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3 minutes with… PhD student, Madeleine Way, researching cider

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/972-3-minutes-with-phd-student-madeleine-way-researching-cider

6 Jan 2020: I’m fortunate to say I have a case of ‘the world is my oyster’. . . . Through my PhD I have developed many transferrable skills and agriculture in Tasmania is very diverse. ”.
A career where you never get bored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/811-a-career-where-you-never-get-bored

19 Dec 2018: so many different contexts. Students studying agricultural science at the University of Tasmania enjoy the advantage of having direct links with industry, through research institutes like the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture . . . A four-year Bachelor of
A land of opportunity – agricultural careers in the 21st century

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/296-a-land-of-opportunity-agricultural-careers-in-the-21st-century

7 Jun 2017: All these roles and complementary suppliers need a solid understanding of agriculture. . . . This is a new program that is helping students to get a better understanding of what a career in 21st-century agriculture actually looks like.
Ag students tackling global challenges

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/977-ag-students-tackling-global-challenges

7 Feb 2020: about how important livestock is to Timorese people in terms of both their nutrition and cultural practices. "Working closely with farmers highlighted the importance of agriculture to developing countries. . . . and experiences to the education of
Agfest 2024 wrap

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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 . . . and generate interest in a career in agriculture. This year students put
Agriculture degree gives graduate incredible globe-trotting career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/812-agriculture-degree-gives-graduate-incredible-globe-trotting-career

19 Dec 2018: plants, animals, the natural environment, or working internationally, then agriculture is an option for you. The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a
Agriculture degree gives graduate incredible globe-trotting career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/291-agriculture-degree-gives-graduate-incredible-globe-trotting-career

25 May 2017: natural environment, or working internationally, then agriculture is an option for you. The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a three-year Bachelor of
Agriculture Science graduate, wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1159-agriculture-science-graduate-wins-tasmanian-young-farmer-of-the-year

26 Aug 2021: in third. Agriculture Science graduate, Andrea O'Halloran wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year titleCompeting on the sideWhen not competing, Ms O'Halloran spends her days roaming the ever-increasing . . . jillaroo before coming back home. "Uncertain
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: in management in Australia and overseas. With over 30-years of experience in food, law and agriculture, Amanda now utilises her skills to provide expert advice and to assist Tasmanian food . . . people to take on further training in agricultural
Assisting Tasmanian farmers drives Hannah to great heights

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1127-assisting-tasmanian-farmers-drives-hannah-to-great-heights

20 Apr 2021: with the Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Hannah wanted to pursue an agronomy focused honours project – specifically, one that bridged the gap between farming and research. . . . She credited her easy transition from academia to industry to her work
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: achievement while jugging part-time work and study. At the 2023 Agricultural Science Prize Ceremony, Bronte was announced as the recipient of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture / Agriculture and Food Systems . . . Tasmanian Midlands and (luckily for us
Cassidy Dahlenburg, 2023 Agricultural Science graduate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/cassidy-dahlenburg,-2023-agricultural-science-graduate

18 Dec 2023: I could be working with berries, tomatoes, citrus or mushrooms,” Cassidy said. “It’s a great opportunity to travel and experience what agriculture is like around Australia. ”Cassidy didn’t grow . . . up on a farm, but it’s fair to say that
Catherine Ford | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1994

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/catherine-ford-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1994

28 Nov 2023: main challenge for agriculture worldwide is the rapidly changing environment and the sector’s ability to adapt. “Tasmanian agriculture is uniquely positioned for ready adapt, as agricultural activities here are typically . . . The challenge is working
Celebrating 60 years of agricultural science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/celebrating-60-years-of-agricultural-science

13 Dec 2023: skills. Oliver Roberts graduated with a Bachelor of Agriculture in 2015 and is the CEO of Pasture. io, an agtech startup company which he founded to empower farmers through automating critical . . . Connect with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Written
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: waste. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania, the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness is developed in partnership with some of the world’s leading names . . . circumstances. Learn more about the Graduate
Discovering the diversity of agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/813-discovering-the-diversity-of-agriculture

19 Dec 2018: agricultural science. ”The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science or a three-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business).
Diverse career opportunities for Agricultural Science graduates

