Welcome to your May edition of Alumni and Friends.
From alumni who have co-created a new television crime series, to an Aboriginal Tasmanian man from Cape Barren Island headed to Japan as a Westpac scholar, the University’s graduates are making a difference.
Our alumni profile this month tells the story of law alumna Catherine Matterson, who benefited from revolutionary burns treatment and has been inspired to give back through a medical scholarship.
We also bring you the exciting news that the University of Tasmania has been ranked number one in the world for Climate Action in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Sadly, this month saw the passing of our colleague and friend, former Executive Director Advancement, Kate Robertson. Kate was a strong advocate of enabling the widest possible range of students to have access to the rich and varied opportunities a university experience offers. I personally continue to be inspired by Kate’s deep passion, strength and courage.
Speaking about Kate’s legacy, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rufus Black, said, “Kate’s many contributions have significantly shifted the University's approach to philanthropy and alumni engagement."
Warm wishes
Rebecca Cuthill
Director, Advancement
Meet the performing arts alumni behind an upcoming crime drama series
“If you’ve got faith in an idea/a project and it stays with you, there’s a reason for it. You’ve got to go for it. Dig deep and don’t be afraid to have a go; it can lead you to all sorts of places.” Alumnus Franz Docherty (ADipArt in Drama ’90).