There is often criticism of weather forecasts and seasonal outlooks but the accuracy of predictions has improved greatly over recent decades theconversation.com/despite-what-y… with Kimberley Reid, Michael Barnes + Nick Earl

2022 Hedberg Writer-in-Residence Gail Jones wrote her new novel One Another during her UTAS residency. Gail joins Head of Humanities Emmett Stinson tomorrow at Fullers Bookshop to discuss her book and the story behind it: utas.au/eL

Are meteorologists always wrong? 🌧️ 🌤️ Weather prediction is actually getting better. Andrew King 🌈 along with academics from University of Tasmania and Monash Science explain the evolution of weather prediction and modelling in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3W4r30K

Australia’s most creative minds on Antarctica are coming together for a free series of conversations next week in a unique collaboration between the arts and sciences. Find out more: utas.au/eI

Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disease on the planet. Our Tasmania Parkinson’s Project aims to improve the lives of people with the disease. Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay and there's no better time to take action. Register: utas.au/eG

We are seeking a new Director to shape the next chapter of the Peter Underwood Centre and its sustainable activity in Tasmania.
Applications close 28 April 2024.
Learn more: careers.utas.edu.au/cw/en/job/4999…

Nominations are now open for our Alumni Committee!

The Alumni Committee advises the University on our alumni engagement activities. It's a chance to get involved and represent your alumni community.

Nominations are open until 11pm, Friday 19 April: utas.au/eF

Join us University of Tasmania Senior/Lecturer in Psychology Current Vacancies - Jobs and Careers | University of Tasmania (utas.edu.au); Lecturer in Psychology and External Relationships Liaison Current Vacancies - Jobs and Careers | University of Tasmania (utas.edu.au)

Our tallest trees are champions in storing carbon, but they don’t like the heat.

So, could we speed up natural selection to help Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests adapt to a new, warmer climate? New research from Tim Wardlaw (University of Tasmania) suggests we could. theconversation.com/tasmanias-tall…

#Antarctica and the arts!
#CreativeAntarctica MAGNETIC QUIET ZONE: audio / video installation by Philip Samartzis, Sean Williams, & Marty Walch. Hobart 17 – 19 April. theatreroyal.com.au/shows/magnetic…
University of Tasmania English at UTAS IMAS @Antarctichass
Credits pic: Philip Samartzis

A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but is it an efficient one? 🤔

'The fizzy action is essentially a visual 'placebo', formed by the combination of an acid and a base,' writes Dr Nathan Kilah @chemistrynathan.bsky.social (@UTAS_). theconversation.com/vinegar-and-ba…

Our tallest trees are champions in storing carbon, but they don’t like the heat.

So, could we speed up natural selection to help Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests adapt to a new, warmer climate? New research from Tim Wardlaw (University of Tasmania) suggests we could. theconversation.com/tasmanias-tall…

Don't miss out on performances by critically acclaimed musicians at The Hedberg throughout 2024, in partnership with #TheTheatreRoyal 🎶

Catch the Xyris Saxophone Quartet this Saturday and check out the whole Hedberg Sounds program: utas.au/ey

Discover the power of music and singing from our experts. Learn about the neuroscience behind music-making and its effects on health and the brain. Plus, experience the benefits with a community song-along! 🎶

Join us in-person or online, April 10th: utas.au/ex

For Dr Caitlin Maling, the James McAuley Fellowship was integral in turning prompts and ideas into poems.

Applications are open to Australian visual artists for the 2024 Fellowship. Learn more: utas.au/ev

The climate change burden is inherently unfair on young people – new research has sought to hear their opinions, asking 1500 children what they want to know.

More: utas.au/es

✍️ Dr Chloe Lucas @chloetas.bsky.social Charlotte Jones Gabi Mocatta @GrettaPecl Kim Beasy Rachel Kelly

Unfortunately tonight’s event has been cancelled.

Are you a #FirstNations woman with a passion for politics?

Join our free info session about the opportunities offered by #PathwaysToPolitics for Women in all Australian states & territories.

Register ➡ pathwaystopolitics.org.au/2024/online-in…

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Catch author Robyn Mundy’s talk on 'Cold Coast' - our University of Tasmania Book Club novel. Taking place on Thursday 21 March, Hobart and online, as part of #TasmaniaReads : utas.au/UTASReads @librariestasmania

More than 340 scientists from 38 countries will gather in Hobart this week for a major international conference about marine zooplankton, the most abundant and diverse ‘eco-influencers’ on the planet: utas.au/ei Zooplankton Symposium