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ANNUAL REPORT UNIVERSITY2011 OF TASMANIA university of tasmania ii university of tasmania 1 University of Tasmania The chancellor’s message AnnualThe Report chancellor’s 2011 message This is the report of the Council of the University of Tasmania approved by resolution at its meeting on 20 April, 2012.

To His Excellency the Honourable Peter Underwood AC Governor of Tasmania

May it please Your Excellency:

The Council of the University of Tasmania, in conformity with the provisions of the University of Tasmania Act 1992, has the honour to report, for Your Excellency’s information, on the proceedings of the University for 2011 and to present the financial statements for that year.

Damian Bugg AM QC Chancellor

June 2012

Vision and Mission 2 The Chancellor’s Message 3 The Vice-Chancellor’s Message 4 2011 at a Glance 6 Governance 7 The Division of the Provost 15 Learning and Teaching 21 Research and Research Training 31 Faculties and Institutes 34 Advancement 44 Organisational Chart 47 Financial Statements 48 Alphabetical Index 87 How to contact us 88 university of tasmania 3 2 The University of Tasmania is the State’s mission university. It is a generator of ideas and The University of Tasmania continues The chancellor’s message a long tradition of excellence and knowledge and makes a significant The University, the fourth oldest The arrival of the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter commitment to free inquiry in the in Australia, recorded its 121st Rathjen, in late March had a galvanising effect on staff, anniversary during the year. The the University as whole and I would venture, the Tasmanian contribution to the economic, social creation, preservation, communication history of our university involves community. Professor Rathjen, previously the Deputy Vice- periods of challenge, success, Chancellor (Research) at the University of Melbourne, has and cultural fabric of the and application of knowledge, and to disappointment and celebration. brought a new energy and dynamism to the leadership of Throughout that history the the University as it moves forward with a council reformed scholarship that is global in scope, endeavour of those governing in size, structure and performance. Tasmanian community. It has the University has been to distinctive in its specialisations and With a largely new senior management team behind him, achieve the best outcome Professor Rathjen immediately set about raising the national a crucial role to play in the that reflects our Tasmanian character. for our students, Tasmania and international profile of the University as a teaching and specifically and the broader research institution while building on the achievements of his The University will provide leadership Australian community generally. predecessor, Professor Le Grew. At this point I wish to record State’s long-term prosperity. Under the direction of the previous Vice-Chancellor, my appreciation for the dedicated work of Professor David within its community, thereby Professor Daryl Le Grew, UTAS achieved 60% growth in Rich, Provost who, in addition to his other duties, undertook student load and an increasing self-awareness. Our growth the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor for the University during contributing to the cultural, economic has provided critical mass to enable us to achieve better the busy three months between Professor Le Grew’s focus on the higher goals of a modern university. departure and Professor Rathjen taking over. and social development of Tasmania. A modern university must be prepared to develop, to grow Top of Professor Rathjen’s to-do list was the development of and to anticipate and welcome change which will equip a new strategic plan and he set about that with great energy the university to provide the best outcomes for its students and a determination to involve staff as much as possible in and community. What was best when we began in 1890 its genesis and development. His efforts culminated in the would not satisfy Tasmania’s demands of its university release of the Open to Talent discussion paper in August, vision today. Change must flow from the top and be driven by followed by the green paper that outlined a proposed vision the University’s governing body, the Council. and the strategic priorities for UTAS over the next 10 years. The University of Tasmania will be In 2011 the Council examined its own structure and Building a future does also require bricks and mortar, and ranked among the top echelon of performance with a view to becoming more responsive infrastructure featured prominently throughout the year. to the day-to-day needs of a university with five major Thanks to our continuing excellent relationships with both research-led universities in Australia. campus locations. the Australian and State governments we were able to roll An external review, which also considered the size and out a series of major projects. The University will be a world composition of the Council, was conducted early in the Council has overseen the University’s management of year. The issues raised in the review were then carefully construction of the second stage of the Medical Science leader in its specialist, thematic considered by a working party from Council. The working Precinct and demolition of the former PW2 shed at party recommended, among other things, a reduction Salamanca, to make way for the new home of the areas and will be recognised for its in size from 18 to a maximum 14, and changes to the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. composition and processes of the Council. contribution to state, national and The State Government returned ownership of the historic The University is both an academic institution and a large Domain House site to the University, a major step towards international development. UTAS will business – with a gross turnover exceeding $400 million the creation of a Domain campus in Hobart’s CBD. The and a salary bill of about $250 million it is one of the largest proposed development of new student accommodation in all be characterised by its high-quality businesses in the State. three regions of the State will also enhance the strength and We are also responsible for the academic and pastoral diversity of our student community. academic community, its unique wellbeing of about 27,000 students both here and offshore. While 2011 saw advancements in many areas, it was not We cannot deliver on that responsibility unless we have a without its challenges. A weak investment market and island setting and its distinctive strong and efficient governance model. a lower than expected return in Commonwealth-funded load contributed to a 60 per cent decrease in the operating student experience. UTAS graduates The new model will see a Council comprising the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Academic Senate; one result, to $23.6 million. will be prepared for life and careers elected member of academic staff, one elected member Nevertheless, the University remains in a sound financial of professional staff, one appointed student and four to position, and I am confident that the balance sheet in the globalised society of the eight members appointed, variously, by the Council and the will rebound under the forward-looking stewardship of Minister for Education and Skills, enabling the Council to Professor Rathjen and his senior management team. twenty-first century. function with as few as 10 members and a maximum of 14. During the year, two long-serving members of Council, Mrs Yvonne Rundle (also Deputy Chancellor) and Mr Brian Hartnett, retired. I wish to record the appreciation of the University for the strong contribution made by Yvonne and Damian Bugg AM QC Brian during their terms on Council. Chancellor 4 university of tasmania 5

