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Beyond the stethoscope: Six health careers you can pursue with a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/beyond-the-stethoscope

24 May 2023: Are you drawn to the vast and vital health field, passionate about making a difference, but don’t necessarily see yourself donning scrubs and a stethoscope?If you're intrigued by the workings of the human body and fascinated by the power of
Fulbright scholars awarded for US study

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14 Feb 2024: Three academics and alumni from the University of Tasmania have been recognised with prestigious Fulbright Scholarships. In areas across climate change communication, artificial intelligence in medicine and contemporary voice, the researchers will be
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
Natasha’s journey to health and medicine

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8 Jul 2019: Natasha Abeysekera has completed the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. By the end of 2019, Natasha was officially Dr Abeysekera. “It’s a strange experience when you hear yourself called doctor for the first time,” Natasha
The degree that teaches you a global perspective on the big issues

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10 Nov 2020: Sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what you’re passionate about. For Gemma Rushton, it took ten years. Finally, a passion for the environment saw her move to Tasmania. “Ten years being out of school, back in the education system is a
For art's sake

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11 Apr 2022: Linda Crispin has a very large shed in her backyard. She has equally big plans for it, and her Diploma of Creative Arts and Health will help her make those ideas a reality. Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) in 2017 and said
New collaboration aims to improve the lives of people living with…

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21 Feb 2024: A new collaboration between Tasmanian researchers, clinicians and community groups is aiming to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. The Tasmania Parkinson’s Project includes the development of a registry of people with
RAN celebrates new Paramedicine graduates

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22 Mar 2024: In a collaborative effort since 2016, the University of Tasmania has partnered with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to offer a specialised Clinical Managers course tailored for Navy personnel. The program accommodates individuals with diverse
Applications open for new ASEAN scholarships

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18 Apr 2024: Applications are now open for the prestigious Australia for ASEAN scholarships. The program aims to support students undertaking a Master by Research degree to develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people links
New sim space delivers real-world experience for students

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13 Jun 2024: A new training facility is providing real-world experience for health and medicine students. The new Hobart Simulation Centre, at MSP, is a state-of-the-art training facility which replicates a home environment with a bedroom, living room, kitchen
Student-designed Foodies program helps those struggling to access…

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17 Jun 2024: Health sciences’ students are providing their expertise to assist their peers. In collaboration with the University’s Sustainability team, third-year Nutrition Science students designed a UTAS Foodies Program to help students experiencing food
Psychology Clinic expansion makes way for new referrals

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9 Jun 2022: The University’s Psychology Clinic is currently taking new referrals with a new Launceston-based clinic to open in July. The University of Tasmania is actively training and graduating more clinical and professional psychologists to help with the
The Psychology of the Brain

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27 Jun 2022: The brain is a complex organ that contains billions of nerve cells that scientists are actively studying to help gain a better understanding of behaviour, brain functions and mental processes. There is still much to learn about how the brain works
Students' skills put to the test in trauma weekend

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28 Mar 2024: Medical students from across Tasmania recently converged for the first time in Launceston for an interactive trauma workshop. One hundred and five final year medical students were be joined by 15 paramedicine students for the two-day course designed
The best combination of learning and lifestyle

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13 Mar 2018: Jennifer Moore, 18, “applied everywhere”, to study medicine, but she chose the University of Tasmania for its combination of course structure and lifestyle. “I liked that I can go straight into medicine here, rather than doing undergraduate and
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
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
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
New psychology clinic opens in Launceston

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-psychology-clinic-opens-in-launceston

27 Jul 2022: The clinic, located at the University’s Newnham Campus, will offer appointments from July, helping to respond to the demand for psychological services being experienced across the state. The clinic was officially opened recently with industry
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

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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
Psychology expansion in the North aims to meet future workforce needs

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/psychology-expansion-in-the-north-aims-to-meet-future-workforce-needs

24 Feb 2022: The University of Tasmania is increasing access and opportunity to study psychology by expanding its post graduate course offerings in the State’s North. “We want to see more Tasmanians become psychologists and help meet the growing needs in our
Researcher's commitment to respiratory medicine honoured

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/researchers-commitment-to-respiratory-medicine-honoured

7 Jun 2024: A Tasmanian researcher has been awarded one of the highest honours for his work in advancing respiratory health in Australia and New Zealand. Dr Sukhwinder Sohal (Romy) was recently recognised as a Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New
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
Environmental change from a life of change

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6 Nov 2020: It’s hard to say which one event inspired Ashley Fourie’s passion for change. Maybe it was growing up in beautiful Zimbabwe, a country known for its stunning landscape and wildlife. Or maybe it was learning to travel between Australia
University sports clubs cheer on Sandy Bay campus redevelopment

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1231-university-sports-clubs-cheer-on-sandy-bay-campus-redevelopment

31 Mar 2022: Image: Michaelyne Arumbi from the Tasmanian University Rugby Union Football Club on the attack. Under the Reimagine Sandy Bay Master Plan, the sporting precinct will include new playing fields and facilities to accommodate the burgeoning growth in
Funding research that offers real benefits for people with multiple…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/funding-to-fast-track-research-into-real-benefits-for-people-with-ms

4 Mar 2024: In a $4. 5m grant round aiming to fast-track the translation of research into real benefits for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), four researchers from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research MS Research Flagship are amongst 17 to
Planning for the future

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11 Apr 2022: The Brighton Council in southern Tasmania is a long way from his homeland of Colombia but Andres Perez-Roca thinks the move was one of best things he ever did. Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Andre moved to Tasmania in 2020 specifically to study
Flexibility is the key to master's success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/904-flexibility-is-the-key-to-masters-success

