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What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s…

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28 Mar 2025: By Nathan Kilah, University of TasmaniaThere is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I’ll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise. They were
Tasmanian Dairy Awards: celebrating the cream of the crop

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28 Mar 2025: A strong focus on people management has helped Juniper Lea dairy farm secure the prestigious title of 2025 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year Award, announced at the Tasmanian Dairy Awards in Launceston this evening. Juniper Lea, located at Dairy Plains
Putting sustainability into business practices

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28 Mar 2025: Molly Payne’s academic pursuits at the University of Tasmania are deeply rooted in her passion for sustainability, community development and, most importantly, her desire to make a difference for future generations. And, as a mother, her
Johanna Bell awarded University literary prize

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28 Mar 2025: Hobart writer Johanna Bell has been awarded the University of Tasmania Prize for best unpublished work at the Tasmanian Literary Awards. Ms Bell received the $10,000 award for the innovative verse novel Department of the Vanishing. The story centres
Plants breathe with millions of tiny mouths. We used lasers to…

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27 Mar 2025: By Tim Brodribb, University of TasmaniaPlant behaviour may seem rather boring compared with the frenetic excesses of animals. Yet the lives of our vegetable friends, who tirelessly feed the entire biosphere (including us), are full of exciting action
Our land is burning, and Western science does not have all the answers

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27 Mar 2025: By David Bowman, University of Tasmania and Ben J. French, University of TasmaniaLast week’s catastrophic fires on Australia’s east coast – and warnings of more soon to come – will become all too common as climate change gathers pace. And as
Tackling climate change with passion and knowledge

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27 Mar 2025: Tackling climate change with passion and knowledgeMadison Hillard, a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science student at the University of Tasmania, has always been drawn to the ocean. Growing up in the coastal city of Newcastle, NSW, she developed a
Meet our people - Oliver Overman

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26 Mar 2025: Oliver Overman joined TIA in January to take on the role of Industry Engagement and Extension Officer. He grew up in the regional farming community of Moriac in southwest Victoria. Oliver completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology in 2017 at
PIMBY #4: The 2025 Federal Budget

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26 Mar 2025: Breaking down the budget: What’s in it for Tassie? Pre-election budgets are always a bit different. More focused on the here and now and much less on the tough decisions that set us up for long-term success. The latest Budget Monitor from Deloitte
New course builds awareness and understanding of MND

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26 Mar 2025: A new educational resource designed to help increase understanding and awareness of motor neurone disease (MND) was recently officially launched. MND affects approximately 2700 people in Australia, and it is estimated that two people are diagnosed
International students set up for fun and safety at the beach

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25 Mar 2025: International university students keen to embrace Australia’s beach culture have spent this week taking part in water safety training, including some time at the beach under the guidance of trained surf lifesavers. Last week the University of
Chilean wasps join the fight against codling moth

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25 Mar 2025: A team of researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are using 2500 wasps imported from Chile as their latest weapon as they continue attempts to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth. Codling moth is one of the
Community welcome for future doctors training on the Coast

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24 Mar 2025: Medical students studying on Tasmania’s North-West Coast were recently welcomed to the region. The Rural Clinical School (RCS) hosted a community event at Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie to celebrate the arrival of medical students to the
How moving from Vietnam opened doors for Vanni

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24 Mar 2025: Vanni Pham is a student from Vietnam, studying a Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology at the University of Tasmania. For Vanni, choosing this field of study was about the career opportunities it offered. "IT sounded like it had good
Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence. Space stations…

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21 Mar 2025: UTAS PhD candidate Rebecca Kaiser and Senior lecturer Hanne Nielsen from the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesEarlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa’s SANAE IV Antarctic research base
Alumna awarded prestigious Glover Prize

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20 Mar 2025: Recent graduate Aisha Sherman-Noth has taken out Australia’s leading landscape art award, the $80,000 Glover Prize. Aisha, who completed a double degree in Fine Arts and Science last year, won with her work Weeping birches on the avenue. Birches and
Attendance matters – but official reports don’t tell the whole story

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20 Mar 2025: By Kitty te Riele, Martin Mills, Deborah Lynch, Emily Rudling. Annemaree Carroll and Anna SullivanStudents are now back at school for Term 1. Campaigns around attendance by education departments around Australia are reminding students and families
Keeping humans safe in space

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19 Mar 2025: Keeping humans safe in space was among the discussions when Hobart hosted more than 30 healthcare and aerospace professionals from across Australia for the Humans in Space course. The course was a three-day event, designed to equip professionals with
New underwater collision research facility will help keep submariners …

