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Natasha’s journey to health and medicine

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/883-natashas-journey-to-health-and-medicine

8 Jul 2019: Natasha Abeysekera has completed the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. By the end of 2019, Natasha was officially Dr Abeysekera. “It’s a strange experience when you hear yourself called doctor for the first time,” Natasha
New scholarship for next generation of teachers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-scholarship-for-next-generation-of-teachers

1 Nov 2023: The University has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to help ensure the state has the quality teachers it needs with a new scholarship valued at up to $31,000. The Teach Tasmania Scholarship will be made available to eligible Bachelor of
Passion for health begins at home

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/852-passion-for-health-begins-at-home

10 Apr 2019: It wasn’t until he studied at university that Timothy Kariotis fully gained an understanding of why people from his hometown in Devonport, Tasmania were experiencing poor health. Since completing the Master of Public Health at the University of
A voice for change

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/943-a-voice-for-change

23 Sep 2019: Naarah Barnes is more than just a music student – she’s also a teacher and mentor, award-winning singer, and professional theatre performer. For Naarah, going to university wasn’t just about her achieving great things for herself, it was also
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,
Finding a place in Pharmacy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1066-finding-a-place-in-pharmacy

6 Oct 2020: At school, Daniel Hoyle was interested in rugby, athletics and playing in bands. He also enjoyed studying chemistry, biology and maths, which led to his interest in how chemicals work in the body. When Daniel finished year 12, he didn’t know what
Flexibility is the key to master's success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/904-flexibility-is-the-key-to-masters-success

19 Aug 2019: Lyn Tram has just one regret about her time studying with Tasmania’s university, the University of Tasmania – she hasn’t yet had the chance to visit the beautiful island state her uni is based in. Lyn studied her Master of Clinical Pharmacy
Architecture project makes (sound) waves at Mona Foma

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/952-architecture-project-makes-sound-waves-at-mona-foma

15 Oct 2019: We’ve all heard that creativity means thinking outside the box. But this adage was tested when Architecture and Design students were set the challenge of making a recording space/performance stage for Mona Foma 2019 out of a shipping container.
Double degrees hit the right note

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1272-double-degrees-hit-the-right-note

14 Jun 2022: Emily Swanson and Simon Ramirez are both enrolled in double degrees. The nature of work is changing, with today’s university students likely to have multiple careers over their lifetime. So it makes sense that many students are enrolling in two
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
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
Designing for Mona Foma, an academic perspective

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1070-designing-for-mona-foma-an-academic-perspective

15 Oct 2020: “Mona Foma BLOMA is all about people talking to each other, the democratisation of culture. The lineage goes back to the Mona Foma SOMA project (2018) where students produced a mobile sound recording and performance stage, to engage with
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
Getting work-ready: the journey from student to employee

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1206-getting-work-ready-the-journey-from-student-to-employee

17 Feb 2022: From the moment his plane first touched down in Launceston, to walking into his first job as a graduate, Edwin Listyo found his experience at the University of Tasmania to be a streamlined and personalised experience. Originally from Indonesia, Edwin
Top 5 music festivals in Tassie this summer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/968-top-5-music-festivals-in-tassie-this-summer

5 Dec 2019: 1. Mona Foma, 11th- 20th Jan. Launceston (City and surrounds)Mona Foma brings the neon glittery weirdness to Launceston over two weeks in January, with 400 artists across 25 venues, and truly takes over the city. Expect the truly bizarre at Mona
Studying in Tasmania’s agricultural heartland

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1247-studying-in-tasmanias-agricultural-heartland

14 Apr 2022: Image: Agricultural Science students on a field trip to Hops Products Australia (HPA), Bushy Park. Earlier this year, 29-year-old James Adams started the University of Tasmania’s Agricultural Science with Honours degree in his hometown of
Medical professionals take to the water for study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/medical-professionals-take-to-the-water-for-study

8 Nov 2022: Medical professionals from across Australia have taken to the water in Southern Tasmania this week to fine-tune skills in maritime medicine. Twenty-two health professionals are participating in an eight-day residential intensive course as part of the
For art's sake

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

11 Apr 2022: Linda Crispin has a very large shed in her backyard. She has equally big plans for it, and her Diploma of Creative Arts and Health will help her make those ideas a reality. Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) in 2017 and said
Twins take TikTok by storm

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/twins-take-tiktok-by-storm

12 Sep 2023: Tassie twins Sarah and Ella Fitzpatrick shot to TikTok fame this year as “THE FITZY TWINS” when their news-style videos went viral, clocking up millions of views and giving the world a glimpse into their life living in Hobart. With the “Fitzy
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
Keeping people living with dementia connected during lockdown

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1215-keeping-people-living-with-dementia-connected-during-lockdown

10 Mar 2022: Michael Preston graduated with an Associate Degree in Dementia Care in 2015. He has since worked as a Dementia-Friendly Project Officer with the Kiama Project in New South Wales. The Kiama Project has worked continuously to implement and test
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
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
Innovation all the whey

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/innovation-all-the-whey

13 Dec 2023: They say you should never mix family and business, but alumnus Ryan Hartshorn (BCom 2007) likes to do things differently. After all, the Tasmanian entrepreneur has made his mark turning sheep whey into a world-class tipple. Hartshorn’s success story
Community welcome for future doctors training on North West Coast

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/community-welcome-for-future-doctors-training-on-north-west-coast

