2009 Releases (PDF format)

November

• 6 November Legends of the future display stunning artwork
  Graduating exhibition of the Tasmanian School of Art
• 6 November Reminder of special closures to rock lobster fishing
  Two reserves along Tasmania's east and south-east coast are closed to lobster fishing
• 6 November Japanese Film Festival comes to Hobart
  Contemporary Japanese movies being screened at Village Cinemas Hobart
• 4 November Dark prediction for Antarctic ecosystem
  Life in Antarctica is likely to change dramatically during the next 100 years
• 4 November Albatross youth stray into foreign waters
  Secrets of the breed revealed by tracking of the young birds’ teenage escapades
• 4 November Slimy orange Antarctic marvel
  Organism could play an important role in food safety and medicine
• 4 November Remote seabed mapping reveals marine pests spread
  High-technology seabed mapping has shows long-spined sea urchins' locations
• 2 November Engaging the ageing with Pilates
  New investigation into the effect of Pilates on balance and strength in older adults

October

• 28 October The Young Irelanders: Exiles in Paradise website launch
  Exiles in Paradise, an interactive website about a group of politically-radical Irish convicts,launched
• 27 October Launch of UTAS Public Place Recycling Project
  Installation of a series of new recycling bins across all campuses
• 27 October Physical Activity important in the workplace
  Focus on health in the workplace as part of Safe Work Tasmania Week
• 26 October UTAS research receives ARC funding
  $4 million in Australian Research Council grants for the University of Tasmania
• 26 October Scholarship support continued
  Southern Water’s continuing support of the Steve Balcombe Scholarship
• 21 October Active Launceston Expo supported by Tassie Hawks
  The Active Launceston Expo is back for its second year
• 19 October Life in a parallel universe
  Lecture will examine whether our Universe is embedded in a larger hierarchy of parallel universes called the Multiverse
• 19 October Teacher education goes online in Tasmania
  Education degrees on-line more accessible for students
• 16 October Excellent achievements for UTAS Vice-Chancellor
  Vice-Chancellor Professor Daryl Le Grew announces his intention to leave the University next year
• 12 October Lifestyle diseases get the boot at UTAS
  Expo offering ideas on how to have a healthy lifestyle on a low budget
• 9 October Conference first for Cradle Coast Campus
  Achievements of first students to complete a full university degree in North West celebrated
• 9 October Health and wellbeing survey for Beaconsfield and NW Tamar region
  Project is mapping the community health and wellbeing needs of residents in the Beaconsfield catchment
• 8 October Solid gold ideas at UTAS
  Business idea that could save mineral exploration companies millions of dollars
• 6 October Study aims to help partners cope in tough times
  Project is setting out to examine the psychological responses of people whose partners have a life threatening illness
• 2 October Climate change hot topic at Polar Week lecture
  The importance of polar research discussed in free lecture
• 2 October Launceston parks to get active
  Active Parks programs are back with the addition of a new parks programe
• 1 October Deputy PM opens $10m maritime research facility at AMC
  Deputy PM and Minister for Education Julia Gillard opened the new $10m Cavitation Research Laboratory

September

• 30 September Legal researchers to review sex trial laws
  Public comment wanted on the conduct of sexual assault court cases
• 28 September New dental teaching facilities to train local oral health staff
  Brand new dental teaching facilities open at the University’s Rural Clinical School in Burnie
• 18 September UTAS scientists celebrated for research excellence
  A separation scientist and an epidemiologist were recognised at the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
• 18 September TAFI scientists win national award for their educational CD and interactive guide
  Scientists win Whitley Award
• 16 September New Dean of Science, Engineering and Technology
  Microbiologist Professor Margaret Britz has been appointed
• 16 September Active Launceston encourages walking and riding to work
  The annual National Walk to Work Day coming up
• 10 September UTAS hunts for new Olympic sports stars
  UTAS will hold testing session for athletes aimed at finding athletes for the 2012 Olympics
• 10 September New super computer for UTAS helps forecast world climate
  Installation of a $1 million super-computing facility at UTAS
• 9 September Hobart City Council and UTAS sign MOU to strengthen Hobart as an education centre
  Hobart City Council and UTAS are working to promote Hobart as a centre of educational excellence
• 9 September Future green skills being developed in North West
  Students examine sustainable living and working precincts
• 9 September Four UTAS researchers win ARC Future Fellowships
  UTAS projects selected for being of national significance.
• 8 September New era of commercialisation at UTAS
  Partnership with technology transfer company UniQuest
• 4 September Celebrations for Engineering milestone
  Laboratory for research into renewable energy systems and new solar research facility opened

