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Balancing sport and study

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/abbey-boutcher

13 Feb 2024: Abbey Boutcher discovered her passion for rowing in grade six, enjoying the thrill of competing against other schools, and the camaraderie of her teammates. Over time, rowing became more than just a sport for her: it became a way of life. And when
University's MOOCs among best of all time

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/universitys-moocs-among-best-of-all-time

2 Nov 2022: The University of Tasmania’s MOOCs continue to garner international recognition. Three of the University’s Massive Open Online Courses have been listed in Class Central’s highest rated online courses and MOOCs of all time. Class Central
New education courses starting in Semester 1 2022

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1203-new-education-courses-starting-in-semester-1-2022

8 Feb 2022: From carefully planned double degrees to our accelerated 18-month Master of Teaching course, now is an ideal time to launch into your teaching career. The Tasmanian education sector needs more teachers. Increasing student enrolments across Tasmanian
From sparkie to trainer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1115-from-sparkie-to-trainer

4 Mar 2021: Matt King has a passion to pass on his knowledge to the next generation. After starting his career as a sparkie, he then became a trainer. Matt is now Head of Swan Trade Training Centre in WA. He teaches Certificate II in Electrotechnology
Building a rewarding career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1108-building-a-rewarding-career

28 Jan 2021: Melanie Ransley is combining her two loves: carpentry and education. She has already completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction, and she has two years left studying a Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) at the University of
For art's sake

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/for-arts-sake

11 Apr 2022: Linda Crispin has a very large shed in her backyard. She has equally big plans for it, and her Diploma of Creative Arts and Health will help her make those ideas a reality. Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) in 2017 and said
A beacon of sustainability

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1238-a-beacon-of-sustainability

13 Apr 2022: Beth Rad did not set out to study sustainable living. Nor did she plan to live on a remote Tasmanian island for six months. But these opportunities found her, and she’s glad they did. Originally from Sydney, Beth and her partner quit their jobs a
Busting the myths surrounding gifted learners

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/921-busting-the-myths-surrounding-gifted-learners

13 Sep 2019: What does it actually mean to be gifted? And how can we make sure we support gifted students? Dr Amanda J. Harper is an award-winning educator and is leading the University of Tasmania’s new online short course, Understanding Gifted Learners:
Teaching by example

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/493-teaching-by-example

11 Dec 2017: There’s a determination in the eyes of Michelle Cooper when she’s asked about how her students at Launceston Church Grammar School (LCGS) approach learning. Michelle is just six months away from completing her Master of Education. She’s been
The jet-setting teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/939-the-jet-setting-teacher

2 Oct 2019: You might not expect to find your future career in the middle of a Vietnamese holiday, but that’s the way things worked out for Kate Dewar. “I had a couple of years off after college and I volunteered as an English teacher in Vietnam, which was
Rock star finds his voice in the classroom

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/524-rock-star-finds-his-voice-in-the-classroom

2 Feb 2018: Tyler Richardson fronts a successful Tasmanian punk band, but his next big gig takes place on a very different kind of stage. Tyler has now graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) degree and is connecting with a new audience. I’ve
Graduate teachers make a happy homecoming

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/838-graduate-teachers-make-a-happy-homecoming

17 Mar 2019: Madelyn Carver and Adam Lapolla were both students at Dominic College years before they each studied a Master of Teaching at the University of Tasmania. Now they have both come full circle – returning to the College as first-year graduate teachers.
Complexity of motivation highlighted in language learning research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/complexity-of-motivation-highlighted-in-language-learning-research

28 Oct 2022: Dr Mairin Hennebry-Leung of the University of Tasmania School of Education, and co-author Professor Xuesong (Andy) Gao from the University of NSW, explored the complex interplay of diverse factors shaping a learner’s motivation, looking at a range
Online nursing course helps Chantelle Transition to Practice

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1006-online-nursing-course-helps-chantelle-transition-to-practice

15 May 2020: Chantelle Ragg “knew nothing” about the University of Tasmania before she enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing with Clinical Honours (Transition to Practice) Program, but she’s now a strong advocate for the course and for online, distance
A world of opportunities

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/118-a-world-of-opportunities

29 Jun 2016: Ever wanted to live overseas and study? Studying online means you can work or travel while you study and that’s exactly what Katrina Dubé did. Katrina currently works in Singapore as a relief teacher at the Australian International School.
Teaching careers attracting high achievers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/871-teaching-careers-attracting-high-achievers

4 Jun 2019: Jordan Green, a Master of Teaching student based at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus in Hobart, was inspired by his own high school experience to pursue a career in teaching. “Throughout high school, I had some really good teachers
Discovering Tasmanian communities through teaching

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/480-discovering-tasmanian-communities-through-teaching

