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Discover the leafy laneway retreat in Hobart’s CBD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/discover-the-leafy-laneway-retreat-in-hobarts-cbd

8 Jul 2024: In the heart of Hobart’s Midtown precinct is a leafy laneway lined with foliage and furniture that students, staff and the community can discover. Established by the University of Tasmania in February 2017, Fernery Lane is part of the Hobart
The science of the ideal salad dressing

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-science-of-the-ideal-salad-dressing

10 Jan 2024: HannaTor/Shutterstock Author: Nathan Kilah, University of Tasmania Summer means salads. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing. Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how do
It's OK to be bored: engaging children with art through Limitless …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/Its-ok-to-be-bored

19 Feb 2024: A gallery guide and program designed with kids, for kids, launched recently at the Devonport Regional Gallery through the Peter Underwood Centre's Limitless Learning project. Dubbed It’s ok @ DRG, the guide is now available to all families visiting
Hive mind at work in new learning destination

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/Hive-mind-at-work-in-Ulverstone

2 May 2024: Over the past few months, the Underwood Centre's Limitless Learning team has facilitated ten intergenerational workshops with local students and families at Hive Tasmania. This has led to the creation of educational resources by kids, for kids, that
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
Children's University graduations are all about the love of…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/childrens-university-graduations-are-all-about-the-love-of-learning

15 Nov 2023: More than 700 children and young people will celebrate their learning success with family, school leaders and community partners in the annual Children’s University Tasmania graduation ceremonies throughout November. Nine ceremonies will be held in
No nerves for Cosgrove High student thanks to Children's…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/No-nerves-for-Cosgrove-High-student-thanks-to-Childrens-University

9 Jan 2024: In a recent interview with Lucy Breaden on ABC Radio Hobart, Year 7 student Aiden provided firsthand insights into the transformative role of the Peter Underwood Centre’s Children's University Tasmania program in navigating the shift from primary
Expressions of interest for city move consultation set to open

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/expressions-of-interest-for-city-move-consultation-set-to-open

14 Jul 2022: The next stage of consultation about the University of Tasmania’s city move begins this month with a call for expressions of interest to join an 80-person community panel, which will help shape the future of our southern campuses. Expressions of
Children's University opens a new door to learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/childrens-university-opens-a-new-door-of-learning-opportunity-for-wilson-family

6 Jul 2023: For Michelle Wilson and her daughters Ashlegh and Alyssa, Children's University Tasmania has become an exciting part of daily life. Their involvement in Children's University began four years ago when the program was launched at the student's primary
Australian Maritime College named Defence consultancy of the year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/australian-maritime-college-named-defence-consultancy-of-the-year

24 Oct 2022: The Australian Maritime College has been named Consultancy of the Year at the recent Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards. Recognising AMC’s commercial successes over the past 12 months, the Award highlight’s the impactful role the
45,000 hours of extra-curricular learning and counting

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/45,000-hours-of-extra-curricular-learning-and-counting

15 Jan 2024: Children’s University Tasmania has had its biggest year yet. Last November 742 young people graduated across nine ceremonies in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. Over 1,300 active Children’s University Tasmania members at 52 schools
Live program to engage young Tasmanians during COVID-19 isolation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/live-program-to-engage-young-tasmanians-during-covid-19-isolation

29 Apr 2020: A new, interactive online show for young Tasmanians is the Peter Underwood Centre’s latest response to COVID-19 isolation. The weekly program, UCTV Alive for Kids, will feature a presentation by a University of Tasmania researcher and a Q&A
Children's University art in residence at Government House

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/childrens-university-art-in-residence-at-government-house

11 Aug 2023: The Ballroom at Government House is doubling as an art gallery to display the amazing talent of Children's University Tasmania students. Government House, in collaboration with the Peter Underwood Centre, at the University of Tasmania, launched an
100% of young people surveyed believe that every secondary school…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/100-of-young-people-surveyed-believe-that-every-secondary-school-should-have-a-uni-hub

