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Uni basketballers shooting for the top in national competition

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/uni-basketballers-shooting-for-the-top-in-national-competition

27 Mar 2024: The University of Tasmania’s participation in the 2024 national University Basketball League (UBL) season kicks off on Wednesday March 27, when the women’s and men’s teams meet Sunshine Coast University at the new South East Stadium in
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
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
New space celebrates diversity and equity at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/new-space-celebrates-diversity-and-equity-at-inveresk

20 May 2024: A new LGBTQIA+ space at Inveresk has been launched, supporting students, staff and the broader community as a place to feel welcome and included. The University’s LGBTQIA+ Leadership Group, in collaboration with TUSA student representatives and
On the map: new portal to support Tasmanian marine planning decisions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/on-the-map-new-portal-to-support-tasmanian-marine-planning-decisions

28 May 2024: A new online mapping portal that collates information on Tasmania’s marine activities, and the environments in which they occur, will inform the state’s marine planning decisions – and will make spatial data more user-friendly and accessible
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
We're a certified carbon neutral uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1213-were-a-certified-carbon-neutral-uni

7 Mar 2022: Carbon neutral means taking action to reduce and remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as an organisation puts into it. The University was certified as a carbon neutral organisation in 2017 (for its 2016 greenhouse gas inventory) by the
New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/817-new-short-course-illuminates-workplace-wellbeing

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
We've been awarded the region's most sustainable university

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1251-weve-been-awarded-the-regions-most-sustainable-university

27 Apr 2022: Image: Engineering students working on a solar array at our Sandy Bay campus. The University’s strong commitment to sustainability was recognised in 2021 when it was awarded the Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Australia New Zealand
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
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
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
Why you should consider studying a double degree

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1137-why-you-should-consider-studying-a-double-degree

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?
Community garden grows a sense of pride and belonging

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/community-garden-grows-a-sense-of-pride-and-belonging

20 Jun 2024: A small garden in the heart of Inveresk campus is helping connect students, staff and the community with food growing, learning and each other. Set amongst a series of flourishing raised beds within the Community Garden on-site is a patch cared for
Leading the way for a sustainable future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/631-leading-the-way-for-a-sustainable-future

23 Sep 2020: The University of Tasmania is leading the way in sustainability initiatives. Reaching for the STARS The University of Tasmania has become the first Australasian STARS rated institution, achieving a Silver rating in August 2020. Over 1,000
Never give up on finding your dream job

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1110-never-give-up-on-finding-your-dream-job

25 Feb 2021: Work Ready ProgramThe Work Ready Program combines your Master of Professional Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting (Specialisation) degree with a guaranteed corporate internship placement, regular mentoring, work experience, networking
Managing study stress

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/861-managing-study-stress

22 May 2019: Assignments, exams, and other deadlines (as well as other life stressors) mean that life as a university student can get overwhelming. The University of Tasmania Wellbeing team is here to support you to implement positive mental health and wellbeing
A feeling of community is important to Lily’s study experience

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1145-a-feeling-of-community-is-important-to-lilys-study-experience

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
Diving into life as a Tassie uni student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/918-diving-into-life-as-a-tassie-uni-student

6 Sep 2019: Growing up in tropical Sri Lanka, Aruna De Silva wasn’t used to winter, let alone snow. But when he moved to Tasmania to study at the University, he soon found himself taking part in some extreme outdoor activities - including swimming in a frozen
Tasmanian lifestyle is a breath of fresh air to Business student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/34-tasmanian-lifestyle-is-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-business-student

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,
The state that turns everyone into an outdoors person

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/950-the-state-that-turns-everyone-into-an-outdoors-person

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
These boots were made for learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/196-these-boots-were-made-for-learning

22 Nov 2016: Tasmanian boot brand Blundstone – synonymous with the State’s farming sector – will provide $120,000 to support students undertaking new Associate Degrees in Agribusiness next year. Enrolments are now open to the first intake of the courses
Why now is the perfect time to start study as a mature aged student.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1034-why-now-is-the-perfect-time-to-start-study-as-a-mature-aged-student

10 Jul 2020: The COVID-19 era sure has taught us a lot about resilience. Who would have thought six months ago that parents could work full-time from home while home-schooling children. Or that the economy would collapse, meaning tens of thousands of people are
Finding friends in a new land

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/641-finding-friends-in-a-new-land

11 Jun 2018: Story by Susan Oong. Banner image by Richard Jupe. Kicking a soccer ball around helped forge the friendship between Hazara asylum seeker Haji Alizada and University of Tasmania social housing researcher Julia Verdouw. Now 23, Alizada is an entrepreneur
Our new Associate Degrees: Short, flexible, blended learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/209-our-new-associate-degrees-short-flexible-blended-learning

19 Dec 2016: Associate degrees – awarded by colleges upon completion of a course of study lasting two years – are relatively unknown in Australia but have been a feature of American tertiary education for more than a century. The top-ranked Santa Barbara
Community library inspires love for learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/community-library-inspires-love-for-learning

20 May 2024: The University of Tasmania’s Cradle Coast campus has become a Street Library Australia destination thanks to an initiative led by local staff. During weekdays, a small collection of free books to inspire all ages can be found directly outside the
Statewide book club as University teams up with Tasmania Reads

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/statewide-book-club-as-university-teams-up-with-tasmania-reads

26 May 2023: Readers from across Tasmania will have the chance to come together for a statewide book club as the University teams up with Tasmania Reads. Book club meetings will take place in-person and online in July to discuss alumnus Robbie Arnott’s novel
Inveresk Library a double winner in architecture awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/inveresk-library-a-double-winner-in-architecture-awards

