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“Aliens in an aeolian landscape” – Designing research stations

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1107-aliens-in-an-aeolian-landscape-designing-research-stations

27 Jan 2021: Humans are aliens in the Antarctic landscape. We build stations to resist the extreme Antarctic forces and provide habitable environments to live and study. However, the stations impose a significant environmental footprint. Kaelan Durbin, Master
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
Starting a food revolution on campus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/836-starting-a-food-revolution-on-campus

13 Mar 2019: A student devoted to the benefits of healthy food is passing on her passion to others through an innovative society. Margaret McGowan is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and helped establish the UTAS Food Revolution Society in 2018. The
Seeing stories in action

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/847-seeing-stories-in-action

10 Apr 2019: Image: Ryan Enniss and Anna Barber in "Antigone. " Image courtesy of Ryan Enniss. It was his love of storytelling that led Ryan Enniss to performance. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from the University of Tasmania in 2018,
A new generation making an impact on learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/515-a-new-generation-making-an-impact-on-learning

19 Jan 2018: Master of Teaching (Secondary) student Laura Eastley is completing her final Professional placement at Mountain Heights school in Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. She never thought she’d be embarking on a teaching career in the same remote
Boost your career in business with postgraduate study.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1026-boost-your-career-in-business-with-postgraduate-study

2 Jul 2020: Not sure how you’ll balance study and full-time work, especially in a management position? Why not dip your toes in with a Graduate Certificate in Business Studies and see how study can fit into your life, you might even end up pursuing a
Don't let costs get in the way of uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1094-dont-let-costs-get-in-the-way-of-uni

20 Nov 2020: Want to go to university, but you’re worried about the costs?Don’t let that get in your way. With HECS-HELP, you can study for the career you want now and pay for it later. In fact, you only need to start paying back your loan once you’re
Steering tech in the right direction

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/911-steering-tech-in-the-right-direction

21 Aug 2019: For Molly Steer, raising the profile of women in STEM is a cause close to her heart- and one she was able to pass on to the next generation of students at the Big Day In tech event on the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus. “I'm a huge
Junior marine biologists invited to make a splash in Tassie

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/523-junior-marine-biologists-invited-to-make-a-splash-in-tassie

31 Jan 2018: Up to nine year 11 and 12 students have the chance to live the life of an Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) marine biologist on Maria Island on Tasmania’s East Coast thanks to a range of scholarships that are now open for
Travelling towards a rewarding career in maritime engineering

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1114-travelling-towards-a-rewarding-career-in-maritime-engineering

1 Mar 2021: 2,400. That’s the number of jobs expected to be created on the Hunter Class frigate in Osborne. It’s also the name of the project (Project SEA 2400) which will see the new hydrographic vessel procured by the Navy. And finally, it’s the
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
Rethink your pathways to University

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/971-rethink-your-pathways-to-university

17 Dec 2019: A recent study by Cluey Learning shows that students are stressed about their ATAR, and understandably so. It can feel like the culmination of your entire schooling career, and the deciding factor as to whether you get to attend university.
From Tassie to Silicon Valley and back again

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/886-from-tassie-to-silicon-valley-and-back-again

17 Jul 2019: Mitchell Patterson graduated 2019, but during his time as a student at the University he was employed at a games development company where his daily tasks include dealing with clients like Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Mitchell studied a Bachelor of
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
Learning to live sustainably can enrich both your life and your career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1186-learning-to-live-sustainably-can-enrich-both-your-life-and-your-career

30 Nov 2021: Anthea Cuddihy, 42, originally planned to enrol in an online genealogy course through the University of Tasmania but ended up studying a Diploma of Sustainable Living instead. And she regrets nothing. The public relations/communications professional
Asylum seeker scholarship helped Mohammad follow his study dreams in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/asylum-seeker-scholarship-helped-mohammad-follow-his-study-dreams-in-tassie

3 Apr 2023: Mohammad Mansourinejad was only nine years old in 2012, when he and his mother arrived in Australia as asylum-seekers from Iran, in search of a new life and a fresh start. Currently studying the second year of his Bachelor of Business degree at the
Congratulations to the Faculty of Law's Jessup Moot Team

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/829-congratulations-to-the-faculty-of-laws-jessup-moot-team

1 Mar 2019: For the second year in a row, the University of Tasmania's Jessup Moot team have achieved both a quarter-final placing and the award for the Best and Fairest at the 2019 Australian qualifying rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot
Creating evocative work

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/840-creating-evocative-work