24 Jan 2024: Since 2017, we have worked in partnership with the State Government to deliver and grow our School-Higher Education Learning Hubs (Uni Hubs) at Claremont College and Newstead College. In 2023, Uni Hubs were also embedded at Don College, Hellyer
Co-designing with kids

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/co-designing-with-kids

5 Mar 2024: In community centres, galleries and museums in the North and North-West of Tasmania, the Limitless Learning program brings together staff from participating institutions and young people from local schools to jointly construct activities for future
Brisbane Street open for Christmas trading

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/brisbane-street-open-for-christmas-trading

7 Dec 2023: Brisbane Street in Hobart’s CBD is open for Christmas trading and the city is at less risk of flooding after works to improve sewer and stormwater infrastructure were completed last week. The works were part of the University of Tasmania’s
University to launch next stage of engagement

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-to-launch-next-stage-of-engagement

8 Jun 2022: A representative community group will be a key element of the next stage of engagement the University of Tasmania will launch in coming weeks. Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black said the University was looking for new opportunities to engage with
Antarctica provides at least $276 billion a year in economic benefits …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/antarctica-provides-at-least-$276-billion-a-year-in-economic-benefits-to-the-world,-new-research-finds

1 Mar 2024: All humanity benefits from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean that surrounds it. To some, these benefits may seem priceless. But in our market-driven world, calculating the economic value of the environment can be a useful tool in garnering support
Children have their say in Limitless Learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/children-have-their-say-in-limitless-learning

20 Jun 2023: The Peter Underwood Centre is providing children and young people with a central role in the creation of learning experiences. Our Limitless Learning team are currently working with Children’s University Tasmania members and the staff and
Alumni rules

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/369-alumni-rules

11 Aug 2017: While paramedicine training is ultimately about saving lives, it also proved valuable for University of Tasmania alumni Ella Cuthbert and Sean Mackay, during their recent stint on renovation television show House Rules. “We took seven months off
Professor Rufus Black reappointed as Vice-Chancellor of the…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/professor-rufus-black-reappointed-as-vice-chancellor-of-the-university-of-tasmania

31 Aug 2022: The University of Tasmania announced today that Professor Rufus Black’s contract as Vice-Chancellor had been renewed. Chancellor Alison Watkins said the University was thrilled Professor Black would continue in the role, which he first took up in
An evolution of marine research at IMAS Taroona

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/an-evolution-of-marine-research-at-imas-taroona

4 Jul 2024: Taroona Labs in 1971 (Credit: Ross Winstanley) Marine research laboratories at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies’ (IMAS) Taroona site have played a significant role in the evolution of Tasmania’s fisheries and aquaculture science
Bus rapid transit can avoid traffic chaos for the AFL’s new stadium…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/bus-rapid-transit-can-avoid-traffic-chaos-for-the-afls-new-stadium-and-transform-hobart-and-other-cities-too

5 May 2023: Following a decision to fund an AFL stadium on Hobart’s waterfront, the Tasmanian premier announced plans for a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system and ferry services to avoid traffic congestion. These plans are linked to Hobart’s City Deal and
‘We take this for granted’: why the ASEAN-Australia relationship…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/we-take-this-for-granted-why-the-asean-australia-relationship-needs-a-jolt-of-youthful-leadership

4 Mar 2024: Professor Nicholas Farrelly has co-authored the report Comprehensive Strategic Partners: ASEAN and Australia after the first 50 years, released for the start of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. This year marks 50 years since Australia established
Malcolm in the middle of Children's University learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/malcolm-in-the-middle-of-the-best-kind-of-learning

13 Jun 2023: Children's University Tasmania school coordinator Malcolm McArthur is happy to be compliant in a deception of his students. Mr McArthur, Assistant Principal at Fairview Primary School at New Norfolk, views Children's University Tasmania as an
Daniel Edwards' (BEd 2013) Infectious STEM teaching fires a new…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/infectious-stem-teaching-fires-a-new-generation-of-learners

