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37. Penny Jones (2003-04) – junior research fellow, Environmental Health at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. She has a multi-disciplinary background in policy development, research in areas such as archaeology and paleoecology. Her recent work is in the area of pollen types and the impact on public health. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
1/3737. Penny Jones (2003-04) – junior research fellow, Environmental Health at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. She has a multi-disciplinary background in policy development, research in areas such as archaeology and paleoecology. Her recent work is in the area of pollen types and the impact on public health. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
36. Dr Zoe Gao (2000-01) – is an Australian-based health professional and is trained as an ophthalmologist. She has undertaken research in interstate universities and she continues to be at the forefront of work in this area.
2/3736. Dr Zoe Gao (2000-01) – is an Australian-based health professional and is trained as an ophthalmologist. She has undertaken research in interstate universities and she continues to be at the forefront of work in this area.
35. Dr Josephine Stringer (2001-02) – health professional and works as a paediatrician. She has affiliations with hospitals in Brisbane and Townsville. She is passionate about paediatric medicine and her contributions have made significant contributions to the lives of parents and children. Picture: Kim Eiszele
3/3735. Dr Josephine Stringer (2001-02) – health professional and works as a paediatrician. She has affiliations with hospitals in Brisbane and Townsville. She is passionate about paediatric medicine and her contributions have made significant contributions to the lives of parents and children. Picture: Kim Eiszele
34. Marilyn Lake (1964) – author and Professor of History. She is recognised for her work on the effects of the military and war on Australian civil society, along with the political history of Australian women. Her efforts impacted on the movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander human rights.
4/3734. Marilyn Lake (1964) – author and Professor of History. She is recognised for her work on the effects of the military and war on Australian civil society, along with the political history of Australian women. Her efforts impacted on the movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander human rights.
33. Scott McNamara (1996-97) – National industrial relations manager at Visy, Sydney. He is an experienced senior professional and is widely recognised for his ability to adapt to a range of situations and his passion for his ground-breaking work. Picture: LINKEDIN
5/3733. Scott McNamara (1996-97) – National industrial relations manager at Visy, Sydney. He is an experienced senior professional and is widely recognised for his ability to adapt to a range of situations and his passion for his ground-breaking work. Picture: LINKEDIN
32. Suzanne Cox (1958-63) – health professional and author. She is director of Edge Rehabilitation and has worked on case management, return to work services and medicolegal reporting. While continuing to be involved in the Masters of Rehabilitation course at the Australian Catholic University, she is passionate about helping those with chronic diseases and disability.
6/3732. Suzanne Cox (1958-63) – health professional and author. She is director of Edge Rehabilitation and has worked on case management, return to work services and medicolegal reporting. While continuing to be involved in the Masters of Rehabilitation course at the Australian Catholic University, she is passionate about helping those with chronic diseases and disability.
31. Di Drew (1961-64) – one of Australia’s most respected and experienced drama directors and is the recipient of the Australian Director’s Guild prestigious annual award in recognition of consistent excellence in the art of screen direction in feature film and television.
7/3731. Di Drew (1961-64) – one of Australia’s most respected and experienced drama directors and is the recipient of the Australian Director’s Guild prestigious annual award in recognition of consistent excellence in the art of screen direction in feature film and television.
30. Claire Williams (1971-72) – actor who, after studying at Hobart College, completed a UTAS degree in Bachelor of Arts. She became Faculty Director for Creative Industries and managed Fine Arts, Digital Media, Design, fashion, music and Performing Arts. She has played an active role in theatre companies and is a creative thinker and presenter.
8/3730. Claire Williams (1971-72) – actor who, after studying at Hobart College, completed a UTAS degree in Bachelor of Arts. She became Faculty Director for Creative Industries and managed Fine Arts, Digital Media, Design, fashion, music and Performing Arts. She has played an active role in theatre companies and is a creative thinker and presenter.
29. Amanda Lohrey (1962-63) – Award-winning Australian novelist and social commentator who attended UTas and was offered a scholarship to Cambridge University. Her most recent publication Vertigo: A Novella tells the story of a corporate couple who move to a coastal settlement to escape a mortgage, pollution and a shared tragedy.
9/3729. Amanda Lohrey (1962-63) – Award-winning Australian novelist and social commentator who attended UTas and was offered a scholarship to Cambridge University. Her most recent publication Vertigo: A Novella tells the story of a corporate couple who move to a coastal settlement to escape a mortgage, pollution and a shared tragedy.
28. Dr Genevieve Grant (1999-2000) – excelled at Hobart College and is currently Director of the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation and a Convener of the Monash Law Faculty’s Law, Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. She is a highly skilled researcher who supports others in their studies.