26 Mar 2019: Whether she’s acting, writing or directing, Stephanie Francis puts her heart and soul into her creative work. Stephanie graduated from the University of Tasmania just last year with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, but she is already receiving
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
Two majors. Many careers. Take five with a nutrition scientist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1095-three-majors-three-careers-take-five-with-a-nutrition-scientist

23 Nov 2020: Now with two majors, offering a wealth of possible career routes, it’s time to talk about the Bachelor of Nutrition Science. We had a chat with Dr Matt Sharman, who is the lead academic in nutrition science, as well as the senior lecturer and
Moving ahead with a career in rail track

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1104-moving-ahead-with-a-career-in-rail-track

4 Jan 2021: The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Rail) is transforming the rail industry by providing an accessible, holistic qualification for engineers and technicians. Over several years, leaders in the NSW rail industry identified a skills gap in
Uni lingo, decoded

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/951-uni-lingo-decoded

15 Oct 2019: It’s no secret that academia has its own language, but don’t worry! It’s easy to decode. Here’s our guide to everything you need to know about uni terms but were afraid to ask… Advanced level unit: A unit that builds on knowledge and
Teaching by example

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/493-teaching-by-example

11 Dec 2017: There’s a determination in the eyes of Michelle Cooper when she’s asked about how her students at Launceston Church Grammar School (LCGS) approach learning. Michelle is just six months away from completing her Master of Education. She’s been
Capstone ICT Project tackling real-world businesses and market issues

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1106-capstone-ict-project-tackling-real-world-businesses-and-market-issues

21 Jan 2021: When you study the Bachelor of Information Communication and Technology (BICT), you get the chance to complete a capstone project and explore an ICT topic of your choice. This might mean creating business solutions for real clients, developing
A Women in Engineering scholarship was a bonus for AMC Student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1016-a-women-in-engineering-scholarship-was-a-bonus-for-amc-student

26 May 2020: A Women in Engineering scholarship was a bonus for Australian Maritime College student Rachel Allen. Not only did the scholarship cover 75 per cent of the costs of living on campus but it also indirectly enabled her to further her sporting career.
How Kelsey's move home was a move in the right direction

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/753-how-kelseys-move-home-was-a-move-in-the-right-direction

19 Nov 2018: When Kelsey Thomas finished Year 12 she thought the only way succeed was to leave Tasmania. “I left Tassie with the intention of going to Melbourne to get my degree because that was the misconception – that you needed to go to Melbourne to get a
Expedition is a dream come true for alumnus

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/929-expedition-is-a-dream-come-true-for-alumnus

25 Sep 2019: Young Hobart scientist Chloe Power been awarded the chance to visit the Antarctic and Chile in December this year as part of the Antarctic Cities Youth Expedition. Ms Power, who in 2018 graduated from IMAS with a Master of Marine and Antarctic Science
Scholarship helps mature aged student Kirsty thrive at uni

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1075-scholarship-helps-mature-aged-student-kirsty-thrive-at-uni

20 Oct 2020: At the University of Tasmania, our scholarship program is as diverse as our students. For many people, a scholarship can make all the difference. Just ask Kirsty Foote, a North West local who decided to return to university as a mature-aged
Scoring a new path at the Hedberg

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1101-scoring-a-new-path-at-the-hedberg

3 Dec 2020: Collaborating, rehearsing, performing and recording can all take place in a single day at the Hedberg. Our second year Bachelor of Music students were the first to do just that. Specialising in either Commercial Music Creation, Music Technology, or
The degree that turns your passion into a thriving business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1096-the-degree-that-turns-your-passion-into-a-thriving-business

29 Nov 2020: A deep love of the Tasmanian wilderness courses through Tara Howell’s veins. So when it came to fusing her passion for nature with what she was good at, Tara hit upon a business idea that offered the best of both worlds: luxury mountain biking
Acting and dancing through adversity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/841-acting-and-dancing-through-adversity

27 Mar 2019: Obeth Rai’s journey to graduation wasn’t an easy one, but his advice to others is simple: “don’t quit. ” Obeth received his Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from the University of Tasmania in 2018. He knows a lot about struggle and
Tax Clinic thriving online in tough times

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1061-tax-clinic-thriving-online-in-tough-times

2 Nov 2020: The University of Tasmania’s community Tax Clinic continues to thrive during 2020, making the move online to provide low-income earners with high-quality tax advice and help during the COVID-19 disruption. Commencing in March 2019 in Hobart and
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science

9 Feb 2023: Communities around the world will observe International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday 11 February 2023. This year’s focus is the contribution of women in science to tackling the UN sustainable development goals; working towards
Super-charge your university experience in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1084-super-charge-your-university-experience-in-tasmania

