Media Releases 2012

May

16 May Memory Clinic Leading Research - [PDF File 65.8 KB]
University of Tasmania web page

16 May UTAS theatre students rise to the challenge of 20 plays in 21 days - [PDF File 132.8 KB]
It’s 20AD - The Beginning of the End for third-year UTAS Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Theatre) students as they present their 2012 student-directed festival running from 2-23 June.

16 May Interested in giving something back? - [PDF File 57.5 KB]
UTAS and Volunteering Tasmania will be holding a Volunteer Expo in National Volunteer Week, which provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 6.1 million Australians who volunteer.

15 May Forum to focus on helping refugees from war-torn countries in Tasmania - [PDF File 62.8 KB]
The University of Tasmania is a sponsor of World Vision’s Just One World Launceston public forum on Monday (May 14) to raise awareness of the war experiences of refugees who come to Tasmania.

15 May Fifty years of Australian influence on the Antarctic Treaty System – book launch today - [PDF File 174.2 KB]
The Antarctic Treaty System, the means by which the vast region of sea and land stretching from 60 degrees south to the South Pole is managed, has been in force for 50 years.

9 May TLRI releases issues paper: Sexual Offences Against Young People - [PDF File 120.6 KB]
UTAS‟ Tasmanian Law Reform Institute (TLRI) has released a new issues paper titled Sexual Offences against Young People and is seeking views from the public.

9 May The good oil on alternative aquafeeds – research collaboration receives inaugural award - [PDF File 163.4 KB]
A group of researchers investigating how to replace fish oil in Australian aquafeeds has been awarded the Aquaculture Science Research Award at the Australasian Aquaculture Awards.

7 May Landscape Logic - [PDF File 107.4 KB]
A book launched tomorrow (Tuesday, May 8) emphasises the importance of the social sciences in tracking the state of the environment.

7 May Sarewitz media release - [PDF File 64.9 KB]
What science and technology policies could help meet the needs of Tasmania in the face of a rapidly globalising technological society? An internationally respected visiting scholar is in Hobart this week to discuss these and other issues.

4 May Opportunity knocks for UTAS professor on the rim of a Mars crater - [PDF File 69.2 KB]
Conclusive proof that water once flowed on the Martian surface has been found in a huge ancient impact crater named after Captain Cook’s ship.

3 May Ag sci scholars awarded at Ag Fest - [PDF File 65.1 KB]
The annual Ag Fest event provided the perfect setting for the presentation of two agricultural science scholarships today. The Bert Campbell Memorial Scholarship in Agriculture was awarded to Ag Science student Samantha Cables and the Bruce Wall Estate Honours Scholarship was presented to Ag Sci student Gemma Sherwin.

3 May Sustainability in early childhood forums aim to build Tasmanian network - [PDF File 93.7 KB]
Leading academics in the field of sustainability in early childhood education will join Tasmanian educators, parents and professionals to spread the word about teaching young children about environmental sustainability.

3 May Tasmanian support for bolstering of Samoan democracy - [PDF File 50.2 KB]
The Australian Government has committed nearly $900,000 over three years towards implementing the recommendations of a legislative needs assessment of the Parliament of Samoa by the University of Tasmania’s Dr Richard Herr.

1 May Scholarship honours 100 years of fine education - [PDF File 65.4 KB]
A new scholarship appeal was launched today at Hobart College.

April

27 April Out of medical school and into the real world - [PDF File 105.4 KB]
Second-year UTAS medical students will gain first-hand experience of healthcare in rural communities across the Tasmania next week, as they leave Hobart and head to the country as part of the Rural Communities Program (April 30-May 4, 2012).

27 April ‘Song of the seals’ to air tonight - [PDF File 254.0 KB]
The tracking of southern elephant seals has inspired an unusual collaboration between scientists and musicians, which will culminate in a Hobart concert tonight.

27 April Calling all stargazers - observatory open night - [PDF File 59.6 KB]
Fancy seeing the stars of the Milky Way up close and personal? What about the rings of Saturn? All stargazers are invited along to the UTAS Mount Canopus Observatory Open Night this Saturday 28 April 2012. There will be many telescopes to view, with friendly guides from the Astronomical Society of Tasmania.

27 April New plant gene illuminates inflorescences - [PDF File 62.3 KB]
A research project has discovered a new gene with an important role in generating flower-bearing structures (inflorescences) in plants. The research will be published in the online journal Nature Communications.

27 April Rice researcher wins $US200,000 scholarship - [PDF File 35.6 KB]
A University of Tasmania PhD candidate whose research may help boost global rice production has been awarded a $US200,000 ($A193,000) scholarship by one of the world’s biggest agricultural companies.

24 April Environment focus for scholarships recipients - [PDF File 66.3 KB]
The Governor’s Environment Scholarships will tonight (Tuesday 24 April 2012) be awarded to three science students. The scholarships are available to students undertaking an honours or masters project, in any faculty, which relates to management of the environment.