August

• 31 August Euthanasia debate for UTAS Lawfest in Launceston
  Students will converge on Launceston to hear a debate on the controversial issue of euthanasia
• 31 August In-depth science investigations hit Cradle Coast campus
  UTAS Science Investigation Awards 2009
• 28 August Do celebrities have a right to a private life?
  New play looks at the morals of celebrities and tabloid journalists
• 27 August Big questions of life answered at Uni taster day
  School of Human Life Science Taster Day this week
• 27 August Researchers bring hoof grief relief for horses
  The healing powers of aTasmanian plant have been harnessed
• 27 August Chillies - a hot new way to improve health
  Chillis could pack a punch in the future prevention and treatment of diabetes
• 26 August Broadway comes to Australia
  Fans of musicals will be able to see hit broadway numbers performed in Australia
• 26 August Flagship research publication launch
  Latest research at launch of the third edition of Research to Reality
• 26 August Solar energy expert to speak in Launceston
  Speaker is adjunct professor in Sustainable Energy Centre
• 25 August Rural communities get $50,000 to celebrate rural health
  Grants to support activities during Rural Health Week
• 24 August UTAS tribute for Jan Sedivka, musician and pedagogue
  Talent and teaching prowess of Sedivka acknowledged
• 21 August Public generosity fuels further Tasmanian Devil research
  New research aimed at combating DFTD is underway
• 21 August Launceston’s theatre culture under the spotlight
  Playing Launceston is an exciting new UTAS research project
• 20 August Hands-on fun at Hobart Open Day this weekend
  The Hobart UTAS Open Day this weekend has something for everyone
• 19 August Laugh while you learn mathematics
  Stand-up comedian Simon Pampena will be performing in Hobart as part of National Science Week 2009
• 19 August New market initiative for North West women farmers
  Farmers and producers set to increase their local “market” share
• 18 August International agricultural research partnership discussions
  TIAR is hosting agricultural scientists from China
• 14 August Albert Hall Graduation Ceremony for more than 300 students
  Students celebrated their academic achievements as they graduated at at the Albert Hall in Launceston
• 14 August Music/Dance Education Scholarship
  New scholarship to encourage dance and music in classrooms
• 14 August Research achieves drop in sedative use in nursing homes
  Findings released from Pharmacy intervention project
• 13 August Southern Ocean commuters
  Groundbreaking research discovers Antarctic fur seals commute, rather than migrate, south for the winter
• 13 August New Devil Fundraising Entity Committee Announced
  Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal Committee announced today in Hobart
• 13 August University opens its doors for a day of activity
  Launceston campus will throw open its doors for the annual Open Day
• 13 August Last Chance to Comment on Circumcision
  Community encouraged to contribute to review into the legalities of male circumcision
• 12 August Plasma - the future of energy
  Renowned physicist will be launching the world’s first plasma-powered satellite into space
• 12 August Free forum on improving children’s literacy skills
  Dean of Education Professor Ian Hay will present literacy lecture
• 12 August Brain teasers test Tasmanian students
  State finals of the Science and Engineering Challenge held in Hobart
• 11 August Experimental new-media artist comes to Launceston
  Artist Stelarc will appear with new-media experts at UTAS
• 10 August Good Guide shows UTAS stars
  UTAS has received a five star rating for access and equity
• 6 August Students travel half-way around the world for graduations
  Three international students fly to Hobart for graduation
• 6 August Investigation into how vitamin D affects balance and muscle strength
  New study examines how the Tasmanian weather impacts on balance and muscle strength
• 6 August Cancer research to continue after graduation
  Cancer tragedy fuels student's determination to help find a cure
• 6 August North West Coast’s research talent on show
  Inaugural Cradle Coast Postgraduate Research Conference
• 6 August Cleaner, greener transport covered in free public talk
  Sustainable transport expert, Joseph Strahl, will present a free public lecture at UTAS
• 5 August NBN to revolutionise education
  National broadband network (NBN) roll-out will transform access to education for all Tasmanians
• 5 August Community invited to get active through gardening
  New program to promote gardening as good exercise
• 3 August Scholarships will tackle environmental issues
  Projects supported by Alcorso Foundation Scholarships
• 3 August Mapping health in Beaconsfield and NW Tamar
  New project mapping the community health in Beaconsfield

