2025 UniGuide
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Togatus is printed by Monotone Art Printers on Aboriginal land. Togatus operates and is physically distributed across Lutruwita (Tasmania) and the Eora Nation, and digitally across Australia. We deeply acknowledge, with respect, the traditional owners of both of these lands, the palawa and Gadigal/Wangal peoples. We publish and promote content that calls for autonomy and respect of the First Nations peoples of Australia, and promote these beliefs through our actions.
The artwork used throughout is: Coastal Country (2025) by Kate Deane (Trawlwoolway/palawa woman).
Kate is currently studying a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts at UTAS.
“I created an artwork inspired by my experiences living alongside the coast. The vibrant colours of Country seen in the waterways offer a sense of journey, connection, and activity. I have drawn on these themes as they deeply connect with processes of learning and new experiences.”
Kate Deane Art @kate.deane.art
Your student newspaper
Hello helloo!
We’re so excited that you’ll be joining our student body this year!
Togatus is the Independent student newspaper at UTAS and was founded in 1931. Directly translated, Togatus means someone ‘wearing a toga’ but more realistically meant that they were a Roman citizen, a person of the people.
This UniGuide is produced by Togatus and is a great introduction to UTAS and the student life here. If you want to stay up to date with current events at Uni follow our social media and sign up for our mailing list where you’ll receive The Fortnightly Togatus and our Quarterly editions. These will also be available for free around all UTAS campuses, but you’ll get early access from our emails.
If you’re interested in being involved with Togatus, join our reporting pool! You’ll have the opportunity to write opinion pieces, articles on current events, political analysis, and much more. Really the options are endless. If it’s interesting, we’ll publish it!
All the information you need can be found on the QR code below.
We look forward to being your voice this year,
Evelyn Unwin Tew, She/Her Togatus Editor-in-Chief
Howdy guys, gals and non-binary pals,
Welcome to UTAS in 2025!! It’s great to have you here, I’m Jack, a fourthyear student at UTAS studying an Arts (Theatre and German majors) and Laws undergrad degree. I’m writing this as your elected Student President for 2025. I’m fortunate to help lead a great team of students in the State Council. One of my favourite questions to ask new students is “Why UTAS?”. For me, I continue to love being here for the access to Tassie’s outstanding
@tusa.org.au hello@tusa.utas.edu.au
tusa.org.au
Your voice for student life, tackling the big issues that matter to you.
TUSA State Council @tusa.sc president@tusa.utas.edu.au
tusa.org.au/elected-reps
We are a team of nine elected student leaders, and have representatives in every region. This year, we’re all about fighting for affordable housing, better campus services, and opportunities that set you up for success.
Don't hesitate to send us an email or pop into the TUSA office for a chat!
Jack Oates Pryor President president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Siska-Lut Buelens Education President (Undergraduate) undergrad.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Belle Smith General Secretary general.secretary@tusa.utas.edu.au
Mark Warrington Equity President equity.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Namesh Kumar Education President (Postgraduate) postgrad.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Hanna Shojaee Pour Northern Campus President northern.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Angus Bisset Stewart Cradle Coast Campus President cradlecoast.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Ruby Fox Southern Campus President southern.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
Jack Bell Rozelle Campus President rozelle.president@tusa.utas.edu.au
WELCOME TO UTAS
Congratulations on beginning your journey with us. Starting university is an exciting time filled with new opportunities and experiences, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming at first. It’s completely normal to feel this way—remember, you’re not alone!
The key to starting university well is to reach out for support, explore what excites you, and stay curious. Don’t hesitate to ask questions— there truly are no dumb questions. Our staff and fellow students are here to help and are more than happy to share advice or point you in the right direction.
At the University of Tasmania, we’re proud of our partnership with the Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA), one of the country’s oldest and most active student organisations. Together, we offer a vibrant range of clubs, societies, industry experiences, and support teams designed to help you make the most of your time here.
No matter your background or where you’re starting from, you already have everything it takes to succeed. We’re here for you every step of the way, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.
Dr. James Brann, He/Him
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Equity and Success)
YOUR GLOW-UP CHECKLIST
Log into eStudent Access MyLO Enrol in your subjects
Finalise your timetable
Set up your UTAS email and stay connected
Get your student ID
Come to your Clubs and Societies Day (C+S Day)
UNI LIFE: THE REAL TEA
Real advice and stories to help you thrive, straight from current UTAS students.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, 5th Year
STANDOUT SUBJECT:
Working with Offenders, this gave me a real life invaluable insight into the life and aftermath of the incarceration system in Tasmania and was extremely insightful.
