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Make sense of critical global issues studying Humanities

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27 Sep 2024: Make sense of critical global issuesChinese, gender and diversity, geography and environment, Indonesian, international relations, media and communication, philosophy, politics and policy, psychological science, sociology, sustainabilityA degree in
Immersive experience for Coast's future health workforce

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/immersive-experience-for-coasts-future-health-workforce

27 Sep 2024: High school students recently spent time with numerous health occupations during an immersive program as part of a careers program. The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School (RCS) holds a Year 9 Health Careers Program in collaboration with
Funding boost for vital community Tax Clinic

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27 Sep 2024: The University of Tasmania’s Tax Clinic has been awarded over $280,000 from the Australian Government to provide vital tax services for vulnerable and at-risk Tasmanians. The grant will allow the Tax Clinic to continue its mission to provide free
Financial assistance for keen agriculture students

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25 Sep 2024: Students from Bothwell District High School in Tasmania’s Central Highlands recently gained an insight into what a career in agriculture looks like, and it was made possible by a transport grant from the University of Tasmania. The year 7 to 10
First evaluation of Tasmania’s pre-recorded evidence scheme

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25 Sep 2024: The Tasmania Law Reform Institute has conducted the first evaluation of the state’s pre-recorded evidence scheme, finding it benefits justice outcomes but could also be improved. Tasmania’s special hearings scheme, which allows witnesses to
Spotlight on Dr Matias Thomsen, Lecturer in Law

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24 Sep 2024: Matias Thomsen is a Lecturer in Criminal Law and Evidence and a Senior Legal Advisor for the Global Desk of the Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre. Matias’ research interests include international humanitarian law; international
Tasmanian ag leadership program celebrates new graduates

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24 Sep 2024: 15 leaders in the Tasmanian agriculture sector have graduated from an innovative career development program with new practical skills and knowledge to thrive and lead in a changing climate. The Enable Program is a joint initiative of the Tasmanian
Hydro Tas donates ROVs to future scientists at IMAS

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/hydro-tas-donates-rovs-to-future-scientists-at-imas

24 Sep 2024: The next generation of scientists at the University of Tasmania will have real-world experience exploring the ocean using specialised underwater robots, thanks to a donation from Hydro Tasmania. The University’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic
Law alumnus Jay Hennicke’s amazing freestyle football moves

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/law-alumnus-jay-hennickes-amazing-freestyle-football-moves

24 Sep 2024: He’s just getting started with his law career but Jay Hennicke is already a four-time Australian champion in his chosen sport. Jay’s sport is freestyle football – a spectacular cross between break-dancing and the European Champions League goal
Signs of hope for endangered Maugean skate

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24 Sep 2024: For the first time in nearly a decade, scientists have recorded an increased presence of young Maugean skates – a ray of hope for the survival of the endangered species. The research by the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and
Law and Philosophy shaped Australia’s Commissioner of Taxation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/law-and-philosophy-shaped-australias-commissioner-of-taxation

23 Sep 2024: Rob Heferen commenced as Australia’s Commissioner of Taxation in March 2024. Rob has over 35 years’ experience in the Australian Public Service. His career spans across policy development and program delivery in varied portfolios, and he has
Catherine Walker: Pioneering Healthcare Redesign on the Gold Coast

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23 Sep 2024: Catherine Walker: Pioneering Healthcare Redesign on the Gold CoastIn the bustling corridors of Gold Coast Health, Catherine Walker stands as a beacon of innovation and dedication. As a Nurse Manager of Professional Practice, Catherine’s journey
Sound on: science meets art in new IMAS exhibition

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/sound-on-science-meets-art-in-new-imas-exhibition

23 Sep 2024: The sunset calls and the dawn chorus of seabirds, and the secret language of seals, whales and dolphins are part of an immersive experience at a new exhibition at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) in Hobart. â‹BioSphere |
University of Tasmania joins forces with The Quoin in significant…

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23 Sep 2024: In a significant move to protect Tasmania’s unique environment, the University of Tasmania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Quoin, a prominent conservation property in the Tasmanian Midlands. The MOU outlines a series of
Interpret the world through arts and culture

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20 Sep 2024: Ancient languages, classics, creative arts and health, English and writing, German, history, Japanese, media and communication, theatre and performance. Interpreting the world through arts and culture will provide you with an understanding of humanity
Chloe’s nursing studies and cricket career co-exist, literally a word …

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19 Sep 2024: When international cricketer Chloe Abel wants to achieve something, she really commits. Even from the other side of the world, living in London, and while training for this year’s T20 Cricket World Cup, she continues to study her Bachelor of Nursing
Amanda’s passion for justice led to helping others dress for success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/amandas-passion-for-justice-led-to-helping-others-dress-for-success

16 Sep 2024: When Amanda first started considering her options for a Bachelor of Arts, she was initially drawn to Sociology, then took up Criminology. She was seeking to understand the reasons behind why things happen the way they do, especially the concept that
Size matters: why fish size diversity is vital for healthy oceans

