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Robert Arvier | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2012

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/robert-arvier-alumni-ambassador-2012

28 Nov 2023: Robert Arvier graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in 2012, during which time he went on exchange to Colorado State University to study agronomy and crop science. He then went on to complete his Master's degree in
Legume field days to help boost Tasmanian pasture productivity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/legume-field-days-to-help-boost-tasmanian-pasture-productivity

20 Nov 2023: Two field days are being held in Tasmania’s Midlands this week (21-22 November) to help local farmers increase the productivity of their pastures. More than 50 people are expected to attend across the two days, with events in Longford and
Donna Lucas | Agricultural Science Alumni 2007

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/donna-lucas-agriculture-science-alumni-2007

28 Nov 2023: Donna Lucas studied a Bachelor of Applied Science, graduating with honours in 2007 as a mature aged student. Donna’s early career started on a different path at age 15 within an accounting firm, where she studied through night school to become an
TIA hosts Tasmanian food future talk at agriCULTURED

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tia-hosted-tasmanians-food-future-public-talk-at-agricultured

8 Aug 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), in partnership with the University of Tasmania Island of Ideas public talk series, hosted a free event ‘Feeding Tasmania: Our food future’ as part of the agri-food festival agriCULTURED last week. The
Growing the future of Tasmania’s raspberries and avocados

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1246-growing-the-future-of-tasmanias-raspberries-and-avocados

14 Apr 2022: As Kirsty Dickenson reflects on her recent studies, it becomes soon apparent her decision to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (Horticultural Business) in 2020 was a good one. Offered through the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian
New research to reduce use of nitrogen fertiliser on dairy farms

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-to-reduce-use-of-nitrogen-fertiliser-on-dairy-farms

19 Jul 2023: A major research trial is set to commence at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility in the coming weeks, with researchers aiming to find practical solutions to reduce the amount of nitrogen used on dairy farms without
Amanda Woollams | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1991

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/amanda-woollams-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1991

28 Nov 2023: Graduating in 1991 with a degree in Agricultural Science majoring in Horticulture Management, Amanda Woollams looks back on her time at the University of Tasmania fondly. She remembers her cohort as “small but committed and enthusiastic” and
Should agricultural carbon accounting include land use?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/should-agricultural-carbon-accounting-include-land-use

4 Oct 2023: Opinion piece by Dr Rowan Eisner, Agricultural Systems Modeller at the Tasmania Institute of Agriculture Currently, if a farm has its carbon emissions assessed, land use is not included in the calculation. It doesn’t matter whether a cow takes up
Dual purpose peonies: do Tasmanian grown peonies have potential as a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/dual-purpose-peonies-do-tasmanian-grown-peonies-have-potential-as-a-traditional-chinese-herb

6 Dec 2023: Trials are underway in the state’s north to determine whether Tasmania could produce peony roots for the Traditional Chinese Medicine market (TCM). PhD Candidate with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Celia van Sprang is researching the
Agribusiness course provides skills for strategic business growth

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1245-agribusiness-course-provides-skills-for-strategic-business-growth

13 Apr 2022: The University of Tasmania’s Agribusiness course offers participants immersive study that will ultimately make them a better businessperson. The diploma equips current and future farm managers, owners and employers with the agribusiness skills and
Research partnership to yield results

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/research-partnership-to-yield-results

12 Dec 2022: The research is being undertaken by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and aims to increase the yield of cannabinoids that have potential for medicinal application. Martha Jane Medical is an Australian medicinal cannabis company focused on
New Tassie ag leadership program builds skills and knowledge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-tassie-ag-leadership-program-builds-skills-and-knowledge

30 Oct 2023: Seventeen leaders in the Tasmanian agriculture sector are set to graduate from an innovative career development program aiming to build practical skills and knowledge. The Enable Program is a joint initiative of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Pasture soils under the microscope

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/pasture-soils-under-the-microscope

1 May 2023: By Rohan BorojeviÄ‡, Industry Development Officer at the Tasmanian Institute of AgricultureA three-year project is underway at TIA's Dairy Research Facility to better understand the impact that different pasture species and fertiliser
Weeding out unwanted poppies

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/weeding-out-unwanted-poppies

22 Jan 2024: Research underway at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) aims to boost productivity for opium poppy growers by developing new strategies to control weed poppies. It is important research for an industry that supplies almost half of the
New chapter for historic building at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-chapter-for-historic-building-at-inveresk

24 May 2023: More than 150 staff from the University’s Student Services and Operations teams have become part of an exciting new chapter for the historic E. G. Stone Building. The site is now the headquarters of the University Service Network (USN) following
University to launch next stage of engagement

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-to-launch-next-stage-of-engagement

8 Jun 2022: A representative community group will be a key element of the next stage of engagement the University of Tasmania will launch in coming weeks. Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black said the University was looking for new opportunities to engage with
New chapter of ‘making’ in North-West Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-chapter-of-making-in-north-west-tasmania

