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24 February 2016

Menzies researchers help to take the pressure down

The Blood Pressure Clinic at Menzies is designed to help improve community health.

23 February 2016

Aboriginal fire management – part of the solution to destructive fires

Professor David Bowman believes traditional burn-offs could help manage bushfires.

19 February 2016

The longest 15 minutes of my life...

Researchers at the University of Tasmania are currently raising funds for vital research into the effect of storage temperatures on the effectiveness of EpiPens. Mother Alice Gray has a child with severe allergies. This is her story.

18 February 2016

Securing the future of our Tasmanian devil

Creation of a vaccine will ensure a disease-free future for devils- and our researchers are on the case.

03 February 2016

Passion for animals takes alumnus around the world

It’s impossible to talk to the animals - but if anyone comes close, it’s animal behaviour expert Jade Fountain.

01 February 2016

Dr Lionel Nichols: prosecuting some of the biggest cases of our time

Alumnus always knew he wanted to make a difference in the world.

31 January 2016

Fires in Tasmania’s ancient forests are a warning for all of us

Tasmania's recent bushfires are a clear indication of climate change, writes Professor David Bowman.

27 January 2016

High flying students home after eye opening experience

Two students from the University of Tasmania have returned home after spending time with the Royal Flying Doctors Service in outback Australia.

25 January 2016

Dark Mofo 2015 – students immersed in an award winning festival

Here’s a snapshot of the projects we were involved in for the 2015 festival.

15 January 2016

Tasmanian lifestyle is a breath of fresh air to Business student

International student Rachel Chong loves experiencing Tasmania's wilderness when she's not studying.

23 December 2015

Helicopters, hiking and hands on experience

Students studying furniture design at the University of Tasmania have undergone the ultimate initiation into the world of public seating design.

22 December 2015

Wanted: offsite storage on nearby planet.

It will come as no surprise to most of us that as a society we’re spending beyond our means.

22 December 2015

Stars go in to bat

Two cricketing superstars from different continents will share not only the purple shirt of the Hobart Hurricanes this summer, but an association with the University of Tasmania.

04 November 2015

Uncovering the missing link in Darwin’s theory of evolution

Research has found that selenium correlates to nearly every major extinction and growth event in Earth’s 4.5 billion year history.

31 October 2015

Geology: Understanding the discovery of water on Mars

Geology provides a framework to interpret the discoveries being made on other planets, like that of water on Mars.

15 October 2015

New research centre set to revolutionise mining and exploration

Hub will lead to improvements in discoveries and profitability in mining sector.

15 October 2015

World first: trial of Tasmanian Devil vaccine begins in the wild

19 immunised Tasmanian Devils have been released into Narawntapu National Park, the first time a vaccine for the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) has been tested in the wild.

02 September 2015

Why Antarctica is cool for composers

Studying musical responses to Antarctica can play a significant role in enhancing human knowledge of, and appreciation for, the southernmost continent

02 September 2015

A vision splendid: New gene research

Kathryn Burdon is looking to define the role genetics play in certain eye diseases.

02 September 2015

Making waves in renewable energy

Ocean waves are an abundant and untapped source of renewable energy with less variability than wind or solar power.

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Menzies researchers help to take the pressure down

Aboriginal fire management – part of the solution to destructive fires

The longest 15 minutes of my life...

Securing the future of our Tasmanian devil

Passion for animals takes alumnus around the world

Dr Lionel Nichols: prosecuting some of the biggest cases of our time

Fires in Tasmania’s ancient forests are a warning for all of us

High flying students home after eye opening experience

Dark Mofo 2015 – students immersed in an award winning festival

Tasmanian lifestyle is a breath of fresh air to Business student

Helicopters, hiking and hands on experience

Wanted: offsite storage on nearby planet.

Stars go in to bat

Uncovering the missing link in Darwin’s theory of evolution

Geology: Understanding the discovery of water on Mars

New research centre set to revolutionise mining and exploration

World first: trial of Tasmanian Devil vaccine begins in the wild

Why Antarctica is cool for composers

A vision splendid: New gene research

Making waves in renewable energy

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