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A Belgian farmer moved a rock and accidentally annexed France

Establishing national borders has long been an inexact science, writes Dr Imogen Wegman.

Unravelling the role of climate and forestry in the bushfire disaster

Getting to the bottom of the cause of the extent and severity of these fires is essential for sustainable forest management, writes Professor David Bowman.

A tiny world printed on a chip

Pushing the boundaries of microfluidics.

Hidden history of Chinese Australian women

‘Your government makes us go’: the hidden history of Chinese Australian women at a time of anti-Asian immigration laws.

As Tasmania heads to polls, Government banks on its COVID management

Tasmania is the only State without fixed terms, writes PhD student Michael Lester.

Testlab links agriculture with smart technology

Tasmanian farmers and primary producers can now test drive the University of Tasmania’s Industry 4.0 Testlab.

Creative & personalised foods for the future

3D food printers could reduce waste and energy consumption involved in conventional food production.

From greenkeeper to green pastures

Competitive bowler, to greenkeeper to sales agronomist. Taelyn was encourage to take a leap into studying Agri Science degree and he is so happy he did.

Naval Architect manufactures career in shipbuilding

A love of sailing led Alec Rosanoff to plot a course to the Australian Maritime College.

Assisting Tasmanian farmers drives Hannah to great heights

When pursuing a career in agriculture, helping Tasmanian farmers at the grass roots of production was always Hannah Cummins’ top priority.

Drones to look after Tassie animals

Yee Von Teo is going to spend the next three years monitoring large mammals in Tasmania using drones for her doctoral research.

How films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

We asked two experts to watch The Father and Supernova. These new films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

Where business can take you

Alec Munro jumped at the chance to intern at Incat.

Tracing the lives of early Chinese families in colonial Australia

Coordinator of the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania, Kate Bagnall, turns her attention closer to home.

Understanding colonial maps

Early Tasmanian land charts contain some fascinating details, if you know where to look.

How getting an insurance payout can be a full-time job

As NSW homeowners clean up after the recent floods, they are finding that the real pain lies ahead, writes Dr Chloe Lucas.

Korongee Dementia Village

Enabling environments in Australian aged care.

Studying abroad is a dream come true

Longqin Wu took the leap to study marketing in Tasmania.

New research finds widespread violence against Australian mosques

We cannot understand the Christchurch massacre without comprehending the Australian context, writes Professor Nicole L. Asquith.

From sparkie to trainer

Matt King is shaping the next generation of young students.