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Papers of the Secretary to the Working Parties reviewing academic departments, R. Knight and S. Rucinksi, including for each: report, agenda and notes for meetings, submissions, correspondence.
Collection of UTAS graduation ceremonies booklets and DVDs. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in August and December. DVDs, Ambassador Productions Pty. Ltd. held from 2008-2013 ; & 2013-2015 imperfect. Earlier publications held at Graduation ceremonies / University of Tasmania, University Centre- Steps Store - Journal - LG 715 .H6 T32 - 1982-1992
Collection consists of academic gowns worn by staff and students of the University of Tasmania. • Wool University of Tasmania Blazer • University of Tasmania Doctor of Agricultural Science Honorary Degree outfit (with portrait and letter from recipient) • University of Tasmania PhD outfit donated by Michele Sale • University of Tasmania Doctor of Science outfit donated by Frank Kelly • Old style Bachelor’s gown • University seal press • University legal press • University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor/Chancellor portraits • University of Tasmania Framed regalia colour swatches
The two volumes of the green leather-bound, gold-embossed University of Tasmania roll books list University of Tasmania graduates conferred since the university's formation in 1890 until 1970. In the first few decades it also includes graduates from other universities in the Empire whose degrees were conferred at the University of Tasmania as ad eundem gradum degrees. The first graduates were conferred on 25 June 1890. The first University of Tasmania graduate was Samuel Picken and his degree was conferred 21 December 1894. The first University of Tasmania female graduate was Miss Eliza Wilson and her degree was conferred on 23 December 1896. Please note: the index to this volume appears to be incomplete. We will be working to rectify this over time. Please check the entries for the year.
Collection consists of glass plates, lantern slides, 35mm slides, prints and negatives of images relating to the history of the University of Tasmania some later images produced by the University photographer Fred Koolhof 1960-1980
Framed newspaper headlines relating to UTAS, its staff, students, activities and proposed expansion to Launceston, Burnie and Hobart. Headlines from the The Examiner, The Advocate and The Mercury.
Collection consists of various black and white photographic views of the interior and of the staff of the University of Tasmania Library at Domain House, Hobart also at the Morris Miller Library, Sandy Bay
Video recordings of interviews with former staff etc. made by or for the Centenary Committee. Also a copy of unedited material relating to the University shot by the A.B.C. and purchased by the Committee. Recordings were made either on U-matic video cassettes or on 1 inch video tape on reels
Video recordings of interviews with former staff etc made by or for the Centenary Committee. Also a copy of unedited material relating to the University shot by the A.B.C. and purchased by the Committee. Recordings were made either on U-matic video cassettes or on 1 inch video tape on reels
Films of University buildings and activities made at various times and held by Photographic Section or Academic Departments and donated to the Centenary Committee for the Centenary history. Some films include items from news reels donated by the A.B .C. Some show the progress of building work on the Sandy Bay site and the opening ceremonies. The dates of occupation of University buildings were: V.C.'s Lodge December 1958; Union March 1959 (building done in stages); Hytten Hall March 1959; Engineering workshops March 1959 and main building August 1960; Library February 1961; Chemistry February 1961; Arts July 1962; Geology & Geography November 1962; Life Sciences building work began 1963. The temporary Administration building, later converted to Staff Flats, was first occupied in March 1957. The transfer of departments from the Domain was completed in November 1962. The removal of the temporary huts at Sandy Bay was begun December 1962 when the Geology huts were sold (see Gazette May 1959, June 1962, Annual Report 1962,1966). An opening ceremony was held on 16 May 1959 when the Premier, Hon. Eric E. Reece, officially opened the Union, the Engineering Laboratory block and Hytten Hall. The ceremony commenced in the Engineering building at 3pm. On 31 March 1962 His Excellency the Governor of Tasmanian, Lord Rowallan, opened the Chemistry and Library buildings, followed by tea in the Union.
Miscellaneous papers relating to the foundation of Tasmanian University Association 1938-1939. Including: membership lists, dinner subscription lists, circulars, receipt book butts. Secretary Don F. Gee.
Miscellaneous papers including: membership lists, dinner subscription lists, circulars, receipt book butts. Secretary D. F. Gee. Tasmanian University Association 1938-1939 . this file - UT87/31
Collection of School of Medicine files (1966-1981) containing newspaper clippings, class/graduation photographs (1984,1985,1987,1988), staff lists, job advertisements, seminar information, questionnaires.
Collection of photocopied images of satellite Learning Hubs located at the Art Library, Hunter Street and the Life Sciences building Sandy Bay campus. Taken August 2006
Scrapbooks containing cuttings from newspapers (mainly Tasmanian) relating to the University of Tasmania from the late 1970's these include any mention of the University in Tasmanian, including brief references to former students, advertisements for functions in the University Centre and some general articles relating to education. There are none between 1918-1932.
Collection of black and white photographs of the staff, students and equipment at the Medical Sciences Building taken c.1974. Some photographs named. Identification photographs of medical students, named 1966 to 1977
Collection consists of UTAS publications : • 1994 communications directory • 1995-96 communications directory • 1997 telephone directory • August 2002 telephone directory • Restructuring of Information Technology Services. 13 December 1995 1998 Australian Awards for University Teaching , awarded to Arthur Sale • Service level definitions. 12 May 1998 • The service of IT. August 1998 • Networking. 1991
Collection consists of miscellaneous photographs used in various UTAS news publications such as Infocus, Graduate News, Interim. Plus various other news events including the Royal visit from Prince Charles in 1974.
Collection consists of two dinner plates, a side plate, a soup & dessert bowl with Hytten Hall crest and pewter mug with Hytten Hall Crest inscribed "M . MACPHAIL S.R.C. 1969 NO STAMEN POWER"
Hand drawn plan of the University of Tasmania located on the domain at Hobart. Surveyed by C.A. Gillett, 1928. Scale 1 :40 links. Lat 42deg, 58 23.3 S Long 147deg. 19 52.455 E. Showing • gardens, drives and pathways • Tennis courts • Teachers College • Biological Laboratory • Common Room • Biological Museum • Department of Physics and Electrical engineering • Engineering Department • Workshop University Main Building • Lavatories
Collection of colured slides produced by the Fine Art Committee of various exhibitions organised by them . "Tom Roberts and his Circle" an exhibition of works by painters of the Heidelberg School, 24th June - 9th July 1969, Penny Smith "Clay Forms" 1974 and other unnamed exhibitions.
Manuscripts of papers not held by UTAS Library or listed on Libraries Australia: • Multiple definitions of and approaches to a complex problem I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Phillip Hughes, Colin Wyld. July 1990. • From effectiveness and efficiency to excellence: a giant step for education I Phillip Hughes. 1990. • Towards equity and excellence: final conclusions and recommendations ... I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Phillip Hughes, Colin Wyld. December 1990. [Held at one library only. See Libraries Australia record 8193061] • The Students at Risk Program (STAR Program): an evaluation of projects in Tasmanian Schools. Report 1 I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Carol Patterson. December 1990.
Collection of five signs from the Domain House building Hobart. Includes two Electrical Engineering, University Office, Tasmanian School of Art and a commemorative plaque donated by the Australian federation of University Women - Tas
Program and departmental review: Department of Mathematics : report. 23 December 1997. List of Honours, Masters, Ph. D. and D. Sc. Theses, 1964-1979 and technical reports 1979
Congratulatory Addresses for the University's Centenary in 1990, mostly illuminated and mounted, from universities in Australia and New Zealand and also from the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.