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Morgan is channelling her natural curiosity into astronomical…

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6 Mar 2023: Morgan Febey has always thought big and aimed high. All through primary school, her answer to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” started with palaeontologist, before progressing to archaeologist and then paleoclimatologist. Then, at the
From the big city to creative town, making the right move to study

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11 May 2020: From the big city of Abu Dhabi to the creative town of Launceston, making the right move to study in inspiring natural environments. Sheethal parted with her home in Abu Dhabi to study the Bachelor of Architecture & Built Environments at the
Marking 20 years of TLC for Huon Valley landslide

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21 Aug 2023: In 2004, not long after moving to Tasmania from The Netherlands, Professor Arko Lucieer visited Home Hill Winery, a family-owned and run business nestled in the hills of the Huon Valley. What he saw out the window caught his eye. There was a sizable
Aurora Australis in a nutshell

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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
Risk and reward

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11 Sep 2019: Ada Peng knew quitting her job and moving across the globe was a risk…but as a passionate future entrepreneur, she isn’t afraid of thinking big. Ada came to Tasmania from China in 2017 to study the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation course
The state that turns everyone into an outdoors person

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14 Oct 2019: When Upadhya Anjalie Balachandra saw photos of Tasmania, she immediately wanted to move here for uni. “I found it beautiful! I have loved exploring Tasmania while studying here, it has so much to offer. Before coming to Tassie I was never much of an
Duyen’s pharmaceutical research supported by international…

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6 Apr 2023: Two generous international scholarships are helping Duyen Tran realise her dream of helping people with chronic illnesses, especially those in disadvantaged communities. Currently completing her PhD in Pharmacy with the University of Tasmania’s
Too tall to be an astronaut, astrophysics student Euan still has…

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23 Feb 2023: One inch too tall to be an astronaut, Euan Hamdorf abandoned his childhood dream of going to space quite some time ago. But now his astrophysics research is giving him a different way to reach the stars. A childhood interest in mathematics and
Parking plans: how the city move will ease congestion

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9 May 2022: It doesn’t take long for any conversation about living in Hobart to get to the issue of parking and congestion in the CBD. For some, the move of the University to the city is seen as compounding this issue, so I wanted to explain the steps that the
Creating evocative work

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26 Mar 2019: Whether she’s acting, writing or directing, Stephanie Francis puts her heart and soul into her creative work. Stephanie graduated from the University of Tasmania just last year with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, but she is already receiving
At Mona Foma, I encountered death rituals, underwater soundscapes,…

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23 Feb 2023: Mona Foma has returned to Launceston. As always, the festival offers a diverse program of contemporary art, design, music and performance, and works that sit somewhere between. There will be bands, there will be lasers, and there will be queer
Career change launches a new path

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17 Sep 2018: After years of working in sales, Peta King enrolled at the University of Tasmania to study accounting and finance as a mature-age student. “I’ve always been interested in the accounting and finance profession. Once my children had reached an age
Studying abroad is a dream come true

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24 Mar 2021: Studying abroad had been Longqin Wu’s dream since primary school. She worked in English language training for seven years while saving up enough money to come to Tasmania and make that dream come true. Longqin was always curious about marketing and
AMC Student Investigates Offshore Renewable Energy in Tasmania

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13 Jan 2021: Ocean Engineering Student investigates Tasmania’s Offshore Renewable Energy Capability through Blue Economy Honours Project. Final-year Bachelor of Maritime Engineering Student, John Francis Villalba grew up in the Philippines and relocated to
Why you should consider studying a double degree

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6 Jun 2021: Are you stuck trying to decide what to study? A double degree might be right for you. At the University of Tasmania, you can combine your interests without having to choose between your passions and your future career. Do any of these sound like you?
Tasmanian lifestyle is a breath of fresh air to Business student

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15 Jan 2016: We know a great education is about more than libraries and lecture theatres. At the University of Tasmania, our students live and study in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Rachel Chong, who is studying her Master of Business Administration,
Off the wall: Hobart's best galleries