19 Aug 2019: Lyn Tram has just one regret about her time studying with Tasmania’s university, the University of Tasmania – she hasn’t yet had the chance to visit the beautiful island state her uni is based in. Lyn studied her Master of Clinical Pharmacy
New Library now open in the heart of Inveresk

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22 Feb 2022: The $23 million development is the first new building to be brought to life at Inveresk through the Northern Transformation Program, funded through the Launceston City Deal, with contributions from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, City of
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
Doctor training to be delivered on North West Coast from 2025

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/doctor-training-to-be-delivered-on-north-west-coast-from-2025

6 Mar 2024: Students wanting to pursue a career in medicine will be able to start and finish a medical degree on the North-West Coast from 2025. The move will provide greater access and opportunity for people to pursue a medical career and help support future
Launceston team takes top honours in science challenge

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14 Apr 2022: After conquering their regional heats, five teams of aspiring scientists and engineers battled it out for top honours in the state final of a national competition held in Launceston on 11 April. Launceston Christian School won the 2022 Science and
UniGO welcomes Van Lang University students

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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
New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/817-new-short-course-illuminates-workplace-wellbeing

21 Jan 2019: Unabated mental health issues in our workforce not only have a potentially huge impact on productivity, but are also deeply affecting on a personal level for millions of Australian employees. A new one-day short course from the Tasmanian School of
Hands-on pharmacy experience in a peaceful place

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/825-hands-on-pharmacy-experience-in-a-peaceful-place

19 Feb 2019: Deciding where to study overseas is a big decision, but for Chi Kai Tiong, it was simple. “I chose UTAS because there is more emphasis on clinical practice and I love clinical practice because you apply your knowledge,” he said. Chi came to the
"Profound impact," legacy of a $10m multiple sclerosis…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/profound-impact,-legacy-of-a-$10m-multiple-sclerosis-funding-boost

1 Jul 2024: A world-first stem cell biobank and a groundbreaking clinical trial for brain repair treatment are among the significant advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania. These
Innovative pharmacists recognised

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10 Jul 2024: Two alumni have been recognised in this year’s Tasmanian Pharmacist of the Year awards for their exceptional community care and innovation. Their new pharmacy model, which sees patients meet with pharmacists in private consultation rooms, among
Changing course for a new career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/851-changing-course-for-a-new-career

10 Apr 2019: It’s never too late to change career direction, according to University of Tasmania graduate Rebecca Foxen who, after a decade working as a lawyer, has returned to study with her sights set on working as a paramedic. Rebecca is on the verge of
The Psychology of success

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10 Oct 2017: How do our everyday routines shape us? And can they lead us to greatness? It was reading about the creative processes of great artists that led Joel Keygan, 22, to study Psychology at the University of Tasmania. “When I finished year 12 I had the
University Preparation Program a Second Chance at Success

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1239-university-preparation-program-a-second-chance-at-success

6 Apr 2022: For University of Tasmania alumna and Registered Nurse Georgia Barwick, the University Preparation Program (UPP) was a second chance at education and the key to her dream career. After dropping out of College, Georgia worked as a pharmacy assistant
When the stars align

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19 Aug 2019: As a Registered Nurse, a soldier, and a student, Nev Stott is used to overcoming obstacles. So when an “unexpected hiccup” came during his Bachelor of Paramedic Practice and he was deployed to Iraq, but he still managed to finish his studies. Nev,
The perfect course if you love science and helping people

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17 Jul 2019: The cultural ‘shock’ of moving to a foreign country can be a positive experience –just ask Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery student Rahul Sharma. Despite moving from the bustling sub-continent of India to the much quieter small
Hobart families support the training of medical students

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7 Apr 2017: Each year generous Hobart families with newborn babies open their doors to University of Tasmania medical students, as part of the Kids and Families Program. A unique and important part of training for students, the School of Medicine program has run
Top 5 music festivals in Tassie this summer

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5 Dec 2019: 1. Mona Foma, 11th- 20th Jan. Launceston (City and surrounds)Mona Foma brings the neon glittery weirdness to Launceston over two weeks in January, with 400 artists across 25 venues, and truly takes over the city. Expect the truly bizarre at Mona
The inspirational beauty of the bush

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/849-the-inspirational-beauty-of-the-bush

10 Apr 2019: Pamela Horsley has been a busy woman her whole life. But between a midwifery/maternal and child health career, living in developing countries and raising a family, she always found time to keep her creativity alive. Now as a student in her first
Medical students make an IMPACT on improving safe childbirth in Africa

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/356-medical-students-make-an-impact-on-improving-safe-childbirth-in-africa

18 Jul 2017: University of Tasmania medical students will help improve the lives of women who have little or no assistance during childbirth, through a special initiative. The students who are part of IMPACT, a University of Tasmania medical society dedicated to
A feeling of community is important to Lily’s study experience

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1145-a-feeling-of-community-is-important-to-lilys-study-experience

28 Jun 2021: Lily grew up on the coast of NSW. After finishing School, she realised that she wouldn’t feel right heading straight into university. She knew she had a passion for travel and wanted to explore the world before picking up study again. So, she
Today's the day the teddy bears have their...check-up

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28 Apr 2016: Going to the doctor or seeing friends and family ill or in hospital can be scary if you’re a small child. But the Teddy Bear Hospital is helping to make children feel at ease in medical situations. The University's Teddy Bear Hospital program was
With scholarship support, the sky is the limit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/with-scholarship-support,-the-sky-is-the-limit

4 Apr 2023: Neve Clippingdale was only two years old when she first saw a jellyfish dance. Eyes pressed against the glass, the toddler from the North-West Coast of Tasmania was mesmerised by the strange pulsating blob inside the aquarium. A curiosity about the