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Internship helped Imogen put her theory into practice

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/internship-helped-imogen-put-her-theory-into-practice

3 Jul 2024: Imogen McMullen is still deciding exactly what career path she wants to pursue after finishing her degree but she’s confident she will be prepared for whatever it is. Currently in the final semester of her Bachelor of Arts in Hobart, majoring in
Climate Accounting is the future for a low-carbon economy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/climate-accounting-is-the-future-for-a-low-carbon-economy

26 Jun 2024: Accounting isn’t just about money these days. Businesses are increasingly needing to keep track of their emissions, waste, and other environmental factors as well. And with demand for “Climate Accountants” on the rise, accounting students like
Fine Art student’s climate study takes National Photography Prize

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/fine-art-students-climate-study-takes-national-photography-prize

27 Mar 2024: Fine Art PhD candidate Ellen Dahl has been awarded the prestigious $30,000 National Photography Prize 2024. Ms Dahl was awarded the prize for Four Days Before Winter, a selection from her PhD project completed in the School of Creative Arts and Media
Boost to creativity with Island Magazine partnership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/boost-to-creativity-with-island-magazine-partnership

21 Jun 2024: The University of Tasmania and Island Magazine have teamed up in a new partnership that aims to boost opportunities for students and local creatives. The two organisations have come together to collaborate on student workshops and internships,
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
Taking Tassie tourism online

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14 Nov 2016: A love of tourism, Tassie, and people made Marketing Management student Mark Acheson the perfect person to give a popular outdoors brand an online boost. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism, and worked in journalism for two years
How a First Nations’ Approach in Marketing is Helping to Decolonise…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/how-a-first-nations-approach-in-marketing-is-helping-to-decolonise-healthcare

7 Mar 2024: By Associate Professor Mehmet Ibrahim Mehmet, Associate Professor Michelle Evans, Dr Gaurangi Laud , Dr Mona Nikidehaghani , Professor Deirdre Tedmanson, Professor Steven D’Alessandro and Reece GeorgeAs the gap in healthcare outcomes for First
Conversations set out to explore Creative Antarctica

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/conversations-set-out-to-explore-creative-antarctica

11 Apr 2024: Australia’s most creative minds on Antarctica are coming together for a free series of conversations over three days at The Hedberg. Growlers, Bergy Bits and Behemoths, a series of four talks and an immersive art installation, will bring together
Walk Free internship inspiring Zoe

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8 Aug 2023: Struck by the persecution and violence that forced more than 900,000 Rohingya to flee Myanmar, Zoe decided she couldn’t stand by and watch. “After travelling and working for a couple of years, I felt inspired to study social justice at university,
Tax and the city

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14 Jul 2022: Based in the heart of Hobart, University of Tasmania graduate Henry Song has found an ideal way to use his skills to give something back to the community, both to current students, and the broader public. Having graduated with his Master of
University of Tasmania graduate named 2023 Accounting Student of the…

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22 Aug 2023: When University of Tasmania graduate Aloka Sathyangi Senadeera received the national 2023 Accounting Student of the Year award, it marked the culmination of years of dedication to her studies and to Tasmania. The Accountants Daily Accounting Student
Budget outcomes rely on a new style of leadership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1269-budget-outcomes-rely-on-a-new-style-of-leadership

9 Jun 2022: As the dust settles on the recent change of government, issues such as the cost of living, the climate emergency, and economic recovery loom large for consideration and action by a new administration. So too, Tasmania’s budget seeks to address
The world’s most beautiful classroom

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/302-the-worlds-most-beautiful-classroom

7 Jun 2017: 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 Masters of Business Administration
Find a faster path

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15 May 2024: Business student Annabel Lauder’s plan to follow a career path into marketing started forming when she was 12 years old. “I was always interested in studying marketing and advertising, and so the Bachelor of Business was the avenue to do that,”
Business focus thrives on the North-West

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/business-focus-thrives-on-the-north-west

24 May 2024: For Vincent McDonagh, receiving the 2023 Business Northwest Bursary has not only eased financial pressures, it has provided valuable connections with the business community. “I went to the Business Northwest meeting and spoke, and ever since then
Designing for Mona Foma

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1069-designing-for-mona-foma

