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New simulator makes learning to drive a virtual reality

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-simulator-makes-learning-to-drive-a-virtual-breeze

23 Oct 2023: The University of Tasmania is helping communities on the Northwest coast put rubber to the road with a brand-new driving simulator based out of the Tech Solutions Hub in Burnie. The University’s driving simulator uses the myDRIVESCHOOL® software,
Campus Sport numbers surge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/campus-sport-numbers-surge

17 Nov 2022: Participation in Campus Sport more than quadrupled in 2022, with thousands getting involved in the social sporting program on campus. The incredibly successful year saw 79 teams taking part in basketball, futsal, netball and mod games across four
Legal eagle flies Strait

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/704-legal-eagle-flies-strait

10 Aug 2018: Borders were no barrier to Professor Tim McCormack becoming one of the world’s foremost experts in international humanitarian law. But after decades spent working interstate and internationally, the University of Tasmania alumnus and its new Dean
Mapping interstellar magnetic fields

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/994-mapping-interstellar-magnetic-fields

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Associate degree offers new career opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/734-associate-degree-offers-new-career-opportunities

3 Oct 2018: With a passion to study science for many years, Burnie’s Aaron Eley jumped at the chance when the University College’s Associate Degree in Applied Science created the opportunity. With a passion to study science for many years, Burnie’s Aaron
‘Marie Antoinette’ awarded prestigious Paris arts residency

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/marie-antoinette-awarded-prestigious-paris-arts-residency

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
Promoting options for cutting Tasmania’s transport emissions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/promoting-options-for-cutting-tasmanias-transport-emissions

1 Aug 2023: Tasmania may be one of the few places on earth which has already reached net-zero and has a head start in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our next challenge is to start the hard work of reducing emissions across the entire economy from heavy
Fine Art student takes prestigious Glover Prize

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/fine-arts-student-takes-prestigious-glover-prize

16 Mar 2023: Fine Art student Joanna Chew has taken out one of Australia’s most significant awards for landscape painting, the $75,000 Glover Prize. Ms Chew, a PhD student in the School of Creative Arts and Media, won for her entry titled Tender. Jo Chew,
New program to fund overseas experience

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-program-funds-overseas-experience

20 Apr 2023: University of Tasmania students will be offered a fully funded experience in Asia as part of a landmark new program that will remove barriers to overseas study. The University Global Opportunity program – or UniGO – will fund travel to Indonesia,
Tasmania’s 2024 Rhodes Scholar has already started giving back

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tasmanias-2024-rhodes-scholar-has-already-started-giving-back

3 Nov 2023: As schools emerged from the COVID lockdowns, Billy Blackett saw a universal problem – students were struggling with the impacts of the pandemic on their learning. He turned his entrepreneurial and altruistic spirit to the problem. What was a
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
Taking Tassie tourism online

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14 Nov 2016: A love of tourism, Tassie, and people made Marketing Management student Mark Acheson the perfect person to give a popular outdoors brand an online boost. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism, and worked in journalism for two years
United Nations partnership encourages Tasmanian community to cross…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/united-nations-partnership-encourages-tasmanian-community-to-cross-the-divide

15 May 2023: Encouraging Tasmanians to bridge local divisions about vital environmental and heritage issues will be at the heart of a new partnership with a United Nations agency. Making good decisions, with less damaging conflict, about the state’s natural,
Study support in Circular Head

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1264-study-support-in-circular-head

22 Oct 2021: Taking the plunge into university study was always on Smithton resident Kelli Revell’s mind, she just needed a nudge. When the new Study Centre opened in Circular Head in July, Kelli was inspired by one of the Centre’s Community Learning Officers
Theatre Makers to immerse themselves in new musical production

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/theatre-makers-to-immerse-themselves-in-new-musical-production

11 Nov 2022: A successful weekend festival is finding ways to cultivate and nurture artistic talent right here in Tasmania. The University of Tasmania is partnering with the Australian Musical Theatre Festival for the Maker’s Weekend – a bespoke festival
Law alumna breaks glass ceiling to become a Malaysian federal minister

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/law-alumna-breaks-glass-ceiling-to-become-a-malaysian-federal-minister