1 Dec 2017: Education student Laura Stewart is enjoying her teaching experience in the town of Strahan so much she may never head back to her hometown of Hobart. Laura is completing her Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, and is hopeful of securing a role at
Tuning in to resilience for better music groups

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/tuning-in-to-resilience-for-better-music-groups

29 Aug 2022: Understanding how to create a learning environment that intentionally enhances the value members feel, which builds that resilience, has been the focus of University of Tasmania researchers working with Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO), who believe
Full marks for Teacher Development Initiative

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/399-full-marks-for-teacher-development-initiative

28 Aug 2017: Nardia Broomhall has never shied away from a challenge. Her decision to put her student cap back on this year and enrol in the Teacher Development: Inclusive Education Specialisation Initiative, after almost two decades as an educator, are testimony
A destination and lifestyle choice: to teach and make a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/492-a-destination-and-lifestyle-choice-to-teach-and-make-a-difference

11 Dec 2017: Bobby-Jack Bowen Butchart admits he wasn't always the best student as a young boy. “I misbehaved. I didn’t pay attention in class,” he said. It’s this background that has drawn Bobby-Jack back to the classroom. He is keen to make a
From pastry chef to hospitality teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/95-from-pastry-chef-to-hospitality-teacher

2 Jun 2016: Kirsten Bacon has two passions. One is pastisserie, and the other is helping students learn. “I came to University as a non-school leaver. When I left school I went into a pastry chef apprenticeship. I had always wanted to be a teacher as well,
Online nursing course opens doors for new mum Theresa

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1009-online-nursing-course-opens-doors-for-new-mum-theresa

18 May 2020: “If you want it badly enough, you’ll make it happen,” says Theresa Scott who has recently completed her Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Acute Care Nursing). Theresa graduated with a bachelor’s nursing degree from the University of Tasmania in
Choosing education to change lives

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/521-choosing-education-to-change-lives

30 Jan 2018: Not everyone knows what they want to do in life or what career they’re keen to pursue after leaving high school or college. That was certainly the case for Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) graduate Jonathon James. Studying
Studying an MBA launched Saul’s career into open waters

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/studying-an-mba-launched-sauls-career

27 Oct 2022: After a decade going from strength-to-strength in transport policy, a Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) propelled Saul Bosch to a top executive. For many mid-career professionals, a
Training to be a teacher was a slam dunk decision for Clint

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/training-to-be-a-teacher-was-a-slam-dunk-decision-for-clint

28 Feb 2023: High school students in the future might find themselves being taught by a former basketball star standing at the front of the classroom. Clint Steindl – captain of Tasmania’s NBL team the JackJumpers – might be at a high point in his sporting
A new generation making an impact on learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/515-a-new-generation-making-an-impact-on-learning

19 Jan 2018: Master of Teaching (Secondary) student Laura Eastley is completing her final Professional placement at Mountain Heights school in Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. She never thought she’d be embarking on a teaching career in the same remote
Lessons from the life of Sarah Wentworth

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/845-lessons-from-the-life-of-sarah-wentworth

3 Apr 2019: As her final assignment in the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania, Ros Escott chose to explore the life of Sarah Wentworth, who was the wife of renowned explorer and politician, William Wentworth, and a significant character of
Building a new career in physical education

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/building-a-new-career-in-physical-education

28 Oct 2022: Studying to become a Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher was as much a lifestyle choice as it was a career choice for Jamie Pullen. Currently studying his Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) at the University of Tasmania in
Sustainability programs win international acclaim

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/sustainability-programs-win-international-acclaim

19 Jul 2023: The University of Tasmania’s record and contribution in sustainability has been recognised again with success in the 2023 International Green Gown Awards. The awards, announced as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable
Alice turns her sporting passion towards teaching

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/alice-turns-her-sporting-passion-towards-teaching

31 Oct 2022: If there is any such thing as a teaching dynasty, Alice Robinson definitely belongs to one. Currently studying her Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) at the University of Tasmania, Alice already has a lot of teachers in the
Interdisciplinary curriculum offerings are critical to our future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/interdisciplinary-curriculum-offerings-are-critical-to-our-future

8 May 2023: The study of sustainability traces its origins back to the 5th century BC physician Hippocrates, but its emergence as a broadly-based academic discipline is relatively recent. Researchers working on sustainability focus a variety of analytical tools
Online courses delivering individual and community sustainability…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/online-courses-delivering-individual-and-community-sustainability-country-wide

28 Nov 2022: The University of Tasmania is helping people across Australia gain the skills and knowledge that they need in order to live more sustainably and make a difference. Developed in 2018, the University of Tasmania’s Diploma and Undergraduate
Learning to live sustainably can enrich both your life and your career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1186-learning-to-live-sustainably-can-enrich-both-your-life-and-your-career

