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Trust helps secure future of Tasmanian environment

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/trust-helps-secure-future-of-tasmanian-environment

24 May 2024: John Roberts was a man who practiced what he preached. A life on the land as an orchardist then a sheep grazier instilled in him the importance of looking after the environment. He saw the need to prevent soil degradation, protect waterways, plant
Business focus thrives on the North-West

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/business-focus-thrives-on-the-north-west

24 May 2024: For Vincent McDonagh, receiving the 2023 Business Northwest Bursary has not only eased financial pressures, it has provided valuable connections with the business community. “I went to the Business Northwest meeting and spoke, and ever since then
Literacy roundtables encourage Tasmanian solutions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/literacy-roundtables-encourage-tasmanian-solutions

24 May 2024: A report by the Australian Education Union estimates 50 per cent of Tasmania’s population has inadequate reading skills for their daily life. Seeing the need for solutions, a two-day symposium – the Cuthill Family Foundation Early Years Literacy
University Foundation Committee

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/university-foundation-committee

24 May 2024: The University Foundation Committee (UFC) is a committee of the Council of the University of Tasmania. It was established to ensure that the University’s philanthropic practices and policies are consistent with its mission and goals and that
Giving back to our seas

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/giving-back-to-our-seas

24 May 2024: Hobart is a long way from Alberta, Canada, but for University of Tasmania PhD student Kianna Gallagher it is just the ticket for a project investigating the relationship between humans and oceans. Kianna is particularly interested in how people can
Tasmanian fisheries forensics technology set to improve global catch…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tasmanian-fisheries-forensics-technology-set-to-improve-global-catch-management

24 May 2024: In 2020, global wild capture fisheries production was estimated at 90. 3 million tonnes, valued at $141 billion USD, according to a 2022 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). However, Dr Madeline Green from the University of
The art of making a difference

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/the-art-of-making-a-difference

24 May 2024: Gifting the joy of musicAccessibility to the arts was an important driver for former University of Tasmania Deputy Chancellor, business leader and alumnus Dr Rod Roberts and Mrs Cecile Roberts when they established the Ossa Music Prize. “We want to
A vital gift for hearts and minds

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/a-vital-gift-for-hearts-and-minds

24 May 2024: There are few issues that are as fundamental to our survival as the quality of the air we breathe, or the ability of our body to receive oxygen and nutrients, and remove waste. A generous donation from the Sohn Hearts & Minds Investment Leaders
Agfest 2024 wrap

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/agfest-2024-wrap

20 May 2024: Agfest 2024 is done and dusted and what a big few days it wasAfter the success of last year’s event the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s vegetable growing competition was back and even bigger. This year 12 Tasmanian schools participated in
Nurturing home-grown medical research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/nurturing-home-grown-medical-research

24 May 2024: Sustained support crucial to medical researchAlan Rees watched as his father, the pre-eminent landscape painter the late Lloyd Frederic Rees AC CMG, lost his vision to macular degeneration. Years later the artist’s only son developed a form of the
Saving Tassie’s iconic species

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/saving-tassies-iconic-species

24 May 2024: Tasmanian devils and emerging researchers benefit from long-term donor passion For pharmacist Roger Tall, encountering Tasmanian devils was a regular part of growing up in Orford on the East Coast of Tasmania. “We frequently sighted devils up and
A rising tide lifts all boats

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/a-rising-tide-lifts-all-boats

24 May 2024: Findlay Wright is exactly the kind of student Dr Ian and Jill Wilson hoped to assist when they provided a $1 million endowment toward scholarships at the University of Tasmania. Moving from North-West Tasmania to Hobart to study Findlay was doing
Telescopic visionary

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/telescopic-visionary

24 May 2024: Family camping trips in the wilds of British Columbia were a formative time for entrepreneur and keen astronomer Caisey Harlingten. Lying on his back and gazing up at the night sky, he became captivated by space. “Looking up at the deep, dark,
Research to investigate impact of humidity on wine quality

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/research-to-investigate-impact-of-humidity-on-wine-quality

21 May 2024: A Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) research project investigating the impact humidity has on wine quality has received funding from a trust that supports sustainable agriculture. In Tasmania, climate data is used for assessing the suitability
Overcoming barriers in an online learning community

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/overcoming-barriers-in-an-online-learning-community

24 Apr 2024: Boosting online learning’s potential to overcome barriers to university study will be the focus of new research in the School of Education. Strategies to better engage students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will be explored in
Winner of beetroot growing competition to be revealed at Agfest

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/winner-of-beetroot-growing-competition-to-be-revealed-at-agfest

29 Apr 2024: After the success of last year’s event the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s vegetable growing competition is back, with students hoping to grow the biggest beetroots. This year 12 Tasmanian schools are participating in the ‘Let it Grow’
Bronte Legro - 2023 Agricultural Science Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/bronte-legro-2023-agricultural-science-awards

19 Dec 2023: Bronte Legro, of Launceston, has just completed her first year of study in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science and has been recognised as the top of her cohort – not a small achievement while jugging part-time work and study. At the 2023
Funding research that offers real benefits for people with multiple…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/funding-to-fast-track-research-into-real-benefits-for-people-with-ms

