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How the gift of art is supporting travelling scholarships

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/how-the-gift-of-art-is-supporting-travelling-scholarships

10 Jul 2024: Marie Edwards, a graduate of the Tasmanian School of Art, holds a unique place in the Tasmanian art scene. During her ascent in the 1970s she was one of the few women artists in the State working seriously in the area of abstraction. She is ranked
Nurturing home-grown medical research

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24 May 2024: Sustained support crucial to medical researchAlan Rees watched as his father, the pre-eminent landscape painter the late Lloyd Frederic Rees AC CMG, lost his vision to macular degeneration. Years later the artist’s only son developed a form of the
Securing the future of the Tassie devil looks brighter

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/securing-the-future-of-the-tassie-devil-looks-brighter

9 May 2024: In good news for the Tasmanian devil, $320,000 of philanthropic funds from Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal donors has been awarded this year in support of research to secure the endangered species. The donations have been allocated to research across
Telescopic visionary

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24 May 2024: Family camping trips in the wilds of British Columbia were a formative time for entrepreneur and keen astronomer Caisey Harlingten. Lying on his back and gazing up at the night sky, he became captivated by space. “Looking up at the deep, dark,
Discover the leafy laneway retreat in Hobart’s CBD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/discover-the-leafy-laneway-retreat-in-hobarts-cbd

8 Jul 2024: In the heart of Hobart’s Midtown precinct is a leafy laneway lined with foliage and furniture that students, staff and the community can discover. Established by the University of Tasmania in February 2017, Fernery Lane is part of the Hobart
Spa-like shelters offer hope for frogs battling fatal fungal disease

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/spa-like-shelters-offer-hope-for-frogs-battling-fatal-fungal-disease

28 Jun 2024: An international team of researchers has developed spa-like shelters to help endangered frogs survive chytridiomycosis, a deadly fungal disease that has already wiped out at least six amphibian species in Australia and threatens many more
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
An evolution of marine research at IMAS Taroona

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4 Jul 2024: Taroona Labs in 1971 (Credit: Ross Winstanley) Marine research laboratories at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies’ (IMAS) Taroona site have played a significant role in the evolution of Tasmania’s fisheries and aquaculture science
Spotlight on a devil researcher: Professor Greg Woods

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/spotlight-on-a-devil-researcher-professor-greg-woods

23 Apr 2024: As we look back on 21 years of fundraising to protect the Tasmanian devil from Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD1 and DFTD2), it is a good time to highlight some of the critical work undertaken in the early days. Professor Greg Woods with PhD
University Foundation Committee

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24 May 2024: The University Foundation Committee (UFC) is a committee of the Council of the University of Tasmania. It was established to ensure that the University’s philanthropic practices and policies are consistent with its mission and goals and that
The legacy of a life lived large

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10 Jul 2024: Dr Leon Wescombe (BSc Hons ’05) lived large, whether in his research into cystic fibrosis and thyroid disease or participating in his love of adventure sports and the great outdoors. “He had some big breakthroughs – his papers were sent to
Ceramic artist Kirsten Coelho receives McAuley Fellowship

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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
Overcoming barriers in an online learning community

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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
Guardian dogs safeguard livelihoods and biodiversity

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28 Feb 2024: A landmark study has revealed how Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are changing predator behaviour and supporting conservation efforts in the process. Led by a team of experts from the University of Tasmania, Zoos Victoria, and the University of
Shortlist announced for one of Australia’s premier history book awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/shortlist-announced-for-one-of-australias-premier-history-book-awards

4 Jun 2024: The selection committee has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Dick and Joan Green Family Award for Tasmanian History:Robbie Arnott, Limberlost (Text)Set in a vividly captured bygone Tasmania, the third novel by the award-winning author of Flames
University of Tasmania sailors compete in world championships

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13 Jun 2024: Congratulations to the Australian sailing team who competed in the World University Championships in Italy from 6–10 June. The five athletes in the national team were all from the University of Tasmania. After coming 3rd on Day 1, and dealing
Honours graduate takes out national award for black hole research

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28 Jun 2024: The University of Tasmania is extending a huge congratulations to Honours graduate Sophie Young who has received the Astronomical Society of Australia’s 2024 Bart Bok Prize. This prestigious award recognises outstanding research by an Honours or
Scientists using AI to save the Tasmanian devil

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27 Jun 2024: Scientists at the University of Tasmania are using groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) technology to tackle the spread of Devil Facial Tumour 2 (DFT2). This innovative project, led by Dr Rodrigo Hamede and Professor Barry Brook at the School
Study uncovers consequences of Molnupiravir use to treat COVID-19

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8 Apr 2024: A collaboration between the University of Tasmania and Royal Hobart Hospital Pathology has revealed the consequences of using Molnupiravir to treat COVID-19. Published in Lancet Microbe, the study investigated how Molnupiravir affects the virus in a
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
Business focus thrives on the North-West

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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
Five University of Tasmania students to compete in sailing world…

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27 May 2024: Five University of Tasmania student-athletes will compete as the Australian team in the upcoming sailing world championships to be held in Italy in June. The International University Sport Federation’s (FISU) World University Championship Sailing
Groundbreaking study reveals warming tundra's impact on carbon…

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19 Apr 2024: Groundbreaking study reveals warming tundra's impact on carbon emissionsA groundbreaking study published today in Nature shows the intricate relationship between climate change and carbon release in Arctic and alpine tundra ecosystems. The study,
Literacy roundtables encourage Tasmanian solutions

