Australia's Antarctic research needs '100-year plan' An inquiry into the importance of Antarctica to Australia's interests has been told of the need for longer-term funding and issues around competing interests. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
Australian Antarctic Division admits to ‘extraordinary overspend’ of $42m before climate projects halted Greens blast ‘dysfunctional’ governance as division’s deputy secretary tells inquiry of ‘no clear checks and balances’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023
UTAS delays Sandy Bay campus redevelopment, launches new community consultation panel The University of Tasmania pauses the controversial redevelopment of its Sandy Bay campus, instead announcing plans for a "next phase" in public consultation. ABC News · Jul 14, 2022
University of Tasmania's Sandy Bay campus move to Hobart CBD divides students The University of Tasmania's proposed move from the Sandy Bay campus faces passionate opposition from some residents and city retailers — but student opinions are mixed. ABC News · May 25, 2022
Hobart council meeting on UTAS move into CBD hears vocal opposition from residents, business owners Hundreds of people turn out to oppose the University of Tasmania's planned move to Hobart CBD, with one retailer predicting it will cause chaos and rob the city of customers. ABC News · May 11, 2022
UTAS splashes out in PR blitz as staff, students paint picture of low morale The University of Tasmania goes on a charm offensive, splashing out on full-page newspaper advertisements, collaborations with an Instagram influencer and sponsored posts on social media — meanwhile some staff are reporting morale "at its lowest ebb". ABC News · Apr 25, 2022
University of Tasmania's $7 million spend on Hobart hotel revealed after ombudsman overturns secrecy After three years of withholding information, the University of Tasmania is forced to reveal how many millions of dollars it has spent on council rates and refurbishing a central Hobart hotel for student accommodation only for it to turn back into a hotel. ABC News · Mar 27, 2022
University of Tasmania academic Vadim Kamenetsky under investigation for criticising the institution on Facebook A celebrated University of Tasmania academic is under investigation for "serious misconduct" after criticising the institution's planned campus move on social media. ABC News · Mar 16, 2022