the vice-chancellor’s message Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results It was an exciting and successful year for the University distributed early in the year confirmed that the majority which would not have been possible without the of our research is world class, and some of it exceptional. contribution of our committed and talented staff, including Our Analytical Chemistry, Horticultural Production, the support of my Senior Executive. I would also like to Oceanography, and Visual and Performing Arts all thank the Chancellor, Mr Damian Bugg, and acknowledge ranked among the nation’s finest. Major funding and the commitment of the members of the University Council. acknowledgement for environmental research, including I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that award of the Eureka Prize to a team led by Dr Menna 2012 holds. Jones and Associate Professor Greg Woods, confirmed the breadth, quality and relevance of our endeavours. Research Week, an initiative to profile our discoveries and foster new ideas, was attended by 700 staff on Peter Rathjen three campuses. Vice-Chancellor Transfer to the University of the title for Domain House in December returned us to our historical origins and will underpin the expansion into the Hobart central Launceston’s Town and Gown procession. Leonard French’s enamel and mixed media artwork Three Towers business district through a consolidated Domain Precinct. No 1, part of a multimillion-dollar donation to UTAS by alumnus and philanthropist Geoffrey Tyler and his wife Frances. Refurbishment of the Electrical Engineering building will see nursing students on the Domain site from 2012. Construction of the Medical Science 2 building is well under way and upon completion will provide an expanded Since joining the University of Structured community engagement and a notable

home for medical researchers and the Menzies Research vice-chancellor’s message the Tasmania as Vice-Chancellor at strengthening of the professoriate in the north and north- Institute Tasmania. the end of March 2011, I have west brought new vigour and fresh eyes to our regional been very appreciative of the activities. Student numbers at the Cradle Coast campus Student life on the Domain campus is likely to be enriched warm welcome that has been reached 1,000 for the first time, drawing national attention by the provision of new housing as part of a $90 million extended to me as a newcomer to Burnie for providing opportunity for a significant cohort scheme to construct 770 student apartments across the to this beautiful State. My first of students who may not have traditionally considered state. Construction work commenced on the Institute for year as Vice-Chancellor has ter tiary study. Marine and Antarctic Studies, which will be a world-class facility that celebrates our research excellence, proximity seen the University presented Our teaching programs and scholars received welcome to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, and close with challenges as well as recognition. Awards from the Australian Learning and partnership with colleagues at CSIRO and the Australian opportunities. I would like to express my sincere thanks Teaching Council (ALTC) confirmed our place in the Antarctic Division. The year also saw an agreement forged to Professor David Rich for his capable stewardship of top handful of teaching institutions. An ambitious new in partnership with the Tasmania University Union for the University as acting Vice-Chancellor for the first three Learning and Teaching Strategic Plan, which charts a renewed focus on catering, accommodation and the months of the year. a course for improvement of our teaching quality and student experience, to ultimately enrich campus life. While 2011 was a difficult year for Australian universities student experience, was approved by Academic Senate. Our close partnership with the State and community generally, it posed additional challenges for UTAS, Student demand for University programs remained high, of Tasmania remained a distinctive feature, and 2011 including an audit by the Tertiary Education and Quality with modest growth in numbers to 16,435 equivalent full- saw many points of engagement, beyond our teaching and Standards Agency (TEQSA), renewal of our strategic time student load (EFTSL) by the end of 2011. In the face and research activities, including concerts, exhibitions plan, and establishment of a new Senior Executive. of increasing international competition and constraints and debates. The associated opportunities for us to In 2011 we articulated our first Statement of Values, a imposed by a strong Australian dollar it was reassuring showcase our staff and students, and draw the Tasmanian description of our culture that will be aligned with the to see that international students continued to see us community into our activities, enriched us in many ways. global university mission through the University seeking as a destination of choice, with increased demand for to become a signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum 2011 apparent. However, there are growing pressures on at Bologna. Our values provided foundation for a new demand for both domestic and international students, strategic plan, Open to Talent, which was the subject of which will see a high level of competition among the widespread consultation both within and outside the sector and a need for strong market engagement by University. This process was captured in a green paper UTAS for 2012 if it is to achieve its ambitious targets. released for feedback in December 2011. 6 university of tasmania 7

2011 at a glance UNIVERSITY COUNCIL PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The Council is the governing body of the University, During the year, the principal continuing activities of the established under the University of Tasmania Act 1992. consolidated entity consisted of: Under that Act, the Council has responsibility for high-level (a) teaching and learning; strategic direction, major financial planning, monitoring (b) research, knowledge transfer and research training; management performance and compliance, staff appointments and the allocation of funds. (c) community engagement; and

The Act was amended in 2001 to make the functions and (d) activities incidental to undertaking (a) to (c). governance structure of the Council consistent with contemporary While there were changes in the make-up and balance governance practices. In 2004 a further amendment of these activities, there were no significant changes in enabled UTAS to comply with the National Governance the nature of the activities of the consolidated entity that Protocols for Higher Education Institutions. occurred during the year. Council delegates broad powers to the Vice-Chancellor (the managerial and academic leader) to manage the operations of UTAS in conformity with agreed plans, UTAS Council for 2011: (Back L-R) Mr Brian Hartnett, Professor John Williamson, Mr Rod Roberts, Mr Harvey Gibson, Mr Geoff Piggott, Ms Brenda principles and policies. The Vice-Chancellor, in turn, Richardson, Mr Harry Rolf, Professor Jim Reid and Dr Peter Davis. (Front) Professor Allan Canty, Dr Fiona Joske, Mr Paul Gregg, Mr Rhys Edwards, Mr Damian Bugg, Professor Peter Rathjen, Mr Saleh Bintalib, Mrs Yvonne Rundle and Dr Sarah Jennings. empowers other members of the Senior Management Team. Council is advised by its committees (Audit, AMC Integration, Built Environment, Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees, Finance, Legislation, Nominations, Campuses Financial Performance Remuneration), its working parties and (in relation to The southern campus of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) During the year, the operating surplus for the University academic matters) the Academic Senate. is located in Sandy Bay. It is approximately 3km from the of Tasmania and its controlled entities was $23.6 million, centre of Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart. less $10 million relating to the revaluation of assets (total The Newnham campus (Launceston) includes the $13.5 million). The consolidated operating result includes REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Australian Maritime College, an institute of UTAS, while capital funding of $27 million and investment income of $5 Cradle Coast (Burnie) is a growing campus that represents million. Revenue from the Commonwealth Grant Scheme $ million Consolidated University (CGS), plus HECS, increased by $13 million to $148 million. the north-west arm of the University. 2011 2010 % Increase/ 2011 2010 % Increase/ Revenue from international fee-paying students increased (decrease) (decrease) Faculties and Institutes to $45 million. Total revenue from continuing operations* 478.76 486.49 -1.6 470.10 476.50 -1.3 Arts; Australian Maritime College; Business; Education; The University has adopted long-term financial targets in Total expenses from continuing 455.17 427.48 6.5 449.70 421.40 6.7 Health Science; Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies; line with its strategic plan. On an annual basis, faculty and operations Law; Menzies Research Institute Tasmania and Science, divisional plans and budget submissions form key elements Engineering and Technology. of the overall planning process. The fiscal plan targets Operating result after income tax* 23.58 59.01 -60.0 20.40 55.09 -62.9 included an overall benchmark operating result set at 6% Total equity 791.34 777.83 1.7 756.64 746.31 1.3 Statistics at a Glance of total revenue. The result for 2011 (excluding past/future Consolidated operating revenue $478,762,000 year timing adjustments) was 5.9%. * Total Revenue and the Operating Result included capital revenue of $55.8 million in 2010 and $27.2 million in 2011. Revenue from operations increased by 5% in 2011 (excluding the impact of capital funds). All students 27,191 The financial position of the University and its subsidiaries is sound, with the ratio of current assets to current Male 11,503 liabilities at 1:5, and total cash and investment funds Female 15,688 held of $278 million. Undergraduates 20,920 Higher degree – research 1,191 Higher degree – coursework 5,080 Total student load (EFTSL) 16,435 FTE: All staff (including casuals) 2,622 Persons: Academic (excluding casuals) 1,189 Professional (excluding casuals) 1,471 8 university of tasmania 9