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/size-matters-why-fish-size-diversity-is-vital-for-healthy-oceans

16 Sep 2024: A hundred years ago, fish lived longer and grew bigger – they continued to breed, engineered ecosystems through predation and were more resilient to ocean changes such as marine heatwaves. Today these larger, long-lived fish are gone, and it’s
Managing botrytis in wine grapes

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16 Sep 2024: Botrytis bunch rot disease continues to be a major production constraint at many wine growing sites in Tasmania. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is working with industry to address the problem and boost productivity and profitability
Architecture students triumph in national Super Studio design…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/architecture-students-triumph-in-national-super-studio-design-competition

12 Sep 2024: A trio of University of Tasmania architecture students has won the National Super Studio Design Competition, showcasing an innovative approach to disaster relief housing. More than 80 teams from 20 universities across the country designed “radical
Tasmanian film in the wings for acclaimed writer and director

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tasmanian-film-in-the-wings-for-acclaimed-writer-and-director

11 Sep 2024: Damien Power’s films have been shown at Sundance and in Venice, but the writer and director has always wanted to make a film in Tasmania, the island where he was born. That dream is getting closer to reality with development funding from Screen
Marketing consultant offers her tips

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11 Sep 2024: Kelsey Rosevear gained valuable experience managing teams in retail businesses before starting her Bachelor of Business degree at the University – and then COVID hit. Like many in retail, Kelsey’s employment was affected, so she needed to think
First 1000 Days project aims to support North West families

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11 Sep 2024: Recognising the vital role that early learning plays in giving children the best possible start, the North West First 1000 Days project is dedicated to engaging and supporting families during this crucial developmental period. This initiative is a
Rabbit ‘invasion’ the focus of Paris art residency

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/rabbit-invasion-the-focus-of-paris-art-residency

11 Sep 2024: Invasive pest in Australia, threatened species at home – portrayals of the European rabbit will be the focus of a Paris residency for Hobart artist Robyn Higgins. Higgins has been awarded the $10,000 Mary Maxwell Travel Scholarship in Creative Arts
Identifying quality methane-reducing seaweed in Tasmanian waters

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/identifying-quality-methane-reducing-seaweed-in-tasmanian-waters

10 Sep 2024: Our seaweed scientists are mapping the distribution, abundance and chemical variation of Asparagopsis armata around Tasmania to support a budding aquaculture industry that’s helping reduce livestock methane emissions, as IMAS Ecology and
Marine biotoxin research helping to safeguard Tasmanian sea urchin…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/marine-biotoxin-research-helping-to-safeguard-tasmanian-sea-urchin-fisheries

10 Sep 2024: Researchers have determined the likelihood of Tasmanian sea urchins accumulating paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) in their roe during blooms of the microalgae Alexandrium catenella and Gymnodinium catenatum. This new research will help tailor
Water safety training sets students up for summer

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10 Sep 2024: Thirty-eight international students from the University of Tasmania will head to beaches and pools this summer with greater confidence after completing a week of water safety training during the mid-semester break. The International Student Water
Insights into Tasmania's agricultural industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/insights-into-tasmanias-agricultural-industry

9 Sep 2024: Bachelor of Agricultural Science students at the University of Tasmania have been given a behind-the-scenes look at Tasmania’s agricultural industry. Last week 28 students took part in a three-day camp to visit agricultural businesses in the
A world of opportunity for food science graduates

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9 Sep 2024: Moving across the world and embedding yourself in a new culture, education system and community is a huge decision to make, and it’s one that has paid off for these food science graduates. Fatimah Umatiya, originally of India, and Pratima Karki,
University athletes competing on national stage

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9 Sep 2024: A team of more than 80 students from the University of Tasmania, competing across nine different sports, will travel to Canberra this week to compete in the 2024 UniSport Nationals. The event features more than 6,000 students from 42 member
Meet Ernie, the wedge-tailed eagle who didn’t want to leave home

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/meet-ernie,-the-wedge-tailed-eagle-who-didnt-want-to-leave-home

7 Sep 2024: It turns out leaving the nest can be challenging, even for our feathered friends. Researchers from the University of Tasmania have discovered that, contrary to the previous belief that wedge-tailed eagles leave their parents' territory about five
The Hobart Magazine featured artist Audrey Carter

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6 Sep 2024: In my artwork created for the August 2024 edition of The Hobart Magazine, I aim to portray somebody who embodies these elements of Hobart, while representing a community of young people who are creating a sustainable future. The work has subtle
Trisha’s fight against modern slavery

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6 Sep 2024: The unseen victims of the “fast fashion” industry are the people exploited in the manufacture of cheap clothing. Trisha Striker wants to make sure none of us look the other way. The overwhelming majority of people would agree that modern-day
The road to sustainability is paved with good intentions - we just…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-road-to-sustainability-is-paved-with-good-intentions-we-just-need-to-act-on-them