4 Mar 2024: In a $4. 5m grant round aiming to fast-track the translation of research into real benefits for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), four researchers from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research MS Research Flagship are amongst 17 to
PhD candidate receives industry-funded scholarship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-industry-funded-scholarship

9 May 2024: PhD candidate Ibrahim Ahmad has received an industry-funded scholarship worth $10,000 each year, providing a financial boost while he is researching ways to reduce enteric methane emissions from livestock. The Tim Healey Memorial Scholarship was
Supporting our hard-working pollinators on World Bee Day

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/supporting-our-hard-working-pollinators-on-world-bee-day

20 May 2024: Have you ever wondered about the impact of fungicide applications on the pollination of fruits and vegetables, or the health of our hard-working honey bees?Meng Yong Lim is a PhD candidate at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and has been
Agricultural leaders learning the skills to thrive in a changing…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/agricultural-leaders-learning-the-skills-to-thrive-in-a-changing-climate

23 Apr 2024: A successful agricultural leadership program has undergone a makeover to deliver the same essential leadership and business management skills through the lens of adaptable leadership in a changing climate. The Enable leadership program is a joint
Securing the future of the Tassie devil looks brighter

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/securing-the-future-of-the-tassie-devil-looks-brighter

9 May 2024: In good news for the Tasmanian devil, $320,000 of philanthropic funds from Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal donors has been awarded this year in support of research to secure the endangered species. The donations have been allocated to research across
Funding boost for traditional Chinese medicine research hub in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/funding-boost-for-traditional-chinese-medicine-research-hub-in-tasmania

7 May 2024: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has received additional funding for a research hub that’s examining the prospect of growing traditional Chinese herbs in Tasmania. It presents a huge opportunity for Tasmania to tap into a $130 billion
University's Newnham campus now home to research institute for…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/universitys-newnham-campus-now-home-to-research-institute-for-sustainable-forestry

12 Mar 2024: The future of sustainable forestry has received a significant boost with the official launch of the $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) research institute at the University’s Newnham campus. AFWI is a collaboration between
Human rights laws recommended for Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/human-rights-laws-recommended-for-tasmania

30 Apr 2024: Tasmania should enact laws that better protect human rights, a new research paper from the Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) has recommended. A Charter of Human Rights or a Human Rights Act should be adopted and an independent Human Rights
Forum helping to abate livestock emissions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/forum-helping-to-abate-livestock-emissions

29 Apr 2024: TIA Future Forum: Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia's ruminant livestock productionThe Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is hosting a virtual Future Forum on 14 May to discuss opportunities identified by Australian scientists to
TIA Dairy Research Facility Field Day 2024

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tia-dairy-research-facility-field-day-2024

19 Feb 2024: Transformative virtual fencing technology to be discussed at dairy field dayVirtual fencing technology has the potential to revolutionise the dairy industry, but how much is known about its application in a Tasmanian context?The Tasmanian Institute
Alumnus reveals warming tundra's carbon emissions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/alumnus-reveals-warming-tundras-carbon-emissions

9 May 2024: The importance of Arctic or alpine treeless expanses – the tundra – in terms of carbon emissions made international news last month. One of the international scientists involved in the 25-years-in-the-making study is Mark Hovenden, Professor of
Spotlight on Dr Tamara Wood, Senior Lecturer in Law

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/spotlight-on-dr-tamara-wood,-senior-lecturer-in-law

23 Feb 2024: What inspires you about teaching and interacting with students in Law?Law students are society’s future change makers. Many of our students come into their Law degree with a vision for a better world and, all going well, they leave it with a set
TIA joins climate-friendly asparagopsis commercialisation project

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tia-joins-climate-friendly-asparagopsis-commercialisation-project

17 May 2024: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is proud to be part of a collaborative project to facilitate the adoption and ongoing development of low emissions feed technologies (asparagopsis seaweed) in Tasmania. With a total project cost of $8. 347
Announcing finalists in the 2024 Tasmanian Dairy Industry Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/announcing-finalists-in-the-2024-tasmanian-dairy-industry-awards

8 Mar 2024: The rural township of Dairy Plains is living up to its name, with all three finalists in the 2024 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year Award hailing from this region. Tasmanian dairy farmers are being recognised for their excellence in dairy business
Alumni honoured

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/alumni-honoured

15 Feb 2024: We continue to be inspired by the ground-breaking contributions to medicine of alumnus Professor Richard Scolyer AO (BMedSc ‘87, MBBS ‘90) who has been awarded Joint Australian of the Year in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for work in melanoma
Have you herd? The 2024 Tasmanian Dairy Awards have been announced!