10/3728. Dr Genevieve Grant (1999-2000) – excelled at Hobart College and is currently Director of the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation and a Convener of the Monash Law Faculty’s Law, Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. She is a highly skilled researcher who supports others in their studies.
27. Ted Best (1956-60) – company director chair of Hobart Marine Board and Tasmanian Confederation of Industries. Ted has undertaken a number of leadership roles and his opinions have been sought after on a wide range of issues relating to Tasmania’s growth and strategic development. Former Cadbury general manager. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
11/3727. Ted Best (1956-60) – company director chair of Hobart Marine Board and Tasmanian Confederation of Industries. Ted has undertaken a number of leadership roles and his opinions have been sought after on a wide range of issues relating to Tasmania’s growth and strategic development. Former Cadbury general manager. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
26. Peter Conrad (1963-64) – Rhodes Scholar with numerous publications relating to English literature, modern film to opera. He has been a prolific writer of features and reviews for the New York Times, the New Yorker and The Observer. After his Rhodes Scholarship he became a distinguished academic.
12/3726. Peter Conrad (1963-64) – Rhodes Scholar with numerous publications relating to English literature, modern film to opera. He has been a prolific writer of features and reviews for the New York Times, the New Yorker and The Observer. After his Rhodes Scholarship he became a distinguished academic.
25. Jessica Radford (1997-99) – manager of Brand Tasmania Project. She studied at Oxford University. She is a Rhodes Scholar and has played a number of roles in high levels of government. Working in the area of Department of Health and Human Services, she has contributed to policy development and strategic advice.
13/3725. Jessica Radford (1997-99) – manager of Brand Tasmania Project. She studied at Oxford University. She is a Rhodes Scholar and has played a number of roles in high levels of government. Working in the area of Department of Health and Human Services, she has contributed to policy development and strategic advice.
24. Tara Morice (1980-81) – film, stage and television actress. She is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art and has worked extensively on stage in Australia and in such films as Strictly Ballroom Moulin Rouge! and Dance Academy.
14/3724. Tara Morice (1980-81) – film, stage and television actress. She is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art and has worked extensively on stage in Australia and in such films as Strictly Ballroom Moulin Rouge! and Dance Academy.
23. Chris Harmsen (1977-78) – renowned professional sailor. He has competed in more than 20 Sydney to Hobart yacht races, has sailed in numerous victories, both line honours and handicap, including onboard Wild Oats XI and as a member of the all-Tasmanian crew of maxi ketch Tasmania for the 50th anniversary race. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
15/3723. Chris Harmsen (1977-78) – renowned professional sailor. He has competed in more than 20 Sydney to Hobart yacht races, has sailed in numerous victories, both line honours and handicap, including onboard Wild Oats XI and as a member of the all-Tasmanian crew of maxi ketch Tasmania for the 50th anniversary race. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
22. Dr Dorothy Bruck (1972-73) - widely recognised academic who has expertise in sleep/wake behaviour, mental health and human behaviour in emergencies and the needs of culturally diverse communities. Professor Buck has been an international legal expert witness and her research has been regularly featured in the media, including Time Magazine and New Scientist.
16/3722. Dr Dorothy Bruck (1972-73) - widely recognised academic who has expertise in sleep/wake behaviour, mental health and human behaviour in emergencies and the needs of culturally diverse communities. Professor Buck has been an international legal expert witness and her research has been regularly featured in the media, including Time Magazine and New Scientist.
21. Dr Aidin Mohajeri (1994-95) – gained dux in his time at Hobart College and he is now a specialist anaesthetist. He has worked in a range of hospitals such as Waverley, Cabrini Malvern and Epworth Eastern Private Hospitals. He is currently working in North Melbourne and he continues to contribute to medical debate.
17/3721. Dr Aidin Mohajeri (1994-95) – gained dux in his time at Hobart College and he is now a specialist anaesthetist. He has worked in a range of hospitals such as Waverley, Cabrini Malvern and Epworth Eastern Private Hospitals. He is currently working in North Melbourne and he continues to contribute to medical debate.
20. Geoff Farrell (1959-64) – Professor of Medicine and Head of Liver Research Unit at Canberra Hospital. He studied at UTAS and has held numerous leadership roles including president of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Head of Uni of Sydney and editor-in-chief for a leading Australian medical journal.
18/3720. Geoff Farrell (1959-64) – Professor of Medicine and Head of Liver Research Unit at Canberra Hospital. He studied at UTAS and has held numerous leadership roles including president of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Head of Uni of Sydney and editor-in-chief for a leading Australian medical journal.
