November
26 November
Parents trust children to battle obesity 
Despite a prevalence of childhood obesity, Tasmanian parents still trust their children to make healthy food choices, a study at the University of Tasmania has found.
Dr Nick Towle and Associate Professor Sue Kilpatrick of the University Department of Rural Health are conducting a study into the attitudes of parents to healthy food choices at children’s sporting venues.
So far more than 100 questionnaires have been returned by Tasmanian parents and the preliminary results are providing interesting data.
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.
October
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.
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.
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.
24 October
Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network boosted by grant
The Cradle Coast Young Professionals Network has been supported by a grant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September
22 September
North-West alternative transport corridor under investigation by UTAS students
As part of their final semester of studies, third-year Bachelor of Regional Resource Management students (based at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus) are working with North-West local governments in helping to develop a community trails and bikeways strategy.
18 September
Renowned climate change advisor to present North-West Coast forum
Internationally renowned climate change specialist and former Blair Government advisor Nick Rowley will present a special forum at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus next Thursday, September 25.
August
26 August
Top agronomist takes the helm at TIAR’s Vegetable Centre
The Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR) has welcomed the arrival of leading agronomist Dr Colin Birch.
22 August
State’s Midlands captured in upcoming Cradle Coast exhibit
The relationship between the Tasmanian Midlands’ architecture and its surrounding landscape is captured through a lens in an upcoming exhibition at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus.
20 August
North-West Coast students test drive engineering theories
A group of North-West Coast students are set to experience engineering in motion at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus.
12 August
Explore university life at campus Info Day
Open up a world of opportunities at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus’ Info Day on Saturday, August 30.
July
28 July
North-West research project gains national attention
A North-West Coast project officer’s innovative new research into how leisure activities can drive regional development has gained national attention.
25 July
Future leaders brainstorm climate change
A group of Tasmania’s future leaders are meeting in Burnie today to discuss strategies on how best to deal with climate change issues at a local level.
23 July
Health at the heart of the Cradle Coast
The UTAS Cradle Coast campus’ new Wellness Centre was officially opened today by UTAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Daryl Le Grew in a ceremony attended by staff and students.
15 July
Free forum explores using renewable energy systems at a local level
Energy - Blowing in the Wind forum at the UTAS Cradle Coast campus.
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