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Learning to live sustainably can enrich both your life and your career

The Diploma of Sustainable Living can see you study a diverse range of subject matter from bushfire science and gardening through to probability theory and journalism.

School camp fed Esther’s plans for new career path

When Esther Magor Feed Your Mind, Feed the World camp in 2018, she took the first step toward a new career in agriculture.

Celebrating our women in space research

At the University of Tasmania, we’re celebrating the outstanding contributions our female scientists are making to the field of space research.

Agriculture Science graduate, wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year

Lashing a four-wheel drive tractor to a semi-trailer, public speaking and even poaching an egg are just some of the things Andrea O'Halloran had to do to take out Rural Youth's Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year Competition.

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.

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 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.

Study quantifies devils’ decline due to facial tumour disease

Scientists get to the bottom of wombat cubed poo mystery

“Aliens in an aeolian landscape” – Designing research stations

Kaelan loved design, art and engineering through school, and found the Architecture course promised a good balance of these.

Capstone ICT Project tackling real-world businesses and market issues

Bachelor of ICT students work with clients to build a real ICT system to support their business needs

AMC Student Investigates Offshore Renewable Energy in Tasmania

Ocean Engineering Student investigates Tasmania’s Offshore Renewable Energy Capability through Blue Economy Honours Project.

Moving ahead with a career in rail track

For recent graduate Jessica Fallico, a new qualification in rail track engineering turned an interest into a career specialisation.

Guardian dogs provide safe haven for endangered bandicoots

Southern Tasmania in ‘pyro thundercloud’ firing line

Keen agriculture student makes industry connections

A new Honours project will have direct benefits for Tasmania’s emerging industrial hemp industry thanks to strong industry relationships developed during a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree.