Entities

University of Tasmania

Acronym
UTAS
Entity Type
Location
Founding Date
1890

The University of Tasmania is Australia’s fourth oldest university. It has strong links with universities, research institutes, and industries across the globe. It offers a vibrant and international experience, with students and staff enjoying a strongly supported academic environment, outstanding campus facilities, and social and cultural activities.

It is home to more than 20 world-class research institutes and centers, including:

  • Menzies Institute for Medical Research - health science and diseases
  • Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - marine, Antarctic, climate change
  • Australian Maritime College - marine and maritime studies, biosecurity, naval architecture, maritime engineering
  • Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture - agriculture, plant science
  • Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences - minerals, ore deposits, geology
  • Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science - biomarkers, stationary phase selectivity, retention modeling