14 Jul 2023: Daniel Edwards (BEd 2013) is passionate about STEM (Science Technology and Engineering and Maths) and it’s infectious. At his North-West primary school, Montello, in Burnie, 60 students attend an afterschool club called Code Club – where they
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/visually-striking-science-experiments-at-school-can-be-fun,-inspiring-and-safe-banning-is-not-the-answer

29 Nov 2022: To a young mind, science can be magical. Perhaps you remember a visually striking or seemingly inexplicable scientific demonstration from your own youth?A liquid spontaneously and unexpectedly changes colour. A banknote is set alight without being
Nostalgia must not stand in the way of progress

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/nostalgia-must-not-stand-in-the-way-of-progress

18 Oct 2022: I was the Chancellor of the University of Tasmania in April 2019 when we made the decision to consolidate our campus in the heart of Hobart. It was the right decision. That was true then and it is true now. There was no question that it was time to
Our research has shown Indigenous peoples’ needs cannot be understood …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/our-research-has-shown-indigenous-peoples-needs-cannot-be-understood-and-met,-without-indigenous-voices

14 Feb 2023: Opponents of an Indigenous Voice to parliament say the Voice is merely symbolic and another pointless layer of bureaucracy. They say that what is needed are “practical measures”. However decades of government-led “practical measures” have
How to make the perfect pavlova, according to chemistry experts

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/how-to-make-the-perfect-pavlova,-according-to-chemistry-experts

11 Jan 2023: The pavlova is a summer icon; just a few simple ingredients can be transformed into a beautifully flavoured and textured dessert. But despite its simplicity, there’s a surprising amount of chemistry involved in making a pavlova. Knowing what’s
‘I tend to be very gentle’: how teachers are navigating climate…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/i-tend-to-be-very-gentle-how-teachers-are-navigating-climate-change-in-the-classroom

31 Aug 2023: Climate change education is increasingly seen as an essential part of schooling. The main international test of 15-year-olds’ progress (which Australia participates in) has just announced the next round of testing will include environmental
Queensland police killings show the threat posed by conspiracy…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/police-killings

23 Dec 2022: The killing of two police officers and a good samaritan, as well as the wounding of two other officers in Wieambilla, Queensland, has sent shockwaves through Australia. While more details about possible motives will emerge over time, evidence already
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
Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/chinese-protests-politics-and-freedom

1 Dec 2022: While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the “dynamic zero COVID” policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests. These young
School holidays a window for learning for Children's University…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/school-holidays-a-window-for-learning-for-childrens-university-students

21 Jul 2023: A school holiday program for Children's University Tasmania families was drawing to a close at the School of Creative Arts and Media - Media School, University of Tasmania, when words that felt like music to our ears, if not our soul, were uttered
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/if-you-want-your-child-to-be-more-resilient,-get-them-to-join-a-choir,-orchestra-or-band

24 Oct 2022: William James Baker, University of Tasmania; Anne-Marie Forbes, University of Tasmania, and Kim McLeod, University of TasmaniaOne of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves their ability to overcome
Australians pay $163 a month on average to store all the stuff we buy …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/australians-pay-$163-a-month-on-average-to-store-all-the-stuff-we-buy-how-can-we-stop-overconsuming

10 Jan 2023: Many of us are drowning in “stuff”. To find space for all our possessions, we are paying off-site storage companies. Australians spend an average of A$163 per month on self-storage, one recent survey found. The number one item stored in these
AI could take your job, but it can also help you score a new one with …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/ai-could-take-your-job,-but-it-can-also-help-you-score-a-new-one-with-these-simple-tips

14 Mar 2023: It was once thought physical labour jobs would be the most at risk from the rise of artificial intelligence. But recent advances suggest we can expect disruption across a vast range of sectors, including knowledge-based industries. We certainly need
Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless?…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/are-nudges-sinister-psychological-tricks-or-are-they-useless-actually-they-are-neither

