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The lawyer land warrior

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/580-the-lawyer-land-warrior

3 Jun 2018: When a handful of volunteers gathered in 2001 no one could have envisaged the Tasmanian Land Conservancy's extraordinary trajectory. Jane Hutchinson was one of the original core group that met in a Hobart cafe. A practicing lawyer at the time, she
Need some sparkle in your cider? We can help.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/866-need-some-sparkle-in-your-cider-we-can-help

29 May 2019: Everyone loves a good cider, and craft cideries are popping up rapidly. But without a good understanding of the science of cider-making, businesses might find it hard to solve the tricky cider challenges they might face. The University of Tasmania is
From graphic designer to nurse

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/100-from-graphic-designer-to-nurse

9 Jun 2016: You might think graphic design and nursing are chalk and cheese, but for Adele Close the two careers give her the perfect life balance. “The design side is a really good creative outlet and gives me time at home with the kids. Whereas the nursing
How you can have a green impact no matter what you study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1087-how-you-can-have-a-green-impact-no-matter-what-you-study

9 Nov 2020: Chester James-Smith is a fifth-year medical student. He’s also the winner of the Australasian Green Impact Student Awards for 2020. Chester was always interested in his personal environmental impact, but it was during his time
Five reasons why architecture is the dream career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/382-five-reasons-why-architecture-is-the-dream-career

21 Aug 2017: If you love Grand Designs and devour Architectural Digest, then a degree in Architecture and Design is right up your (perfectly designed) alley. Architecture and Design lets you be creative, imaginative and innovative…as well as highly-skilled
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
Starting a food revolution on campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/836-starting-a-food-revolution-on-campus

13 Mar 2019: A student devoted to the benefits of healthy food is passing on her passion to others through an innovative society. Margaret McGowan is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and helped establish the UTAS Food Revolution Society in 2018. The
Full marks for Teacher Development Initiative

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/399-full-marks-for-teacher-development-initiative

28 Aug 2017: Nardia Broomhall has never shied away from a challenge. Her decision to put her student cap back on this year and enrol in the Teacher Development: Inclusive Education Specialisation Initiative, after almost two decades as an educator, are testimony
Seeing stories in action

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/847-seeing-stories-in-action

10 Apr 2019: Image: Ryan Enniss and Anna Barber in "Antigone. " Image courtesy of Ryan Enniss. It was his love of storytelling that led Ryan Enniss to performance. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from the University of Tasmania in 2018,
Getting hands-on and going behind the scenes

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/872-getting-hands-on-and-going-behind-the-scenes

5 Jun 2019: Banner image: Shutterstock. Victoria Madden’s atmospheric crime drama The Gloaming is the latest major film and TV production taking place in Tasmania, and our School of Creative Arts and Media students and staff had the chance to venture behind
The wisdom of... Olivia Rundle

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/623-the-wisdom-of-olivia-rundle

4 Jul 2018: Olivia Rundle is a Senior Lecturer in Law with a teaching focus in the area of civil procedure. She has practised as a lawyer and mediator and has predominantly worked in the family law dispute resolution context. Here she shares some of what she's
Cutting edge fields of law

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/693-cutting-edge-fields-of-law

1 Aug 2018: Law is often perceived as a stagnate field of study mostly driven by precedent. But developments in science and technology are creating fascinating fields of enquiry for the future law student. Areas such as, human genetic modification, earth law,
Good science to make the world a better place

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/425-good-science-to-make-the-world-a-better-place

10 Oct 2017: Laura Brumby was driven to study psychology so she could help people. And in the process, psychology has changed both her career goals, and her sense of self. “Like a lot of people, when I started Psychology, I intended to be a clinician. That's
Tour Down Under provides unique ‘classroom’ for health science student

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9 Mar 2018: A recent opportunity to work on the Santos Women’s Down Under Tour gave University of Tasmania student Corey Somerville the chance to gain some unique work experience. A second year School of Health Sciences student, Mr Somerville was selected to
Two majors. Many careers. Take five with a nutrition scientist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1095-three-majors-three-careers-take-five-with-a-nutrition-scientist

23 Nov 2020: Now with two majors, offering a wealth of possible career routes, it’s time to talk about the Bachelor of Nutrition Science. We had a chat with Dr Matt Sharman, who is the lead academic in nutrition science, as well as the senior lecturer and
Moving ahead with a career in rail track

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1104-moving-ahead-with-a-career-in-rail-track

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
Nursing a kind ambition

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/432-nursing-a-kind-ambition

16 Oct 2017: Freyr Colvin was going through a difficult time when she decided to pursue a career in nursing. She had been in a terrible accident; in fact, she almost lost her life. “When I was in hospital, the nurses would do simple things to help me that
Three minutes with cherry researcher Cameron Stone