23 April Play-reading - The Way of Water - [PDF File 75.6 KB]
The largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry is the subject of a free play-reading at the UTAS School of Visual and Performing Arts at Inveresk on Tuesday 24 April

23 April CODES Newcrest release for web - [PDF File 67.9 KB]
The University of Tasmania has secured $2.5 million from one of the world's top gold-producers as a foundation client of the University‟s new mineral research facility.

20 April Young talent showcased in ArtRage - [PDF File 65.6 KB]
The ArtRage exhibition is on again and set to display a fantastic range of youthful talent in a new showcase.

19 April Scholarship recipient to demystify devil dens - [PDF File 64.2 KB]
Maternal dens where young devils are reared are critical habitat for this threatened species and imperative for the recovery of the population. Scholarship recipient Jillian Smith plans to look at recognisable features of dens and the habitat characteristics around them in order to develop an effective search protocol.

March

29 March UTAS dementia research receives $3m boost - [PDF File 64.3 KB]
Dementia research has been given a generous $3 million boost this week. UTAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Rathjen today announced a philanthropic grant of $3million from the JO and JR Wicking Trust, managed by ANZ Trustees.

28 March UTAS professors’ new phonics app decodes the sounds of reading - [PDF File 105.4 KB]
A new iPad app, developed by a team from the UTAS Faculty of Education, has been launched at Goodwood Primary School by the secretary of the Department of Education, Colin Pettit.

27 March Lobster researcher wins prestigious national Science and Innovation Award - [PDF File 153.6 KB]
Dr Cedric Simon from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania has received top honours at the prestigious 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. His research into innovative assessment methods of the nutritional condition of rock lobsters earned him two awards at the Canberra ceremony.

27 March Scales of justice the focus for two scholarship winners - [PDF File 59.5 KB]
Two students studying Law as part of their degrees have celebrated their scholarships at a combined presentation today at UTAS.

26 March Scholarships recognise high-achievers from a range of areas - [PDF File 64.6 KB]
Four students studying fine arts, political science and medical research have each been presented with a $5000 Jim Bacon Foundation Scholarship.

23 March A very creepy Christmas... - [PDF File 65.7 KB]
The Christmas spirit never dies and neither do people - when they’re zombies.

23 March UTAS showcased to careers advisors - [PDF File 60.9 KB]
UTAS‟s world-class research facilities and schools are being showcased to a variety of interstate careers advisors this week.

22 March UTAS recognition for alumni achievement - [PDF File 36.9 KB]
Two distinguished young University of Tasmania alumni are to be honoured at a gala event in Hobart tonight.

21 March Arts in Conversation - [PDF File 103.5 KB]
UTAS Cradle Coast Campus is inviting artists and community practitioners to discuss the potential for university-level community arts and cultural development courses to be offered in the region, at a forum at the campus on Friday 30 March 2012.

21 March TLRI recommends changes to sex trial laws - [PDF File 80.9 KB]
The UTAS Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI) will tomorrow release a final report that makes recommendations for fundamental changes to the laws that govern the conduct of sexual assault cases where an accused is charged with offences against multiple complainants.

20 March Wicking launches $30k appeal for iRemember community dementia project - [PDF File 67.6 KB]
How important are our memories for defining who we are and how we relate to other people? University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre researchers and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) are teaming up for a new research project to find out how memories can help people with dementia.

20 March Internationally-renowned designer to discuss his work - [PDF File 58.2 KB]
Brodie Neill is a young furniture designer whose work has captured the attention of the international design scene with his new and exciting use of form. He is will give a talk tomorrow night (Wednesday 21 March 2012) about his work.

13 March Economy’s impact on the environment focus of lectures - [PDF File 64.4 KB]
Canadian environment and finance expert Nicole Foss will this week discuss the economy’s relationship to the environment in two public lectures at UTAS. Foss will present Peak Oil, Local Resilience and Financial Crisis at both the Newnham and Sandy Bay campus.

9 March Strong opinions from visiting US educator - [PDF File 92.7 KB]
A visiting education expert from Arizona State University will voice strong anti-testing opinions in UTAS public lectures in Burnie and a panel discussion in Launceston.

7 March Humans may explain the enigma of outback palms - [PDF File 65.1 KB]
A new research project has found that a plant previously thought of as an ancient relic may have actually been introduced by humans.

2 March Exhibition celebrates young artists - [PDF File 61.3 KB]
Children are being celebrated as artists in the latest UTAS NEW Gallery exhibition with beautiful, colourful pieces purchased by Northern Children’s Network now on display.

2 March Autumn activities get everyone moving - [PDF File 71.5 KB]
Dad can try the educational and gentle bike ride on a Sunday, mum can take part in some stretching and strengthening exercises in a beautiful park during the week and grandma can get into laser skirmish or sailing if she’s free on a Thursday – all through the free activities starting this month with Active Launceston.