Annual Performance The University Operating Result after income tax for AUDIT INSURANCE OF OFFICERS continuing operations for 2011 was a surplus of $23.5 Total student enrolments in 2011 increased to 16,435 million (consolidated), noting that this included $27.2 The Auditor-General, through the Tasmanian Audit Office, During or since the financial period, UTAS has insured all equivalent full-time students (EFTS) – a 1.2% increase over million of capital grants. There was also a reduction on conducts the annual statutory audit of the UTAS financial of the Council members listed against liability for costs 2010. In a challenging environment, the international on- revaluation of building assets recorded ($10.0 million). statements. and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal shore load component increased by 5.3%. However, while UTAS Council, through its Audit and Risk Committee (and proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting achieving growth during the year, the level of growth in FINANCIAL POSITION with the support of the senior management), sets the five- in their capacity as a Council member or director of a domestic Commonwealth-supported places was below controlled entity, other than conduct involving a wilful The main assets held are property, plant and equipment year rolling Internal Audit Strategy and is informed through governance the University target. breach of duty in relation to UTAS or a controlled entity. governance (increased by $34.6 million [6.5%] to $569.6 million) and reporting on its implementation. Key revenue receipts during 2011 included: cash and investments held (decreased by $11.1 million In 2011 UTAS progressed its Internal Audit Strategy and PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF UTAS • $200 million ($185 million in 2010) revenue relating to [3.8%] to $277.7 million). continued its focus on improving the quality of its internal Commonwealth-supported student places (including In 2011 Unimutual took legal action in the Magistrate’s Consolidated net assets increased by $13.5 million to audit activities. Key elements included: HECS) and related grants; Court in UTAS’ name against the Tasmanian Government $791.3 million (1.7% growth). • step change improvements in the audits of Human Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to • $45 million ($40.9 million in 2010) fees from overseas Resources, Work Health and Safety and Information recover losses sustained as a result of loss of power to a students; and MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE Technology Security; freezer in the Clinical School containing research samples. • $30.5 million ($30.8 million in 2010) was received in END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR • an incremental increase in the level of audit activities The matter was eventually settled for $22,500. support for research activities through the Research to better meet UTAS needs while remaining at the lower Nil. Also in 2011, UTAS’ motor vehicle insurer, Vero, became Block Grants. end of the audit resourcing spectrum in the sector; involved in legal action arising from a crash involving With lower than expected growth in Commonwealth- RISK MANAGEMENT • improved coordination with other reviews and audits a UTAS vehicle on 16 March 2010. The other party’s funded load during the year, the result from general The UTAS risk management agenda and its effectiveness across UTAS; insurer lodged a claim against UTAS in the Magistrate’s operations was $7 million below budget expectations. is overseen and supported by Council through its Audit • continued improvements in the planning and scoping Court for $36,782. The matter had not been heard by Additionally, weak investment markets resulted in a poor and Risk Committee. of internal audits and their alignment with key risks; 31 December 2011. result from the University investment portfolio (-1% return). The University’s simplicity of approach and direct • improved skill match of audit teams drawing from a The strategy adopted by UTAS plans for a negative return commitment to risk management is distinctive. This wider team of providers including KPMG, Deloitte and INVESTMENT IN INFORMATION on its investments on a one-year-in-seven basis, taking a is typified by: Assurance Pty Ltd; medium-term rather than short-term view. TECHNOLOGY • a risk-aware culture; • continued engagement of key stakeholders both in the In recognition of the revolutionary nature of information During 2011 the University received $27.2 million scoping process and through each individual audit; and technology, UTAS refreshed its Information and towards capital programs – $2.7 million from the Capital • a recognition that universities have higher-level risks Communications Technology (ICT) Strategic Plan during Development Pool, $17.5 million from the Health and that need to be managed; • improved strategies for ownership, implementation 2011. The revised plan encapsulated UTAS’ vision of ICT Hospitals Fund, $3.5 million from the State Government, • practicality of risk documentation requirements; and monitoring progress where recommendations have been made. in support of core activities, and forecasts high-level ICT $2 million from The Atlantic Philanthropies and $1.5 million • ‘ownership’ of risks with those who control or mitigate initiatives that will underpin infrastructure and business from the Rural Education Infrastructure Development Pool. the risks; UTAS continues to build on risk management and services over the period 2011–2014. The ICT Strategic Plan Significant progress was made during the year on major compliance policies and procedures through the risk • reinforcement of the risk agenda through the planning is constructed to evolve and support the strategic agenda capital projects – the $49 million Institute for Marine and management implementation program outlined above, and budgeting process; as it is defined and refined into the future. In addition, Antarctic Studies building, and Stage 2 of the $90 million as well as the recently established Legal Compliance planning and consultation occurred over workplace change Medical Science Precinct. • monitoring and review; System. that will reshape the major ICT support group to ensure Salary costs comprise 58% of total University expenditure. • independent evaluation and audit of the risk agenda; and stronger contextual alignment and relevance with overall During 2011 consolidated salary costs grew from $245.2 • separate focal points of leadership and support for work RIGHT TO INFORMATION UTAS directions. million to $263.7 million. Some salary expenditure is tied health and safety, and critical incident management. During the year UTAS processed three applications for Progress on a range of strategic initiatives, both to activities determined by funders (as in fixed-term During 2011 the risk agenda at UTAS saw a consolidation access to information under the provisions of the Right to infrastructure and business-service based, dominated contracts associated with research grants, contracts and of a number of these risk management activities and Information Act 2009. 2011 investment in information technology. A major consultancies, and its increase mirrors growth in income) increased evidence of risk management maturity. The upgrade to the Human Resource Management System while some is in the strategic investment phase and is recent establishment of a Legal Compliance System PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES and an expansion of the self-service online kiosk capability aimed at improving research capacity to deliver future further supports this agenda. UTAS was inadvertently omitted from the Public Interest ensured more than 90% of staff had access to enhanced growth. Some relates to the overall increase in operating Disclosures Act 2002 as a result of amendments to the electronic leave management capabilities. activity, and some flows from industrial instruments (staff definition of “public body” and “public officers”, which received a 4.0% increase in 2011). came into effect on 1 October 2010. UTAS wrote to the Secretary of the Department of Justice on 4 October 2010 requesting that UTAS remain bound by the Act. On 19 October 2011, UTAS was notified that the Act was to be amended to once again include UTAS. The amendments are yet to be made. 10 university of tasmania 11

Progress continued on the introduction of a new Student Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Sustainability • changes to the performance management and Management System, currently scheduled for release in development process including capturing completion (IMAS) Throughout 2011 UTAS continued to act upon its 2013, and, following extensive evaluation processes, UTAS data and form re-design; commitment to sustainable development. Significant selected replacement Library and Learning Management achievements included: • presentation of academic study leave and Systems. Preliminary activities were also undertaken to professional development leave; enhance business intelligence capability via a series of • completion of a five-year Sustainable Transport Strategy; • design of an enterprise bargaining framework; contemporary executive dashboards across a multitude • reduced landfill and recycling across the three main of information sources. campuses; • changes to the reimbursement and allowances

governance schedules; governance Key infrastructure improvements over 2011 included a • a solar and wind data collection station at Sandy Bay major upgrade to UTAS’ voice communication service, Accommodation Services to determine the potential • a proposal to reinvigorate the Indigenous Higher and realisation of high-capacity communications capability resource for renewable energy installations; Education Workforce Strategy; and between the major Tasmanian campuses. This was the • capital work developments designed to attain Five Star • the development of behaviours that align with the result of several years of planning in collaboration with Green Star ratings; UTAS Statement of Values. other Tasmanian research organisations and the state The progression of the IMAS Waterfront Building Project raised the • more than 80 staff and students taking up roles as Strategic HR has also supported change processes across and Australian governments. IMAS profile locally, nationally and internationally. The building sustainability representatives; and UTAS and is developing a UTAS change management site received many visits from Tasmanian and national politicians framework. In addition, Strategic HR has proposed a throughout the year, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard. • partnerships with Sustainable Living Tasmania, NRM COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND structural design to provide more effective future support North, Greening Australia, Peak Oil Tasmania, Bookend to the University within the context of the re-design of the DEVELOPMENT The construction of a new, purpose-built facility for the Trust and Monash Sustainability Institute to develop HR Team. Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is an NRAS and deliver community engagement and student initiative of the Australian Government’s Nation Building- learning activities. Leadership Programs UTAS successfully bid for funding under the Australian Economic Stimulus Plan. IMAS will be located on the Leadership development programs such as Getting aHead, Government National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Hobart waterfront, on land provided by the Tasmanian Tasmania University Union (TUU) for construction of 770 student apartments across the Rising Stars Research Leadership and Mentoring Circles Government. The new facility will co-locate much of During 2011 agreement was reached with the Board of State. The Australian Government will contribute more extended the reach of leadership learning and networks Tasmania’s considerable strength in marine and Antarctic Management of the Tasmania University Union (TUU) to than $75 million over 10 years and the State Government in cohorts of academic staff at similar career steps. The studies, offering opportunities for collaborative research transfer its commercial operations to UTAS. The University has committed in-kind support of $17.6 million. Leadership Development for Women seminar allowed of state, national and international significance. will manage catering, retail and housing services from academic and professional women to explore mentoring The scheme provides for 45 of the apartments to be The building design will be sympathetic to the historical the beginning of 2012.The transfer will provide substantial and action learning, while enhancing their leadership reserved for economically disadvantaged students, significance of the area and will include a publicly additional funding to the TUU and create opportunities for ability and connections. Meanwhile a diverse group of while a further 10% of the apartments will be designed to accessible exhibition space and 60-seat auditorium. the enhancement of campus services and facilities. 50 academic and professional staff attended the Art of accommodate students with a disability. Construction is Completion of the facility is expected early in 2014. Collaborative Leadership. They explored participative expected to start in 2012. Unigym methodologies and formed a Community of Practice. Medical Science Building 2 (MS2) Unigym Hobart was named Tasmanian Fitness Business The Domain Site Heads were supported in their individual and collective of the Year in 2011, thereby qualifying as a finalist in the leadership through a year-long program. Title to the Domain site was granted to UTAS by the State Fitness Australia national awards. Gym representatives Government in December 2011, paving the way for the were presented with the award and prize money at a gala Workplace Health and Safety creation of a Domain campus. This site, together with the award ceremony in Brisbane. The workplace health and safety (WHS) key risk areas – Medical Science Buildings 1 and 2, will provide a focus for including radiation, hazardous substances, biosafety, dive University activities in the Hobart CBD. It includes historic HUMAN RESOURCES and boating, and contractor – were successfully certified, Domain House, where UTAS began its existence in 1890 as allowing UTAS research activities to continue and grow. Australia’s fourth-oldest university. Strategic Human Resources The focus on the reduction of substances and redundant Works on site have commenced to allow the relocation The appointment of a Manager, Strategic Human equipment at UTAS has ensured that hazardous storage of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Future plans for Resources, in the latter part of 2011 has ensured supplies and equipment have been reduced. the site may include additional teaching and learning appropriate energy and investment in critical human In preparation for the major legislative changes associated activities, gallery and exhibition space, alumni activities An artistic impression of the Medical Science 2 (MS2) building, resources (HR) initiatives that will establish a platform which is due to be completed by early 2013. with the harmonisation of WHS laws across Australia, a and accommodation. of success for UTAS for 2012 and beyond. number of key areas and processes were revitalised in 2011. MS2 is the second stage of the Medical Science Precinct. As a result of a KPMG review, the following initiatives It is a joint project – to build an integrated health have been commenced within the Strategic HR portfolio: In terms of work health and safety data during 2011: research facility in Hobart – by the Menzies Research invigorating the performance management process; re- • there were 179 new hazards notified, increasing from Institute Tasmania, the Faculty of Health Science and the profiling the learning and development offering; and the 170 in 2010; Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services. review and update of all HR policies. • there were 341 new incidents notified, increasing The precinct will provide teaching facilities for more than Strategic HR operates within the brief of the Strategic from 261 in 2010; 1,000 students as well as two lecture theatres, office and HR Committee and the following initiatives have gained • 42 new workers’ compensation claims were lodged laboratory accommodation, and a café. Completion of the support through this committee: with 15 resulting in lost time injuries (LTI). The overall facility is expected in late 2013. duration rate for LTI 2011 claims was 26.1, compared with 12 university of tasmania 13

