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Calling all beer brewing enthusiasts

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/calling-all-beer-brewing-enthusiasts

25 Jul 2024: Do you fancy yourself as a beer brewer? Are you ready to put your beverage to the scientific test?The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is holding a beer brewing competition for home brewers as well as current and former University of
Find a planet-first focus

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29 Apr 2024: Originally from the Gold Coast, Finlay Walton has always been fascinated by the unique lifestyle and environment of Tasmania. After a few trips down south for some outdoor adventures, he stumbled upon the University of Tasmania's Bachelor of
Bronte Legro - 2023 Agricultural Science Awards

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19 Dec 2023: Bronte Legro, of Launceston, has just completed her first year of study in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science and has been recognised as the top of her cohort – not a small achievement while jugging part-time work and study. At the 2023
Boost to creativity with Island Magazine partnership

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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,
Internship helped Imogen put her theory into practice

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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
Rainbows, seafood, and enthralling study

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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
Tasmania's best soil judges announced

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11 Jun 2024: The winners of this year’s Tasmanian Soil Judging Competition have been selected and they’re now gearing up to put their skills to the test in a major competition. Agricultural science students at the University of Tasmania recently competed for
Supporting our best new journalists

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9 Jul 2024: Clancy Balen has been awarded Best New Journalist at the 2024 Tasmanian Media Awards. Mr Balen, who has been working as a journalist for two-and-a-half years, was one of the many winners on the night working for the ABC. “I’m a relatively new
Studying in Tasmania’s agricultural heartland

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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
Report captures research highlights for Tasmania’s agricultural…

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3 Jun 2024: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has today released its annual Highlights Report, containing snapshots of research projects ranging from ensuring the food safety of leafy green vegetables, to finding practical solutions to reduce the
Planning for the future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1240-planning-for-the-future

11 Apr 2022: The Brighton Council in southern Tasmania is a long way from his homeland of Colombia but Andres Perez-Roca thinks the move was one of best things he ever did. Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Andre moved to Tasmania in 2020 specifically to study
From greenkeeper to green pastures

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1129-from-greenkeeper-to-green-pastures

22 Apr 2021: Taelyn Male’s agronomy career began on the bowling green. Growing up in Northern Tasmania, Taelyn began bowling at a young age and has played competitively across Australia ever since. While keeping up his bowls training, he started an
A campus that’s heaven on earth

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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
Assisting Tasmanian farmers drives Hannah to great heights

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20 Apr 2021: When pursuing a career in agriculture, helping Tasmanian farmers at the grass roots of production was always Hannah Cummins’ top priority. Now graduated from the University of Tasmania and working as agronomist – or ‘crop scientist’ – with
3 minutes with… PhD student, Madeleine Way, researching cider

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/972-3-minutes-with-phd-student-madeleine-way-researching-cider

6 Jan 2020: Do Tassie apples make a different cider to Queensland apples?In an Australian first, TIA PhD student Madeleine Way is testing if the quality of cider is affected by where an apple is grown. Madeleine has been busy fermenting small batches of cider
Nina joins the culture club

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10 Aug 2018: For her part, Nina is determining the best ‘grain’ to milk ratio for commercial production of kefir dairy products, in collaboration with interested dairy companies in Tasmania. “Kefir grain is a microbiological culture and, when submerged in
How a little language study opened up the world

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29 Mar 2018: After studying beginner Indonesian for just one semester, James Ritchie was able to go on a life-changing study journey that seems to have set the course for his career. Here, he explains his journey to studying International Relations and Islamic
The world’s most beautiful classroom

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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
5 ways to study a Bachelor of Arts with a creative heart

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7 Nov 2019: 1. Make art where art is made. Inject a creative element, choose an art minor from 3D Design, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Time Based Media, Visual Communication, or experiment across studios. 2. Read.
Creating a local solution to a global problem

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1221-creating-a-local-solution-to-a-global-problem

24 Mar 2022: The business plan Camila Campos developed through her studies in Agribusiness (Horticultural Business) has resulted in the creation of a localised solution to a global problem when it comes to food waste. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of
Researcher takes up fight against oxalis

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24 Jan 2024: View or download the project factsheet (PDF 376. 5 KBThis article was written by Karolin MacGregor and was published in Tasmanian Country Newspaper on 12 January 2024. It is fast becoming one of Tasmania's most invasive weeds but at this stage not
Laying the groundwork for a career in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/949-laying-the-groundwork-for-a-career-in-agriculture

14 Oct 2019: Tasmania is an agriculture powerhouse, containing a broad and dynamic industry that provides opportunities from paddock to plate. After attending the University of Tasmania’s Feed your Mind, Feed the World experience in 2018, Katie Zarb was so
Family history: where do I start?

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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
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?
In agriculture there is no such thing as a “typical day” in the office

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/967-in-agriculture-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-typical-day-in-the-office

4 Dec 2019: Agricultural Science graduate Sally Stone-Schack is a Junior Field Agronomist with South Pacific Seeds and spends most of her time outdoors. Sally moved from South Gippsland in Victoria to study Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania and
Risk and reward

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11 Sep 2019: Ada Peng knew quitting her job and moving across the globe was a risk…but as a passionate future entrepreneur, she isn’t afraid of thinking big. Ada came to Tasmania from China in 2017 to study the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation course
Agriculture Science graduate, wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1159-agriculture-science-graduate-wins-tasmanian-young-farmer-of-the-year

26 Aug 2021: Ms O'Halloran claimed victory on her third attempt in the annual competition. "The competition had two days of run-offs back in June, and the top 12 went into the final round over the weekend," she said. Unlike some other farming competitions, which
How ag science scholarships are helping these students aim high