5 Nov 2020: You can get more out of your #UTASlife through our communities, social events, sports, and volunteering. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Become a member of a societyYou could join the bushwalking society and hit the trails after lectures, go
A world of opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/118-a-world-of-opportunities

29 Jun 2016: Ever wanted to live overseas and study? Studying online means you can work or travel while you study and that’s exactly what Katrina Dubé did. Katrina currently works in Singapore as a relief teacher at the Australian International School.
Different island, different perspective

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/150-different-island-different-perspective

19 Aug 2016: Moving from the town of Lamongan on the Indonesia island of Java, IMAS student Muhammad Arif Rahman wasn’t really sure what to expect of Tasmania. “To be honest, I didn’t know that much about Tasmania because it is a small island under
An honours project for a creative spirit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1092-an-honours-project-for-a-creative-spirit

19 Nov 2020: Lily Bucher-Edwards embodies the Tasmanian spirit. Her passion for this beautiful island is palpable. Lily says she always knew that she wanted to stay in Tasmania, so she decided to follow her creativity and study a Bachelor of Business with
A normal day in Antarctica

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/720-a-normal-day-in-antarctica

14 Sep 2018: Banner image: Chad Greene (UTIG). Dr Felicity McCormack doesn't like the cold much…which can be tricky given her office for several weeks out of the year is Antarctica. Dr McCormack is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Marine and
From pastry chef to hospitality teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/95-from-pastry-chef-to-hospitality-teacher

2 Jun 2016: Kirsten Bacon has two passions. One is pastisserie, and the other is helping students learn. “I came to University as a non-school leaver. When I left school I went into a pastry chef apprenticeship. I had always wanted to be a teacher as well,
How an after-school club turned into a career journey

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/988-how-an-after-school-club-turned-into-a-career-journey

24 Feb 2020: Supported by the University of Tasmania, Devil Robotics meets once a week to learn the fundamentals of designing, building and programming robots. University students mentor club participants who are in year five and up, often after they’ve spent
Exclusion is not the answer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/627-exclusion-is-not-the-answer

14 Jun 2018: Tasmania has among the lowest school retention rates in the country. But experts at the University of Tasmania are working to turn this around. Imagine you’re a young person who hasn’t had an easy journey through school. You may be disengaged
On the fast track: Sharon thriving as online student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1068-on-the-fast-track-sharon-thriving-as-online-student

16 Oct 2020: When COVID travel restrictions meant Indonesian school leaver Sharon Viona would not be travelling to Tasmania earlier this year to begin her university studies, she simply picked up her laptop and logged in to online classes. And the Accelerated
Katie's happy she changed track

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1002-katies-happy-she-changed-track

7 May 2020: Katie Fuller switched her career choice to have a "real go" and ended up navigating giant tankers“I started sailing in a Mirror dinghy and ended up keeping watch on oil and gas tankers,” AMC alumni Katie Fuller says of her career progression. The
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
From science to teaching

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/103-from-science-to-teaching

13 Jun 2016: Coleen Cole always dreamt of being a teacher, but life took her in another direction. Now nearly 20 years later, she is studying to make her dream a reality. “I wanted to be a teacher ever since I left university the first time round, but it
Fish pest research to benefit two countries

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/198-fish-pest-research-to-benefit-two-countries

28 Nov 2016: Malaysian scientist Dr Lokman Norazmi completed his PhD at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies in mid-2016 after four years’ study in Launceston into how to eradicate the tiny Gambusia, an unwelcome guest from North America that could
From cabinet maker to teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/104-from-cabinet-maker-to-teacher

14 Jun 2016: In his 20s Craig Gooding was working in a factory, as a labourer for a shop fitter. He didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. But he knew one thing: he was bored with his repetitive job. Today, he is in a job he loves, teaching primary
A career where you never stop learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/101-a-career-where-you-never-stop-learning

10 Jun 2016: It wasn’t until I started year 11 that I realised I wanted to become a teacher. Along with my core pre-tertiary subjects I undertook a unit at college called ‘Working with Children. ' This subject allowed me to realise my passion for teaching
A PhD at 90 years young

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/154-a-phd-at-90-years-young

28 Aug 2016: Joan Webb is just getting started. In August, at the University of Tasmania’s winter graduation round in Launceston, she crossed the stage at the Albert Hall and claimed a new honorific. Mrs Webb became Dr Webb, and at only 90 years young. Though
Be a little bold and apply for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1024-be-a-little-bold-and-apply-for-the-westpac-future-leaders-scholarship

16 Jun 2020: Meet Ben French, Matilda Brown and Madeline Way. Each student has a unique story with diverse research interests, ranging from cider to bushfire management and fossils. But they have all shared the same extraordinary experience- being a Westpac