July

• 30 July Artificially intelligent web monitoring system
  New “smart” internet monitoring system being developed at UTAS
• 28 July Careers and Courses in ICT Expo
  Expo will showcase the range of ICT courses on offer at UTAS
• 27 July Young winners get their Big Ad Break
  Winners of the UTAS Big Ad Break competition take away $5000
• 27 July Protecting yourself on the internet
  Internet security will be discussed at a public lecture evening
• 24 July $500,000 funding for Asian languages project
  A new project to develop Asian language excellence in the State has received a $500,000 funding boost
• 24 July Young Tassie art makes vibrant exhibition
  ArtRage is exhibited in the creative environment of the School of Art
• 17 July Building positive refugee-police relations
  Strategies for improving refugee-police relations in regional Australia are outlined in a new report
• 17 July Feasibility study for new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
  First steps in IMAS development are under way
• 14 July Partnership project aims for a greener future
  UTAS and Greening Australia, Tasmania, have secured an Australian Research Council grant totalling $530,000
• 14 July New research needs old photos
  Research to examine changes linked to marram grass introduction
• 13 July Polytechnic students to dance, ride and sail with Active Launceston
  Innovative new Active Launceston program.
• 9 July Research helps asthmatics breathe easier
  New research from the UTAS School of Pharmacy
• 9 July UTAS soprano wins Churchill Fellowship
  Gina Bashford has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship
• 9 July Healthy careers for NW Year 10 students
  Students will be catapulted into the future to experience working in health
• 8 July Savvy science students put to the test
  Tas heats National Science and Engineering Challenge will be held around the state
• 3 July Geography covers more ground than ever
  The sixth School of Geography and Environmental Studies Conference
• 1 July Tax time benefits the Tasmanian devil
  Appeal receives a $5000 cheque from Income Tax Professionals

June

• 30 June Like father, like daughter
  Pair honoured with a place on the Education’s Dean’s Roll of Academic Excellence
• 29 June New portal shares oceans secrets
  IMOS has launched public access to all of its data-holdings through the Ocean Portal
• 16 June ‘Swordsman’ Smibert works on show at UTAS
  Exhibition of new paintings by Tony Smibert at the NEW Gallery
• 15 June Researchers take on the high seas for fast ferry industry
  Establishment of platform for structural design for catamarans to withstand extreme sea conditions
• 10 June More funding for Active Launceston
  $195 000 secured from the latest Tasmanian Community Fund grant round
• 9 June UTAS supports international students
  Safety of students is paramount at UTAS
• 5 June Napa comes through on World Challenge Day
  Launceston How Do You Do It? event an outstanding success
• 5 June New UTAS Entity the Face of Fundraising for the Devil
  Agreement between UTAS and State Government signed today
• 5 June World Environment Day
  UTAS Launceston developing and expertise in understanding and managing the environment
• 2 June Researchers report confusion among doctors over their legal rights to circumcise infant males
  New UTAS report findings
• 1 June $5000 prize for best UTAS Big Ad
  Call for competition entires to make a 30-second television ad for UTAS Open Day
• 1 June Australian documentary premiere for Hobart
  The BookEnd program is hosting a national documentary launch to be held at Wrest Point
• 1 June Beat the winter blues
  Inaugural event will be held in Launceston’s City Park

May

• 27 May Active Launceston shows how you do it
  The inaugural Active Launceston – How Do You Do It event will be held in Launceston’s City Park
• 25 May Climate change poses challenge for rural Tasmania
  A community forum hosted by UTAS is set to examine the challenge climate change poses for rural Tasmania
• 25 May Aboriginal Convicts focus of Reconciliation Week lecture
  Free public lecture presented at Cradle Coast campus
• 21 May UTAS encourages US students in Antarctic studies
  A new undergraduate program to encourage students from the United States to study at UTAS has been launched
• 18 May World Wide Web experts come to UTAS
  The creators of the new generation of the World Wide Web will lead a free public presentation
• 15 May New artwork aims to challenge prejudices
  Exhibition seeks to tackle neighbourhood stigma
• 14 May Scholarship goal to encourage young architects
  Launceston-based recipient awarded $5000
• 14 May FRESH! ideas to tackle climate change
  Tasmanian Regional Arts and UTAS are holding a free public forum
• 13 May UTAS to seek public feedback on home for new Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies
  Hobart’s Princes Wharf No 2 has been identified as UTAS' preferred site for the proposed new Institute
• 13 May How do YOU do it?
  Active Launceston's free event World Challenge Day will showcase varieties of physical activity
• 8 May Explosive research receives $1.6m in funding
  Pioneers of the world’s first portable explosives “fingerprint” device at UTAS have received $1.6 million