30 Nov 2021: Anthea Cuddihy, 42, originally planned to enrol in an online genealogy course through the University of Tasmania but ended up studying a Diploma of Sustainable Living instead. And she regrets nothing. The public relations/communications professional
Elevate your teaching career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/876-elevate-your-teaching-career

24 Jun 2019: Tash Byrne is a teacher at Queensland TAFE and a graduate of the Professional Honours course at the University of Tasmania. “I’d been working at TAFE for 12 months when I learnt of the course. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to upgrade
Delving deeper into your ancestry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/839-delving-deeper-into-your-ancestry

22 Mar 2019: Caroline, you completed the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania. Tell us about your experience studying this course. I commenced the inaugural unit of the diploma, Introduction to Family History, in 2016. At that time, I had been
From cabinet maker to teacher

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/104-from-cabinet-maker-to-teacher

14 Jun 2016: In his 20s Craig Gooding was working in a factory, as a labourer for a shop fitter. He didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. But he knew one thing: he was bored with his repetitive job. Today, he is in a job he loves, teaching primary
Passion for living sustainably led Jess to study a Bachelor of Science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/passion-for-living-sustainably-led-jess-to-study-a-bachelor-of-science

17 Oct 2022: Struggling with undiagnosed Crohn’s disease as a child, Jess Nesbit’s schooling in Smithton was quite disrupted, especially during high school, as she dealt with frequent periods of chronic illness. She left school in grade 11 and later, in her
Benita’s lunge into postgraduate nursing studies pays off

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/benitas-lunge-into-postgraduate-nursing-studies-pays-off

24 Nov 2022: Benita Ramage was 42 when she radically changed direction in life and started her nursing degree, fulfilling a lifelong dream to work as a nurse. Ten years later, she has just completed her postgraduate Master of Clinical Nursing (Anaesthetics and
Exclusion is not the answer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/627-exclusion-is-not-the-answer

14 Jun 2018: Tasmania has among the lowest school retention rates in the country. But experts at the University of Tasmania are working to turn this around. Imagine you’re a young person who hasn’t had an easy journey through school. You may be disengaged
On the fast track: Sharon thriving as online student

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1068-on-the-fast-track-sharon-thriving-as-online-student

16 Oct 2020: When COVID travel restrictions meant Indonesian school leaver Sharon Viona would not be travelling to Tasmania earlier this year to begin her university studies, she simply picked up her laptop and logged in to online classes. And the Accelerated
From science to teaching

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/103-from-science-to-teaching

13 Jun 2016: Coleen Cole always dreamt of being a teacher, but life took her in another direction. Now nearly 20 years later, she is studying to make her dream a reality. “I wanted to be a teacher ever since I left university the first time round, but it
New scholarship for next generation of teachers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-scholarship-for-next-generation-of-teachers

1 Nov 2023: The University has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to help ensure the state has the quality teachers it needs with a new scholarship valued at up to $31,000. The Teach Tasmania Scholarship will be made available to eligible Bachelor of
The Underwood Centre's first PhD graduate highlights the benefits …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/The-Underwood-Centres-first-PhD-graduate

27 Mar 2024: In a milestone moment for the Peter Underwood Centre at the University of Tasmania, Debra Urquhart became the first PhD graduate supervised through the Centre on 20 March 2024. The ceremony marked the culmination of years of dedicated research about
Choosing a career? These jobs won’t go out of style

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/826-choosing-a-career-these-jobs-wont-go-out-of-style

19 Feb 2019: Sensationalist claims that 40% of jobs in Australia won’t exist in the future are unhelpful for young Australians thinking about entering the workforce. The reality is some jobs will no longer exist, new jobs will be created and most jobs will
A career where you never stop learning

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/101-a-career-where-you-never-stop-learning

10 Jun 2016: It wasn’t until I started year 11 that I realised I wanted to become a teacher. Along with my core pre-tertiary subjects I undertook a unit at college called ‘Working with Children. ' This subject allowed me to realise my passion for teaching
A PhD at 90 years young

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/154-a-phd-at-90-years-young

28 Aug 2016: Joan Webb is just getting started. In August, at the University of Tasmania’s winter graduation round in Launceston, she crossed the stage at the Albert Hall and claimed a new honorific. Mrs Webb became Dr Webb, and at only 90 years young. Though
100% of young people surveyed believe that every secondary school…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/100-of-young-people-surveyed-believe-that-every-secondary-school-should-have-a-uni-hub

24 Jan 2024: Since 2017, we have worked in partnership with the State Government to deliver and grow our School-Higher Education Learning Hubs (Uni Hubs) at Claremont College and Newstead College. In 2023, Uni Hubs were also embedded at Don College, Hellyer