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Lecture series inspires thought

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4 Apr 2023: Thanks to the support of a generous philanthropist, Pam McDougall, this complex conversation has begun. The inaugural Pam McDougall Lecture, the first in a series of public lectures on early childhood education, provided thought-provoking insights
Tagging tabbies for wildlife conservation

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23 Dec 2021: Cats are an enormous environmental problem in Australia, with the introduced species estimated to kill more than three billion animals per year. Monitoring cat populations is key to reducing their impact, however most monitoring methods such as
Creative Lab showcases art born of teamwork

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10 Jan 2023: Collaboration is a vital skill for anyone seeking to work in the creative arts and media sectors, where so much rests on people’s abilities to cooperate, communicate and work creatively with each other. But it is a skill that is learned more
Separation science: the unsung science supporting Australian…

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17 Feb 2023: The University of Tasmania is supporting the country’s biggest gathering of analytical chemists and separation science industry leaders in Hobart for the third Australian Symposium on Advances in Separation Science (ASASS 2023), signalling a happy
Research careers shift into high gear with ARC DECRA grants

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1 Sep 2023: Four early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania have been awarded a total of $1,773,740. 00 in the Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRAs), funded by the Australian Research Council. The funding scheme provides support across a
Morgan is channelling her natural curiosity into astronomical…

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6 Mar 2023: Morgan Febey has always thought big and aimed high. All through primary school, her answer to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” started with palaeontologist, before progressing to archaeologist and then paleoclimatologist. Then, at the
Spotlight on Kim Beasy, Senior Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy

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26 Jun 2023: Dr Kim Beasy specialises in education for sustainability. Kim’s teaching and research engage diverse communities in the social, environmental, economic and cultural dimensions of sustainability. She seeks to inform and show how transitions toward
Scholarship supports student carer to excel

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4 Apr 2023: When University of Tasmania alumna Judith McKernan (BSc 1962) returned to university as a mature-aged student in Sydney, she was struck by a realisation: many students were struggling to make ends meet. She noticed the same when her children went to
‘Marie Antoinette’ awarded prestigious Paris arts residency

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9 May 2024: Ever dreamed of an artistic residency in Paris? For University of Tasmania alumna, writer and artist Helen Hopcroft, the dream will become a reality later this year, when she will spend a month writing in an apartment in the heart of the Marais
A rising tide lifts all boats

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10 May 2023: For Dr Ian and Jill Wilson, university scholarships paved the way to greater opportunities, opportunities they are now keen to share with a new generation of Tasmanian students. To this end, the couple have provided an endowment of $1 million which
Too tall to be an astronaut, astrophysics student Euan still has…

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23 Feb 2023: One inch too tall to be an astronaut, Euan Hamdorf abandoned his childhood dream of going to space quite some time ago. But now his astrophysics research is giving him a different way to reach the stars. A childhood interest in mathematics and
A friend to all bids farewell

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29 Jun 2021: After serving and supporting the University of Tasmania for 63 years, our longest-serving employee and cherished philanthropist, Rhonda Ewart is celebrating her retirement. During Rhonda’s career, which began in 1958, she has made outstanding
Ripple effect: handfish exhibition inspires next generation of marine …

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6 Feb 2023: At the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), we are always striving to deliver science and education that will have a positive impact in Tasmania and around the world. So it was an incredible experience for one of our marine ecologists
How research is speeding up the detection improvised bombs

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19 Nov 2018: An instrument that detect trace levels of materials used in improvised explosives will be used to protect airports and other vulnerable facilities, thanks to researchers at the University of Tasmania. Now they’re working on a smart lab for your
The full bottle on climate change

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8 May 2023: Tasmania enjoys a growing reputation as a producer of stellar sparkling wine, a worthy rival to the famed Champagne region of France. But research by Dr Tom Remenyi, one of the University’s climate research fellow in Geography and Spatial Sciences,
No more coddling for Codling Moth: sterile insect trial under way in…