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19 Mar 2025: A new, state-of-the-art facility at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) will advance scientific understanding of the “crashworthiness” of submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles, and other marine vessels, according to researchers. The
A childhood interest sparks curiosity

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18 Mar 2025: Pritish, an ambitious student from South Asia, is pursuing a Maritime Engineering degree at the University of Tasmania, and his journey began with a childhood fascination with ships. "We had a beach dock in my hometown, and I had never seen a ship up
Industry leaders join AMC Careers Expo

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18 Mar 2025: Around 60 leaders of Australia’s maritime industry will be on show at the University of Tasmania’s Newnham campus this week as part of the Australian Maritime College’s (AMC) biggest ever Careers Expo. The annual event, which will be held on
Tasmanian Dairy Awards: top dairy farmers recognised for excellence

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18 Mar 2025: Tasmania’s leading dairy farmers have been recognised for their outstanding business management and industry leadership, with finalists for the 2025 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year Award and the 2025 Fonterra Share Dairy Farmer of the Year Award
More dry lightning in Tasmania is sparking bushfires – challenging…

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18 Mar 2025: By David Bowman, University of Tasmania and Grant Williamson, University of TasmaniaTasmania has been burning for more than two weeks, with no end in sight. Almost 100,000 hectares of bushland in the northwest has burned to date. This includes the
How you can help Tasmania’s unique wildlife

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17 Mar 2025: Deep in Tasmania’s wilderness and waters, some of the world’s most unique and iconic species face an uncertain future. These animals and plants are not just part of our environment—they are part of who we are. But their survival depends on
Making the move to study Agricultural Science

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17 Mar 2025: First-year Agricultural Science student, James Harvey, has a message to interstate students considering enrolling in a course at the University of Tasmania. “Be bold,” he said. “A lot of people find it very intimidating moving away from home. I
University and DoH renew commitment to improve health outcomes for…

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17 Mar 2025: A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Department of Health and the University of Tasmania, renewing a joint commitment to continued collaboration to improve health outcomes for Tasmanians. The new MoU will bring together all
Sarah found the support to achieve her goals

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17 Mar 2025: Sarah has always had an affinity for biology and healthcare, and her passion led her to the University of Tasmania, where she studied a Bachelor of Nursing – a decision driven by both her fascination with healthcare, and the opportunity the
Meet Australia’s Engineer of the Year Jillian Formentin

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14 Mar 2025: Jillian Formentin has used her degree to help forge transformative change for the better. While an engineering career has taken her elsewhere in the world, Tasmania is still a special place. Read about Jillian’s journey ahead of her upcoming visit
Caring for community at the heart of alumna’s work

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14 Mar 2025: Since the University of Tasmania expanded its Bachelor of Nursing to the Cradle Coast campus Field Building in Burnie, 76 students have graduated from the degree, and Cleo Gower is among them. Another 54 will graduate in April this year. The new,
Eat the problem: when overfishing is a sustainable option

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14 Mar 2025: In our warming oceans, marine species are moving into new areas and ‘re-engineering’ or often destroying those ecosystems, but scientists say the paradox of overfishing sustainably can help. A new study published in Nature Sustainability this
Plastic pollution in seabirds can lead to organ dysfunction,…

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14 Mar 2025: Plastic pollution ingested by seabirds can not only cause malnutrition but also lead to cell damage, organ dysfunction and neurological decline, new research shows. A new study, published this week in Science Advances, analysed changes in the 745
PIMBY #3: 50 years of International Women's Day

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13 Mar 2025: Marching Forward: 50 Years of International Women's Day 2025 marks 50 years since the United Nations (UN) officially recognised March 8 as International Women’s Day. It’s also been 30 years since the Beijing Declaration for Gender Equality, a
Meet our people - Dr Zac Beechey-Gradwell

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13 Mar 2025: Dr Zac Beechey-Gradwell joined the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) in 2025 as a Pasture Feedbase Research Fellow. He is based at TIA's campus in North-West Tasmania which is nearby to the TIA Dairy Research Facility. Zac hails from New
How CAPSTAN is turning science students into ocean stewards

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13 Mar 2025: Ahoy there! What brings you to the ocean this fine day? A group of university students left Hobart last week, riding a wave of excitement as they set off aboard RV Investigator for the training experience of a lifetime. The ocean is full of mysteries
Food Hub Launched at Inveresk