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17 Oct 2019: A scholar with practical skillsGrowing up on a hobby farm gave Daniel Bosveld a keen interest in agriculture. At school he found himself being pulled towards science. Now he has combined both his interests. Daniel is studying a Bachelor of
A career where you never get bored

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19 Dec 2018: Kristy Stevenson is seeking a career where she can travel and use her skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world. This is what drew her to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania. Ag is one of those
The jet-setting teacher

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2 Oct 2019: You might not expect to find your future career in the middle of a Vietnamese holiday, but that’s the way things worked out for Kate Dewar. “I had a couple of years off after college and I volunteered as an English teacher in Vietnam, which was
Discovering the world of theatre beyond the stage

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18 Sep 2019: For Lauren, theatre has always been a passion. “I’ve always loved theatre in the sense that it tells a story,” she says. “There’s something really special about inspiring someone in the audience or provoking a connection by bringing up themes
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
First Ag Sci Tassie Rhodes Scholar is shaking up the fruit industry

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30 Oct 2019: Everyone loves a beautiful, sweet raspberry. And Rhodes Scholar and Agricultural Science honours student Oliver Gales is doing his part to help the industry get better berries. Oliver was recently awarded the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship forTasmania,
Lessons from the life of Sarah Wentworth

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3 Apr 2019: As her final assignment in the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania, Ros Escott chose to explore the life of Sarah Wentworth, who was the wife of renowned explorer and politician, William Wentworth, and a significant character of
Need some sparkle in your cider? We can help.

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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
Do you want a job that gets you out of the office?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/969-do-you-want-a-job-that-gets-you-out-of-the-office

13 Dec 2019: Do you want a job that gets you out of the office?A degree in Agricultural Science gives you the opportunity to travel, work and provide innovative solutions to global problems. There is growing demand for skilled Agricultural Science graduates, and
Scholarship Supports Ag Student to Follow Her Dreams

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1041-scholarship-supports-ag-student-to-follow-her-dreams

30 Jul 2020: First year agriculture student at the University of Tasmania, Jordan Burr, hopes she can one day use her degree to inspire younger generations to pursue a career in agriculture. Jordan moved from Nook in North-West Tasmania earlier this year to study
Ag students tackling global challenges

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/977-ag-students-tackling-global-challenges

7 Feb 2020: Banner image, left to right, Adal, Nora, Alina, Anna and Carla. Do you dream of making a difference in the world?Do you want to help feed a growing population or reduce malnutrition for millions of children around the globe?Agricultural Science
Archaeology field school unearths unique opportunities

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12 Mar 2019: What was life like for the convicts who spent eight gruelling years building the Midlands Highway between Hobart and Launceston? In partnership with the Southern Midlands Council, the University of Tasmania has conducted a two-week long
Growing the future of Tasmania’s raspberries and avocados

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1246-growing-the-future-of-tasmanias-raspberries-and-avocados

14 Apr 2022: As Kirsty Dickenson reflects on her recent studies, it becomes soon apparent her decision to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (Horticultural Business) in 2020 was a good one. Offered through the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian
Regional Tassie student? There's now more support for you to study

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12 Sep 2019: Are you a Tasmanian student studying agriculture or business next year at the University of Tasmania? There’s now more financial support to help you have a great study experience. There are now eight scholarships providing up to $160,000 in
Olivia's growing ambition

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25 Aug 2019: Olivia Woodiwiss has always loved agricultural life and has fond memories growing up on her family’s hobby farm in Pipers River, Northern Tasmania. Now, she is one of the first cohort of 35 students to graduate with an associate degree from
Agribusiness course provides skills for strategic business growth

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1245-agribusiness-course-provides-skills-for-strategic-business-growth

13 Apr 2022: The University of Tasmania’s Agribusiness course offers participants immersive study that will ultimately make them a better businessperson. The diploma equips current and future farm managers, owners and employers with the agribusiness skills and
AMC Student Investigates Offshore Renewable Energy in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1105-amc-student-investigates-offshore-renewable-energy-in-tasmania

13 Jan 2021: Ocean Engineering Student investigates Tasmania’s Offshore Renewable Energy Capability through Blue Economy Honours Project. Final-year Bachelor of Maritime Engineering Student, John Francis Villalba grew up in the Philippines and relocated to
Discovering a home away from home

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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
Never give up on finding your dream job

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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
Studying abroad is a dream come true

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1118-studying-abroad-is-a-dream-come-true

24 Mar 2021: Studying abroad had been Longqin Wu’s dream since primary school. She worked in English language training for seven years while saving up enough money to come to Tasmania and make that dream come true. Longqin was always curious about marketing and
Teaching careers attracting high achievers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/871-teaching-careers-attracting-high-achievers

4 Jun 2019: Jordan Green, a Master of Teaching student based at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus in Hobart, was inspired by his own high school experience to pursue a career in teaching. “Throughout high school, I had some really good teachers
French sojourn inspires a global gig

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22 Mar 2018: I’m a third year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws student. Organising exchanges can be a bit more tricky for Law students than for most other students, because of the very specialised nature of the degree. But I had been lucky enough to be
Get a scholarship to study ag in beautiful Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/946-get-a-scholarship-to-study-ag-in-beautiful-tasmania

13 Oct 2019: It’s no coincidence that agriculture is booming in Tasmania. Tassie boasts some of the cleanest air on the planet, a thriving food scene, an amazing arts culture, pristine wilderness and stunning beaches. It is an agriculture powerhouse, with a