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1 Mar 2023: For the first time in Australia, a form of fertility control is being trialled to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth. Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are partnering with local apple growers to pilot a
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring …

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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
New analytical chemistry training centre ‘HyTECH’ launches in Tasmania

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23 Nov 2023: A new centre for cutting-edge research and post-graduate training in the field of separation science has launched in Hobart, in a move that connects the University of Tasmania’s world-leading analytical chemistry research group with renowned
Fulbright scholars take Tasmanian know-how to the US

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1 Mar 2023: Remote wilderness management, 'lab-on-a-chip' portable analytical chemistry developments and technology law are on the research agenda for some of Tasmania’s most outstanding scholars. Three University of Tasmania researchers and alumni have been
7 red flags your teen might be in an abusive relationship – and 6…

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13 Sep 2023: Australian teens need adults to help them recognise red flags for potentially abusive relationships. Dr Carmel Hobbs, School of Education The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 2. 2 million adults have been victims of physical and/or sexual
How to make the perfect pavlova, according to chemistry experts

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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
Defunct mine a site for environmental discovery

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12 Nov 2020: Beneath the sparkling waters of Tasmania’s ‘Blue Lakes’ lie three old open-cut mine pits that were targeted for tin. While the pristine blue appearance attracts water skiers and swimmers, the historic mine waste from the Endurance tin mine in
Research at the forefront of national agenda with over $3.5 million…

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3 Nov 2023: University of Tasmania researchers have been awarded almost $4 million for discovery projects and infrastructure, highlighting Tasmania’s reputation for the highest quality research that contributes to the nation and world. Five research teams have
This scientist is forcing a rethink of how we discover marine life

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22 Jan 2018: “I don’t have the usual academic background,” said Professor Graham Edgar, who’s running one of Australia’s most successful citizen science initiatives out of the University of Tasmania. With a focus on minimising human threats to the
‘I tend to be very gentle’: how teachers are navigating climate…

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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
What does trauma informed practice in Tasmanian schools mean?

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4 Oct 2022: Footage shared online of school-yard fights is concerning. However, in responding, it is imperative to reflect upon causes of such violence and apply preventative strategies rather than ‘getting tough’. For more than 50 years we have known that
Plan bee, C and D: more alternatives may have a role to play in…

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30 Mar 2023: While bumblebees are a feral species, they have proven to be effective pollinators that researchers are keen to learn more about. First discovered in a garden in the inner Hobart suburb of Sandy Bay in 1992, it is thought the bumblebee arrived from
Banjo has a certain ring

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29 Jun 2021: A reclusive Tasmanian devil who roams the foothills of Mount Wellington now has a name. Meet Banjo, pictured here with University of Tasmania disease ecologist, Dr Rodrigo Hamede. Banjo is one of 172 devils captured and released by our team of
A matter of urgency

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8 May 2023: The trajectory of the world’s climate and ecology is rightly described as a crisis: a crisis of our making. But this crisis can also, from the University’s perspective, be seen as a challenging problem, or set of related problems, requiring
Investigating world-first technology to manage botrytis disease in…

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12 Apr 2023: Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are leading a world-first project to investigate the use of BioClayTM to supress botrytis bunch rot disease in wine grapes. It could be a game-changer for the wine industry, offering growers
Shine with the brilliance of the Southern Lights - student support…

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28 Jun 2021: The University has launched the 2021 Southern Lights Scholarship Appeal to help assist our students, like new undergraduate Declan Porter. Declan was a kid who always loved English and was well-versed in Shakespeare even while in primary
Space probe JUICE in line of sight for Tassie telescopes

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21 Sep 2023: Ten years of preparation led University of Tasmania space scientist Dr GuifrÃ Molera CalvÃs from the School of Natural Sciences to a career highlight. The researcher is among dozens of scientists across the world contributing to the European Space
From the north-west to wolves and a career in STEM