15 Oct 2020: Emily Hunt grew up in Launceston and has always appreciated the town’s rich architectural history. This includes the University’s Architecture & Design building, which is housed in a converted 1950’s locomotive workshop. Studying the Master of
Applications open for Hedberg Writer-in-Residence

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/applications-open-for-hedberg-writer-in-residence

3 Feb 2023: 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 third year, allows an established Australian author to live and work in Tasmania for three
The world’s your oyster with a degree in business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-worlds-your-oyster-with-a-degree-in-business

27 Mar 2024: What started as work experience for some of the best and brightest final-year business students turned into a real-world marketing opportunity for combined Bachelor of Business and Laws student Darcy Heffernan. Drawing on his studies and experiences
Antarctic science and art meet for Tasmanian premiere of…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/antarctic-science-and-art-meet-for-tasmanian-premiere-of-groundbreaking-opera

4 Apr 2024: A unique collaboration between the arts and sciences at the University of Tasmania will be realised with the Tasmanian premiere of the groundbreaking opera ANTARCTICA this month. ANTARCTICA in concert will represent the culmination of work begun
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
Residency boosts literary success

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13 Dec 2023: One of the books of the year emerged from the inaugural Hedberg Writer-in-Residence program, but author Robbie Arnott gained so much more from the experience. Arnott used the precious time to write his third novel, Limberlost, which this year was
New partnership plans Tasmanian sonar test facility

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/679-new-partnership-plans-tasmanian-sonar-test-facility

24 Jul 2018: Update April 2024: The plans to establish a sonar testing facility in Tasmania did not proceed and the partnership is no longer in effect. The Australian Maritime College has partnered with international defence giant Thales to investigate
King Island shipwreck the focus for Hedberg Writer-in-Residence

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/king-island-shipwreck-the-focus-for-hedberg-writer-in-residence

9 Jun 2023: Crafting a new novel about a King Island shipwreck survivor will be the focus when award-winning author Michelle Cahill arrives as The Hedberg Writer-in-Residence later this year. Cahill has been awarded the $30,000 residency, which consists of a
Family history: where do I start?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/family-history-where-do-i-start

14 Oct 2022: Before you start researching your family history, you should ask yourself one very basic question: what exactly are you looking for?It sounds obvious but, according to University of Tasmania historian and coordinator of Family History program Dr
Joanne Flinn, BEc, LLB 1990

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/joanne-flinn

9 Oct 2023: After completing degrees in economics and law, Joanne launched her career consulting for Accenture in Sydney followed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) internationally. Joanne is a published author, speaker and strategist who specialises in integrating
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
Parliamentary Library opportunity for health worker researcher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/parliamentary-library-opportunity-for-health-worker-researcher

2 Feb 2024: What’s it like for overseas trained workers in the Australian health system? What kind of experience do they have, and do they actually want to stay?Twenty per cent of the Australian registered health workforce has been trained overseas, a figure
Innovation all the whey

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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
Perfect blend of theory and practice launched Georgie's career in …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/perfect-blend-of-theory-and-practice-launched-georgies-career-in-marketing

12 Feb 2024: Georgie Daly always wanted to work for Red Bull’s marketing team. The atmosphere of high adrenaline events and extreme sport sounded like a dream lifestyle. She isn’t there yet. But she’s also in no hurry. Currently working as a marketing
Leading international researchers put local food centre-stage

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/leading-international-researchers-put-local-food-centre-stage

25 Jan 2024: Resilience, Resistance and Regeneration was the title of the Australasian Agri-Food Research Network Conference, hosted for the first time in Hobart in December 2023 by the University of Tasmania at The Hedberg. The meeting was well-timed given
Students take on Indo-Pacific climate challenge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/students-take-on-indo-pacific-climate-challenge

23 Oct 2023: Solving a child malnutrition crisis caused by climate change in the Pacific nation of Kiribati has been the focus of a team of students at an international competition in Melbourne. Five students from several courses, mentored by Lecturer in Social
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
New Rhodes Scholar is dedicated to tackling environmental challenges

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-rhodes-scholar-is-dedicated-to-tackling-environmental-challenges

27 Oct 2022: There’s never a dull moment for Arts-Law graduate Samantha Climie, who is Tasmania’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar. Sam will study at the University of Oxford in the UK next year, undertaking a Masters in Environmental Change and Management. She is soon to
Accounting for the future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/accounting-for-the-future

