7 November
Latest Rhodes Scholar all-round high achiever 
Tasmania’s newest Rhodes Scholar is Russian-born 20-year-old Alexander Shabala, one of the youngest ever recipients of the distinguished Scholarship.
Alexander was chosen above seven other applicants to receive the Scholarship.
Alexander holds a Bachelor of Science from UTAS, during which he achieved consistently excellent academic results. He will graduate with First Class Honours this December.
4 November
Local handmade creations central to new Campus exhibit
A collection of handmade artwork created by students and staff at the School of Special Education in Burnie will be exhibited at the UTAS Cradle Coast Campus this month.
The exhibition, Handmade Paper and Silk, features about 50 dyed silk scarves along with sculptured and embossed paper artworks.
The collection will be opened at the campus on Friday, 7 November from 6pm.
The school’s creations evolved in partnership with papermaker and textile artist and teacher Jan Marinos, who spent 13 weeks as the school’s artist-in-residence.
3 November
Cancer Council and UTAS to scrutinise community needs
Circular Head will go under the microscope to ensure the community gets the very best possible cancer services.
The Cancer Council Tasmania in partnership with the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) Tasmania will examine existing health data to map out a cancer health action plan for Circular Head residents.
Cancer Council CEO Lawson Ride says this information will help his organisation determine the community’s cancer prevention, early detection, patient transport, accommodation and support services needs.
28 October
Estate of former Cressy farmer gives a helping hand to young people in higher education
Funding from the estate of former Cressy farmer, Bruce Wall, has boosted a scheme which encourages disadvantaged young people into college and tertiary education.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania, Professor Daryl Le Grew, said that the extra funding to the UTAS Springboard to Higher Education bursary would now enable all Tasmanian State high schools to be involved in the program.
“It’s most appropriate that the Bruce Wall Estate makes it possible for young people who may not otherwise be able to continue their education to get financial help to study at college and university,” he said.
27 October
Tantrums, sleep problems and obesity prevention
The inaugural Rural Clinical School’s visiting Health Research Fellow, Dr Harriet Hiscock, will present a series of forums on childhood issues and concerns while visiting the North West Coast this week from Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 October, 2008.
A highly respected paediatrician and research fellow at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Dr Hiscock will discuss practical strategies for managing common high-impact child health problems, including sleep and behaviour problems, at two FREE information evenings in Devonport and Burnie on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
24 October
“Grow-your-Own” Health Professionals
Take 40 talented Year 9 high school students from Smithton through to Penguin and add the enthusiasm and experience of over 20 health professionals. The result: information and inspiration about future health careers presented in a dynamic and interactive way.
It will all be happening at the University’s Rural Clinical School (RCS) on Monday 27 October at a one-day Health Careers Workshop.
24 October
Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network boosted by grant
The Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network has been supported by a grant.
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania has secured a $10,000 grant for the Network through the Commonwealth Attorney-General Department’s Regional Innovations Program for Legal Services.
Director of Legal Aid Norman Reaburn said today the Commission really wanted to support the Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network as it knows from its own experience how valuable a role the Network can play in helping to connect and support young people in the North-West region.
“The Network provides a vital social outlet and helps to increase the level of services available to young people,” he said.
15 October
North-West students set to experience the working world of science
A group of Year 9 North-West Coast science students are set to experience the working world of science in the workplace this week.
Students from across the Coast are taking part in a Year 9 Science Camp, designed to provide a window to industry by linking high school students with real-life learning experiences.
7 October
North-West fair unearths scientists of tomorrow
More than 250 Cradle Coast science students competed in the annual UTAS Cradle Coast Science Fair at the Burnie Civic Centre today.
Students from Years 7 to 12 converged on to the Centre, showcasing more than 130 scientific investigations.
7 October
Oxfam director to present forum on North-West Coast
Oxfam Australia Executive Director Andrew Hewett will present a forum on climate change in Burnie on Tuesday, October 14.
Mr Hewett, who is also co-chair of Make Poverty History, will be joined by Dr Nick Towle for the public forum, Climate Change: think bigger than our backyard, at the Red Lion Café, UTAS Cradle Coast campus.
1 October
Cradle Coast young professionals share ideas on region’s future
Young professionals will be offered a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of the North-West and West coasts of Tasmania.
The Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network (CCYPN) will host its inaugural Conference and Summit, Plugging In - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?, on Friday, October 24 from 9am.
The event is designed to give young professionals a forum to discuss ideas and issues surrounding life and work on the Cradle Coast. It will be held at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus, Mooreville Road, Burnie.