13 Jan 2023: Nudging – the idea that simple changes to how a choice is presented can lead people to make better decisions – has been one of the most popular ideas to emerge from economics in the past two decades. But nudging is now under attack, entangled in
Will Australia receive a red card for gender equity at the 2023…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/will-australia-receive-a-red-card-for-gender-equity-at-the-2023-womens-world-cup

11 Jan 2023: This year’s FIFA men’s World Cup has cast a media spotlight on Qatar’s human rights record. The tournament also offered an opportunity to draw attention to the current protests in Iran surrounding the mistreatment of women. Qatar’s imbalance
We know sweatshop clothing is bad - and buy it anyway. Here’s how…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/we-know-sweatshop-clothing-is-bad-and-buy-it-anyway.-heres-how-your-brain-makes-excuses

25 Nov 2022: You face a dilemma. You've found the perfect shirt, and it's an absolute bargain, but you notice it's "Made in Bangladesh". You're conscious it was probably made using cheap labour. Do you buy it, or walk away?Today Oxfam released its annual Naughty
‘How are they losing their children like this?’ Fiona McFarlane’s…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/how-are-they-losing-their-children-like-this-fiona-mcfarlanes-novel-interrogates-the-stain-of-white-presence-on-aboriginal-land

6 Dec 2022: Lucy Christopher, University of Tasmania“How are they losing their children like this, all over the country? They aren’t used to the desert. ”These are the thoughts of a Pashtun cameleer in Fiona McFarlane’s second novel, The Sun Walks Down,
Attending school every day counts – but kids in out-of-home care are…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/attending-school-every-day-counts-but-kids-in-out-of-home-care-are-missing-out

18 Jan 2023: Consistent school attendance is important in any child’s education but for many children in out-of-home care, going to school every day is no easy thing. There are three main types of out-of-home care in Australia: relative (or kinship) care,
They’re on our coat of arms but extinct in Tasmania. Rewilding with…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/theyre-on-our-coat-of-arms-but-extinct-in-tasmania.-rewilding-with-emus-will-be-good-for-the-island-states-ecosystems

24 Jan 2023: The emu is iconically Australian, appearing on cans, coins, cricket bats and our national coat of arms, as well as that of the Tasmanian capital, Hobart. However, most people don’t realise emus once also roamed Tasmania but are now extinct
Why has the West given billions in military aid to Ukraine, but…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/why-has-the-west-given-billions-in-military-aid-to-ukraine,-but-virtually-ignored-myanmar

30 Jan 2023: Two years after Myanmar’s coup on February 1 2021, the country’s large and growing resistance forces receive almost no attention outside the country. The democratic opposition, fronted by the National Unity Government (NUG), but comprising many
More than 100,000 tourists will head to Antarctica this summer.…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/more-than-100,000-tourists-will-head-to-antarctica-this-summer.-should-we-worry-about-damage-to-the-ice-and-its-ecosystems

9 Jan 2023: As the summer sun finally arrives for people in the Southern Hemisphere, more than 100,000 tourists will head for the ice. Travelling on one of more than 50 cruise ships, they will brave the two-day trip across the notoriously rough Drake Passage
Writing from the edge of catastrophe: two new books clarify what’s at …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/writing-from-the-edge-of-catastrophe-two-new-books-clarify-whats-at-stake-if-we-fail-to-mitigate-climate-change

20 Jan 2023: The Australian Black Summer fires of 2019-2020 were unspeakably grim. Twenty-four million hectares were burnt, 33 people died, and over a billion animals perished. In Fire: A Message from the Edge of Climate Catastrophe, Margi Prideaux tells us that
Locked down with D.H. Lawrence? Yeah, nah

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/locked-down-with-d.h.-lawrence-yeah,-nah

20 Feb 2023: Are we, finally, post-COVID?Reading Lara Feigel’s Look! We Have Come Through!, it feels like we are. The emotional consequences and aesthetic ramifications of the pandemic will continue to ripple through culture, changing our way of seeing the world