13 Dec 2023: As businesses around the world respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change, people in the emerging field of carbon and climate accounting, like Himadri Mayadunne (MBA(I) 2021), are leading the way in sustainable business. “To me,
Next Generation of Young Leaders in Singapore on Exchange

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/next-generation-of-young-leaders-in-singapore-on-exchange

21 Sep 2022: A team from the University of Tasmania has partnered with Westpac Scholars to take a delegation of 50 university students overseas for a week-long leadership development program in Singapore. The students are recipients of the Westpac Asian Exchange
The legacy of Lake Pedder: how the world’s first Green Party was born

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1219-the-legacy-of-lake-pedder-how-the-worlds-first-green-party-was-born

22 Mar 2022: A photo of Lake Pedder before it flooded. Stefan Karpiniec. Fifty years ago this week, the world’s first “green” political party was born in Tasmania after the state government purposefully flooded the magnificent Lake Pedder. The flooding made
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
New age of Antarctic exploration

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-age-of-antarctic-exploration

8 May 2023: People often look at me oddly when I mention that my research focuses on Antarctica. It’s not what they expect from a humanities academic. That’s understandable. Antarctica is the only continent where humans have never lived permanently. But the
Behavioural insights for a better Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/behavioural-insights-for-a-better-tasmania

13 Dec 2023: This year, the University of Tasmania celebrated the launch of the State’s first behavioural insights research lab. The Tasmanian Behavioural Lab is a state-of-the-art facility that conducts research and teaching, and provides businesses,
Empowered to improve the lives of others

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/empowered-to-improve-the-lives-of-others

22 Nov 2023: Nicole McKillop had a dream of becoming a zoologist. She loved animals and wanted to dedicate her life to studying and protecting them. I grew up around animals. I grew up riding horses, owning rabbits. When I ride a horse my vision impairment is not
Hobart’s laid back lifestyle the perfect environment for study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/hobarts-laid-back-lifestyle-the-perfect-environment-for-study

8 Nov 2022: Ngoc Kim Anh Tang always pictured Australia as a very busy place, so when she came to Hobart and discovered a laid-back, uncrowded city, she was pleasantly surprised. Being from the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, Kim was used to a much more hectic
Tourism researcher to chair key industry body

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tourism-researcher-to-chair-key-industry-body

20 Oct 2023: Tourism researcher Anne Hardy has become the first academic, and first woman, to chair influential industry body Destination Southern Tasmania. Associate Professor Hardy, who has been a board member of the organisation for six years, will lead heavy
New research into AI reveals bias against women in leadership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-into-ai-reveals-bias-against-women-in-leadership

28 Sep 2023: New research from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics at the University of Tasmania has revealed that AI-generated content can perpetuate harmful gender biases. Through analysing AI-generated content about what makes a ‘good’ and
Alumni success on the national literary stage

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/alumni-success-on-the-national-literary-stage

18 May 2023: Two University of Tasmania alumni are in the running for Australia’s biggest literary prize. Arts graduates Robbie Arnott and Adam Ouston have made the longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Arnott’s acclaimed Limberlost, which he wrote
Creative arts students take pop-up to TMAG

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/creative-arts-students-take-pop-up-to-tmag

11 Jul 2023: Creative Arts students have had the chance to perform as artists and curators with a speedy pop-up exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Student artists had just two hours to install their show Low Expectations before the public arrived
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
Poet Caitlin Maling awarded inaugural McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/poet-caitlin-maling-awarded-inaugural-mcauley-fellowship

18 May 2023: Ecological poet Caitlin Maling will tap into some deep Tasmanian roots when she takes up a new $10,000 creative fellowship at the University of Tasmania. The West Australian writer, whose most recent book was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s
Scientists, teachers, warriors

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/scientists-teachers-warriors

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 –
English major produces more than just skilled writers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/arts-more-than-writers

26 Apr 2023: A Bachelor of Arts is an extremely versatile degree, one that can be tailored to explore new or old interests and help you discover a wide range of career possibilities. With majors in areas as diverse as English, History, Psychology, Classics,
University of Tasmania and Launceston City Mission partner for…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-of-tasmania-and-launceston-city-mission-partner-for-positive-change

16 Sep 2022: The University of Tasmania’s College of Business and Economics and Launceston City Mission have made a formal commitment to work together on initiatives centred around the value of community, connections, and care for others. This commitment