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Welcome to your February edition of Alumni and Friends. We hope you had a restorative break with family and friends.
Congratulations to the 2026 Australia Day Honours recipients, whose contributions range from distinguished service to community through philanthropic support, to service to people with disability, and service for science journalism.
We also share news from Tasmania's Early Career Researcher of the Year, an innovative forest rewilding project and Tassie's own Screen Music Awards recipient.
We are also deeply saddened by the passing of well-known cartoonist and proud alumnus Jon Kudelka. Jon was a longstanding and valued supporter of Menzies and his legacy will continue through research he has helped fund. Our heartfelt thoughts are with his family and friends.
Warm regards
Rebecca Cuthill
Director, Advancement, University of Tasmania
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2026 Australia Day Honours
Honouring the exceptional impact our alumni are having on our island and the world.
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Alumnus Composer takes prestigious Screen Music Award
Finn Clarke wins Best Soundtrack Album at the prestigious Screen Music Awards.
Alumni trio leads Australia's tiny forest movement
How a sustainability diploma has inspired one of Australia's fastest-growing, community-led biodiversity movements.
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Dr Calum Cunningham, GradCertRes 2020, PhD 2020
Scientist and alumnus named Tasmania's Early Career Researcher of the Year at the 2025 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards.
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The University's new city heart is dedicated to interactive learning, for today and the future: The Forest is now open - bring your lunch, explore the space, and see our new city-heart learning precinct in action. It's designed for interactive, future-focused learning - come and check it out.
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FEB | 17 AIIA: From Universalism to Negotiated Hierarchy: State Agency in a Deal-Based International Order, 5.30–7.00pm, Law Faculty, Sandy Bay Campus
FEB | 18 Island of Ideas: Fairness on the Spectrum, 6.00–7.30pm, online and the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus
FEB | 19 Alumni Explore: The Art of Herding Cats: Career and life boosting facilitation skills with Phil Preston, 1.00–2.00pm, online session
FEB | 26 Island of Ideas: Beyond Cure, 6.00–7.30pm, online and the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus
MAR | 04 AIIA:The Australia-US Alliance: A National Conversation, 5.30–7.00pm, Law Faculty, Sandy Bay Campus
APR | 01 Island of Ideas: Antarctica at risk? The cost of tourism across the Poles, 6.00–7.30pm, online and the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus
APR | 09 SAVE THE DATE: AAIA Event with The Hon Lisa Singh, 5.00–7.00pm, Law Faculty, Sandy Bay Campus
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* The Island Network: A space for University of Tasmania alumni to connect, share, and belong. This is more than a platform; it's your gateway to the Tasmanian alumni community worldwide. Join The Island Network today and be part of a community that values connection, contribution, and lifelong belonging.
* Preventing Dementia (2026) | The Wicking Dementia Centre: The Preventing Dementia MOOC is a free online course, developed and taught by the Wicking Dementia Centre and updated in January 2025 to reflect the growing evidence that up to 45 per cent of cases of dementia could be prevented by taking action at the right time.
*Deepen your understanding of climate change: The Climate Shift: Exploring Science, Empowering Action MOOC is a free online course, providing a comprehensive understanding of the multiple facets of climate change and its widespread impacts.
*ADEX Big Blue Legacy Singapore Ocean Week 2026: Get ready to dive into the depths of ocean conservation and sustainability at the 32nd edition of ADEX in Singapore April 10–12. 100 FREE day passes available to Sinagpore based UTAS alumni.
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We are here to help you. Get in touch with us at alumni.office@utas.edu.au
You can update your contact details, follow the University of Tasmania Alumni on Facebook to hear about: networking or volunteering opportunities, receptions, social events, public lectures, forums, exclusive alumni benefits and the latest University news.
Did you know that your gift, regardless of size, will contribute to scholarships, teaching and research that are truly transformational. Together, we will shift the boundaries of what is possible.
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We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which the
University of Tasmania campuses are located, and to their elders past, present and emerging.
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