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

28 Mar 2023: on farms, at board tables, in classrooms, in laboratories, or advising governments. The Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours is taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). “Young people have . . . Our students have an opportunity to
Do you want a job that gets you out of the office?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/969-do-you-want-a-job-that-gets-you-out-of-the-office

13 Dec 2019: So, what does a plantation technical forester do? Max is part of the Tasmanian North-East team and said his role is split between plantation management and research. “One half of . . . And the job market reflects it: A degree in agriculture opens doors to
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: We caught-up with some of our alumni to hear their reflections of studying agriculture science and find out where their careers have taken them. . . . we celebrate 60 years of Agriculture Science at the University of Tasmania.
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 . . . Director of TIA Professor Michael Rose said
First Ag Sci Tassie Rhodes Scholar is shaking up the fruit industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/956-first-ag-sci-tassie-rhodes-scholar-is-shaking-up-the-fruit-industry

30 Oct 2019: I really enjoyed it there (Westerway Raspberry Farm). They are an innovative and forward-thinking farm that uses technology and modern practical methods of agriculture. . . . This research is relatively new for raspberries and Oliver says that: "it's very
From greenkeeper to green pastures

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1129-from-greenkeeper-to-green-pastures

22 Apr 2021: The following year, he began studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Tasmania is a fantastic spot for studying agriculture. . . . We have a lot of diversity in the agricultural industry here, and you can see
Get a scholarship to study ag in beautiful Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/946-get-a-scholarship-to-study-ag-in-beautiful-tasmania

13 Oct 2019: It’s no coincidence that agriculture is booming in Tasmania. Tassie boasts some of the cleanest air on the planet, a thriving food scene, an amazing arts culture, pristine wilderness and . . . It is an agriculture powerhouse, with a broad and dynamic
Going for gold

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19 Dec 2018: of Tasmania. “I had a look all around Australia at the different options for studying agriculture. . . . agriculture and also in her pursuit to continue her dream of riding at the highest level.
Going for gold

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/311-going-for-gold

15 Jun 2017: Bachelor of Agriculture student Georga Brennan is taking this one step further and combining her two passions - horses and agriculture, to set herself up for an exciting future career. . . . Georga is now in the third year of the Bachelor of Agriculture
How ag science scholarships are helping these students aim high

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/954-how-ag-science-scholarships-are-helping-these-students-aim-high

17 Oct 2019: So, this is where I ended up,” says Esther. Esther was the fortunate recipient of two scholarships in agriculture: The Costa North-West Scholarship in Agricultural Science; and the City of . . . She sees herself out in the field in a couple of years
In agriculture there is no such thing as a “typical day” in the office

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/967-in-agriculture-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-typical-day-in-the-office

4 Dec 2019: Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania and hasn’t looked back. Living in Melbourne or another big city didn’t appeal to me. . . . I never saw myself getting into vegetable seed production, but I am loving every minute of it.
Interest in Uni piqued at Agfest

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/interest-in-uni-piqued-at-agfest

2 Sep 2022: What do Tasmanian devils, drones, compost, video games and microscopes have in common? . . . a Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease vaccine.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science

9 Feb 2023: Lecturer, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). . . . Easton, Brigette Wright and Meg Spiteri. Dr Samantha Sawyer Lecturer and Research Fellow in Food Science, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). Dr Sawyer’s research focuses on areas
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: Australian Institute of Company Directors. While completing his PhD, John worked at Sustainable Forest Management, then went on to start his own company, Geo-Environmental Solutions (GES), that specialises in soil . . . as we celebrate 60 years of
Keen agriculture student makes industry connections

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1099-keen-agriculture-student-makes-industry-connections

1 Dec 2020: Science degree, taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania, has a strong focus on building career skills through hands-on experiences and direct industry . . . Systems, and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
Konrad Chung | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1993

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/konrad-chang-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1993

28 Nov 2023: is thankful for his continued relationship with the University and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). “TIA is a major contributor to the Tasmanian agricultural landscape. . . . TIA today has continued to help me solve problems and through
Lasting legacy for food microbiologist

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

23 Jan 2024: was established by a generous donation made by Professor John Bowman, current Centre Leader for Food Safety and Innovation at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. . . . world-renowned Food Safety Centre at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in Hobart
Laying the groundwork for a career in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/949-laying-the-groundwork-for-a-career-in-agriculture