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24 May 2024: A report by the Australian Education Union estimates 50 per cent of Tasmania’s population has inadequate reading skills for their daily life. Seeing the need for solutions, a two-day symposium – the Cuthill Family Foundation Early Years Literacy
Aurora Australis in a nutshell

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27 Jun 2023: As the gateway to the world’s southernmost wilds, Tasmania’s unique location and thriving scientific community attract students and researchers from every corner of our blue-green planet. Studying in Tasmania also gives you a front-row seat to
Giving back to our seas

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24 May 2024: Hobart is a long way from Alberta, Canada, but for University of Tasmania PhD student Kianna Gallagher it is just the ticket for a project investigating the relationship between humans and oceans. Kianna is particularly interested in how people can
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
Passion for living sustainably led Jess to study a Bachelor of Science

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17 Oct 2022: Struggling with undiagnosed Crohn’s disease as a child, Jess Nesbit’s schooling in Smithton was quite disrupted, especially during high school, as she dealt with frequent periods of chronic illness. She left school in grade 11 and later, in her
Research to investigate impact of humidity on wine quality

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21 May 2024: A Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) research project investigating the impact humidity has on wine quality has received funding from a trust that supports sustainable agriculture. In Tasmania, climate data is used for assessing the suitability
Trust helps secure future of Tasmanian environment

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24 May 2024: John Roberts was a man who practiced what he preached. A life on the land as an orchardist then a sheep grazier instilled in him the importance of looking after the environment. He saw the need to prevent soil degradation, protect waterways, plant
Too tall to be an astronaut, astrophysics student Euan still has…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/too-tall-to-be-an-astronaut-astrophysics-student-euan-still-has-stars-in-his-eyes

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 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
Tasmanian fisheries forensics technology set to improve global catch…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tasmanian-fisheries-forensics-technology-set-to-improve-global-catch-management

24 May 2024: In 2020, global wild capture fisheries production was estimated at 90. 3 million tonnes, valued at $141 billion USD, according to a 2022 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). However, Dr Madeline Green from the University of
The art of making a difference

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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
Lasting legacy for food microbiologist

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23 Jan 2024: A prize to encourage students into food microbiology or food safety research has been established in honour of the late Professor Tom McMeekin AO who passed away in 2021. The prize was established by a generous donation made by Professor John Bowman,
University's MOOCs among best of all time

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2 Nov 2022: The University of Tasmania’s MOOCs continue to garner international recognition. Three of the University’s Massive Open Online Courses have been listed in Class Central’s highest rated online courses and MOOCs of all time. Class Central
A vital gift for hearts and minds

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24 May 2024: There are few issues that are as fundamental to our survival as the quality of the air we breathe, or the ability of our body to receive oxygen and nutrients, and remove waste. A generous donation from the Sohn Hearts & Minds Investment Leaders
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
Catalyst for curiosity

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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
Expressions of interest for city move consultation set to open

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14 Jul 2022: The next stage of consultation about the University of Tasmania’s city move begins this month with a call for expressions of interest to join an 80-person community panel, which will help shape the future of our southern campuses. Expressions of
A biting discovery about Tasmanian devils

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13 Dec 2023: A Tasmanian devil expert has uncovered an evolutionary quirk that sets carnivorous marsupials apart from the crowd – and the secret lies behind their smiles. Professor Menna Jones from the University of Tasmania’s School of Natural Sciences has
Saving Tassie’s iconic species

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24 May 2024: Tasmanian devils and emerging researchers benefit from long-term donor passion For pharmacist Roger Tall, encountering Tasmanian devils was a regular part of growing up in Orford on the East Coast of Tasmania. “We frequently sighted devils up and
Into the future: this year's Westpac Scholars announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/into-the-future-this-years-westpac-scholars-announced

11 Apr 2024: Four new Westpac Scholarship winners are diving into their studies at the University of Tasmania this year. Two have received sought-after Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships worth $120,000 each, and two are headed overseas on Westpac Asian Exchange
Professor Craig Johnson

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10 Feb 2023: BSc Hons 1980University of Tasmania ecologist and alumnus Professor Craig Johnson has spent his career underwater. He has dived under the ice with the navy in Canada, studied the rich kelp forests off South Africa, and researched the crown-of-thorns
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
Tasmanian devil facial tumours reveal secrets of cancer evolution

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21 Jun 2023: Facial tumours evolve to coexist with Tasmanian devil populations. The deadly cancer that has been affecting devil populations for almost three decades has been subject to mutations that are allowing devils to persist in long-term affected areas. An
A rising tide lifts all boats

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24 May 2024: Findlay Wright is exactly the kind of student Dr Ian and Jill Wilson hoped to assist when they provided a $1 million endowment toward scholarships at the University of Tasmania. Moving from North-West Tasmania to Hobart to study Findlay was doing
Tasmanian devil declines impact quolls

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18 Jan 2024: A steep drop in the population of the endangered Tasmanian devil is creating knock-on effects to the evolutionary genetics of the spotted-tailed quoll, according to a new Nature Ecology & Evolution study. A global research team including experts from
Australian Maritime College named Defence consultancy of the year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/australian-maritime-college-named-defence-consultancy-of-the-year

24 Oct 2022: The Australian Maritime College has been named Consultancy of the Year at the recent Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards. Recognising AMC’s commercial successes over the past 12 months, the Award highlight’s the impactful role the
Literacy roundtables to encourage Tasmanian solutions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/literacy-roundtables-to-encourage-tasmanian-solutions

27 Jun 2023: Researchers, policy-makers and community representatives will come together on a mission to improve literacy levels in Tasmania. Early years literacy will be the focus of the two-day Cuthill Family Foundation Literacy Roundtables to take place at