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7 Apr 2022: Foyer of The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Image: Adam Gibson/The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Hobart’s visual arts scene has an enviable (and well-deserved) reputation both nationally and internationally these days, with a vibrant and unique culture known for
Family matters in business

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8 Dec 2020: Family matters to Rishini and Reshane Dias. Twins from Sri Lanka, it’s not surprising that they share a strong bond and have a lot in common. They both love their island home and have a deep desire to succeed in Business. In fact, they’re both
A passion for design

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4 Feb 2020: Kath Ellis has been a prop maker all her life, she was looking for opportunities to add another tool to her kit, when she made the decision to move to Tasmania and study a Bachelor of Design at the University campus in Launceston. I decided to come
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
Travelling towards a rewarding career in maritime engineering

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1 Mar 2021: 2,400. That’s the number of jobs expected to be created on the Hunter Class frigate in Osborne. It’s also the name of the project (Project SEA 2400) which will see the new hydrographic vessel procured by the Navy. And finally, it’s the
Leap of faith leads to fulfilling career change

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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
Steering tech in the right direction

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21 Aug 2019: For Molly Steer, raising the profile of women in STEM is a cause close to her heart- and one she was able to pass on to the next generation of students at the Big Day In tech event on the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus. “I'm a huge
Moving ahead with a career in rail track

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4 Jan 2021: The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Rail) is transforming the rail industry by providing an accessible, holistic qualification for engineers and technicians. Over several years, leaders in the NSW rail industry identified a skills gap in
A feeling of community is important to Lily’s study experience

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28 Jun 2021: Lily grew up on the coast of NSW. After finishing School, she realised that she wouldn’t feel right heading straight into university. She knew she had a passion for travel and wanted to explore the world before picking up study again. So, she
What do Wedge-tailed Eagles and Economics have in common?

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29 Sep 2020: Andrea Magnusson is in her fifth and final year of a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts degree. She was first introduced to economics as a subject in high school and has no regrets. I was intrigued, as economics seemed to be an excellent
Locally Focused, Internationally Accredited

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20 Aug 2021: Last year, the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) received accreditation from AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB (formerly The Association for the Advancement of Collegiate
Engaging, Connecting, Revitalising

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13 Dec 2022: Acknowledgement of CountryMina tunapri milaythina nara ningina waranta mapali mapali. Mina tunapri rruni lutruwita milaythina Pakana taymi ningina raytji. Mina tunapri Pakana Ngini; nara pumili makuminya waranta-mapali taypani lunta;
Law alumna breaks glass ceiling to become a Malaysian federal minister

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10 May 2023: Malaysian member of parliament Hannah Yeoh (LLB 2001, GradCertLegalPrac 2003) has created history in her country. In 2013, prior to becoming a federal minister, she was appointed Selangor Legislative Assembly Speaker – the youngest speaker and the
From greenkeeper to green pastures

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22 Apr 2021: Taelyn Male’s agronomy career began on the bowling green. Growing up in Northern Tasmania, Taelyn began bowling at a young age and has played competitively across Australia ever since. While keeping up his bowls training, he started an
AMC course attracts aspiring engineer to Tasmania.

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4 Oct 2020: Studying at the Australian Maritime College, Curtis Graham was able to apply his passion for structural engineering to maritime environments. Born and raised in Adelaide, Curtis wanted to study engineering from a very young age. “My father is a
Assisting Tasmanian farmers drives Hannah to great heights

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20 Apr 2021: When pursuing a career in agriculture, helping Tasmanian farmers at the grass roots of production was always Hannah Cummins’ top priority. Now graduated from the University of Tasmania and working as agronomist – or ‘crop scientist’ – with
Scientists, teachers, warriors

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8 May 2023: Over the course of a long and dynamic academic career, now in its sixth decade, geographer and conservation ecologist Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick has focused increasingly on changes to the natural world from human – usually economic –
New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

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21 Jan 2019: Unabated mental health issues in our workforce not only have a potentially huge impact on productivity, but are also deeply affecting on a personal level for millions of Australian employees. A new one-day short course from the Tasmanian School of
Prepare now for future success