51 in 2010 and 39.2 in 2009. The duration rate is calculated Chair of Academic Senate (Ex Officio) Three members elected by Academic Staff The AMC Integration Committee has responsibility for by the total number of days lost divided by the number Professor John Williamson Professor Allan Canty reviewing and advising Council at least annually whether of claims; and Professor Williamson has been a member of the University Professor Canty has been a member of the the implementation of the integration is proceeding in • slips, trips and falls accounted for 67 of the notified Council since September 2001. University Council since 1 January 2011. accordance with the Heads of Agreement; what action, if any, is necessary to rectify implementation, where incidents in 2011 (37%) and 55 in 2010 (21%). Professor Brian Yates Dr Sarah Jennings implementation arrangements are inconsistent with Professor Yates commenced as Acting Chair of Academic Dr Sarah Jennings has been a member of the HR Statistics the Heads of Agreement; where such amendments Senate until 27 March 2011. During this time Professor University Council since 1 January 2011. are considered to be of benefit to AMC and UTAS, to

governance FTE Continuing Appointments 2010 2011 Williamson was acting as Provost. governance Professor Jim Reid recommend amendments to the Heads of Agreement; Academic Continuing 500 524 Four members appointed by Professor Reid has been a member of the University and to commission through the Vice-Chancellor and the Council since 1 January 2003. He was also a member of Professional Continuing 655 729 Minister for Education Principal of AMC a substantial review during the fifth year Council from 1994 to 2001 as the Chair of Academic Senate. TOTal fte continuing 1,155 1,253 Mr Rhys Edwards following integration to advise Council and the AMC Board whether the vision and purpose of the integration of AMC FTE Fixed Term Appointments 2010 2011 Mr Edwards has been a member of the University Council One member elected by General Staff as an institute of UTAS are being achieved and, if not, what Academic Fixed Term 523 524 since 1 January 2007. Mr Geoff Piggott action(s) should be taken to rectify this. Professional Fixed Term 620 625 Mr Paul Gregg Mr Piggott has been a member of the Mr Gregg has been a member of the University Council University Council since 1 January 2011. total fte fixed term 1,143 1,149 Audit and Risk Committee since 1 January 2009. Chair Mr Harvey Gibson total fte 2,298 2,402 Two students appointed by the Council Dr Fiona Joske Mr Saleh Bintalib Members Mr Rod Roberts (ex officio as Chair of Age 2010 2011 Dr Joske was a member of the University Council from Mr Bintalib has been a member of the Finance Committee) Academic Average Age 47 47 1 January 2007 until 31 October 2011. University Council since 1 January 2011. Ms Heather McDonald Professional Average Age 43 44 Mrs Yvonne Rundle Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) Mr Harry Rolf average age 45 45 Mrs Rundle was a member of the University Council Mr Glenn Appleyard Mr Rolf has been a member of the from 8 April 2005 until 30 June 2011. Gender 2010 2011 University Council since 11 June 2010. The Audit and Risk Committee has responsibility for the FTE Female 1,193 1,264 Four members appointed by Council Risk Management and Audit Assurance Charter, Internal Secretary to Council Audit Strategy and Plan, and oversees the outsourcing FTE Male 1,105 1,138 Dr Peter Davis Ms Belinda Webster of the internal audit function. It receives and reviews the Dr Davis has been a member of the Length of Service – Current Position 2010 2011 internal audit reports and management responses, and University Council since 1 July 2005. Academic Average Length of Service 6.64 6.72 COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP reports to Council on both internal and external audit Mr Harvey Gibson Professional Average Length of Service 6.57 6.62 matters. The committee also oversees risk management Mr Gibson has been a member of the 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2011 monitoring and reporting. University Council since 1 January 2009. COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor are ex officio members Mr Brian Hartnett of every board, faculty and committee of the University, Built Environment Committee Members Mr Hartnett was a member of the University Council but are listed here only for those committees normally Chair Dr Peter Davis from 1 January 2007 until 30 June 2011. attended. Members Professor Roger Fay These people were members of University Council during Mr Rod Roberts Ms Susan Gough the whole of 2011 (unless otherwise indicated). AMC Integration Committee Mr Roberts has been a member of the University Council Ms Brenda Richardson (from 28 October 2011) Chair Shared Chairing Chancellor (Ex Officio) since 19 November 1999. Mr Leigh Woolley Members Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) The Built Environment Committee has responsibility Mr Damian Bugg AM QC One member appointed by Council (Member with Mr Bugg has been Chancellor since October 2006 and has Dr Fiona Joske for considering, reviewing and advising Council on the International Experience) been a member of the University Council since 2001. Professor Peter Rathjen (from 28 March 2011) development, approval and implementation of campus Ms Brenda Richardson Professor Geoff Wilson framework plans; priorities for major capital works; Ms Richardson has been a member of the Vice-Chancellor and President (Ex Officio) Professor Malek Pourzanjani strategic asset management planning; preventative University Council since 1 January 2005. Professor David Rich maintenance program; buildings and grounds plans; and Professor Rich commenced as Acting Vice-Chancellor of design standards for building works and landscaping. the University of Tasmania and member of the University Council from 1 January 2011 until 27 March 2011. Professor Peter Rathjen Professor Rathjen commenced as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania and member of the University Council from 28 March 2011. 14 university of tasmania 15

Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees Committee Legislation Committee The division of the provost Chair Mr Damian Bugg AM QC Chair Mr Damian Bugg AM QC Members Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) Members Associate Professor Kate Crowley Mr Miles Hampton (Chair, UTAS Foundation) Professor Jim Reid Dr Fiona Joske (until 31 October 2011) The Legislation Committee drafts and recommends any Professor Peter Rathjen (from 28 March 2011) ordinances, rules and by-laws necessary to implement Mr Rod Roberts the decisions of the Council.

governance Dr Ashley Townsend (UTAS Alumni association) This committee was wound up by Council on 3 June 2011 Professor John Williamson as Governance and Legal drafts the necessary legislation The Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees Committee for approval by Council. makes recommendations to Council for recognition by the University of individuals and organisations; the naming Nominations Committee of buildings or facilities; and the conferring of degrees Chair Mr Damian Bugg AM QC ceremonies, and other ceremonial matters. Members Dr Fiona Joske (until 31 October 2011) Mr Rod Roberts Finance Committee Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) The UTAS Newnham campus was recognised as Launceston’s Graduating students rated UTAS at or above sector average in terms Chair Mr Rod Roberts export business of the year by the Launceston Chamber of of teaching, generic skills and overall satisfaction. The Nominations Committee calls for nominations, Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Members Professor Peter Rathjen (from 28 March 2011) considers and makes recommendations on the filling Mr Harvey Gibson of all positions to which Council is required to make Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) appointments, including Council itself and its committees. Professor John Williamson A Year for Divisional Restructure Office of the Provost Mr Paul Gregg Remuneration Committee The Provost, Professor David Rich, is The Finance Committee monitors the financial activities Chair Mr Damian Bugg AM QC senior deputy to the Vice-Chancellor 2011 TEQSA Audit of the University and makes recommendations to Council Members Mr Rod Roberts and has oversight of the University’s During 2011 the Provost, with the support of the UTAS on financial matters, including: submitting the University’s Mrs Yvonne Rundle (until 30 June 2011) six faculties and the campuses, Quality Committee, led UTAS’ preparations for an external audited annual financial report; reviewing the University’s audit by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards The Remuneration Committee ensures the strategic particularly those in Launceston and triennial budget; overseeing the investment of University Agency (TEQSA). The audit concentrated on two themes alignment of human resource management and industrial Burnie. His responsibilities also include funds; advising Council about levels of fees and charges – Internationalisation and Learning Outcomes – both of negotiations with the University’s plan. It also determines community engagement, media and imposed by the University; and reviewing the University’s which fall within the remit of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor policy for senior executive remuneration and performance communications, quality assurance financial plan. (Students and Education). Following the submission of appraisal, as well as the remuneration and the renewal and strategic human resources. the UTAS Performance Portfolio and a large volume of of contracts for senior executives. It considers reports 2011 saw a title change as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor supporting and supplementary materials, members of the on remuneration of staff employed by entities created (Academic) and Provost assumed the title of Provost. TEQSA UTAS Audit Panel conducted visits to selected by the University. The Division of the Provost was reconfigured to include the Office of the Provost, the Cradle Coast campus, overseas and onshore UTAS sites in September and Student Recruitment, Marketing and Communications October. In China, the Shanghai Ocean University (SOU) and Media. Also in the portfolio is the newly appointed and the Zheijang University of Technology (ZUT) were Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional Development), Professor visited by the Audit Chair and Director. The panel visited Janelle Allison. In addition, late 2011 saw Ms Alicia O’Grady UTAS’ three Tasmanian campuses from 3 to 6 October, appointed to the new role of Executive Director Marketing interviewing more than 280 UTAS staff, students and and Communications within the Division of the Provost, to stakeholders during this time. The confidential draft Audit commence in March 2012. Report was received in December 2011 and the final Audit Report is expected to be made public in April 2012.