3 Feb 2023: The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School (RCS) hosted a community event at Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie to mark the arrival of the new Year 4 and Year 5 students. The event showcased the advantages of living, working and studying on the
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
Fighting the good fight

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/936-fighting-the-good-fight

6 Oct 2019: As CEO of Colony 47, – a charity organisation that helps out over 20,000 Tasmanian children every year – Danny Sutton’s role is based around helping those who need it most. It’s a place where you can make a difference. “We work with people
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
Real-life learning in a great location

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/727-real-life-learning-in-a-great-location

24 Sep 2018: Rebecca Byfield reached a point where she knew she would need to upskill to keep moving up the corporate ladder. As a marketing professional, the University of Tasmania’s Master of Marketing Management was exactly the qualification she needed to
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
10 ways to level up your nursing career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1266-10-ways-to-level-up-your-nursing-career

25 May 2022: Image: Inside the Nursing simulation lab, Cradle Coast Campus at West Park. The beauty of a nursing career is that the opportunities are amazingly varied and you can take your career in all kinds of directions. And if you’ve been in the workforce
Pharmacy alumnus helping to deliver State's COVID-19 vaccine

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/pharmacy-alumnus-helping-to-deliver-states-covid-19-vaccine

25 Jan 2022: University of Tasmania pharmacy alumnus Jackson Crawn is making history. As a specialist pharmacist in infectious disease with the Tasmanian Health Service, Jackson is part of a team of highly skilled pharmacy technicians and pharmacists who are
Making her mark at Mona

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/937-making-her-mark-at-mona

16 Sep 2019: When Eleanor Robb was younger her parents would take her from their home in Burnie to museums in Sydney and Melbourne. But how do you go from having an appreciation of art to becoming Digital Manager for one of the world’s most renowned art
Beyond the stethoscope: Six health careers you can pursue with a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/beyond-the-stethoscope

24 May 2023: Are you drawn to the vast and vital health field, passionate about making a difference, but don’t necessarily see yourself donning scrubs and a stethoscope?If you're intrigued by the workings of the human body and fascinated by the power of
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
A tender examination of life’s precariousness

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/a-tender-examination-of-lifes-precariousness

13 Dec 2023: When artist Jo Chew (BFA Hons 2018) returned to live in Tasmania with her daughter, she was confronted with a different housing market from the one she left. “We lived with my parents for a year, unable to find a rental we could afford. It was easy
Tasmania’s future as a high-tech gateway to space is bright

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tasmanias-future-as-a-high-tech-gateway-to-space

13 Dec 2023: For more than 30 years, alumnus Professor Simon Ellingsen has marvelled at the wonders of nature beyond Earth. Now, Ellingsen is the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Tasmania, and he is the academic leader for the
Why saying yes to the Uni’s city move is good for education and good…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/why-saying-yes-to-the-unis-city-move-is-good-for-education-and-good-for-hobart

31 Aug 2022: A little over 40 years ago, as I finished school, I was weighing up a decision about my future. I grew up on a farm in Tasmania and university wasn’t an automatic thing in my family – neither of my parents went to university. There were two
Too tall to be an astronaut, astrophysics student Euan still has…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/too-tall-to-be-an-astronaut-astrophysics-student-euan-still-has-stars-in-his-eyes

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

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1256-parking-plans-how-the-city-move-will-ease-congestion

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
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
Rainbows, seafood, and enthralling study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/958-rainbows-seafood-and-enthralling-study

31 Oct 2019: Banner image: The closest point to Antarctica in Tasmania. Image courtesy of Misbah Shaikh. When Misbah Shaikh was once told life isn’t all about the rainbows, she turned around and said, “have you been to Tasmania?”Our State’s beautiful
The University of Tasmania is consolidating into Hobart's CBD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1258-the-university-of-tasmania-is-consolidating-into-hobarts-cbd

13 May 2022: A lot of people are talking about it, so we thought it would be helpful if we provided some details around why and how it’s happening, and what it will mean for Tasmania and Tasmanians. It’s a big change for Hobart. We understand that, which is
Professor Craig Johnson

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/professor-craig-johnson

10 Feb 2023: BSc Hons 1980University of Tasmania ecologist and alumnus Professor Craig Johnson has spent his career underwater. He has dived under the ice with the navy in Canada, studied the rich kelp forests off South Africa, and researched the crown-of-thorns
Five Reasons to Study Design in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/974-five-reasons-to-study-design-in-tasmania

17 Jan 2020: 1. Draw on Tasmania’s unique multi-skilled and accessible creative industry Sector. Experience genuine work integrated learning co-developing briefs and projects with Tasmanian industry partners including Dark Mofo, state and local government, and
Off the wall: Hobart's best galleries

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1232-off-the-wall-hobarts-best-galleries

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
Do punk rockers make good doctors?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1162-do-punk-rockers-make-good-doctors

8 Sep 2021: After studying neuroscience in Sydney, Gene needed a change. He wanted to leave home and find a new challenge. Luckily for him, an opportunity to study a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Tasmania came his way. I needed to experience
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
Discovering a home away from home

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/882-discovering-a-home-away-from-home

8 Jul 2019: Now in his fourth year of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Tasmania, James Jong says he’s certain living and studying in Tasmania has been one of the best decisions he’s made. James started studying
The perfect course if you love science and helping people

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/885-the-perfect-course-if-you-love-science-and-helping-people

17 Jul 2019: The cultural ‘shock’ of moving to a foreign country can be a positive experience –just ask Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery student Rahul Sharma. Despite moving from the bustling sub-continent of India to the much quieter small