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The legacy of a life lived large

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-legacy-of-a-life-lived-large

10 Jul 2024: Dr Leon Wescombe (BSc Hons ’05) lived large, whether in his research into cystic fibrosis and thyroid disease or participating in his love of adventure sports and the great outdoors. “He had some big breakthroughs – his papers were sent to
How the gift of art is supporting travelling scholarships

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/how-the-gift-of-art-is-supporting-travelling-scholarships

10 Jul 2024: Marie Edwards, a graduate of the Tasmanian School of Art, holds a unique place in the Tasmanian art scene. During her ascent in the 1970s she was one of the few women artists in the State working seriously in the area of abstraction. She is ranked
A campus that’s heaven on earth

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/947-a-campus-thats-heaven-on-earth

14 Oct 2019: For Sri Lankan student Shanel Sun, Tasmania has everything she needs to have an awesome student life. In fact, she says Tassie is “heaven on earth”. “I’m undertaking my Master of Finance, specialising in Data Management at the University of
Applications open for Hedberg Writer-in-Residence

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/applications-open-for-hedberg-writer-in-residence

6 Mar 2024: Applications are open for a unique $30,000 writing residency based at the University of Tasmania. The Hedberg Writer-in-Residence program, now in its fourth year, allows an established Australian author to live and work in Tasmania for three
Aurora Australis in a nutshell

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/aurora-australis-in-a-nutshell

27 Jun 2023: As the gateway to the world’s southernmost wilds, Tasmania’s unique location and thriving scientific community attract students and researchers from every corner of our blue-green planet. Studying in Tasmania also gives you a front-row seat to
New perspectives, and friendships, as students return from UniGO

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/new-perspectives,-and-friendships,-as-students-return-from-unigo

23 Feb 2024: Dolphin spotting might not be the usual way an Arts/Law student spends their days but, for Lily Hansson, it was a highlight of her recent UniGO sustainability experience in Malaysia. And, she discovered, it’s done a little differently off the
Introducing The Hedberg Sounds

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/introducing-the-hedberg-sounds

22 Mar 2024: A new series of critically acclaimed performances gets underway at The Hedberg this month, showcasing Hobart’s home of intimate and unique music experiences. The Hedberg Sounds program will present five diverse performances from local and national
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
Balancing sport and study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/abbey-boutcher

13 Feb 2024: Abbey Boutcher discovered her passion for rowing in grade six, enjoying the thrill of competing against other schools, and the camaraderie of her teammates. Over time, rowing became more than just a sport for her: it became a way of life. And when
Giving back to our seas

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/giving-back-to-our-seas

24 May 2024: Hobart is a long way from Alberta, Canada, but for University of Tasmania PhD student Kianna Gallagher it is just the ticket for a project investigating the relationship between humans and oceans. Kianna is particularly interested in how people can
Visual artists invited to apply for McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/visual-artists-invited-to-apply-for-mcauley-fellowship

28 Mar 2024: Applications are open for the $10,000 James McAuley Creative Fellowship offered by the University of Tasmania. The 2024 fellowship will support an established Australian visual artist to work with students and the Tasmanian community. The recipient
Student sustainability champion receives Green Gown Award

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/student-sustainability-champion-receives-green-gown-award

4 Dec 2023: Through her education and research into slavery and exploitation, Trisha has positively influenced sustainability policy and procurement behaviour resulting in a highly commended nomination by the 2023 Green Gown Awards Australasia for her
Into the future: this year's Westpac Scholars announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/into-the-future-this-years-westpac-scholars-announced

11 Apr 2024: Four new Westpac Scholarship winners are diving into their studies at the University of Tasmania this year. Two have received sought-after Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships worth $120,000 each, and two are headed overseas on Westpac Asian Exchange
Partnering with industry to enhance the future of sustainable business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/partnering-with-industry-to-enhance-the-future-of-sustainable-business

16 Feb 2024: The University of Tasmania has partnered with Sumday, an innovative Tasmanian-based carbon accounting platform, to enhance its sustainability-focused courses and increase the state's access to sustainable business education. The Executive Dean of the
Welcoming The Conversation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/welcoming-the-conversation

28 May 2024: Alumna and Deputy Editor Politics and Society at The Conversation Erin Cooper-Douglas will be based on-campus as part of a new collaboration with the University of Tasmania. The University has partnered with the leading publisher of research-based
Deeper purpose: Cameron pursues a career in submarine design at the…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/deeper-purpose-cameron-pursues-a-career-in-submarine-design-at-the-australian-maritime-college

