Tassie scientists make groundbreaking Antarctic discoveries
Tasmanian scientists are using Antarctic-bound tourist vessels to understand more about the polar region and have already made groundbreaking discoveries. What they found.
Tertiary
One thing PhD candidate heading to Antarctica can’t live without
Benjamin Viola is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime to research seabirds and the scope of climate change – but he’s made sure he’s packed one essential item for his six month trip.
810 million kilometres: UTAS scientist’s mission to Jupiter
A University of Tasmania space scientist is on a mission to uncover the mysterious of the solar system through a spacecraft voyage to Jupiter.
Bright minds: Next gen get keen on robotics jobs of future
The hi-tech world of robotics is breaking new ground in Tasmania. See how a career in STEM has already inspired our young Tasmanians.
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Five-year deadline for UTAS to deal with budget challenges
The University of Tasmania’s annual report has revealed the depths of its financial woes — and a million-dollar salary for the top job. See how much the institution’s boffins are making >>
UTAS staff in secretive Chinese government program
The revelation that a number of University of Tasmania academics are involved in a secretive Chinese research program, which has been labelled a national threat, has sparked calls to protect the institution from foreign interference.
Plan for fee-free TAFE courses to tackle skill shortages
Renewed calls have been made for free TasTAFE courses to be made available to Tasmanians in an effort to tackle skill shortages. See what sectors need workers >>
Dreams come true as law grads pass the bar
COVID-19 social distancing restrictions were unable to wipe the grins from the latest crop of Hobart’s freshly-minted law graduates to pass the bar.
Balloon industry shocked by surprising UTAS research
Are latex balloons really biodegradable? The balloon industry has been shocked by surprising results of a University of Tasmania study.
New Defence precinct locked in for Launceston
Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created after UTAS signed an agreement with the Federal Government to develop a new Defence and Maritime Innovation Precinct in Launceston. Details >>
Students stand up against uni fee hikes
University students have called on the Federal Government to abandon its proposed hikes in course fees and instead increase funding to universities.
Students fight back over uni fee hike
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a rally in Hobart protesting against university fee changes.
How to go to university for free
UTAS is offering up several courses, including bachelors of business, nutrition and science for free – but there’s a catch.
Expert slams ‘ignorant’ uni fee hike
The Federal Government’s move to more than double some university course fees has been called “Australia’s ‘Dumbdowner’ package”.
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