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@utas.edu.auOur researchers are calling for a shift in how ocean alkalinity enhancement is approached. Rather than relying on large-scale geoengineering, the research explores how enhancing seawater’s natural alkalinity could provide a more practical way to remove CO₂ locally: utas.au/bs0810
@utas.edu.auNew research from the University of Tasmania’s @menzies-research.bsky.social has found that fitter children and adolescents were less likely to develop depression as adults, highlighting the potential long-term benefits of fitness in early life: utas.au/bsky0510
@utas.edu.auCongratulations to Law Professor Jeff McGee, awarded a $1.27m ARC Future Fellowship. His 4-year project will explore how Antarctic governance can respond to climate change and rising geopolitical tensions: utas.au/2909
@utas.edu.auUniversity of Tasmania astrophysicist Dr Karelle Siellez is bringing her national lecture tour home to Tasmania. After visiting schools across the state, she'll conclude with a free public lecture the University’s Sandy Bay campus on 1 October. utas.au/DrKarelleSie...
@utas.edu.auFrom research voyages to Antarctica, Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science student Neve Clippingdale has gained hands-on experience in some of the world's most important environments. Read her story: utas.au/NeveClipping...
@utas.edu.auUniversity of Tasmania PhD candidate Thomas Plunkett helped confirm two giant planets using observations from Greenhill Observatory in Tasmania’s Midlands, marking a milestone for Tasmanian astronomy: utas.au/bs1509
@utas.edu.auCAPSTAN is taking its sea-training program overseas for the first time, helping to shape the next generation of marine experts
20 university students from across Australia will travel aboard @csiro.bsky.social research vessel Investigator, gaining hands-on marine research experience: utas.au/kj
@utas.edu.au🎶 Big news for PALENCIA! The folk trio, made up of Bachelor of Music students, has won the 2026 Ossa Music Prize. They’ll use the $6,000 prize and touring financial support of up to $8,500 to take their distinctive sound to communities across regional Tasmania: utas.au/ossaprize2026
@deformedearth.bsky.socialReposted by @utas.edu.auFor those interested in the Wilkes Subglacial Basin or Antarctic Ice Sheet comms in general, I made some visualisations that may be useful. All are from code and traceable to the data.
First, an overview of the system.
Full video and metadata:
youtu.be/kzpCeVsNNwU
@utas.edu.auA placement with Huon Valley Council showed ICT graduate Juman how tech skills can help tackle environmental challenges. From streamlining processes to supporting environmental management, he discovered the impact digital innovation can have in the community.
@utas.edu.auCongratulations to @menzies-research.bsky.social researcher Professor Kathryn Burdon on receiving a national award for graduate research leadership.
Recognised for championing student-centred research, she has led excellent reforms and strengthened mentoring for researchers: utas.au/ProfBurdonAw...
@utas.edu.auA University of Tasmania and Royal Hobart Hospital partnership has found adenosine can remain stable for up to seven weeks when prepared under controlled conditions, supporting the potential use of ready-to-use syringes in cardiac care: utas.au/bs0109
@utas.edu.au@imas-utas.bsky.social researchers have developed new advanced ocean modelling tools that show how larval journeys shape the future of Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster and Longspined Sea Urchin populations. These tools will help safeguard our fisheries and marine ecosystems: utas.au/k2
@utas.edu.auThe wait for PFAS test results could soon be measured in hours, not days.
Our researchers have successfully trialled a mobile laboratory that can detect "forever chemicals" in soil and water on site, providing an early indication of contamination within six hours: utas.au/PFAS_testing