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8 Mar 2023: I grew up in a farming community on the far north-west coast of Tasmania, from a place few people have heard of: Nabageena. When I was in my mid-teens in the late 1980s, and thinking about going to university, my pop - and patriarch of our farming
Tasmanian artists bound for heart of Paris

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4 Nov 2022: Six Tasmanian artists will jet off to Paris in 2023 where they will immerse themselves in the creative arts after being selected for a unique opportunity, offered by the University of Tasmania - Rosamond McCulloch Studio Residency. Emerging artist
Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your…

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20 Sep 2022: UK supermarkets have removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste. One of the major supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s, is replacing these labels with product messaging that says “no date
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a…

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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
Healthy soil, healthy stock

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10 Feb 2023: Greenhams’ far manager Aiden Coombe is Circular Head born and bred. The region includes some of Tasmania’s most productive farming properties and Circular Head is well known for its reliable rainfall and fertile green pastures. The area supports
How sport can help young people to become better citizens

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25 Feb 2022: Most Australians have followed health advice to wear face masks and have COVID-19 vaccinations. Actions like these that benefit others are known in psychology as prosocial behaviours. In a COVID context, prosocial behaviours reduce the spread of the
Building a rewarding career

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28 Jan 2021: Melanie Ransley is combining her two loves: carpentry and education. She has already completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction, and she has two years left studying a Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) at the University of
Five Reasons to Study Design in Tasmania

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17 Jan 2020: 1. Draw on Tasmania’s unique multi-skilled and accessible creative industry Sector. Experience genuine work integrated learning co-developing briefs and projects with Tasmanian industry partners including Dark Mofo, state and local government, and
Michelle Craske Prize

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19 May 2021: Professor Michelle Craske knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you. In 1978, Professor Craske was in the thick of her psychology studies at the University of Tasmania when she received a prize in recognition of her exceptional hard
AMC course attracts aspiring engineer to Tasmania.

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4 Oct 2020: Studying at the Australian Maritime College, Curtis Graham was able to apply his passion for structural engineering to maritime environments. Born and raised in Adelaide, Curtis wanted to study engineering from a very young age. “My father is a
University lecturer named Teacher Educator of the Year

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5 Jul 2019: University of Tasmania Senior Lecturer Dr Abbey MacDonald has had her innovative arts teaching practices recognised with the title Teachers Mutual Bank – ATEA Australian Teacher Educator of the Year. Dr MacDonald received the prestigious award this
Secret lives of devils revealed

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6 Apr 2020: New insight into the behaviour of Tasmanian devils in the wild has been gained using lightweight collars fitted with video cameras to track their movements. The recently published study, carried out by University of Tasmania’s School of Natural
Why you should never stop stargazing

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3 Sep 2019: From a little boy staring in wonder at the night sky to the head of Physics at the University, Dr Andrew Cole has never lost his curiosity about the mysteries held in space. “I was inspired by the night sky and trying to understand why things
A little gift given often, goes a long way

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19 Oct 2020: Robyn Nandan knows all too well the extraordinary impact a tertiary education can have. Not just on an individual, but also on a family, and the generations that follow. It all began with a farm boy, who as given an opportunity early in life so that
Home is where the art is

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25 Sep 2019: When it came time for Rhi Bryce to consider moving interstate to study, she gave it some serious thought – for about two seconds. “I wanted to be close to Tassie,” she says of her decision. “It feels like home to me and makes me feel
Creating art for mental health

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12 Nov 2021: Creative projects like drawing and painting have always helped Linda Crispin clear her mind and refocus. Since completing a Bachelor Fine Arts in 2017, she has showcased her work in solo shows and is now a finalist in the 2021 Henry Jones Art
Busting the myths surrounding gifted learners

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13 Sep 2019: What does it actually mean to be gifted? And how can we make sure we support gifted students? Dr Amanda J. Harper is an award-winning educator and is leading the University of Tasmania’s new online short course, Understanding Gifted Learners:
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