6 Jul 2023: Wardle Studios has received two awards for the Library at Inveresk from the Australian Institute of Architecture: The Award for Educational Architecture and the Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture. Inveresk Library was innovatively
3D printing business brings new opportunities to the North West Coast

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/3d-printing-business-brings-new-opportunities-to-the-north-west-coast

24 Jul 2023: When Dian Ferrington set out to start her 3D printing and design business with her fiancÃ, she wanted to create a place that championed safety, inclusivity, and sustainability. TONDII, a design and fabrication business located in Wynyard, is the
Student leaders tackle sustainability issues on the international…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/student-leaders-tackle-sustainability-issues-on-the-international-stage

9 Dec 2022: Three exceptional student delegates from the University of Tasmania have been selected to travel to Thailand to participate in the Green Summit, an international conference for the next generation of sustainability leaders. From 13-16 December,
University finishes year with record breaking results

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-finishes-year-with-record-breaking-results

27 Oct 2022: The University of Tasmania’s team has returned from the UniSport Nationals with a fist full of medals and a new trophy to add to the cabinet. There was gold for the Sailing, Mixed Squash and Division 2 Futsal teams, silver for individuals in the
Fairy tales and fantasy on campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/fairy-tales-and-fantasy-on-campus

22 Aug 2022: Fairy tales, cosplay and storytelling are the focus of a new festival being hosted and supported by the University of Tasmania. The inaugural Festival of the Fantastic in Australian and Japanese Arts is a celebration of Australian and Japanese
University enters intervarsity competition for the first time

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-enters-intervarsity-competition-for-the-first-time

12 Dec 2022: The University of Tasmania has been included in the University Basketball League (UBL) from 2023, which means current and future students will have the chance to play an intervarsity level competition. The University’s Sport Operations Manager
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
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
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
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
Species Hotels win big for biodiversity and education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/species-hotels-win-big-for-biodiversity-and-education

4 Dec 2023: The project has been acknowledged for its positive impact in Tasmania and beyond. Centred on the creation of bespoke timber sculptures that serve as homes for threatened native animal species, it has grown to directly involve almost 400 university
Starting the conversation at the College of Business and Economics

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/starting-the-conversation-at-the-college-of-business-and-economics

22 Sep 2023: For many people, starting a conversation with someone new can be intimidating and awkward and will often push them out of their comfort zone. Add topics like career or networking to the equation and it can be game over. However, networking is an
University proud to wear three Green Gowns after awards success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-proud-to-wear-three-green-gowns-after-awards-success

1 Dec 2022: Recognition of the University of Tasmania’s commitment to sustainability continues with success in three categories of the Green Gown Awards Australasia. The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by
Creating an impact - Re:Cycle program

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/creating-an-impact-recycle-program

16 Dec 2022: A program that refurbishes abandoned bicycles and distributes them to students in need of affordable transportation has led to other positive flow-on effects at the University of Tasmania. It’s an unfortunate reality that bicycles are sometimes
Lions claim victory in First Grade Premier League T20

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/lions-claim-victory-in-first-grade-premier-league-t20

24 Jan 2023: Celebrations rang out from Blundstone Arena when the University of Tasmania Cricket Club’s Lions defeated Lindisfarne to win the Tasmanian Premier League First Grade T20 competition grand final. Lindisfarne won the toss and elected to bowl, but
Water sports dominate 2022 awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/water-sports-dominate-2022-awards

23 Dec 2022: Successes on and off the sporting field have been celebrated by the University of Tasmania with the announcement of the annual UTAS Sport awards. Rower Kate Oliver was named Sportsperson of the Year, the UTAS Water Polo and Swimming Club received the
Tassie lifestyle in demand with supply chain degree

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tassie-lifestyle-in-demand

3 Nov 2022: Making the switch from working at a multi-national Tech giant in Chennai to the big-small-town energy of Launceston was a breath of fresh air for Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management student Preyanka Pandiyan. Coming of age in the
Sam is charting a course for his America’s Cup dream through his…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/sam-king

23 Aug 2023: Sam King became a sailor almost by accident, but his hard work and training turned that newly discovered passion into a profession. However, he’s not content to stop at simply being a champion sailor. He plans to go one step further and design
Tasmania's the ticket to Pierre's sustainable lifestyle

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/from-economics-to-the-business-of-environmentalism

11 Jan 2023: When Pierre Defourny and his wife considered where to raise their 19-month-old twins, Tasmania was the choice location – and for more than just the lifestyle. Originally from Belgium, Pierre found his introduction to Australia working in Canberra
West Park site activity update

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/west-park-site-activity-update

14 Dec 2022: New outdoor features are emerging at Burnie’s West Park as part of the University of Tasmania’s campus move to the waterfront location. A large part of the headland landscape is being returned to the environment while new and improved
Nature Positive University Pledge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/nature-positive-university-pledge

9 Dec 2022: Today at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the University of Oxford and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the launch of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance – an alliance of 111 universities globally who have made an official
Empowering Indigenous girls to pursue higher education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/empowering-indigenous-girls-to-pursue-higher-education

30 Mar 2023: Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg used International Woman’s Day to share details of her vision for improving educational and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls. Sadie – a Wiradjuri scholar and the University of
Award-winning Curious Climate Tasmania program

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/award-winning-curious-climate-tasmania-program

14 Dec 2022: Our award-winning Curious Climate Tasmania program asks one simple question: What do YOU want to know about climate change?Information – and disinformation – about climate change is everywhere and often, frustratingly, the science can get lost