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Geography-Planning-and-Spatial-Sciences

24 November 2021

Study reveals attitudes to Hobart's bushfire preparation

University of Tasmania expertise is helping local government better prepare for the summer fire season.

Rad grad stands out from the crowd

Blogger and graduate Katie Parrott brought some epic style to her ceremony.

Learning in the uniquely Tasmanian outdoors

Gemma knew the University of Tasmania was the best place for a one-of-a-kind course in Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies.

19 October 2018

Are we properly insured against an extreme future?

Floods, fires and other extreme weather events are part of Australian life.

01 September 2018

What lies beneath

Unlocking the secrets of Australia’s future prosperity

The top 5 things to do at Inveresk Open Day if you’re an innovator

Love science, architecture or IT? Come to Inveresk Open Day!

Hobart’s poorer suburbs are missing out on the ‘MONA effect’

Dr Kate Booth shares her thoughts on MONA's growing influence.

What city planners can learn from Hobart’s floods

Lessons in resilience.

Five tips for surviving the working academic parent juggle

Dr Emma Pharo shares her expert tips for managing a busy academic career and time with her family.

Don’t forget buses: six rules for improving city bus services

It is not all about trains and trams.

How tree bonds can help preserve the urban forest

The balancing act of growing our cities and saving the trees

28 February 2018

The city with growing pains (and why roads won't help)

Growth pains and gridlock come to Hobart, and building more roads is not the best way out.

02 January 2018

A great environment for learning

Christoph Speer accidentally fell in love with Geography and Environmental Studies.

14 December 2017

Research hub to grow forest innovation

The University of Tasmania will house a hub of the National Institute of Forest Products.

17 November 2017

Soaring science greats recognised in national awards

University researchers recognised among nation’s best.

05 September 2017

Eyes in the sky helping climate research

New drone technology helps assess impact of climate change in Antarctic regions.

Want to travel the world and work with animals?

This uni degree will give you amazing opportunities.

Ambassador for the natural world honoured

Distinguished Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick AM receives national heritage award.

Native bees best

Here's the buzz on why bees could save plants from extinction.

Did you know the lucky country is sinking?

This young scientist is investigating why.