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Supporting our best new journalists

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/supporting-our-best-new-journalists

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
Find where you’re meant to be

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15 May 2024: Bachelor of Arts student Reuben Yakubu had always been interested in both science and theatre. However, it wasn't until he was in year seven that he really focused on his passion for theatre, which would eventually lead him to his major in Theatre
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,
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
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,”
Speculative fiction author Eugen Bacon to be 2024 Hedberg…

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23 May 2024: Award-winning African Australian speculative fiction author Eugen Bacon will be the 2024 Hedberg Writer-in-Residence. Eugen has been awarded the $30,000 residency, which consists of a three-month stint in Hobart writing, working with students and
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
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
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
Pianist Sarah Chick awarded Ossa Music Prize

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/pianist-sarah-chick-awarded-ossa-music-prize

14 Jul 2023: Pianist Sarah Chick has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Ossa Music Prize with a program highlighting the work of lesser-known women composers. Third-year Bachelor of Music student Sarah receives a prize valued at $10,000, which includes $2500 for
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
Balancing sport and study

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13 Feb 2024: Abbey Boutcher discovered her passion for rowing in grade six, enjoying the thrill of competing against other schools, and the camaraderie of her teammates. Over time, rowing became more than just a sport for her: it became a way of life. And when
The Underwood Centre's first PhD graduate highlights the benefits …

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27 Mar 2024: In a milestone moment for the Peter Underwood Centre at the University of Tasmania, Debra Urquhart became the first PhD graduate supervised through the Centre on 20 March 2024. The ceremony marked the culmination of years of dedicated research about
The world’s your oyster with a degree in business

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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
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
Alumni success on the national literary stage

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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
Find passion that's contagious

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29 Apr 2024: Amelia Whitman's interest in the ocean and marine life began in childhood, and gradually morphed from an artistic approach into a scientific one. Currently a Marine and Antarctic Science student at the University of Tasmania, Amelia grew up in Sydney,
Find unexpected opportunities

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2 May 2024: A passionate and dedicated Bachelor of Music student, Guy Swan loves exploring different aspects of music and sound, and he has found Tasmania to be the perfect place to pursue his passion. Growing up in Hobart, Guy was interested in music from a
Applications open for Hedberg Writer-in-Residence

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/applications-open-for-hedberg-writer-in-residence

6 Mar 2024: 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 fourth year, allows an established Australian author to live and work in Tasmania for three
Applications open for inaugural McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/applications-open-for-inaugural-mcauley-fellowship

22 Mar 2023: Applications are open for a new $10,000 creative fellowship to be offered by the University of Tasmania. The James McAuley Creative Fellowship will support an established Australian poet to work with students and the Tasmanian community. The recipient
Students collaborate on Tasmania-first production

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/students-collaborate-on-tasmania-first-production

11 Oct 2023: One play, two directors, two casts, two production teams. A work by one of Australia’s most in-demand playwrights will be staged in the state for the first time this month by two teams of University of Tasmania students in Hobart and
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
Alumnus to represent Australia at international music festival

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/alumnus-to-represent-australia-at-international-music-festival

21 Jul 2023: Alumni composer Angus Davison has been selected to represent Australia at a prestigious international contemporary music showcase. Music graduate Angus’ piece Nigel will be presented at the International Society for Contemporary Music’s World New
Visual artists invited to apply for McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/visual-artists-invited-to-apply-for-mcauley-fellowship

28 Mar 2024: Applications are open for the $10,000 James McAuley Creative Fellowship offered by the University of Tasmania. The 2024 fellowship will support an established Australian visual artist to work with students and the Tasmanian community. The recipient
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 perspectives, and friendships, as students return from UniGO

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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
Music students’ hands-on class with Berlin Philharmonic master

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/music-students-hands-on-class-with-berlin-philharmonic-master

31 Aug 2023: Music students have taken a masterclass with internationally renowned horn player Stefan Dohr from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Five horn players studying at the University joined the special class with Mr Dohr, who was in the state to perform
Statewide book club as University teams up with Tasmania Reads

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26 May 2023: Readers from across Tasmania will have the chance to come together for a statewide book club as the University teams up with Tasmania Reads. Book club meetings will take place in-person and online in July to discuss alumnus Robbie Arnott’s novel
Introducing The Hedberg Sounds

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22 Mar 2024: A new series of critically acclaimed performances gets underway at The Hedberg this month, showcasing Hobart’s home of intimate and unique music experiences. The Hedberg Sounds program will present five diverse performances from local and national
Ceramic artist Kirsten Coelho receives McAuley Fellowship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/ceramic-artist-kirsten-coelho-receives-mcauley-fellowship