23 Nov 2022: Modern making will be the focus of new learning, research, industry and community opportunities coming to Makers’ Workshop in 2023. The University of Tasmania is transforming the site into a technology and innovation hub that will serve the entire
Many hands help the garden grow at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/many-hands-help-the-garden-grow-at-inveresk

19 Apr 2023: Since the Community Food Garden at Inveresk was established in 2022, it’s not only been growing food, but a community of people who are gathering, sharing skills and connecting in this new place. A wide variety of vegetables have been harvested by
Agricultural science students share research

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/agricultural-science-students-share-research

4 Oct 2023: From supplying the Tasmanian whisky industry with oak barrels to mechanical pollination in onion seed crops, honours students will present a diverse range of research at the Bachelor of Agricultural Science End Of Year Honours Seminar in Hobart on 9
New leadership program for Tasmanian agriculture sector

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-leadership-program-for-tassie-ag-sector2

14 Feb 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Rural Business Tasmania (RBT) are joining forces to provide a unique career development opportunity for people working in Tasmania’s agriculture sector. eNABLE is a new training program that brings
Tasmanian Dairy Award finalists announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tasmanian-dairy-award-finalists-announced

9 Jun 2023: Tasmanian dairy farmers are being recognised for their excellence in dairy business management in the 2023 Tasmanian Dairy Awards. The Awards showcase businesses who are excelling in many different aspects of dairy farm management including people,
Women in Agriculture | Dr Tamieka Pearce

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-dr-tamieka-pearce

4 Dec 2023: One of the notable and welcome changes over the past 60 years has been the steady increase in the number of women electing to study and work in agricultural science. Graduation photographs from the early years of Agricultural Science at the
Inveresk Library a double winner in architecture awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/inveresk-library-a-double-winner-in-architecture-awards

6 Jul 2023: Wardle Studios has received two awards for the Library at Inveresk from the Australian Institute of Architecture: The Award for Educational Architecture and the Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture. Inveresk Library was innovatively
National award for TIA food microbiologist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/national-award-for-tia-food-microbiologist

7 Mar 2023: Food microbiologist, Dr Laura Rood from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has been announced as the recipient of the Australian Pork Limited Award at the national Science and Innovation Awards. Dr Rood is one of just 12 scientists, researchers,
Considering the debate about the University's future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1259-considering-the-debate-about-the-universitys-future

17 May 2022: It is very good that there is a public debate about the future of UTAS. Universities are the pillars of the society and economy we need to build if we are to survive as a prosperous and peaceful community. We need the scientific breakthroughs and
The science of Botrytis, trunk disease and fighting fungus without…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/the-science-of-botrytis,-trunk-disease-and-fighting-fungus-without-fungicide

24 Oct 2023: Researchers from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are sharing findings from current projects at Wine Tasmania’s Annual Field Day in Launceston today. Over 60 viticulture and winemaking representatives from the Tasmanian wine sector,
Tassie takes big bite of national apple funding

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tassie-takes-big-bite-of-national-apple-funding

15 Sep 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has secured an impressive $3. 7 million in national funding for research that will boost production and profits for Australian apple growers. TIA will lead two new projects as part of Hort Innovation’s
University CBD move vital for education future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1208-university-cbd-move-vital-for-education-future

21 Feb 2022: Over the last 20 years, nearly half of all new jobs in Australia required a bachelor’s degree or above. This trend is set to continue as technology changes how we live and work – in the future most jobs will require some form of post-school
New research project could transform Australia’s pyrethrum industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-project-could-transform-australias-pyrethrum-industry

24 May 2023: The Australian pyrethrum industry is backing a new research project that aims to shorten the growing time of pyrethrum to fit within an annual cropping cycle. This research addresses a key industry challenge and has the potential to be
Major investment in agricultural research and education in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/major-investment-in-agricultural-research-and-education-in-tasmania

24 Oct 2023: The Tasmanian agriculture sector is set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar investment in research and education infrastructure in Northern Tasmania. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has shared plans for a new development including a
A sneak peek behind the scenes into construction progress at Inveresk

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/a-sneak-peek-behind-the-scenes-into-construction-progress-at-inveresk

23 Aug 2022: Following the Library opening in February 2022, work is underway on the next two major buildings and two refurbishments of existing buildings at Inveresk, each with their own industrial features. The River’s Edge is the next building due for
Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/helping-to-mitigate-climate-change-impacts-for-tasmanias-wine-industry

27 Nov 2023: Wine grapes that are exposed to smoke can be left with undesirable sensory characteristics that may leave them unsuitable for wine making. As the state prepares for bushfire season, important research is underway to identify the level of smoke taint
Shaking up the conversation about the University’s move into the city

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/shaking-up-the-conversation-about-the-universitys-move-into-the-city

26 Aug 2022: Representing a cross-section of views and experiences, the panel will dig into the work that’s been done already and put forward ideas about where we go from here. This panel – and the broader community too – will materially impact how the new
Uni move into the CBD is the game changer needed to secure its future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1229-uni-move-into-the-cbd-is-the-game-changer-needed-to-secure-its-future