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7 Feb 2020: PhD candidate in the University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Cameron Stone’s work is helping growers to produce the best quality fruit, so that we can all get the satisfaction of biting into a sweet, crunchy cherry this
A new generation making an impact on learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/515-a-new-generation-making-an-impact-on-learning

19 Jan 2018: Master of Teaching (Secondary) student Laura Eastley is completing her final Professional placement at Mountain Heights school in Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. She never thought she’d be embarking on a teaching career in the same remote
Setting the scene on campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/867-setting-the-scene-on-campus

30 May 2019: If you were to look around a dim, chilly pottery studio, you would probably just see a space for making ceramics. Alistair Reilly looked around and instantly saw a morgue. A little unusual, but as a location manager for film and TV, his job is to see
Applied degree is a slam dunk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/638-applied-degree-is-a-slam-dunk

7 Jun 2018: Jack Soward loves sport, so it’s no surprise he needed a degree that let him jump right into the sporting industry. Jack is studying the University of Tasmania’s Associate Degree in Applied Business (Sport, Recreation and Leisure Specialisation)
From radiology to psychology

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/426-from-radiology-to-psychology

10 Oct 2017: Jodie Wise loved her career as a radiographer and sonographer. But when she was diagnosed with arthritis, she was no longer able to operate the machines she had worked with for 27 years. “I started having problems scanning and I was getting quite
Junior marine biologists invited to make a splash in Tassie

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/523-junior-marine-biologists-invited-to-make-a-splash-in-tassie

31 Jan 2018: Up to nine year 11 and 12 students have the chance to live the life of an Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) marine biologist on Maria Island on Tasmania’s East Coast thanks to a range of scholarships that are now open for
Making a career out of creativity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/741-making-a-career-out-of-creativity

12 Oct 2018: Singer songwriter Ange Boxall has scaled many heights since she completed a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Tasmania. Her 2016 country album Into the Wind debuted at No. 11 on the ARIA charts, and she’s worked with some of the best
Making a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/756-making-a-difference

22 Nov 2018: When a lady rushed up to hug Sirinart Tasanalee (Cat) in a restaurant, Cat knew it was another sign she had chosen the right career. “A lady came over to say thank you with a big hug. She said I looked after her 18-year-old son after craniotomy
Ossa Prize the launching pad for singer’s burgeoning career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/991-ossa-prize-the-launching-pad-for-singers-burgeoning-career

17 Mar 2020: The University of Tasmania alumna is being catapulted onto the national stage, spending 2020 performing in the award-winning musical. Naarah is delighted to be fulfilling her dream of touring Australia in the show, which is based on the true story
Creating evocative work

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/840-creating-evocative-work

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
Scoring a new path at the Hedberg

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1101-scoring-a-new-path-at-the-hedberg

3 Dec 2020: Collaborating, rehearsing, performing and recording can all take place in a single day at the Hedberg. Our second year Bachelor of Music students were the first to do just that. Specialising in either Commercial Music Creation, Music Technology, or
Intensive study in extreme environments

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/850-intensive-study-in-extreme-environments

10 Apr 2019: Photo: Dr Jan Wallace stationed in AntarcticaDr Jan Wallace recalls being cold, wet, hungry, and tired in the middle of the night, in Tasmania’s rugged mountain highlands, as being…perfect. In July 2014, Jan took part in scenario-based training
Scholarship helps mature aged student Kirsty thrive at uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1075-scholarship-helps-mature-aged-student-kirsty-thrive-at-uni

20 Oct 2020: At the University of Tasmania, our scholarship program is as diverse as our students. For many people, a scholarship can make all the difference. Just ask Kirsty Foote, a North West local who decided to return to university as a mature-aged
What do Wedge-tailed Eagles and Economics have in common?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1059-what-do-wedge-tailed-eagles-and-economics-have-in-common

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
How Simon Baptist is using economics to make a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/965-how-simon-baptist-is-using-economics-to-make-a-difference

26 Nov 2019: Beginning at the University of Tasmania, Simon Baptist's career has taken him all over the world. After completing his undergraduate in Hobart, Simon has studied a PhD in Economics at Oxford University, worked for an environmental economics start-up
How two students made the world their classroom

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/961-how-two-students-made-the-world-their-classroom

18 Nov 2019: Most students don’t think about changing the world while studying an undergraduate course - that’s just what Edwina Knevett and Zoe Sellers set out to investigate when they joined Engineers Without Borders (EWB), a charity that helps link
Five things you THOUGHT you knew about studying Agricultural Science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/383-five-things-you-thought-you-knew-about-studying-agricultural-science

21 Aug 2017: Agricultural Science is a truly versatile degree. Here's five things you THOUGHT you knew about studying Agricultural Science!1. If you study Ag Science, you have to come from a farming backgroundSome students have a background in farming, but
The degree that turns your passion into a thriving business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1096-the-degree-that-turns-your-passion-into-a-thriving-business

