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== University of Tasmania == | == University of Tasmania == | ||
The '''University of Tasmania''' (UTAS) is a public research university located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is the fourth oldest university in Australia. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its research in marine and Antarctic studies, as well as its commitment to sustainability and environmental science. | The '''University of Tasmania''' (UTAS) is a public research university located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is the fourth oldest university in Australia. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its research in marine and Antarctic studies, as well as its commitment to sustainability and environmental science. | ||
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File:University_of_Tasmania_Medical_Science_Precinct_MS1.jpg|Medical Science Precinct | File:University_of_Tasmania_Medical_Science_Precinct_MS1.jpg|Medical Science Precinct | ||
File:UTAS_School_of_Creative_Arts_20171120-099.jpg|School of Creative Arts | File:UTAS_School_of_Creative_Arts_20171120-099.jpg|School of Creative Arts | ||
File:University_of_Tasmania,_Launceston_2022_(03).jpg|Launceston Campus | File:University_of_Tasmania,_Launceston_2022_(03).jpg|Launceston Campus | ||
File:Sculpture_in_the_courtyard_of_the_School_of_Creative_Arts_and_Media,_University_of_Tasmania_(2).jpg|Sculpture in the courtyard | File:Sculpture_in_the_courtyard_of_the_School_of_Creative_Arts_and_Media,_University_of_Tasmania_(2).jpg|Sculpture in the courtyard | ||
File:UTAS_Medical_Sciences_MS2_20171119-012.jpg|Medical Sciences Building | File:UTAS_Medical_Sciences_MS2_20171119-012.jpg|Medical Sciences Building | ||
File:Mount_Pleasant_Radio_Telescope.jpg|Mount Pleasant Radio Telescope | File:Mount_Pleasant_Radio_Telescope.jpg|Mount Pleasant Radio Telescope | ||
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University of Tasmania[edit]
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is the fourth oldest university in Australia. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its research in marine and Antarctic studies, as well as its commitment to sustainability and environmental science.
History[edit]
The University of Tasmania was established on 1 January 1890, with the passage of the University of Tasmania Act 1889. It was the first university in Tasmania and the fourth in Australia. The university's first chancellor was Sir John Stokell Dodds, and its first lectures were held in 1893.
In 1914, the university moved to its current location in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Over the years, it has expanded to include campuses in Launceston and Burnie.
Campuses[edit]
The University of Tasmania has three main campuses:
- Sandy Bay Campus: Located in Hobart, it is the university's main campus and houses the majority of its faculties and schools.
- Newnham Campus: Situated in Launceston, it offers a range of courses and is home to the Australian Maritime College.
- Cradle Coast Campus: Located in Burnie, it provides access to higher education for the northwest region of Tasmania.
Academic Structure[edit]
The university is divided into several colleges and schools, including:
- College of Arts, Law and Education
- College of Health and Medicine
- College of Sciences and Engineering
- Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Research[edit]
The University of Tasmania is renowned for its research, particularly in marine and Antarctic studies. It hosts the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), which is a leading center for research in these fields. The university is also involved in various sustainability and environmental science projects.
Notable Alumni[edit]
The University of Tasmania has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Crown Princess Mary - Crown Princess of Denmark
- Christine Milne - Former leader of the Australian Greens
- Richard Flanagan - Booker Prize-winning author
- Bill Mollison - Co-originator of the permaculture concept
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Mount Pleasant Radio Telescope
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