6 Sep 2024: Sustainable living, exercising regularly, and saving money, all share a common barrier: while we might know these things are good for us, motivating ourselves to actually DO something can be a lot harder. Even in the face of global climate change –
Experiencing sustainability in student life

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6 Sep 2024: I moved from Brisbane to Launceston in 2023 to study an accelerated Bachelor of Business, majoring in marketing. I came here for the course, and everything else since has been a bonus. I absolutely love the slower-paced lifestyle, colder weather and
Join us in our journey towards a more sustainable world.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/corey-petersons-journey-towards-a-sustainable-world

6 Sep 2024: The University of Tasmania has been on a sustainability journey for many years. And we’ve needed to make this journey as a community, with a shared focus on holistic sustainability: environmental, socio-cultural, and economic. Universities can play
Sowing the seeds for a sustainable future

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6 Sep 2024: Coriander might be the world’s most controversial herb but – whether you love it, or think it tastes like soap – it has become a clear symbol of the success of the Inveresk Community Garden. Jeff is the Community Garden Coordinator at the
VET graduate sails into promising maritime career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/vet-graduate-sets-sail-into-promising-maritime-career

6 Sep 2024: Australian Maritime College (AMC) student Oliver Styles has navigated his way to a coveted Trainee Integrated Rating position with Strait Link, thanks to an innovative VET program. Oliver Styles Starting with the Certificate I in Maritime Operations
Young scientists uncover the secrets to plant survival at Festival of …

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5 Sep 2024: As concerns about climate change grow, a group of young scientists at the 2024 Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) aimed to ease fears by showcasing the resilience of plants. At the Plant Detectives stall, researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence
Oxygenation trial in Macquarie Harbour hits new milestone

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/oxygenation-trial-in-macquarie-harbour-hits-new-milestone

5 Sep 2024: A pilot project to stimulate dissolved oxygen levels in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour has successfully passed another milestone – and it could improve this last known habitat of the unique and endangered Maugean skate. Marine ecologists at the
Professor Tim Brodribb joins Australia’s most esteemed scientific…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/professor-tim-brodribb-joins-australias-most-esteemed-scientific-fellows

5 Sep 2024: The University of Tasmania’s Professor Tim Brodribb will present his groundbreaking research on plant physiology at this year’s Science at the Shine Dome, where he will be formally inducted as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of
Better prepared to succeed

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5 Sep 2024: Dr. Matthew Fielding’s non-traditional journey into academia began in his hometown in Ulverstone. He’s come a long way since then, now inspiring and connecting with students through his role as a Teaching Fellow at the University of
Jessica re-discovers her passion for impactful storytelling

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/Jessica-re-discovers-her-passion-for-impactful-storytelling

4 Sep 2024: Jessica Serna Sierra, originally from Colombia, has embarked on an exciting new chapter at the University of Tasmania. After spending a year and a half in Melbourne, she has recently moved to Tasmania to further both her studies and career. With a
“Make multiple sclerosis a disease without disability”: vision of $3m …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/make-multiple-sclerosis-a-disease-without-disability-vision-of-$3m-centre-of-research-excellence-at-menzies

4 Sep 2024: A research team led from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania has been awarded $3 million to establish the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centre of Research Excellence. This large-scale collaboration between MS researchers
Highlighting the diverse options for agricultural science graduates

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3 Sep 2024: Like all Bachelor of Agricultural Science graduates at the University of Tasmania, former student Oliver Gales, had a wide range of career options in front of him. “I chose agricultural science thinking that I appreciated how diverse the career
Future doctors swap city for countryside during Rural Week

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2 Sep 2024: University of Tasmania medical students swapped the city for the countryside recently as a part of their education and training to become doctors. Year 2 Rural Week (26th August – 30th August) is an annual program that places more than 120 second
Promoting the benefits of a career in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/promoting-the-benefits-of-a-career-in-agriculture

29 Aug 2024: Agricultural science graduates are in high demand. In fact, it’s estimated there are six jobs to every graduate. The Agricultural Science Careers Forum on 30 August at the University of Tasmania in Hobart will provide an opportunity for Bachelor of
Ossa Music Prize winners begin statewide tour

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29 Aug 2024: Ossa Music Prize-winning jazz group SymmeTrio will undertake a five-concert statewide tour from Monday, highlighting their collaborative compositions. Bachelor of Music students Louis Monaghan (piano), Jode Brewster (saxophone) and Joshua Ford-King
IMAS launches new degree pathway in oceans, ice and climate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/imas-launches-new-degree-pathway-in-oceans,-ice-and-climate

29 Aug 2024: A new Oceans, Ice & Climate major that focuses on Australia’s connection to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean kicks off in 2025, bringing together oceanography, glaciology, carbon cycle science, geoscience and climate change to create an exciting
Find you can be first in your family

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28 Aug 2024: Driven by her passion for helping others – and growing up surrounded by others in healthcare – Kasey Marshall said she felt nursing was always her calling. “I feel like it's part of my personality,” she said. “And the way my mum and dad