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Fine wine, faster

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/456-fine-wine-faster

16 Nov 2017: How can we get beautiful wines faster, without compromising on quality? Dr Fiona Kerslake, fermentation scientist at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture at the University of Tasmania, is trying to find out. Tasmania is a well-known sparkling wine
The Burnie factor in the Timor-Leste maritime boundary negotiations

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/457-the-burnie-factor-in-the-timor-leste-maritime-boundary-negotiations

17 Nov 2017: Expectation: To take over the family business in Burnie and become a welder like his father and grandfather. Reality: First in the extended family to go to university. He is now a partner at global law firm DLA Piper and is the Asia Pacific Head of
Rankings rise continues for University of Tasmania

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8 Jun 2017: The University of Tasmania has climbed to 313 from 370 in the QS World University Rankings released today. It is usually accepted that there are 20,000 universities globally and the University of Tasmania now ranks at 313th according to QS, 292nd in
Incoming VC Professor Rufus Black to lead new chapter for University

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/450-incoming-vc-professor-rufus-black-to-lead-new-chapter-for-university

10 Nov 2017: Noted ethicist, educator and strategic consultant, Professor Rufus Black, has been announced as the incoming Vice-Chancellor and President at the University of Tasmania. Professor Black will start in the role in March next year, replacing Professor
Children’s University enlists robots to inspire primary school…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/childrens-university-enlists-robots-to-inspire-primary-school-students

2 Jun 2017: The University of Tasmania’s Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment is this year combining the powers of two successful programs – Robots in Schools and the Children’s University. Over the past two years, robot cars have been
Interactive national exhibition on show at Launceston's Campus…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/interactive-national-exhibition-on-show-at-launcestons-campus-library

2 Jun 2017: A unique, interactive portrait exhibition which has been touring nationally for 34 years will be on show at the Launceston Campus Library this month. Sydney artist Martin Shaw’s Three Well Known Australians painting offers a chance for visitors to
Can Ancient Rome offer lessons on marriage laws?

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5 Nov 2017: The bill to legalise same-sex marriage has passed the Senate, with 43 voting yes, 12 no votes, with some senators abstaining from casting a vote. The bill was passed without amendment, and will not move to the House of Representatives for further
Scientific imaging reveals stunning artistic beauty of the seafloor

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23 May 2017: Technological advances in scientific imaging of the seafloor are allowing researchers to reveal stunning landscapes previously hidden at the bottom of the world’s oceans. Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) scientist Dr Vanessa
Students invited to forge future careers at professional skills expo…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/students-invited-to-forge-future-careers-at-professional-skills-expo-in-burnie

25 May 2017: More than 800 North-West high school students will get hands-on with a number of careers tomorrow (Friday, 26 May) at an event providing them with real-world learning opportunities and avenues to pursue further education and training. Creating my
Researchers keen on quinoa's salty secret

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30 Oct 2017: A new study into the breeding of salt-tolerant crops has made an important finding, which could prove instrumental in long-term efforts to address global food security. The research, published in the journal Cell Research, found that quinoa, which
Exploring new models of dementia care

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22 May 2017: A new program will model new roles for graduates of the University of Tasmania’s Bachelor of Dementia Care to support the development of dementia care practice in residential aged care homes. The $250,000 Improving Dementia Care Program is an
University Apartments open on Melville Street, Hobart

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/443-university-apartments-open-on-melville-street-hobart

24 Oct 2017: In both bricks and mortar, and human capital, the University Apartments in Hobart’s Melville Street are an emblem of the way higher education delivers economic, social and cultural renewal in a city. At the apartment’s official opening,
Olympian to fly University of Tasmania flag as State forges female…

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29 May 2017: The University of Tasmania will welcome Rio gold medalist Ellia Green to its Sandy Bay campus today (Saturday, 27 May), to champion the institution’s flag in a new national women’s Rugby competition. In a significant advancement for local and
Journey through the apocalypse

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29 Oct 2017: Half buried in the sand, uprooted stalks of kelp are like splashes of dark blood against the white quartzite, ground fine as talc. In the translucent shallows, tendrils of kelp flounce lazily as the water gradually turns to turquoise then a deep
Launch of cutting-edge tourist tracking tool for Tasmanian operators

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24 May 2017: The University of Tasmania’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education), Professor David Sadler, and Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman will today (Wednesday, 24 May 2017) officially launch the new Tourism Tracer Dashboard. The dashboard is among
North-West students inspired to aim BIG through education and…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/north-west-students-inspired-to-aim-big-through-education-and-economics

25 May 2017: A leading economist and University of Tasmania alumnus has highlighted the importance of completing year 12 and pursuing further education, during an aspiration-raising event for North-West students held at the Cradle Coast campus. Ivan Colhoun, who
Soldiers, thieves, Māori warriors

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25 Oct 2017: Soon after it became a British colony, New Zealand began shipping the worst of its offenders across the Tasman Sea. Between 1843 and 1853, an eclectic mix of more than 110 soldiers, sailors, Māori, civilians and convict absconders from the
'Write ins' help support and encourage postgraduate students

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26 May 2017: PhD students from across the University’s faculties, schools and institutions recently participated in a ‘write in’ at the Inveresk campus. Designed to help support PhD students putting pen to paper in finishing their research, the first
#LstTxt&Tstmnt

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13 Oct 2017: The unsent text message read:“Dave Nic you and Jack keep all that I have house and superannuation, put my ashes in the back garden with Trish Julie will take her stuff only she’s ok gone back to her ex AGAIN I’m beaten. A bit of cash behind TV
Meet the new Alumni Advisory Committee

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/meet-the-new-alumni-advisory-committee

12 May 2017: The new Alumni Advisory Committee has met for the first time, buoyed by a groundswell of support from alumni globally and the senior leadership of the University. “Over the coming months and years, I look forward to collaborating closely with this