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Students up to challenge on sustainable business

Students from Years 9-12 have gathered at the University of Tasmania’s newest learning facility, The Forest, for Business for Good - an interactive event exploring sustainable business practices.Ninety students from five schools heard from keynote

From ledgers to leadership: How Sumaira Siddiky is redefining accounting

From a very young age, Sumaira Siddiky was always taught to use her knowledge, skills and compassion to help others.And even now, as she studies her Master of Professional Accounting (Accounting for Sustainable Business) at the University of Tasmania

Bank of us gift makes West Coast financial literacy project add up

The University of Tasmania has honoured a $50,000 gift from customer-owned Bank of us, which made possible research to support financial literacy for people on the State’s West Coast.The vital gift allowed Tasmanian School of Business and

Rayne finds confidence and community in her first year

For international student Rayne, studying at the University of Tasmania has been about more than just academic growth, it’s been a journey toward confidence, independence, and connection.Originally from China, Rayne moved to Hobart to pursue her

From Economics to Innovation

University of Tasmania alumnus Rhys Edwards has long been driven by a curiosity about how economic and social systems shape society — and how good policy and innovation can improve lives. After graduating with a Bachelor of Economics from UTAS and

How accurate are my medical records? You might be surprised how often errors creep in

Medical records of hundreds of patients at a Sydney hospitalâs cancer genetics service have been reviewed following irregularities related to care by a single specialist. According to St Vincentâs Hospital, in about 520 records, there were matters

Building student aspiration in perpetuity through generous giving

The generosity of Jocelyn Watson OAM and John Watson AM shows how giving can positively impact the lives and journeys of current and future students pursuing careers that support Tasmania’s communities.Last year, the pair made an endowed gift to

Putting sustainability into business practices

Molly Payne’s academic pursuits at the University of Tasmania are deeply rooted in her passion for sustainability, community development and, most importantly, her desire to make a difference for future generations. And, as a mother, her

Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here’s what it takes for consumers to embrace it

The economic cost of food waste in Australia is staggering. It’s estimated $36.6 billion is lost to the economy every year. Much of our fresh produce never even makes it to stores, rejected at the farm gate due to cosmetic reasons, such as its

Jack’s giant leap into sports management

Landing his dream job straight out of uni was a huge thrill for sport-obsessed Jack Soward, but a much bigger career highlight was still to come just a few years later.Soward had only just finished his Graduate Certificate in Business Studies when