10 May 2023: Malaysian member of parliament Hannah Yeoh (LLB 2001, GradCertLegalPrac 2003) has created history in her country. In 2013, prior to becoming a federal minister, she was appointed Selangor Legislative Assembly Speaker – the youngest speaker and the
Books, nature and connection to place in new city mural

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/books,-nature-and-connection-to-place-in-new-city-mural

6 Jul 2022: The University’s accommodation and learning precinct on Melville St will be enlivened by the major artwork, as further planned stages of work on a new laneway are completed. Dr Benjamin Kluss, or Jamin, recently completed a PhD at the University of
Renowned Composer encourages students to explore new directions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/renowned-composer-encourages-students-to-explore-new-directions

28 Oct 2022: Composer Mary Finsterer’s record of accomplishments in the music world is considerable. She is recognised as one of Australia’s finest composers, having received awards for her music in Europe, Britain, USA and Canada and her repertoire covers
New chapter of ‘making’ in North-West Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-chapter-of-making-in-north-west-tasmania

23 Nov 2022: Modern making will be the focus of new learning, research, industry and community opportunities coming to Makers’ Workshop in 2023. The University of Tasmania is transforming the site into a technology and innovation hub that will serve the entire
Giants of virtual reality walk the North West

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/giants-of-virtual-reality-walk-the-north-west

26 Jun 2023: A giant’s perspective of a North West landmark will be among the experiences when the University partners with the Sensing Table Cape project later this month. Led by digital technology experts from the School of Education, a research team has used
University to launch next stage of engagement

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-to-launch-next-stage-of-engagement

8 Jun 2022: A representative community group will be a key element of the next stage of engagement the University of Tasmania will launch in coming weeks. Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black said the University was looking for new opportunities to engage with
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
Community involvement is essential for improved healthcare

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/community-involvement-is-essential-for-improved-healthcare

18 Oct 2022: How can health consumers achieve a higher level of patient care for themselves and their loved ones?Understanding how to work with healthcare workers at all levels to advocate for the best possible healthcare outcomes is key to achieving that
Undergraduate certificates for a changing business world

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/undergraduate-certificates-for-a-changing-business-world

18 Dec 2023: When the world changes around us, it is important that our opportunities to learn and grow change too. That’s why the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics has worked with industry and professionals to develop a series of new, intensive
Rewarding rural opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/700-rewarding-rural-opportunities

9 Aug 2018: The secret is out about the State’s rural and remote destinations, but what isn’t widely known is their appeal as a medical training destination. Newly qualified University of Tasmania medical graduates are opting to further their education and
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
Scholarship winner focused on doing good

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/428-scholarship-winner-focused-on-doing-good

10 Oct 2017: Hannah Martin was a college student in Tasmania’s North West when she knew she wanted to devote her career to helping cancer patients. Hannah, 22, is now studying a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science, which she began
Discover a world of creative writing

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/discover-a-world-of-creative-writing

23 Nov 2022: Storytelling permeates through our society through stimulating narratives, be it in traditional fictional novel form or short creative works like blogs and even TikTok. As part of the Festival of the Fantastic in Australian and Japanese Arts, the
Law School heads to Samoan parliament

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/law-school-heads-to-samoan-parliament

25 Aug 2023: Parliamentary staff in Samoa have tapped into the expertise of one of the University’s most respected political scientists, but the learning has gone both ways. Sixteen officers are undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Parliamentary Law and
Starting the conversation at the College of Business and Economics

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/starting-the-conversation-at-the-college-of-business-and-economics

22 Sep 2023: For many people, starting a conversation with someone new can be intimidating and awkward and will often push them out of their comfort zone. Add topics like career or networking to the equation and it can be game over. However, networking is an
Species Hotels win big for biodiversity and education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/species-hotels-win-big-for-biodiversity-and-education

4 Dec 2023: The project has been acknowledged for its positive impact in Tasmania and beyond. Centred on the creation of bespoke timber sculptures that serve as homes for threatened native animal species, it has grown to directly involve almost 400 university
Alumni composers look to world stage

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/alumni-composers-look-to-world-stage

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
Clarice Chan, LLB 2011

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/clarice-chan,-llb-2011

16 Oct 2023: Law alum Clarice Chan’s hard work and passionate advocacy have led to change at the highest levels of Malaysia’s judiciary. Since completing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Tasmania in 2011, she has established a distinguished legal
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
Coming home to Country

