UTAS Masters graduate’s fascination with giant kelp
Nicole Currie’s unshakeable curiosity about giant kelp made her make the big leap to Tasmania to complete a Masters degree.
Tertiary
Leading scientist receives nearly $1m research grant
A leading University of Tasmania scientist has been awarded a prestigious grant to research Antarctic fast ice and develop new mapping and climate models.
Bazinga: Leading Tassie scientist nominated for top gong
A leading UTAS neuroscientist has been short-listed for a prestigious award deemed the Oscars of Australian science.
From car salesman to frontline worker: 63yo graduates as paramedic
Crowned the oldest student in his cohort, former car salesman- turned-paramedic Bob Muller has proven its never to late for a career change. PICTURES >>
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Fury at $109 million in education ‘cuts’
The State Government has rejected claims it plans to slash its education budget by more than $100 million over the next four years.
Students enjoy best of both worlds with TAFE, uni combo
Uni students are flocking to vocational courses to boost their employment opportunities by ensuring they have practical skills for their chosen career as well as a degree.
Aussie uni’s Big Brother app to watch students
Student sleep, activity levels, alcohol and drug use could be monitored through a new phone app an Australian university will deploy. But it has privacy experts concerned.
Honour for top student achievers
Tasmania’s top-achieving students have been honoured for their hard work with a ceremony at Government House. SEE THE FULL LIST OF ACHIEVERS.
IB students rewarded for study skills
Results for the international alternative to the ATAR are in and students from one of Tasmania’s top schools snapped up some very impressive scores.
Naarah Barnes reveals family pride
Indigenous artist Naarah Barnes has earned many prizes for singing and performing this year, topped off by her graduation from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Music.
Claims of errors in Tassie ATAR scores
The state’s schools assessment authority is in the spotlight after claims students’ end-of-year results were miscalculated.
Unis move to future-proof students
With 85 per cent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 still yet to be invented, universities have a new focus on transferable skills and preparing students for rapid change.
Rise in jobs that don’t require a degree
Australia’s obsession with university is subsiding, with fewer employers and school leavers seeking out degrees. SEE THE DEGREE-FREE CAREERS AND THEIR PAY
Palaeontology degree breaks new ground
Fossil hunters are digging the only degree of its kind in Australasia, studying alongside a university team with expertise spanning the past 400 million years of life on Earth.
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