18 Mar 2024: A school trip to a naval base in grade 11 started Cameron Skeggs on a direct course to a career in submarine design. With a lifelong interest in all things STEM, Cameron already knew she wanted to be an engineer. But it was meeting a submariner
University CBD move vital for education future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1208-university-cbd-move-vital-for-education-future

21 Feb 2022: Over the last 20 years, nearly half of all new jobs in Australia required a bachelor’s degree or above. This trend is set to continue as technology changes how we live and work – in the future most jobs will require some form of post-school
Launceston’s Inveresk library tops the nation with design award

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/launcestons-inveresk-library-tops-the-nation-with-design-award

14 May 2024: The University of Tasmania has been recognised for having the best designed academic library in the country. Inveresk library, which forms part of the University’s new, central campus precinct in Launceston, was announced as a winner in this
Trust helps secure future of Tasmanian environment

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/trust-helps-secure-future-of-tasmanian-environment

24 May 2024: John Roberts was a man who practiced what he preached. A life on the land as an orchardist then a sheep grazier instilled in him the importance of looking after the environment. He saw the need to prevent soil degradation, protect waterways, plant
The art of making a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-art-of-making-a-difference

24 May 2024: Gifting the joy of musicAccessibility to the arts was an important driver for former University of Tasmania Deputy Chancellor, business leader and alumnus Dr Rod Roberts and Mrs Cecile Roberts when they established the Ossa Music Prize. “We want to
University sports clubs cheer on Sandy Bay campus redevelopment

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1231-university-sports-clubs-cheer-on-sandy-bay-campus-redevelopment

31 Mar 2022: Image: Michaelyne Arumbi from the Tasmanian University Rugby Union Football Club on the attack. Under the Reimagine Sandy Bay Master Plan, the sporting precinct will include new playing fields and facilities to accommodate the burgeoning growth in
Telescopic visionary

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/telescopic-visionary

24 May 2024: Family camping trips in the wilds of British Columbia were a formative time for entrepreneur and keen astronomer Caisey Harlingten. Lying on his back and gazing up at the night sky, he became captivated by space. “Looking up at the deep, dark,
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
Naarah and the arts

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/naarah-and-the-arts

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
The first Jill and Ian Wilson Scholarship student begins

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-first-jill-and-ian-wilson-scholarship-student-begins

15 Feb 2024: Moving from North-West Tasmania to Hobart to study, Findlay was doing three jobs to pay for rent, bills and general living expenses, impacting on her ability to study and on her wellbeing. “I remember being in arrears with rent which was so
Creative Writing program at home in City of Literature

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/creative-writing-program-at-home-in-city-of-literature

13 Nov 2023: Hobart’s emergence as a literary hotspot has long been sustained by the talents of students, staff and alumni from the University. Now it is set to benefit more, with the newly named UNESCO City of Literature to be supported by the College of Arts,
A rising tide lifts all boats

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/a-rising-tide-lifts-all-boats

24 May 2024: Findlay Wright is exactly the kind of student Dr Ian and Jill Wilson hoped to assist when they provided a $1 million endowment toward scholarships at the University of Tasmania. Moving from North-West Tasmania to Hobart to study Findlay was doing
Improving educational access for all Tasmanians

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1243-improving-educational-access-for-all-tasmanians

12 Apr 2022: The University of Tasmania’s move into the Hobart CBD is about improving access to education in facilities that support the ways students learn in the 21st century. The move will also stimulate small business, deliver a significant boost to the
Lighting the way to equity in education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/lighting-the-way-to-equity-in-education

13 Dec 2023: More than three decades ago, alumnus Dr Nicholas Hope AM signed his first credit for the World Bank. It was an education project, rather than an addition to infrastructure, and embodied a priority that became a cornerstone of Hope’s career. He
Alumni success on the national literary stage

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/alumni-success-on-the-national-literary-stage

18 May 2023: Two University of Tasmania alumni are in the running for Australia’s biggest literary prize. Arts graduates Robbie Arnott and Adam Ouston have made the longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Arnott’s acclaimed Limberlost, which he wrote
Launching The Hedberg Talks

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/launching-the-hedberg-talks

21 Feb 2023: Marta Dusseldorp, Behrouz Boochani and Emmy Award winner Lynette Wallworth will join local and University talent to launch a new series, The Hedberg Talks, as part of the Ten Days on the Island Festival Hub. The College of Arts, Law and Education
Family business gives back to architecture students

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/family-business-gives-back-to-architecture-students