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/have-you-herd-the-2024-tasmanian-dairy-awards-have-been-announced

23 Mar 2024: In just his second year of managing a dairy farm, Mahesh Gampala has achieved the coveted ANZ Tasmanian Dairy Business of the Year Award. Dalmore Dairy at Dairy Plains is overseen by investment group BWB and managed by Mahesh Gampala. Dalmore Dairy
Transforming The Makers with the NW community

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/transforming-the-makers-with-the-nw-community

5 Feb 2024: The North-West can now benefit from a modern centre of ‘making’ that hosts hands-on learning experiences, progresses business ideas, and advances the region’s key industries through specialised technology, training and research. Burnie’s
Students receive $133,000 to make a positive impact on the Tasmanian…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/students-receive-$133,000-to-make-a-positive-impact-on-the-tasmanian-agricultural-industry

30 Apr 2024: Agricultural science scholarships presentationThe future looks bright for agricultural science students who were awarded scholarships totalling over $133,000 to pursue their passion of making a positive impact on Tasmania’s agriculture and food
World-leading medical researcher takes on personal cancer challenge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/world-leading-medical-researcher-takes-on-personal-cancer-challenge

11 Oct 2023: World-leading melanoma researcher Professor Richard Scolyer AO, who received the 2021 University of Tasmania Distinguished Alumni Award, is turning his research focus to brain tumours in the hope of curing his own tumour, diagnosed this
$100m innovation to secure sustainable forestry future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/$100m-innovation-to-secure-sustainable-forestry-future

12 Mar 2024: The future of sustainable forestry received a significant boost today with the official launch of the Albanese Government’s $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program. AFWI is a collaboration between the Albanese Government
Researcher takes up fight against oxalis

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/researcher-takes-up-fight-against-oxalis

24 Jan 2024: View or download the project factsheetThis article was written by Karolin MacGregor and was published in Tasmanian Country Newspaper on 12 January 2024. It is fast becoming one of Tasmania's most invasive weeds but at this stage not much is known
Into the future: this year's Westpac Scholars announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/into-the-future-this-years-westpac-scholars-announced

11 Apr 2024: Four new Westpac Scholarship winners are diving into their studies at the University of Tasmania this year. Two have received sought-after Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships worth $120,000 each, and two are headed overseas on Westpac Asian Exchange
Creating a local solution to a global problem

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1221-creating-a-local-solution-to-a-global-problem

24 Mar 2022: The business plan Camila Campos developed through her studies in Agribusiness (Horticultural Business) has resulted in the creation of a localised solution to a global problem when it comes to food waste. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of
Studying in Tasmania’s agricultural heartland

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1247-studying-in-tasmanias-agricultural-heartland

14 Apr 2022: Image: Agricultural Science students on a field trip to Hops Products Australia (HPA), Bushy Park. Earlier this year, 29-year-old James Adams started the University of Tasmania’s Agricultural Science with Honours degree in his hometown of
The future of agriculture is in good hands

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/the-future-of-agriculture-is-in-good-hands

18 Dec 2023: Graduates from the University of Tasmania's Bachelor of Agricultural Science celebrated their achievements at a prize presentation and graduation ceremony in Hobart on 15 December. A degree in agricultural science develops sought-after skills that
Welcoming good bugs into the berry patch

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/welcoming-good-bugs-into-the-berry-patch

24 Mar 2023: Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some insects play an important role in combating pests in many crops and helping growers reduce their pesticide use. A national research team led by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Entomologist, Dr Stephen
Groundbreaking medical research from Tasmania to the world

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/groundbreaking-medical-research-from-tasmania-to-the-world

11 Apr 2024: Professor Tim Walsh, a world-leader in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), says Tasmania helped to shape his career and world view. Professor Walsh was the University of Tasmania’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2023 and
Watch our Virtual Forum: Tasmanian agriculture in a changing climate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/watch-our-virtual-forum-tasmanian-agriculture-in-a-changing-climate

10 Jul 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture hosted a virtual forum (20 June 2023) to explore issues relating to the impact of climate change on Tasmania's livestock industries. The 1-hour webinar included short presentations from experts in industry,
2023 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/2023-tasmanian-stem-researcher-of-the-year

20 Nov 2023: Researchers from the University of Tasmania were recognised among winners of the 2023 Tasmanian STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Excellence Awards. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Associate Professor Matthew Harrisonâ‹
New Cardiovascular Research Flagship for Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-cardiovascular-research-flagship-for-tasmania

7 Dec 2023: To tackle the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Tasmania the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research has launched a new Cardiovascular Research Flagship. This Flagship will build on the success and impactful research
Lasting legacy for food microbiologist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/lasting-legacy-for-food-microbiologist

23 Jan 2024: A prize to encourage students into food microbiology or food safety research has been established in honour of the late Professor Tom McMeekin AO who passed away in 2021. The prize was established by a generous donation made by Professor John Bowman,
Multiple sclerosis rising and accelerating in Australia new data shows

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/multiple-sclerosis-rising-and-accelerating-in-australia-new-data-shows

15 Feb 2023: The number of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing at a significant and accelerating rate. The latest data showed that 33,335 Australians were living with MS in 2021, an increase of 30% (7,728) over the four years since the
John Cumming | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1997

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/john-cumming-alumni-ambassador-1997

28 Nov 2023: John Cumming graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree with first class honours in 1997 and a PhD in environmental soil chemistry in 2005. After eight years of study, John still looks back on his time at the University and fondly