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Implementing the Your Voice Action Plan ensuring a robust, efficient and effective system for educational programs through collaborative teaching It seeks to prevent the haphazard and reactive works the management and implementation of reviews. The projects; and raising the scholarly and public profile of that have occurred in the past by strategically planning Following 2009’s Your Voice @ UTAS Survey, which sought to Reviews Policy applies to all organisational units, all UTAS. During 2011, 18 visitors from 11 countries were future development on the campus and ensuring that better understand staff attitudes and levels of engagement staff and all functions of the University. Implementation supported by the program. each intervention contributes to UTAS objectives such as: within the University (as well as issues of concern to staff), of the Reviews Policy involves three key bodies working campus consolidation; sustainable campus development; the Provost led the process of identifying key issues for in partnership: University Council, through its Audit Community Engagement Grants an improved library; establishment and strengthening improvement, developing a ‘Your Voice Action Plan’ and and Risk Committee (for internal audits); Academic The University offers competitive Community Engagement of disciplinary and service precincts; space and place overseeing its implementation. Key outcomes for 2011 Senate (for academic activities); and the new Planning, Grants to support staff-led interactions between UTAS making; addressing future student accommodation news; include the introduction of a UTAS staff intranet and the Performance and Review Committee (for administrative and external individuals, community groups, professional and relocating the aquaculture facility on campus. development of the UTAS Statement of Values (see more and management activities), which was formed in March bodies, business and industry, schools, government below), alongside ongoing improvements to the UTAS The UDF emphasises the process required to arrive at a 2011 and is chaired by the Provost. agencies and non-government organisations at the local, wireless network and IT support services. more functional campus over time rather than focusing state, national and international levels. In 2011, a total pool Academic Standards Framework on individual projects and provides a layered response to Adoption of the UTAS Statement of Values of $60,000 was made available, with up to $8,000 awarded issues rather than a single solution. It draws extensively Development per project. Four projects were awarded grants in the 2011 upon the Newnham campus master plan of 2007 but within UTAS is responding proactively to the increasing national round and provide significant opportunity for the University the context of realistic growth and budget projections, emphasis being placed on setting and meeting academic to engage and interact with its varied communities. The presenting achievable development options which do not standards with the introduction of an Academic Standards projects selected to receive support in the 2011 round were compromise the master plan’s objectives. Framework, which establishes quality indicators in as follows: learning and teaching – against which performance can • The project ‘Identities, Disadvantage and Belonging’, led Pro Vice-Chancellor the division of the provost the division of be measured. The institution-wide Academic Standards by Dr Max Travers from the School of Sociology and Social (Regional Development) the provost the division of Framework project has been piloted at the Cradle Coast Work, will bring together researchers from the University In September 2011, Professor Janelle Allison was appointed campus and in the Faculty of Health Science. of Tasmania and residents of three public housing areas in to the new position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional southern Tasmania, through their Neighbourhood Centres, Benchmarking Development), continuing in the part-time role of Director, to pursue collaborative research. Cradle Coast Campus. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional UTAS has long engaged in benchmarking and regularly More than 350 UTAS staff shared their thoughts through • The ‘Lungs in Action Program UTAS Exercise Physiology Development) role has a specific focus on the Launceston participates in whole-of-institution performance workshops to help develop the UTAS Statement of Values. Clinic’, led by Dr Andrew Williams from the School and Cradle Coast campuses and is responsible for benchmarking against the sector and peer institutions. In July 2011, the UTAS Statement of Values was endorsed by of Human Life Sciences, will engage with the local campus development, strengthening academic programs, It has also long engaged in the collection and monitoring the University Council, which also endorsed the University community to provide a service to assist people with fostering partnerships and community engagement. of activity and performance data in support areas such becoming a signatory to the Universitatum Magna Charta respiratory disease to enhance their quality of life, and Professor Allison is supported by a team of senior as human resources (and especially through sectoral – an internationally recognised statement of principles for support them to stay well, reducing hospital admissions. academics and administrative leaders with skills in industry associations). In 2011, of particular importance all universities. The Statement of Values sits alongside the • The project ‘Development and Delivery of a Pilot Health community engagement, campus development, business were two academic benchmarking projects, undertaken UTAS Mission and Vision, guiding UTAS’ new strategic Education Literacy Program for Older Tasmanians’, led and stakeholder relations, and communications and in partnership with the University of Wollongong and plan, the way the UTAS community works together, and by Dr Jess Woodroffe from the University Department media. Professor Allison has a background in geography Deakin University. One project concentrated on the the things it works on. The UTAS Statement of Values is a of Rural Health, will develop and deliver a health literacy and regional planning and has worked extensively with provision of higher degrees by research (HDR), while direct outcome of the Your Voice at UTAS process and was improvement resource for people aged 55+ in Tasmania. regional communities within Australia, as well as in Africa the other compared assessment policies and processes. developed from the contributions of UTAS staff through a and Indonesia. Her research focuses on regional and rural The outcomes of these exercises are driving a variety of • The project ‘Engaging Families in Low SES Communities highly collaborative process, designed by a small team led areas and how best to position high-quality niche regional improvement exercises. During 2011, the planning and in Hands-on Learning: Enabling Social Cohesion and by Professor Margaret Otlowski, Dean of Law and Chair enterprises in the global economy. In recent years she has reporting of benchmarking activity was integrated into Inclusion through an Exciting Science Program’, led of the Your Voice Culture and Communications Reference also focused on alternative participation strategies and the Faculty Planning and Budget process, signifying its by Dr Bernardo León de la Barra from the School of Group. More than 350 UTAS staff contributed, by sharing entry pathways to learning – a critical issue for Tasmania’s emerging strategic importance to the institution. Engineering, will see parents and children from eight regional areas. their thoughts through workshops, an online survey, primary schools in four communities around the State individual emails and interviews. UTAS Visiting Fellows and Scholars engage in research-based education, outreach, and Cradle Coast Campus Program pathway planning program focused on interactive and Implementing the Quality Management Governance, Administration and Marketing The Visiting Fellows and Scholars Program offers Visiting motivational Science, Technology, Engineering, and Framework In 2011, the Cradle Coast campus’ (CCC’s) strategic Fellowships and Visiting Scholarships to support short-term Mathematics (STEM) content, which is linked to the The Provost oversees quality management at UTAS. In planning processes coincided with preparation for the visits to UTAS by academics, scholars and other eminent Australian Curriculum. 2010, the UTAS Quality Management Framework (QMF) TEQSA audit, providing the CCC and the North West individuals, normally from outside Tasmania. The program was developed. A quality management framework in Newnham Campus Urban Design Advisory Board (NWAB) an opportunity to reflect on the is designed to benefit areas or activities of strategic a complex organisation such as UTAS describes an Framework status of the CCC, its future and its governance model, priority for UTAS by, for example: strengthening academic integrated approach to strategic goal setting, planning, initiating the preparation and collation of important networks to underpin ongoing scholarly activity; achieving University Council approved the Newnham campus Urban budgeting and management across the whole institution. strategic documents including a 2011 Strategic Plan and scholarly outcomes (e.g. publications) in key areas, through Design Framework (UDF) in July 2011. Developed by MGS Action Plan. These plans centre on the core theme of 2011 saw several major leaps in the implementation of research leadership and collaborative research; enhancing Architects, under the direction of the Provost, the UDF Participation and also outline future prospects for CCC, a the QMF, such as the approval, in April 2011, of the UTAS the professional development of UTAS staff through provides a framework through which all future works on transition plan for the CCC after the federal government’s Reviews Policy which outlines the University’s approach to exposure to teaching and learning leaders; enhancing the Newnham campus can be developed and prioritised. 18 university of tasmania 19