3 Jun 2024: Acclaimed ceramicist Kirsten Coelho will turn locally-dug clays into new works exploring Tasmanian history when she takes up a $10,000 creative fellowship later this year. The South Australian artist, whose work is held in some of the country’s
Author Gail Jones wins three-month Hedberg writing residency

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/author-gail-jones-wins-three-month-hedberg-writing-residency

18 Jan 2022: The Hedberg Writer in Residence is decided through a nationally competitive application process open to all established Australian writers. As the recipient, Jones will develop a major new work, deliver classes to writing students from the
Antarctic science and art meet for Tasmanian premiere of…

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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
Rainbows, seafood, and enthralling study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/958-rainbows-seafood-and-enthralling-study

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
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
Overcoming barriers in an online learning community

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/overcoming-barriers-in-an-online-learning-community

24 Apr 2024: Boosting online learning’s potential to overcome barriers to university study will be the focus of new research in the School of Education. Strategies to better engage students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will be explored in
Creative Writing program at home in City of Literature

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/creative-writing-program-at-home-in-city-of-literature

13 Nov 2023: Hobart’s emergence as a literary hotspot has long been sustained by the talents of students, staff and alumni from the University. Now it is set to benefit more, with the newly named UNESCO City of Literature to be supported by the College of Arts,
Catalyst for curiosity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1271-catalyst-for-curiosity

14 Jun 2022: Spending much of her childhood on a rural property at Flowerpot in Southern Tasmania, Emmaline Lonergan grew up with a deep appreciation for nature, particularly the marine environment of the nearby D’Entrecasteaux Channel. She says this idyllic
It's OK to be bored: engaging children with art through Limitless …

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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
Alumni composers look to world stage

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27 Apr 2023: Two University of Tasmania alumni are among just six composers selected to represent Australia at a prestigious international contemporary music showcase. Music graduates Angus Davison and Dominic Flynn have had pieces selected for possible
Ossa Music Prize winner begins statewide tour

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/ossa-music-prize-winner-begins-statewide-tour

25 Aug 2023: Ossa Music Prize-winning pianist Sarah Chick will undertake a seven-concert statewide tour from Wednesday, highlighting the work of women composers. The third-year Bachelor of Music student will take her presentation, Portraits: Women Composing
Students find their mojo with Dark Mofo

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/students-find-their-mojo-with-dark-mofo

21 Jun 2023: If Isabella Cooke wanted to see where her Dark Mofo internship might take her, she didn’t have far to look. Isabella’s mentor at Mofo, Communications Coordinator Keira Leonard, was herself a former intern at the festival. It made for a special
The art of making a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-art-of-making-a-difference

24 May 2024: Gifting the joy of musicAccessibility to the arts was an important driver for former University of Tasmania Deputy Chancellor, business leader and alumnus Dr Rod Roberts and Mrs Cecile Roberts when they established the Ossa Music Prize. “We want to
A win in film awards for two Tassie students

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1 Dec 2022: Two students from The Media School at the University of Tasmania have taken out major awards in this year's MyStateBank Student Film Festival. For his short film Animus, passionate filmmaker and writer Scott Lleonart won the Best Film: Post Year 10
Megan finds Utopia in the theatre

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/megan-finds-utopia-in-the-theatre

23 Aug 2022: Megan Kenna is in the final year of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in theatre and performance, also focusing on art and creative designs as part of their degree. After their work in the Semester 1, third year production Anenemy, Megan was approached by
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
UniGO welcomes Van Lang University students

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/unigo-welcomes-van-lang-university-students

4 Jun 2024: Five Vietnamese students are taking in Tasmania’s highlights and touring the University’s campuses as part of a UniGO scholarship. The students, from Van Lang University in Ho Chi Minh City, are the inaugural recipients of a University Global
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
Tuning in to resilience for better music groups

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tuning-in-to-resilience-for-better-music-groups

29 Aug 2022: Understanding how to create a learning environment that intentionally enhances the value members feel, which builds that resilience, has been the focus of University of Tasmania researchers working with Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO), who believe
New education courses starting in Semester 1 2022

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1203-new-education-courses-starting-in-semester-1-2022

8 Feb 2022: From carefully planned double degrees to our accelerated 18-month Master of Teaching course, now is an ideal time to launch into your teaching career. The Tasmanian education sector needs more teachers. Increasing student enrolments across Tasmanian
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