4 Apr 2023: Started by Robert Frederick Fergusson, whose career as an architect was interrupted by the Great Depression, the business was expanded by son Robert Guy Fergusson to supply the home building and renovation market across Tasmania. Trustee and daughter
Poet Caitlin Maling awarded inaugural McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/poet-caitlin-maling-awarded-inaugural-mcauley-fellowship

18 May 2023: Ecological poet Caitlin Maling will tap into some deep Tasmanian roots when she takes up a new $10,000 creative fellowship at the University of Tasmania. The West Australian writer, whose most recent book was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s
Island of dreams

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/island-of-dreams

4 Apr 2023: US-born Thomas Crawford spent only three of his 59 years in Tasmania but told friends that those three years studying at university were his happiest days. Indeed he dubbed Tasmania his “island of dreams”. A central theme in Thomas’s life was a
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
Many hands help the garden grow at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/many-hands-help-the-garden-grow-at-inveresk

19 Apr 2023: Since the Community Food Garden at Inveresk was established in 2022, it’s not only been growing food, but a community of people who are gathering, sharing skills and connecting in this new place. A wide variety of vegetables have been harvested by
Celebrating 60 years of agricultural science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/celebrating-60-years-of-agricultural-science

13 Dec 2023: A strong spirit of camaraderie between staff and students and a passion for agriculture are common themes in accounts from Ag Science alumni (aka “aggies”) across the past sixty years. During this time, our research and teaching staff have
Considering the debate about the University's future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1259-considering-the-debate-about-the-universitys-future

17 May 2022: It is very good that there is a public debate about the future of UTAS. Universities are the pillars of the society and economy we need to build if we are to survive as a prosperous and peaceful community. We need the scientific breakthroughs and
Accounting for the future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/accounting-for-the-future

13 Dec 2023: As businesses around the world respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change, people in the emerging field of carbon and climate accounting, like Himadri Mayadunne (MBA(I) 2021), are leading the way in sustainable business. “To me,
The ultimate place makers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/the-ultimate-place-makers

13 Dec 2022: The impact of our Architecture alumni is most pronounced on our island, but it’s by no means limited by its watery boundaries. More than 2,600 graduates have completed Architecture-related courses at the University of Tasmania since 1975, and many
Residency boosts literary success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/residency-boosts-literary-success

13 Dec 2023: One of the books of the year emerged from the inaugural Hedberg Writer-in-Residence program, but author Robbie Arnott gained so much more from the experience. Arnott used the precious time to write his third novel, Limberlost, which this year was
Uni move into the CBD is the game changer needed to secure its future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1229-uni-move-into-the-cbd-is-the-game-changer-needed-to-secure-its-future

29 Mar 2022: Image: Artist impression of the new park at the centre of the West End precinct. The University of Tasmania must ensure its financial sustainability so that we can fulfil our mission to provide quality higher education to the most diverse range of
With scholarship support, the sky is the limit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/with-scholarship-support,-the-sky-is-the-limit

4 Apr 2023: Neve Clippingdale was only two years old when she first saw a jellyfish dance. Eyes pressed against the glass, the toddler from the North-West Coast of Tasmania was mesmerised by the strange pulsating blob inside the aquarium. A curiosity about the
Behavioural insights for a better Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/behavioural-insights-for-a-better-tasmania

13 Dec 2023: This year, the University of Tasmania celebrated the launch of the State’s first behavioural insights research lab. The Tasmanian Behavioural Lab is a state-of-the-art facility that conducts research and teaching, and provides businesses,
International study centre for Melbourne CBD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/international-study-centre-for-melbourne-cbd

3 Mar 2023: The University of Tasmania will open a specialist international study centre in the centre of Melbourne. The centre will enable international students who prefer to live in large metropolitan centres to study with the University of Tasmania,
Positive benefits for our city and our community

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1257-positive-benefits-for-our-city-and-our-community

9 May 2022: The University of Tasmania is moving into Hobart’s city centre. This move began in the 1980s with the School of Creative Arts and Media in Hunter Street. The Menzies Institute moved into its urban home in the late 2000s. More recently, the
UTAS students all set for UniSport Nationals

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/utas-students-all-set-for-unisport-nationals

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
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
Applications open for inaugural McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/applications-open-for-inaugural-mcauley-fellowship

22 Mar 2023: Applications are open for a new $10,000 creative fellowship to be offered by the University of Tasmania. The James McAuley Creative Fellowship will support an established Australian poet to work with students and the Tasmanian community. The recipient
The transformative power of education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/the-transformative-power-of-education

4 Apr 2023: Surveys of students who receive a university offer but don’t enrol have revealed that one in five are not enrolling due to financial issues. The costs that are barriers are living expenses while studying, accommodation, transport, textbooks and