A $26m agriculture hub development – including a glasshouse, multi-purpose research facility, and retractable-roof growing areas – will begin rising at UTAS’ Newnham campus early next year.
Tasmanian research published in a global report reveals Australia is falling behind the rest of the world in protecting unique native plants, potentially leaving them at risk of extinction.
More than 200 scientists from across the globe, including Tasmania, have shared what they say is “the only way” to save the Southern Ocean. What they say the key risk is.
Tasmanian scientists are using Antarctic-bound tourist vessels to understand more about the polar region and have already made groundbreaking discoveries. What they found.
For years Helen McLean dreamt of operating her own business. She’ll now be waiting even longer, after TasTAFE cut a three-year course after a review.
UTAS has hit back at claims the cleaning budget had been slashed, saying it’s ‘false and irresponsible’ to suggest their approach to cleaning would make people less safe.
UTAS Vice Chancellor Rufus Black has spoken out about former vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen’s tenure, after an Independent Commission Against Corruption investigation found him guilty of groping two female staff. DETAILS >>
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 >>
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.
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 >>
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.
Are latex balloons really biodegradable? The balloon industry has been shocked by surprising results of a University of Tasmania study.
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 >>
University students have called on the Federal Government to abandon its proposed hikes in course fees and instead increase funding to universities.
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