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17 Apr 2020: During this global pandemic, you can take action to prepare yourself or your business to return stronger and more resilient. Here are some reasons why our Bachelor of Business (Accelerated)https://www. utas. edu. au/business-and-economics/study/bachelor
When there's a will, there's a whey

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20 Sep 2018: The Bachelor of Business graduate’s favourite subject at university was entrepreneurship – so when it came time to branch out from the family business, Grandvewe Cheese, Ryan knew that starting his own enterprise was the way to go. I was trying
Creating art for mental health

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12 Nov 2021: Creative projects like drawing and painting have always helped Linda Crispin clear her mind and refocus. Since completing a Bachelor Fine Arts in 2017, she has showcased her work in solo shows and is now a finalist in the 2021 Henry Jones Art
How an after-school club turned into a career journey

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24 Feb 2020: Supported by the University of Tasmania, Devil Robotics meets once a week to learn the fundamentals of designing, building and programming robots. University students mentor club participants who are in year five and up, often after they’ve spent
Home is where the art is

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25 Sep 2019: When it came time for Rhi Bryce to consider moving interstate to study, she gave it some serious thought – for about two seconds. “I wanted to be close to Tassie,” she says of her decision. “It feels like home to me and makes me feel
On the fast track: Sharon thriving as online student

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16 Oct 2020: When COVID travel restrictions meant Indonesian school leaver Sharon Viona would not be travelling to Tasmania earlier this year to begin her university studies, she simply picked up her laptop and logged in to online classes. And the Accelerated
Claire tops class in Sustainable Living

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4 May 2020: Claire Duke is on top of the world after becoming the first-ever graduate of the Diploma of Sustainable Living. The Victorian paramedic, who already completed two bachelor degrees, including one at the University of Tasmania, thought a return to
Discovering the world of theatre beyond the stage

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18 Sep 2019: For Lauren, theatre has always been a passion. “I’ve always loved theatre in the sense that it tells a story,” she says. “There’s something really special about inspiring someone in the audience or provoking a connection by bringing up themes
Home and away

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22 Dec 2016: As the academic year comes to a close, student stories have emerged highlighting communities and friendships that are being forged at the University’s modern purpose-built National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) accommodation. Nursing student
New business scholarships pave the way for affordable study

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26 Sep 2018: The Tasmanian School of Business and Economics is offering three new scholarships for students starting their studies in semester one, 2019. Professor Martin Grimmer, Executive Dean of the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, is thrilled to
Hotels for wildlife in Ross, Tasmania

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29 Apr 2020: University of Tasmania students create Species Hotels to tackle bio-diversity challenges in historic Tasmanian Town. First year Architecture and Design students from the University of Tasmania have created a series of species hotels to help restore
Studying far from home during uncertain times

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14 Jul 2020: First-year international student Ashhab Sarwar is far from his home in Bangladesh, after completing secondary school, Ashhab decided to come to Hobart and study a Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major. "Accounting is my passion. I was the
The power of networking in your accounting career

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28 May 2019: Grab any opportunity that comes around that might stretch you and expand your skills, says Anne-Marie Martin CPA. She’s served on CPA Australia’s Tasmanian Divisional Council, educates future accountants at the University of Tasmania and sits on
Nicole’s kicking goals in sport and study

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1 Feb 2019: Nicole Bresnehan is one of the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroo’s latest recruits. As one of eight Tasmanian women selected in the 2018 AFLW Draft, Nicole is making the most of her passion for football while also studying a Bachelor of Business
A Law School with awesome opportunities

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17 Sep 2018: Most people are scared of public speaking, but for Daniella Phillips it’s one of her favourite parts of her degree. “I wasn’t sure of what I wanted to do going in to Uni. I chose Law because I enjoy getting up and speaking in front of
An MBA with real connections

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22 Jul 2019: Elaine Cao had worked in marketing roles for 10 years and always dreamed of one day starting a business herself. Studying the Master of Business Administration (International) – or MBAi – equipped Elaine with the professional skills and industry