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/coming-home-to-country

13 Dec 2023: I am honoured and profoundly privileged to have been appointed the University of Tasmania’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). I was born in Devonport on the North-West Coast of Lutruwita/Tasmania. My mother is Palawa and my father comes from a
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
Inveresk Library a double winner in architecture awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/inveresk-library-a-double-winner-in-architecture-awards

6 Jul 2023: Wardle Studios has received two awards for the Library at Inveresk from the Australian Institute of Architecture: The Award for Educational Architecture and the Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture. Inveresk Library was innovatively
Musicians to perform in aid of endangered handfish

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/handfish-fundraising-concert

15 Aug 2022: Music and rare fish may have little in common, but the two will be the focal point of a special one-hour event at The Hedberg on August 19. The University of Tasmania School of Creative Arts and Media is hosting a benefit concert for the Handfish
Rankings show Tasmania can lead the world in sustainability

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/rankings-show-tasmania-can-lead-the-world-in-sustainability

1 Jun 2023: Times Higher Education has announced that the University of Tasmania is ranked 5th in the world for its performance against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The University is ranked 1st in the world – for the second year
Patient input at the centre of modern health care

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1057-patient-input-at-the-centre-of-modern-health-care

10 Sep 2020: What better way to redesign a healthcare service than with strong input from the people who use it?This was the exact philosophy behind the work of University of Tasmania researcher Dr Sarah Prior when faced with the gravity of the difficulties in
BIG and Bigger pathways

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/225-big-and-bigger-pathways

16 Jan 2017: Fun pathways into higher education are being paved by the University of Tasmania, particularly at the Cradle Coast campus. Working closely with the BIG Committee, staff have spent 2016 bringing together students from Burnie-based schools with
"More action" required on climate change

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/more-action-required-on-climate-change

30 Jun 2023: The Tasmanian Policy Exchange (TPE) has published its second annual analysis of Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions. These reports provide an independent and accessible assessment of how Tasmania’s emissions are tracking based on the latest
Alumni in action – Green Hydrogen

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/alumni-in-action-green-hydrogen

13 Dec 2022: Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water with electricity, via electrolysis, using power from renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectricity, wind and solar. Significantly, it produces no greenhouse emissions. Our Engineering and Mathematics
University proud to wear three Green Gowns after awards success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-proud-to-wear-three-green-gowns-after-awards-success

1 Dec 2022: Recognition of the University of Tasmania’s commitment to sustainability continues with success in three categories of the Green Gown Awards Australasia. The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by
Stellar year for alumni in Australia Day Honours

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/stellar-year-for-alumni-in-australia-day-awards

10 Feb 2023: Eighteen University of Tasmania alumni have been celebrated in the 2023 Australia Day Honours, with contributions to society ranging from youth, public service and government to wildlife and land conservation. Among those awarded were Sarah Merridew
Aurora Australis in a nutshell

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/aurora-australis-in-a-nutshell

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
Café strengthens community and campus connection

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/cafe-strengthens-community-and-campus-connection

13 Jul 2023: Inside the city-side entrance of the Cradle Coast campus Field Building is a community space that’s been coming alive with the sounds and smells of a vibrant operation. Unity CafÃ has opened on the ground floor serving students, staff and
A sneak peek behind the scenes into construction progress at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/a-sneak-peek-behind-the-scenes-into-construction-progress-at-inveresk

23 Aug 2022: Following the Library opening in February 2022, work is underway on the next two major buildings and two refurbishments of existing buildings at Inveresk, each with their own industrial features. The River’s Edge is the next building due for
The legacy of Lake Pedder: how the world’s first Green Party was born

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1219-the-legacy-of-lake-pedder-how-the-worlds-first-green-party-was-born

22 Mar 2022: A photo of Lake Pedder before it flooded. Stefan Karpiniec. Fifty years ago this week, the world’s first “green” political party was born in Tasmania after the state government purposefully flooded the magnificent Lake Pedder. The flooding made
Scholarship gives students overseas study opportunity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1200-scholarship-gives-students-overseas-study-opportunity

25 Jan 2022: Two students from the University of Tasmania will each spend a semester studying in the Indo-Pacific after receiving a 2022 New Colombo Plan Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support for high achieving students to undertake up to 19