April

• 29 April Golfers dress for the jungle at UTAS charity day
  UTAS holds the fifth annual Unigym Charity Golf Day
• 28 April North-West women capture India in new exhibit
  An Indian orphanage and school the focus of photography exhibition
• 24 April Bushfires and climate change
  Fires are a substantially underestimated cause of increased carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere
• 22 April $1m martial arts and gym extensions open at UTAS
  The UTAS Newnham campus gets new Dojo and gym extension
• 21 April New telescope installed at UTAS Observatory
  A new 12 metre telescope dish has been lifted into place at the UTAS Mount Pleasant Observatory
• 20 April Future doctors head out on rural rounds
  Students going to the country to learn about rural health services
• 16 April Environment vs. Jobs battle played out on CentrStage
  An Enemy of the People chosen for 2009 season
• 8 April University option for retrenched Caterpillar workers
  UTAS will offer scholarships to retrenched Caterpillar employees
• 3 April UTAS joins global astronomy marathon
  Mt Pleasant 26m radio telescope is joining “100 hours of astronomy”
• 2 April Researchers close to providing first Tasmanian devil disease diagnostic test
  UTAS research is showing it will soon be possible to screen devils for the Devil Facial Tumour Disease
• 2 April New Bookend patron gives documentary exclusive
  Award-winning documentary maker Cathy Henkel has joined the BookEnd Trust program

March

• 31 March North-West forum highlights business study options
  Business study information evening
• 30 March Research on show at UTAS
  Jurors returning guilty verdicts generally agree with the sentence the judge imposes on their case
• 27 March Career advisors experience UTAS
  Careers advisors investigate UTAS as a choice option for interstate students
• 27 March Olympian Shane Gould leads new arrivals’ swim program
  Legend will lead a new Active Launceston initiative
• 26 March Composer Peter Sculthorpe talks about turning 80
  The renowned composer will reflect on his life and work
• 26 March Princess Mary Scholar chooses UTAS to study Law
  2009 Crown Princess Mary Scholarship awarded to 27-year-old Danish student Christa Lausten
• 23 March UTAS botanist wins prestigious science award
  Botanist awarded the 2008 Clarke Medal for eucalypt research
• 19 March State’s dairy industry boosted by new business program
  Dairy Smart is an industry funded project designed to help farmers build and further protect their business
• 19 March Celebrating harmony with new spice
  A new student dining experience is being launched during Harmony Week
• 17 March Active Launceston funding secured for three years
  Active Parks Resource Kit also launched
• 17 March Council scholarship sure to engineer success
  Scholarship will help aspiring young engineer achieve his dreams
• 16 March UTAS leading research in Southern Ocean studies
  Tasmania will be a world leader in marine, Antarctic and climate change research
• 12 March Parliamentary training at UTAS
  The University of Tasmania has been selected to educate clerks
• 12 March The beauty of music and charity come together
  Fundraising concert for Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal this week
• 12 March Researchers to study in US with prestigious scholarships
  Two UTAS researchers awarded Fulbright Scholarships
• 10 March UTAS education students win $1m in scholarships
  40 students awarded nearly $1million dollars in scholarships
• 10 March Show about couples to set couples talking
  CentrStage's second show of the year focuses on the battle of the sexes
• 4 March Fishing for science
  A new project aims to explain to Tasmanians exactly what climate change means to them
• 3 March Adventurous science
  UTAS is helping take science out of the laboratory into the field of adventure
• 3 March GOLDEN times are back in 2009
  Golden oldies in Launceston will be able to ride bikes and horses
• 2 March Three Mayors on their bikes for New Horizons
  Northern Tasmanian Mayors will don their helmets and jump on a bike to raise money for the New Horizons Club

February

• 27 February UTAS back in force
  Thousands of students have headed to UTAS this week as courses for 2009 resume
• 27 February Unlocking the secrets of the sea
  Ground breaking technology uncovering secrets of the Southern Ocean
• 27 February Tackling salinity problem
  UTAS researchers believe they have the “missing link” to make plants salt tolerant
• 26 February Caffeine buzz keeps you alert
  Caffeine really does keep you awake and alert, but energy drinks may have the opposite effect
• 26 February Cedric still provides information into devil disease
  Cedric’s story shows need for continued support to explore DFTD
• 25 February New academic will pass on insights to aspiring journalists
  Seasoned journalist John Martinkus joins UTAS
• 24 February