SOCIETY/CLUB YOU HAVE ENJOYED:
Tasmania University Law Society (TULS)
Publications Sub-Committee
TIP:
Remember that uni is meant to be enjoyable, choose the subjects you want, not what you
feel you have to do and change degree if you need (it’s not that deep), be with the people who make you happy (not necessarily those in your degree), don’t over-study (you’ll only cause yourself to burn-out). After Uni you will embark on full-time work (probably) so make the most of the nights out, time with friends and eating rice-n-tuna for dinner!
STANDOUT SUBJECT:
Anything practical! I especially enjoy our simulated patient interview/examination sessions where real people volunteer their time and give us feedback on what we’re doing well, and how we can improve. I also love the suturing sessions!
SOCIETY/CLUB YOU HAVE ENJOYED:
The UTAS Rugby club!!!! Such a fun, social and uplifting environment! Having a physical activity to look forward to and break my time up has been super helpful.
TIP:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, 4th Year
Uni life is what you make it! Try that new sport, join the interesting club you find at C&S day, do a new subject because you can!
Master of Business Administration, 2nd year
TIP:
STANDOUT SUBJECT:
Economics for Managers because of the lecturer Dr. Rob Hoffmann. Made a boring subject seem the most interesting to learn.
SOCIETY/CLUB YOU HAVE ENJOYED:
Tasmanian University Business and Economics Society (TUBES). As a business student was committed to supporting the only business academic club in the south.
Do not only focus on your University and Studies; venture out into the Hobart and Tasmanian nature and explore the beauties this state has to offer.
STANDOUT SUBJECTS:
‘Fermentation elective’ where I learnt about the benefits of including fermented foods in diet and got to create new products. My home kitchen is now filled with kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir which has reduced food bills, food waste and increased my food security.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, 4th year
‘UNIGO’ to North Vietnam. As a rural online student this provided an opportunity to interact and collaborate with other students from diverse backgrounds which increased my connection and real world learning.
TIP:
During the first week of semester I place a printed unit schedule in a dedicated A4 notebook for each unit. In these books I summarise weekly content and readings which is helpful for exams and assignments. All the key quiz and assignment due dates are added to a manual diary so I can prioritise tasks each week.
RESOURCES
TUSA Food Hub (tusa.org.au/food-hub)
Register for access to fresh produce, bread and pantry items to fuel your studies. Currently available in Sandy Bay but coming soon to other regions!
UConnect
UConnect is a service run by the Uni and should be your first stop for all general questions. You can visit them in-person at most UTAS libraries or call the number in the contact book. They will also be able to set up meetings for you or connect you through to different departments. If you have any questions about your course, fees, or uni services, they are the best people to contact.
eStudent
(estudent.utas.edu.au)
eStudent is the portal you will use to manage your course. Through eStudent you can manage your enrolment, find forms, change courses, change majors, check your GPA and your final marks for subjects. eStudent is the place for all your non-coursework uni information.
MYLO
(utas.edu.au/mylo)
Think of this as your virtual classroom. It is where you will receive all your course content. Weekly content, readings, assessment information, and zoom links are all here. You will also submit your assessment through MYLO.
Tasmanian Campus Buses
The UniHopper (Hobart) and Intercampus (Launceston) are the free shuttle buses that run on, and between, UTAS Campuses.
Other Campus Transport
There are other campus transportation options across all UTAS campuses. This also includes discounted transportation across Sydney Metro for Rozelle students. For more information, including bus timetables, follow the QR code.
Safe and Fair Community Unit
bus timetables and routes
Also known as SAFCU, this is the unit to contact if you have any concerns regarding inappropriate behaviour. If you would like to make disclosures or complaints about sexual assault and/or sexual harassment, have concerns about your or a friend’s wellbeing, and/or have experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour, SAFCU are the best people to contact. They will also handle general university complaints.
Learning Access Plans
LAPs are a formal document that are available to all UTas students and can be a transformative resource. If you interact and engage with University and your studies in a way that needs more tailored support, make an appointment with an Accessibility Adviser. Together, you will be able to discuss how to help you achieve your academic goals while at UTAS.
