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Peace Building and Poverty Reduction

Peace Building and Poverty Reduction: What can education achieve? A public lecture delivered by Prof Rupert Mclean AO on 16 April 2012.

The UTAS Foundation Dinner, Hobart 2012

The UTAS Foundation Dinner black tie events welcome new scholarship students, acknowledge the generous support of donors and celebrate excellence, innovation and participation at UTAS. The outstanding achievements of UTAS alumni are recognised with the awarding of the UTAS Foundation Graduate Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Frank, Fearless or Forgotten? The Role of the Public Service Today

Denison Debate featuring Associate Professor Natasha Cica, Director of the Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Society, in conversation with Professor Sir Ian Kennedy, Chair, Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, UK; Mr Rhys Edwards, Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet and Professor David Adams, Social Inclusion Commissioner, on March 28 2012.

Learn Chinese through the Zodiac

In this UTAS Open Day public lecture, Isabel Wang provides an introduction to the Chinese language and Chinese language studies at UTAS through an explanation of the twelve signs of the Chinese Zodiac. This lecture is presented by the UTAS Faculty of Arts.

Prime Minister visits the IMAS building site

The University of Tasmania’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Paddy Nixon, and the Executive Director of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), Professor Mike Coffin, played host to the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today as she inspected the Hobart waterfront site of the new home of IMAS.

2011 James Martineau Memorial Lecture

2011 James Martineau Memorial Lecture, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda, on 2 November 2011

Conferral Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz

Conferral of Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz (BA 1965) with a Doctor of Laws honoris causa on 12 August 2011. The Provost reads the citation, and Senator Tunku Aziz delivers his acceptance speech.

Michael Kirby, Why Australia Lacks a Bill of Rights

Former High Court Justice The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG keynote address ‘Why Australia Lacks a Bill of Rights’ to the 2011 Australian Historical Association Conference on 5 July 2011. The conference was held at the University of Tasmania's Inveresk campus in Launceston. Address is followed by a Q&A session.

Denison Debate: Educating Tasmanians for the Twenty-First Century

Presented by the Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Society at UTAS and featuring Dr Natasha Cica in conversation with four guest speakers: Prof Peter Rathjen, Colin Pettit, Robyn Kronenberg and Garry Bailey.

Naming and Shaming - Making Business Accountable

UTAS Open Day public lecture ‘Naming and Shaming – Making Business Accountable’ by shareholder activist and founder of Crikey.com, Stephen Mayne. Presented by UTAS Faculty of Business and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Debate: Should voluntary euthanasia be legalised?

On 4 August a debate on ‘Should voluntary euthanasia be legalised?’ was hosted as part of the UTAS Public Debate Series. Speakers included Neil Francis, Dr Philip Nitschke, Mrs Nica Cordover, Paul Russell, Dr Frank Madill, Betty Roberts OAM and MC Dr Polly McGee.

Q&A Forum on Marriage Equality

On 28 July a public Q&A forum ‘Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?’ was hosted by UTAS Alumni at the Annexe Theatre, Inveresk as part of the University of Tasmania Public Debate Series 2011. A panel of six speakers was chaired by Tim Cox of ABC Radio.

2011 Sir James Plimsoll Lecture

2011 Sir James Plimsoll Lecture, delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon Kevin Rudd, MP on 13 July 2011

Denison Debate – A new Tasmanian economy

Presented by the Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Society at UTAS and featuring Dr Natasha Cica in conversation with five guest speakers: Saul Eslake, Hon Ruth Forrest MLC, Margaret Reynolds, Richard Eccleston and Peter Poulet.

Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture

Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture ‘My Journey with Social Justice’ by the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG

Denison Debate - What does MONA mean?

Presented by the Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Society at UTAS, and featuring Dr Natasa Cica, Director of the Inglis Clark Centre, in conversation with five guest speakers Assoc Prof John Armstrong; Jo Duffy; Prof Noel Frankham; Tim Penny; and Diane Caney

Denison Debate - Do women leaders make a difference?

Presented by the Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Society at UTAS ‘Do Women Leaders Make A Difference?’ is the first Denison Debate of 2011. Featuring Dr Natasha Cica with guest speakers: Hon Lara Giddings MP, Ms Narelle Hooper, Hon Vanessa Goodwin MLC and Prof Susan Dodds.

Macquarie Island to the World Stage - Lecture 3

Lecture 3 of the Royal Society of Tasmanian Winter 2010 Lecture Series “From Tasmania to Antarctica – Macquarie Island on the World Stage”. This series focuses on the many fascinating elements of this small island rich in history, heritage and ecology.

Macquarie Island to the World Stage - Lecture 2

Lecture 2 of the Royal Society of Tasmanian Winter 2010 Lecture Series “From Tasmania to Antarctica – Macquarie Island on the World Stage”. This series focuses on the many fascinating elements of this small island rich in history, heritage and ecology.

Macquarie Island to the World Stage - Lecture 1

Lecture 1 of the Royal Society of Tasmanian Winter 2010 Lecture Series “From Tasmania to Antarctica – Macquarie Island on the World Stage”. This series focuses on the many fascinating elements of this small island rich in history, heritage and ecology.

Learning Journey: Georgie Parker

“Ultimately studying art is about finding a way to understand and express yourself”

One of five video profiles, which features past and current students revealing some of the diverse pathways in and out of creative arts education at the University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Polytechnic.

Playful Places: Matt Daniels

“Ultimately studying art is about finding a way to understand and express yourself”

One of five video profiles, which features past and current students revealing some of the diverse pathways in and out of creative arts education at the University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Polytechnic.

Finding Home: Melanie Kershaw

“Ultimately studying art is about finding a way to understand and express yourself”

One of five video profiles, which features past and current students revealing some of the diverse pathways in and out of creative arts education at the University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Polytechnic.

When Push Turns to Pull: Jamin

“Ultimately studying art is about finding a way to understand and express yourself”

One of five video profiles, which features past and current students revealing some of the diverse pathways in and out of creative arts education at the University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Polytechnic.

Passion & Patience: Emma Bugg

“Ultimately studying art is about finding a way to understand and express yourself”

One of five video profiles, which features past and current students revealing some of the diverse pathways in and out of creative arts education at the University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Polytechnic.

James Martineau Memorial Lecture

An Atheist Defends Religion presented by Mr Phillip Adams.

Forensic evidence: blessings & dangers

Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby speaks on the blessings and dangers of forensic evidence.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 1

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

How Climate Change is Changing Us

Keynote address by Peter Boyer to the plenary session of the 2010 School Conference, School of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 2 July 2010.

Can we prevent another Global Financial Crisis?

Prof Joseph Stiglitz

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 7

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 6

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 5

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 4

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 3

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

AMC - The Voyage, Chapter 2

Join students from the National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics on board training vessel ‘Bluefin’ as they receive a firsthand experience of life at sea.

Television commercial

UTAS is your way forward - 2010 advertisement as shown on television and in cinema.

Business - Your future starts here

Business is the art of making a living doing what you love. See the evolution of business from the barter system when business was born through to today’s innovations and find out what the Faculty of Business at UTAS can offer you.

Living on campus

Taken from A day in the life of a UTAS student this cut down takes views on a tour of on-campus student accommodation.

Exploring on campus

Taken from A day in the life of a UTAS student this cut down provides a snap shot tour around campuses and facilities.

A day in the life of a UTAS student

Follow a day in the life of UTAS student, viewing accommodation, campus facilities and student life.