-lanka-with-love
    29 Jul 2022: Love brought Maxwell Vincent to Tasmania, and a much-needed scholarship made the practicalities of the relocation a whole lot easier. Originally from Sri Lanka, Maxwell started studying his Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology online
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    $6.4 million boost for cool climate horticulture growers

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/$6.4-million-boost-for-cool-climate-horticulture-growers
    29 Sep 2022: Scientists are giving Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates the opportunity to participate in a $6. 4M research trial program to help industry adapt to climate change. Being delivered through Hort Innovation and led and co-funded by the
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Thumbnail for Diving into marine science

    Diving into marine science

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/diving-into-marine-science
    4 Oct 2022: Lydia Schuller was working for a Great Barrier Reef cruise company when she decided she wanted to be a marine biologist. Originally from Munich, Germany, she came to Australia a decade ago and fell in love with the ocean while visiting Queensland. So,
  43. Thumbnail for AMC graduates set sail under Southern Lights

    AMC graduates set sail under Southern Lights

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/amc-graduates-set-sail-under-southern-lights
    13 Dec 2022: Katrina Beams (AdvDipAppSc (NS) 2012) is the ship’s second officer, having already been to Antarctica numerous times aboard the ship’s predecessor, the RSV Aurora Australis. Katrina describes the joy of seeing scientists from the Australian
  44. Thumbnail for $2m lifeline to protect species on our other Great reef

    $2m lifeline to protect species on our other Great reef

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/$2m-grant-from-the-ian-potter-foundation-a-win-for-the-great-southern-reefs-marine-life
    4 Nov 2022: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. But now an equally stunning and important reef that wraps around southern Australia is in the spotlight, thanks to a $2 million grant from The Ian Potter Foundation for a
  45. Thumbnail for Sage makes a sea-change for study

    Sage makes a sea-change for study

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/sage-makes-a-sea-change-for-study
    17 Oct 2022: Growing up in the small Queensland town of Bell, 160km inland, Sage Gleeson might not seem like the most likely person to aspire to be a marine biologist. But with a deep love of science, and a fascination with the ocean, Sage was determined to
  46. 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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    Singaporean bright spark

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/singaporean-bright-spark
    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
  48. Thumbnail for Kelly’s sustainability focus

    Kelly’s sustainability focus

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/kellys-sustainability-focus
    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
  49. Thumbnail for Paramedicine was the shot in the arm Bob needed

    Paramedicine was the shot in the arm Bob needed

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/paramedicine-was-the-shot-in-the-arm-bob-was-looking-for
    23 Nov 2022: Graduating at the age of 63, Bob Muller is proof that it is never too late to completely reinvent yourself. A former car salesman, he enrolled in the Bachelor of Paramedicine course at the University of Tasmania so he could make a difference in
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    Crown Princess Mary Scholarship reflections

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/crown-princess-mary-scholarship-reflections
    13 Dec 2022: One of the first recipients of the inaugural Crown Princess Mary Scholarship was Danielle Conlan (BCom-LLB Hons), whose world changed when she took up the opportunity to study in Denmark. “Studying abroad indelibly changes you,” Danielle said.
  51. Thumbnail for Passion for living sustainably led Jess to study a Bachelor of Science

    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

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