19. Stuart Hamilton – Rhodes Scholar (1971) who specialises in the area of linguistics. He gained a Bachelor of Economics in 1980 and held senior positions in the Commonwealth Public Service and served as Secretary of three government departments during his career. He was CEO of Universities Australia and he is an officer of the Order of Australia.
19/3719. Stuart Hamilton – Rhodes Scholar (1971) who specialises in the area of linguistics. He gained a Bachelor of Economics in 1980 and held senior positions in the Commonwealth Public Service and served as Secretary of three government departments during his career. He was CEO of Universities Australia and he is an officer of the Order of Australia.
18. Dr Geoff Haward, AM (1941-46) – lectures at the University of Cambridge faculty of Education. He is currently the Professor of education and Head of Faculty. He studied at Oxford and is passionate about education and overcoming social disadvantage.
20/3718. Dr Geoff Haward, AM (1941-46) – lectures at the University of Cambridge faculty of Education. He is currently the Professor of education and Head of Faculty. He studied at Oxford and is passionate about education and overcoming social disadvantage.
17. Rhys Edwards (1988-89)– Rhodes Scholar, currently works as a senior consultant in policy and strategy in government. He is a member of the university council and was Secretary to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. He studied at UTAS and then moved onto Oxford University.
21/3717. Rhys Edwards (1988-89)– Rhodes Scholar, currently works as a senior consultant in policy and strategy in government. He is a member of the university council and was Secretary to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. He studied at UTAS and then moved onto Oxford University.
16. Dr Emma Clark (2000-01) – was awarded a scholarship to study Medicine at UTAS. Her passion for helping those who are disadvantaged led her to missions in the Philippines, Pakistan and Iraq through Medecins Sans Frontiers. She is currently working in the emergency department at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
22/3716. Dr Emma Clark (2000-01) – was awarded a scholarship to study Medicine at UTAS. Her passion for helping those who are disadvantaged led her to missions in the Philippines, Pakistan and Iraq through Medecins Sans Frontiers. She is currently working in the emergency department at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
15. Dr Stas Shabala (1998-99) – astrophysicist lecturing in physics at UTAS. He is an ARC Early Career Fellow who is working on the formulation and evolution of galaxies. He is interested in next generation, large sky surveys.
23/3715. Dr Stas Shabala (1998-99) – astrophysicist lecturing in physics at UTAS. He is an ARC Early Career Fellow who is working on the formulation and evolution of galaxies. He is interested in next generation, large sky surveys.
14. Richard Wielebinski (1950-54) – Professor of Astronomy and Emeritus Director, and holds a leading role in Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, Bonn. He studied engineering at UTAS, then moved to radio astronomy after a PhD thesis from Cambridge University. He has been awarded a number of international honours and has been widely recognised for his ground-breaking work.
24/3714. Richard Wielebinski (1950-54) – Professor of Astronomy and Emeritus Director, and holds a leading role in Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, Bonn. He studied engineering at UTAS, then moved to radio astronomy after a PhD thesis from Cambridge University. He has been awarded a number of international honours and has been widely recognised for his ground-breaking work.
13. Dr Peter Brooks, AM (1956-61) – physician and Professor of Medicine. He is a frequent commentator on health policy and on the importance of developing evidence-based work in this area. In 2010 he was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia for services to rheumatology. Picture: Edith Cowan University
25/3713. Dr Peter Brooks, AM (1956-61) – physician and Professor of Medicine. He is a frequent commentator on health policy and on the importance of developing evidence-based work in this area. In 2010 he was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia for services to rheumatology. Picture: Edith Cowan University
12. Nicholas Hope (1957-61) – World Bank Economist and Director at Stanford. His research interests are in East Asian economies, especially China and Indonesia. His current research focus is private enterprise development and progress of reform in China, especially in the finance sector.
26/3712. Nicholas Hope (1957-61) – World Bank Economist and Director at Stanford. His research interests are in East Asian economies, especially China and Indonesia. His current research focus is private enterprise development and progress of reform in China, especially in the finance sector.
11. Heather Rose (1981-82) – award-winning novelist and businesswoman. She is the author of seven novels and has been published internationally. Her novels have won awards for literary fiction, crime fiction, fantasy and children’s literature. She was the Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2004 and continues to contribute to the literary community. Picture: Peter Mathew
27/3711. Heather Rose (1981-82) – award-winning novelist and businesswoman. She is the author of seven novels and has been published internationally. Her novels have won awards for literary fiction, crime fiction, fantasy and children’s literature. She was the Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2004 and continues to contribute to the literary community. Picture: Peter Mathew
10. Henry Reynolds (1950-54) – Hobart-born historian, educator and author who taught in secondary schools in Australia and England before joining the staff of James Cook University in 1966. Author of more than 10 books and an Honorary Research Professor in Aboriginal Studies, Global Cultures and Languages at UTAS. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
28/3710. Henry Reynolds (1950-54) – Hobart-born historian, educator and author who taught in secondary schools in Australia and England before joining the staff of James Cook University in 1966. Author of more than 10 books and an Honorary Research Professor in Aboriginal Studies, Global Cultures and Languages at UTAS. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
9. Dr Bruce Felmingham (1953-56) – economist and academic. He has contributed to public debate in both Tasmania and Australia on issues facing regional areas. His abiding passion is for the social wellbeing of disabled people.