29 Nov 2020: A deep love of the Tasmanian wilderness courses through Tara Howell’s veins. So when it came to fusing her passion for nature with what she was good at, Tara hit upon a business idea that offered the best of both worlds: luxury mountain biking
A Rising Star is born

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/397-a-rising-star-is-born

24 Aug 2017: Third year Bachelor of Music student Maraika Smit, 21, has been named the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s new Rising Star. Maraika, who plays the horn, was selected from a number of entrants to receive the title, and will perform solo with the TSO
Dream job in futuristic career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/433-dream-job-in-futuristic-career

17 Oct 2017: Amritha Hariharan was working as a software tester Mumbai when she decided to pursue her Master of Applied Science in Environmental Management and Spatial Sciences at the University of Tasmania. She loved it so much that Tasmania is now her home
Keeping up the good work

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/258-keeping-up-the-good-work

6 Apr 2017: When Angus Reid decided to study nursing, he discovered that the University of Tasmania has one of the largest nursing programs in Australia – which was exactly what he needed to start building his career. When asked what he enjoys most about
Touring Europe by trumpet

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/569-touring-europe-by-trumpet

6 Apr 2018: Music student Darcey O’Malley knew the value of study overseas, particularly for musicians. So when the chance came to study with some renowned teachers in Denmark and Switzerland, he and his trumpet were off. He spoke to us from Lucerne to
Fast facts about Fast Track Nursing

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/755-fast-facts-about-fast-track-nursing

22 Nov 2018: The University of Tasmania’s Bachelor of Nursing (Fast Track) degree is popular because it allows you to become a Registered Nurse sooner. Here’s our five-point guide to the accelerated learning degree so you can better understand the course. 1.
University of Tasmania Lions set to roar

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/368-university-of-tasmania-lions-set-to-roar

5 Aug 2017: In an historic step for Australian female sport, the University of Tasmania has unveiled the side that will champion its flag in the upcoming Aon Women’s Uni 7s Series. Dubbed the University of Tasmania Lions, the 24 strong squad is comprised of
Business identity returns to the classroom after 22 years

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/353-business-identity-returns-to-the-classroom-after-22-years

16 Jul 2017: Phil McCulloch says he always wanted to study at university but he never quite got round to doing it. The now 39-year-old says after he completed his grade 12 exams he was encouraged to get a job. “My mum and grandmother thought I could get a job
Teaching by example

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/493-teaching-by-example

11 Dec 2017: There’s a determination in the eyes of Michelle Cooper when she’s asked about how her students at Launceston Church Grammar School (LCGS) approach learning. Michelle is just six months away from completing her Master of Education. She’s been
Creating change around the world with sustainable design

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/723-creating-change-around-the-world-with-sustainable-design

18 Sep 2018: Banner image, from left: Volunteers Holly Thurston-Doyle, Emily Hunt and Millie Knott. Millie Knott’s decision to study Architecture and Design and Philosophy at the University of Tasmania has taken her all over the world. Millie has a lot of
BIG and Bigger pathways

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/225-big-and-bigger-pathways

16 Jan 2017: Fun pathways into higher education are being paved by the University of Tasmania, particularly at the Cradle Coast campus. Working closely with the BIG Committee, staff have spent 2016 bringing together students from Burnie-based schools with
Delving deeper into your ancestry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/839-delving-deeper-into-your-ancestry

22 Mar 2019: Caroline, you completed the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania. Tell us about your experience studying this course. I commenced the inaugural unit of the diploma, Introduction to Family History, in 2016. At that time, I had been
How to focus on wellbeing during times of stress

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/422-how-to-focus-on-wellbeing-during-times-of-stress

6 Oct 2017: Assignments, exams and other deadlines (as well as other life commitments) mean studying can at times be stressful. Bree Somer is one of the new Wellbeing Development Counsellors in the University of Tasmania’s Student Wellbeing team. These roles
Acting and dancing through adversity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/841-acting-and-dancing-through-adversity

27 Mar 2019: Obeth Rai’s journey to graduation wasn’t an easy one, but his advice to others is simple: “don’t quit. ” Obeth received his Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from the University of Tasmania in 2018. He knows a lot about struggle and
A new degree, a new life

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/85-a-new-degree-a-new-life

11 May 2016: Diana Butler began studying Nursing at the age of 40. Her decision to go to University changed her life. And in turn, she is changing the lives of those living in poverty in Africa. Diana is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Tasmanian-based organisation
AFL’s Ben Brown on higher ed: “It’s vital.”

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/832-afls-ben-brown-on-higher-ed-its-vital

5 Mar 2019: Tasmanian-born Ben Brown is one of the best goal-kickers in the AFL, but long before he was an elite athlete playing for North Melbourne, Ben grew up in the coastal city of Devonport as one of six boys in his family. “There was no shortage of