University of Tasmania Alumni Issue 52, 2021

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NORTH-WEST FOCUS

A beacon of learning and hope for the Cradle Coast The recently opened building on Burnie’s waterfront is the first of the University’s new, regionally distinctive campuses to be brought to life and is the realisation of a six-year journey to transform learning outcomes.

In September, a new chapter began for higher education

“Strengthening our presence on the Coast is part of a

in the North-West with the opening of the Cradle Coast

commitment to being regionally networked – ensuring

campus at West Park.

more people can gain the skills and knowledge they

Shaped by, and built for, the region and people it will serve, the campus will help more students study closer to home while enabling new courses to be offered locally. The $52 million vision to bring the campus closer to the heart of the community was realised through

need without having to leave their communities or incur the costs of living away. “This is a building that is all about hope, that looks to the future and all that is possible in it, and which enables people to take root, grow and flourish.”

contributions from the Tasmanian and Australian

The new campus is distinctive to the North-West region,

governments, Burnie City Council and the University,

responding to community, the environment and history.

as part of the Northern Transformation Program.

It takes its place at a site steeped in learning and

But the development is more than just a building:

recreational and cultural activity, and honours West

it’s a commitment to an entire region and a beacon

Park’s heritage as an educational precinct, with the

for transformational education.

Domestic Arts building living on as a central feature.

“In a time when universities around the country

“This is a campus you wouldn’t find anywhere else in

are pulling out of regions, we’re doing the opposite

the world,” Professor Black said.

because we know the benefit education can have for communities, whether that be through research, teaching or outreach programs,” Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black said.

“The architecture reflects the headland forms that rise up along the coast, while the green roof speaks to the abundant agricultural fields. Each window frames views of the surrounding land and sea, while the use of concrete echoes the area’s industrial history.

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‘The Tissue Detective’ on making a difference

4min
pages 32-33

Still staring at the night sky

3min
pages 30-31

Drivers of positive change

4min
pages 36-37

Jack jumps into dream job

2min
page 38

Forests of the future

3min
pages 34-35

Memoriam

2min
pages 39-40

Life is a labyrinth, but you get there in the end

3min
page 29

Smiles galore as graduation celebrations return

1min
pages 26-28

Riding a wave of confidence

2min
page 17

Award-winning architects

4min
pages 22-24

Breaking down the barriers

1min
page 16

A focus on the bizarre and beautiful

2min
pages 20-21

Standing strong

2min
pages 18-19

Safe skies for all

2min
page 25

Farming down the line

3min
pages 14-15

Michael Field

2min
page 13

Acknowledging Tasmanian Aboriginal culture in our public spaces

4min
pages 3-5

Welcome

3min
page 6

Creating opportunities for connection

3min
page 7

Alison Watkins Q&A

3min
page 8

Blazing a trail

2min
page 9

A beacon of learning and hope for the Cradle Coast

2min
pages 10-11

Honorary Doctorate – Hannah Gadsby

3min
page 12
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