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13 Mar 2025: On Wednesday 12 March, Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) celebrated with the University to announce the launch of the Inveresk Food Hub, in Launceston, as TUSA's next step in expanding access to nutritious and affordable food for
Launceston Institute launched with researchers and industry

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12 Mar 2025: Wednesday, 12 February marked the Launch of the Launceston Institute, bringing together researchers, industry and the community to celebrate what the Institute’s collaborative research network will enable. Celebrated at The Shed, one of the
Denman Marine Voyage: from vision to reality

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12 Mar 2025: Accessing the vast and remote Denman Glacier system in Australian territory in East Antarctica by ocean is a monumental task and, after many years of planning and collaboration, it’s now a reality. The Denman Marine Voyage (DMV) – the maiden
Study provides greater reassurance for people at risk of inherited…

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6 Mar 2025: If you’ve lost a family member prematurely to heart disease, greater reassurance about your risk of suffering the same fate is critical. That’s why a high-powered randomised controlled study that followed patients over three years has confirmed
PIMBY #2: Tassie's Cost of Living

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6 Mar 2025: Tassie's Cost of Living: It's a 'good news, bad news' thing Rising prices and slow wage growth have hit Tasmanian households hard over the past few years. Although many Tasmanians are still doing it tough, some recent data are cause for cautious
A boost for Tasmania's wine sector

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6 Mar 2025: Tasmania is renowned around the world for the exceptional quality of its wine. To safeguard and strengthen the state’s reputation, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is part of a new collaborative program to support sustainable growth of
CSIRO science ship has students sailing into future careers

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6 Mar 2025: Thirty university students and trainers from across Australia will get the training experience of a lifetime when they take to the seas for a circumnavigation of Tasmania aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator. The 10-day voyage is part of an
Grace’s journey from environmental science to a Master of Planning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2025/grace-elliotts-journey-from-a-bachelor-of-natural-environments-and-wilderness-studies-to-a-master-of-planning

5 Mar 2025: Taking Environmental Science in year 11 set Grace Elliott up for a career devoted to making the world a better place. The unit very much resonated with Grace and set her up to explore more. Along with having an aptitude for understanding the content,
Multidisciplinary grant success: one shared vision to reduce the…

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5 Mar 2025: Six researchers from the Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchâMultiple Sclerosis Research Flagship have secured a combined $1. 2 million in grants for new multiple sclerosis (MS) research starting in 2025. Supporting the MS Research Flagship’s
Maxim Parsons Devine: Championing Health Equity in Cancer Care

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2025/maxim-parsons-devine-championing-health-equity-in-cancer-care

4 Mar 2025: Maxim Parsons Devine, a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Registrar at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, is making significant strides in the field of public health. With a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Tasmania, Maxim is
From sea to soil: transforming sea urchin waste into fertiliser

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4 Mar 2025: Anyone that’s been diving on the eastern coast of Tasmania is all too aware of the damage that the longspined sea urchin has wreaked on our reef habitat and kelp forests. But did you know that a by-product of harvesting the invasive species for
Statewide conservation effort leads to quoll-ity outcomes

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3 Mar 2025: Dr David Hamilton, Dr Rowena Hamer, Morrigan Guinane, Erin Thomas, Sophia Jackson and Professor Menna Jones This World Wildlife Day (3 March 2025), we‘re celebrating a wildlife win that has been multiple years in the making, involved multiple
Investigating the causes of collar rot in peas

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3 Mar 2025: Green peas are a lucrative industry for Tasmania but severe outbreaks of collar rot have created a significant challenge for growers and threaten the commercial viability of the crop in wet growing regions. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Sowing the seeds of Tasmania’s STEM future

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3 Mar 2025: The University of Tasmania today released a high-level concept plan for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) precinct at Sandy Bay to support 21st century teaching and research. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Campus Life, Professor
Alum Jacob's 15-year journey to Indigenous academic leadership

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3 Mar 2025: Jacob Prehn, a Worimi man, born and raised in Lutruwita (Tasmania), started his journey while working full-time as an Aboriginal Health Worker at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. Initially he was unsure if university was the right choice for him as
Welcome to PIMBY: Our 2025 Policy Wishlist

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25 Feb 2025: Welcome to the first edition of Policy In My Backyard!Policy In My Backyard, affectionately known as PIMBY, is brought to you by the Tasmanian Policy Exchange. What can you expect from PIMBY? Our aim is to bring you evidence-based analysis and