Free Laundry (tusa.org.au/laundry)
TUSA provides a free laundry service. You will need to book in to ensure a machine is available, you can do this via the TUSA website.
Student Advocates (utas.edu.au/support)
This service is free and entirely confidential. They can provide advice, be someone in your corner during meetings, and much more. They are a great resource that can provide you more unbiased support with less conflict of interest. You can find their contact information on the TUSA website.
Remittance of Debt
If you fail a course you can apply for a reimbursement of your course tuition fees, in regards to specific criteria. You need to apply for this within 12 months of the date you withdrew or the end of the study period. This can include, remmitance of debt incurred for the unit (HECS/HELP), refund of tuition fees paid upfront, and/or removal of academic penalities (e.g. removal of subject results from your gpa and transcript). Find more information on the UTAS website.
Faculty Based Societies
Depending on what you are studying, you may have a faculty specific student club or society. These clubs and societies will run social events which are a great way to meet your peers, but also frequently provide support services as well. They can help with questions about which electives are being run, advice about subjects, and much more.
Riawunna Centre for Education
Riawunna provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, through programs such as tutoring, support, pathway discussions, alumni support, and more. Throughout the year they also run social and cultural events, some of these event are open to the wider UTAS community and provide an invaluable connection to lutruwita’s culture and community.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Agricultural Science Society
Aikido Club Inc.
Analogue Photographic Society
Australia Maritime College
Autonomous Technology Society (AMCAT)
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
Badminton Club North
Bangladesh Students' Association
Basketball Social Club
Biological Sciences Club
Bottom Of The Earth Society (BOTES)
Bushwalking Club
Business & Economics Society (TUBES)
Business And Economics Student Society Tasmania (BESST)
Campus Christian Movement Society
Car And Motorcycle Society
Catholic Students' Society Chemistry Club
Community Engagement
Tasmania Society (COMET)
Cradle Coast, Burnie Board On Campus North West Student Society
Creative Pod
DArchside Society
Digital Photography Society
Disability Students Collective (DiSCo)
Dive Club Inc.
Engineering Society
Environment Society
Fawkes Theatre Society
FOCUS
Geology Students Club
Historical European Fighting
Tasmania Club Inc. (HEFT)
Hobart Bike Polo Club
Human Movement Association
IMPACT Society
Information Communication
Technology Society
International Buddhist Students Society (IBSS)
Jane Franklin Hall Student Club Inc.
Laboratory Medicine Society
Labor Society
Launceston Health Students Society (LHSS)
Law Society (TULS)
Liberal Students Society
Malaysian Students Society
Tasmania
Mathematics And Physics Society (MAPS)
Mavericks Futsal Club
Medical Research Student Society
Medical Students Society (TUMSS)
Motorsport Team Club
Mountaineering Club
Muslim Society (TUUMS)
Overseas Christian Fellowship (Hobart)
Pakistani Students Society
Paramedicine Society (TUPS)
Planning Society
PLoT
Postgraduate Gallery Society
Postgraduate Society For Biological Sciences
Prevocational Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society Tasmania (PVOGS)
Pride Society Of TUSA
Programming Club
Psychology Society
Quadball Club
RUSTICA SALUT
SDG Student Society
Slacklining Club
Social Dance Society (TSDS)
Social Work Community Society
Society Of African Students
Painting Society
South Asian Students' Association
Sri Lankan Society Tasmanian
Student Environmental And Animal Law Society (SEALS)
Student Legal Service Society (SLS)
Student Living University Gardening Society
Student Music Collective
Sydney Student Paramedic Rozelle Society (SPURS)
Tasmanian Association Of Pharmacy Students (TAPS)
Tasmanian Education Society (TEDs)
Tasmanian Medical Orchestra Society
Tasmanian Popular Culture Society (TasPop)
Tasmanian Student Landcare Association
Tasmanian Students For Palestine Society
Tennis Club
Theatre Society
TIA Postgraduate Society
University Fellowship Of Christians
Launceston
University Fellowship Of Christians Society (UFC)
University Vegan Alliance, Lutruwita Society (UVAL)
Vocalis A Cappella
White Water Rafting Club
Young Apostles Society (Prev. Catholic Student Fellowship)
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