29 Mar 2022: Image: Artist impression of the new park at the centre of the West End precinct. The University of Tasmania must ensure its financial sustainability so that we can fulfil our mission to provide quality higher education to the most diverse range of
Women in Agriculture | Dr Samantha Sawyer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-samantha-sawyer

4 Dec 2023: One of the notable and welcome changes over the past 60 years has been the steady increase in the number of women electing to study and work in agricultural science. Graduation photographs from the early years of Agricultural Science at the
Local contractor appointed for Makers transformation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/local-contractor-appointed-for-makers-transformation

9 Jun 2023: An exciting future is coming to Burnie’s iconic Makers’ Workshop thanks to a new chapter being progressed by the University of Tasmania and its partners. Work has begun on a $4 million+ internal refurbishment with local firm Fairbrother leading
Hobart educational heritage set to be restored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/hobart-educational-heritage-set-to-be-restored

28 Nov 2022: Work to conserve an important piece of Hobart’s educational heritage has begun with contractors on site to carry out a $13. 5 million restoration of the Philip Smith Centre on the Domain. Originally completed in 1910, the Philip Smith Centre was
Industry leaders recognised at Tasmanian Dairy Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/industry-leaders-recognised-at-tasmanian-dairy-awards

17 Jun 2023: A Cressy-based dairy farm has been crowned cream of the crop in one of tightest competitions in the history of the Tasmanian Dairy Awards. It was third time’s a charm for Woodrising Dairies who were announced as the 2023 ANZ Dairy Business of the
Positive benefits for our city and our community

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1257-positive-benefits-for-our-city-and-our-community

9 May 2022: The University of Tasmania is moving into Hobart’s city centre. This move began in the 1980s with the School of Creative Arts and Media in Hunter Street. The Menzies Institute moved into its urban home in the late 2000s. More recently, the
How climate change will affect us all

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/how-climate-change-will-affect-us-all

10 Nov 2022: A TEAM of University of Tasmania researchers exploring profitable, sustainable livestock businesses in an increasingly variable climate is warning farmers that the future is here. While concentrating on future climates, the reality of climate change
Science, creativity, and entrepreneurship on menu at fermentation…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/science,-creativity,-and-entrepreneurship-on-menu-at-fermentation-masterclass

15 Feb 2023: An upcoming fermentation masterclass, to be held in Launceston, will hear from industry leaders on the scientific, entrepreneurial, and practical aspects of the increasingly popular method for adding value to simple ingredients. Presented by Seedlab
TIA 2022 Highlights Report

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tia-2022-highlights-report

3 Jul 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s 2022 Highlights Report has been released. This 60-page document contains highlights from our research, industry development, and education endeavours, along with a comprehensive list of research projects and
Young Tasmanians encouraged to pursue careers in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/young-tasmanians-encouraged-to-pursue-careers-in-agriculture

19 Jul 2023: With six jobs to every agricultural science graduate in Australia, recent graduates from the University of Tasmania’s Bachelor of Agricultural Science are spoilt for choice and taking their pick of exciting jobs here in Tasmania and around the
River’s Edge building opens in Launceston

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/rivers-edge-campus-building-opens-in-launceston

28 Jul 2023: The University of Tasmania’s new Launceston campus has reached a milestone today (Friday, 28 July) with the opening of the River’s Edge, a state-of-the-art learning and teaching facility for students and staff in the North. Vice-Chancellor
Stand clear for the methane busters

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/stand-clear-for-the-methane-busters

8 May 2023: Methane is estimated to contribute about 14. 5 per cent of anthropogenic, or human-generated, greenhouse gas emissions. And one of its main sources happens to be one of our key industries: livestock. It’s a problem for the atmosphere and,
West Park site activity update

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/west-park-site-activity-update

14 Dec 2022: New outdoor features are emerging at Burnie’s West Park as part of the University of Tasmania’s campus move to the waterfront location. A large part of the headland landscape is being returned to the environment while new and improved
Women in Agriculture | Professor Caroline Mohammed

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-professor-caroline-mohammed

4 Dec 2023: One of the notable and welcome changes over the past 60 years has been the steady increase in the number of women electing to study and work in agricultural science. Graduation photographs from the early years of Agricultural Science at the
Students receive $150,000 to pursue passion in sustainable agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/students-receive-$150,000-to-pursue-passion-in-sustainable-agriculture

29 May 2023: The future looks bright for agricultural science students who were awarded scholarships totalling almost $150,000 to pursue their passion of contributing to a sustainable future for Tasmania’s agriculture and food sector. Director of the Tasmanian
The University of Tasmania is consolidating into Hobart's CBD

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1258-the-university-of-tasmania-is-consolidating-into-hobarts-cbd

13 May 2022: A lot of people are talking about it, so we thought it would be helpful if we provided some details around why and how it’s happening, and what it will mean for Tasmania and Tasmanians. It’s a big change for Hobart. We understand that, which is
$6.4 million boost for cool climate horticulture growers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/$6.4-million-boost-for-cool-climate-horticulture-growers

29 Sep 2022: Scientists are giving Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates the opportunity to participate in a $6. 4M research trial program to help industry adapt to climate change. Being delivered through Hort Innovation and led and co-funded by the

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