29/379. Dr Bruce Felmingham (1953-56) – economist and academic. He has contributed to public debate in both Tasmania and Australia on issues facing regional areas. His abiding passion is for the social wellbeing of disabled people.
8. Malcolm McCusker – Australian barrister, philanthropist and 31st Governor of Western Australia. Attended Lenah Valley Primary School and Hobart High School until his family returned to Western Australia in 1953.
30/378. Malcolm McCusker – Australian barrister, philanthropist and 31st Governor of Western Australia. Attended Lenah Valley Primary School and Hobart High School until his family returned to Western Australia in 1953.
7. Rodney Eade (1974-75) – four-time VFL/AFL premiership winner and coach. He is a former coach of the Sydney Swans, the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast. He has, to date, coached 359 games of AFL/VFL. Picture: AAP
31/377. Rodney Eade (1974-75) – four-time VFL/AFL premiership winner and coach. He is a former coach of the Sydney Swans, the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast. He has, to date, coached 359 games of AFL/VFL. Picture: AAP
6. Geoff Poulter (1965-66) – journalist and sports commentator. Among other roles, he was a sport reporter with the Mercury and The Age and chief football writer for the Herald Sun. He won numerous awards for football journalism and was inducted into the MCG Hall of Fame for writing in cricket and football.
32/376. Geoff Poulter (1965-66) – journalist and sports commentator. Among other roles, he was a sport reporter with the Mercury and The Age and chief football writer for the Herald Sun. He won numerous awards for football journalism and was inducted into the MCG Hall of Fame for writing in cricket and football.
5. Jane Hutchinson (1992-93) – Awarded Tasmanian of the Year in 2016 and she is currently a nationally recognised conservationist, whose passion for protecting the natural environment has contributed to the quality of lives of present and future generations of Australians. Picture Gary Ramage
33/375. Jane Hutchinson (1992-93) – Awarded Tasmanian of the Year in 2016 and she is currently a nationally recognised conservationist, whose passion for protecting the natural environment has contributed to the quality of lives of present and future generations of Australians. Picture Gary Ramage
4. Leigh Carmichael (1992-93) – Creative director of Mona and Dark MOFO. He has been recognised as one of the most influential cultural voices by AFR. His recent work focuses on the value of risk and he is an influential member of a panel exploring “Walking the Creative Line”. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
34/374. Leigh Carmichael (1992-93) – Creative director of Mona and Dark MOFO. He has been recognised as one of the most influential cultural voices by AFR. His recent work focuses on the value of risk and he is an influential member of a panel exploring “Walking the Creative Line”. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
3. Geoffrey Dyer (1960-64) – won the Archibald Prize in 2003 and studied at UTAS School of Art. He exhibits regularly at galleries around Australia and overseas including Shanghai and Hong Kong. His inspirational work is represented in many private and public collections. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
35/373. Geoffrey Dyer (1960-64) – won the Archibald Prize in 2003 and studied at UTAS School of Art. He exhibits regularly at galleries around Australia and overseas including Shanghai and Hong Kong. His inspirational work is represented in many private and public collections. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
2. Sir Eardley Max Bingham (1939-43) – (known as Max Bingham) distinguished Tasmanian lawyer and politician. He was attorney-general, deputy premier and leader of the opposition over a period of 15 years. He was appointed to the National Crime Authority and the Criminal Justice Commission in Queensland.
36/372. Sir Eardley Max Bingham (1939-43) – (known as Max Bingham) distinguished Tasmanian lawyer and politician. He was attorney-general, deputy premier and leader of the opposition over a period of 15 years. He was appointed to the National Crime Authority and the Criminal Justice Commission in Queensland.
1. Mary Donaldson (1988-89) – Crown Princess of Denmark . She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Law. Married to Crown Prince Frederik, her passion lies in work with the disadvantaged and advancing cultural diversity.
37/371. Mary Donaldson (1988-89) – Crown Princess of Denmark . She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Law. Married to Crown Prince Frederik, her passion lies in work with the disadvantaged and advancing cultural diversity.
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