14 Oct 2019: Agriculture is not just two or three things, it’s millions of things. . . . said she continues to be surprised and inspired by the diversity of agriculture.
Lilia Jenkins | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2022

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/lilia-jenkins-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-2022

28 Nov 2023: Lilia was a student ambassador for the University and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, which allowed her to share her knowledge of entomology and inspire the next generation of agricultural science . . . Read more alumni stories as we celebrate 60
Martin Steinbauer | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1989

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/martin-steinbauer-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1989

28 Nov 2023: Associate Professor Martin Steinbauer is the Assistant Director for Response Operations at the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. . . . experiences including with Westland Nurseries, Roger Wallace Crop Protection,
Need some sparkle in your cider? We can help.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/866-need-some-sparkle-in-your-cider-we-can-help

29 May 2019: Learn the science and business of starting your own craft cidery. Dr Fiona Kerslake, Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, will be sharing her scientific expertise in cider-making . . . Dr Fiona Kerslake, Research Fellow at the
Nina joins the culture club

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/708-nina-joins-the-culture-club

10 Aug 2018: with commercial Tasmanian dairies to determine the best way to make kefir in the factory. . . . been common in Eastern Europe for a long time, and it’s exciting to be developing Tasmanian kefir products in demand for our present-day lifestyle,”
Oliver Roberts | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2015

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/oliver-roberts-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-2015

28 Nov 2023: Oliver Roberts studied a Bachelor of Agriculture (2015) and a Master of Business Administration (2018) and graduated with more than 10 years of farm management experience under his belt having worked . . . The future of agriculture rests in our ability to
Peter Headlam |Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1968

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/peter-headlam-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1968

28 Nov 2023: as both a student and a farmer, as he dabbled in truffles, venison, wool processing and group breeding. “Over that time the Department of Agriculture, as a farmer’s educator, consultant . . . a part-time role as a lecturer at Tas Institute of Technology
Peter Lane | Agricultural Science Alumni 1974

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/peter-lane-agriculture-science-alumni-1974

28 Nov 2023: Peter Lane graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Agriculture Science in 1974 and a PhD in 1982. Peter grew up in a small Tasmanian rural town where . . . future of agriculture science in Tasmania, Peter highlighted the ongoing need 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: Ibrahim is studying at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. His research will address the complex decisions facing livestock farmers to mitigate enteric methane emissions across a range of production systems while . . . emissions and improve production
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
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. . . . of Agriculture Science at the University of Tasmania.
Scholarship Supports Ag Student to Follow Her Dreams

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1041-scholarship-supports-ag-student-to-follow-her-dreams

30 Jul 2020: I still do cattle handling and still love it. ” Jordan is from a long line of Tasmanian farmers and has worked at a dairy since she was 14. . . . 000 to rural students wanting to study agriculture or business at the University of Tasmania. Interim Director
Scholarships help Agricultural students from Tassie's north west

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/108-scholarships-help-agricultural-students-from-tassies-north-west

20 Jun 2016: Extension Officer for the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, said “the financial support was vital as it gave me the freedom to focus on my studies and made moving to Hobart much . . . went home to see my family. ” Samantha now works as a Dairy
School camp fed Esther’s plans for new career path

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1179-school-camp-fed-esthers-plans-for-new-career-path

25 Nov 2021: Before Esther Magor signed up to join the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) Feed Your Mind, Feed the World camp, she had never considered agriculture as a possible career path. . . . open to all year 11 and 12 students keen to experience
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: agriculture and food sector. Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Professor Mike Rose, presented certificates to students at a celebratory afternoon tea in Hobart this afternoon. . . . Smith, Robert Menary Tasmania University
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: food sector. Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Professor Michael Rose, presented certificates to students at a celebratory morning tea in Hobart this morning. . . . It will also allow me to meet and work with people in the
Studying agriculture in Tasmania just makes sense

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/815-studying-agriculture-in-tasmania-just-makes-sense

19 Dec 2018: the Tasmanian Instituteof Agriculture. MengYong says he loved having the opportunity to meet with industry leaders first hand. “We get to go out on field trips and visit properties and businesses. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science or a