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Research in the College of Arts, Law and Education provides social, cultural and creative expertise towards solving many of the most complex and baffling problems faced by humans and the planet.

Based in the schools of Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, Law and the Creative Arts and Media, and our specialised institutes and centres, our researchers work across community, industry and international networks to help shape contemporary debates and to address pressing issues.

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The Centre for Law and Genetics and Menzies Institute for Medical Research partner to navigate the law and ethics surrounding genome editing

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Bringing seafood governance to the surface | PhD student Coco Cullen-Knox

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Aged Care Deloraine partner assessing the positive effects of singing on dementia.

Regional and Rural

Addressing the big questions facing rural and regional Tasmanian communities.

Derwent research on display at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).

Environment

Shaping our environmental future through genuine and lasting impact, from our Island State.

Tasmania Police partner in electronic monitoring of family violence offenders project.

Law, Crime, and Justice

Seeking to achieve better social and criminal justice outcomes in Tasmania and globally.

The Tasmanian Government, the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and the Federal Group partner to help create an innovative tool to track tourists.

Heritage and Tourism

Showcasing Tasmania’s heritage, innovative cultural institutions, creative heritage and tourism industries and unique Indigenous cultures.

ABC-UTAS Media Literacy Project helping improve the critical capabilities of young audiences.

Social Change

Contributing to social and cultural change in law, social and public policy, and quality of life.

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Why plastic plants are blooming on campus

Ecological recycled plastic sculptures emerge around Inveresk.

Why English classrooms and book clubs are life-altering spaces

Researchers are working with teachers, students, and book clubs to make the rich experiences of literature available to all.

Film, tourism and the Tassie connection

How Tassie’s dark heart is increasingly drawing big film and TV productions to our state.

Why "witch" isn’t a dirty word

PhD student and author Sam George-Allen wants to change minds with her writing.

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