February

28 February Documenting the disappearance of the Burnie Pulp Mill - [PDF File 64.9 KB]
This year’s UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Artists in Residence are developing work in reference to the industrial and natural landscape of Burnie, focussing on the now-closed pulp mill.

23 February New network senses Tassie’s potential - [PDF File 84.3 KB]
A world-first online sensor network is set to drive economic, social and environmental benefits for Tasmania.

23 February New scholarship honours decorated Tasmanian soldier - [PDF File 65.6 KB]
Two University of Tasmania Honours students have been presented with a new scholarship honouring a highly-decorated Tasmanian soldier.

20 February Semi-finalists selected for inaugural teaching award - [PDF File 81.4 KB]
Young teachers are being encouraged and rewarded for the positive influence they have on their students with the Education Faculty adding a special category to the Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards.

17 February Southern Ocean collaboration - [PDF File 37.9 KB]
An international science committee will meet this weekend to plan the future scientific goals and priorities in the Southern Ocean.

17 February Nurse Practitioner project will make an IM/NPACT - [PDF File 106.4 KB]
Nurse Practitioners could be an answer to improving provision of health care in an ageing population, as we experience an increase in demands on doctors and an escalation in costs of care.

17 February New facts uncovered about devil cancer - [PDF File 71.1 KB]
Scientists, including researchers at Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, looking into the Devil Facial Tumour Disease affecting Tasmanian Devils have uncovered startling new facts about the cancer.

15 February Riawunna Open Day - [PDF File 57.6 KB]
Riawunna opens up to new students for 2012

15 February New Nana - [PDF File 108.7 KB]
Nanna’s art made new

15 February Princess Mary Scholarship - [PDF File 67.2 KB]
The 2012 Crown Princess Mary Scholarship has been awarded to two students studying in the UTAS Faculty of Health Science.

9 February Preparing coastal regional communities for changes in the marine environment - [PDF File 147.2 KB]
Coastal regional communities will be given a helping hand to adapt to changes in the marine environment with a new research project.

1 February Exercise for Lung Disease Sufferers - [PDF File 56.4 KB]
Northern Tasmanians with chronic lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis can improve their quality of life through the new Lungs in Action programme.

1 February Temperature Change and Diabetes - [PDF File 98.0 KB]
Climate change scientists are predicting increases in extreme weather events such as cold snaps and heatwaves in the future.

January

31 January Agenda-setters’ roadmap for 21st Century Tasmania - [PDF File 61.9 KB]
The thoughts of the State’s agenda-setters about Tasmania’s future directions will be detailed in a new report to be launched this week (Wednesday 1 February 2012).

30 January Science experience - [PDF File 60.9 KB]
High-school students from around the state will be heading for the science laboratories at the University’s Newnham campus this week.

30 January Wicking Glenview - [PDF File 60.3 KB]
A study assessing the benefits of respite services for older adults has revealed the importance of social interactions and activities for guests attending “Bisdee”, a day care centre of the Glenorchy Glenview Community Services.

23 January Tim Hawkins scholarship - [PDF File 62.4 KB]
The 2012 recipient of the Tim Hawkins Memorial Scholarship will be presented tomorrow at the University of Tasmania.

17 January Sustaining fisheries in India and Australia in the face of a changing climate - [PDF File 102.7 KB]
Week long workshop to create a strategic plan for Indian and Australian marine systems

16 January Students prefer science to surf - [PDF File 77.6 KB]
Instead of going to the beach this week, science-minded high-school students from around the state will be heading for the laboratories at the UTAS Hobart campus.

16 January PM at IMAS - [PDF File 69.7 KB]
The University of Tasmania played host to the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today as she inspected the Hobart waterfront site of the new home of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

12 January Planets outnumber stars in our Galaxy - [PDF File 68.4 KB]
New research has found planets around stars are the rule rather than the exception – there are more planets in the Galaxy than there are stars.

12 January TIA Research in Vietnam - [PDF File 101.3 KB]
The introduction of effective farming techniques is decreasing labour time and providing new opportunities for Vietnamese cattle farmers.

10 January Public forum featuring renowned jewellers - [PDF File 60.5 KB]
Two renowned international jewellers are helping teach a jewellery-making masterclass at the UTAS School of Art this week in Hobart.

9 January World-first drugs testing research - [PDF File 105.7 KB]
UTAS researchers have created what appears to be a world-first in testing for pharmaceutical drugs.

6 January Happiness Study - [PDF File 107.6 KB]
A new study at UTAS is aiming to prove whether a famed American psychologist’s shortcuts to happiness actually work. Rosalind Woodworth, a Doctor of Psychology student in the UTAS School of Psychology, needs participants for an internet-based study that will test the “interventions” recommended by American psychologist Martin Seligman.