Diversity and Structural Adjustment (DASA) funding Research 2011 highlights include: The Human Interface Technology (HIT) Lab was a key ends, an internal communications plan and an analysis Cradle Coast Research Week 2011 showcased the diverse • Advanced Manufacturing: visit from Dan Swinney focus of development efforts, with HITLab presentations of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats range of research being undertaken across the region. In April the campus hosted a regional workshop with made to more than 70 organisations and 180 individuals undertaken by an external consultancy firm. The CCC’s The week included postgraduate student presentations, the Executive Director of the Chicago Manufacturing with the potential to provide funds or become research third DASA Milestone report was submitted and a request industry-led research forums, research workshops, Renaissance Council, Dan Swinney. Mr Swinney has partners. Visitors included Premier Lara Giddings and many to roll-over funds until October 2012 was prepared and education forums and poster presentations. Seventeen spent the past 25 years spearheading collaborative and federal, state and local government politicians and staff, accepted. events were held with 30 presentations to an audience of innovative approaches to retaining industrial jobs in the and relationships were formed with senior representatives Following Professor Janelle Allison’s appointment as the more than 300 people. US and shared his vision with 70 industry and education of NBN Co. International and domestic visitors hailed from a range of industries and professions, including health Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional Development), Dr Robyn In 2011, the Institute for Regional Development (IRD) representatives at the forum, Manufacturing Regained – and disability services, IT, shipping, transport and ports, Eversole was appointed the (Acting) Director of the Institute had 10 PhD candidates with other research highlights New Prospects for North West Tasmania. The workshop engineering, tourism, marketing, property development, for Regional Development (IRD) for a two-year period. including: the granting of Cross-Boundary Research was a partnership with Enterprise Connect and the training, mining and many sectors of the creative and Following a survey across the north-west region, the two- Funds to three research projects; the Tasmanian Social University of Melbourne. design industries. year ‘HERE’ marketing campaign was developed. Its key Enterprise Study; the IRD’s continued partnership with the • Community Wellbeing: Bridges Out of Poverty workshop message, delivered in advertising and promotional material Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Vegetable Centre on a One hundred service providers working across the region Other key Launceston-based initiatives in 2011 included: (including press, banners and websites), builds on the series of projects, including the Food Systems Flagship; and State attended a two-day Bridges Out of Poverty • Harmony Day, celebrating diversity within the UTAS and CCC’s strengths, highlighting local opportunities for study and a partnership with the Burnie City Council to provide workshop in November to address intergenerational broader communities and research. assistance in developing research proposals for the poverty and disadvantage and its impacts on individuals, On 22 March 2011, the Launceston Engagement and A major highlight for the CCC in 2011 was the very federally funded ‘Better Futures, Local Solutions Project’. families and communities. The workshop was presented Development (LED) Office and the Tasmanian University by Social Solutions’ Nairn Walker and prompted Union, supported by more than 20 internal and external the division of the provost the division of successful Regional Universities Campus Heads Engagement in the North-West the provost the division of Conference held from 13-14 July. The federal Minister participants to re-think attitudes and re-evaluate partners, hosted a day of multi-cultural entertainment, for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans, opened the approaches to clients affected by poverty, in all its forms. sporting and education activities for the enjoyment conference and used it as an opportunity to launch the • Food Production: Cate Gilpin, Artist-in-Residence of over 400 school children and almost 1,000 students $500 million Education Investment Fund to transform The campus’s first artist-in-residence, Queensland-based and community members. In addition to creating links regional universities. curator and writer Cate Gilpin, documented the stories between culturally diverse communities, Harmony Day provides UTAS with access to communities that are Courses and Course Development of producers and providores across the region in an exhibition Stories from the North West Food Bowl opened often difficult to reach. In 2011, for the first time, CCC enrolled more than 1,000 by SBS food presenter Costa Georgiadis in February. • UTAS Film Society students, with students enrolled in degrees offered by the To provide students and staff with a regular weekly AMC and each of UTAS’ faculties. Engagement in the North social activity, and to attract community to the campus, The Graduate Certificate in Business was very successful UTAS continues to build and nurture relationships with the the UTAS Film Society was established in 2011. In its first in 2011, with 67 students graduating and a further 48 organisations that drive the northern Tasmanian regions three months, 90 members, representing an even mix of expected to continue studying in 2012. As a direct result Cradle Coast campus UniLink coordinator Carrie Smith is pictured with some of the images from the exhibition Zamora. and shape social, community and economic agendas. staff, student and community, had signed up. of the success of the Graduate Certificate in Business, The Cradle Coast campus hosted nine art exhibitions and floor UTAS has also been consulted and actively involved in the • 2011 Debating Series the Faculty of Business approved the delivery of a new talks during the year. development of regional strategies and initiatives that will UTAS hosted two successful debates dealing with postgraduate course at the CCC, the MBA (Regional The Cradle Coast campus’ community engagement guide future retail, tourism, events, resource management, controversial topics of relevance to the Tasmanian Innovation). activities centre on a range of partnered initiatives and sustainability in the region, all of which have direct and community – euthanasia and gay marriage – attracting Participation Project delivered through the Institute for Regional Development indirect implications, and opportunities, for UTAS and its full houses with more than 300 attendees. The CCC Participation Project continued throughout as well as a program of public lectures, workshops and students and staff. Memorandum of understanding (MOU) 2011. Relationships were established and strengthened events targeted to the region. These activities were partnerships with the Launceston City Council and NRM Student Recruitment within the region to further enhance the participation attended by more than 1,000 people in 2011 and delivered North pave the way for regular consultation on issues that and Marketing agenda, including relationships with Job Service Australia; in partnership with more than 30 external organisations. impact the environment in which UTAS operates and, in many cases, provide linkages to communities that are often Student Recruitment Programs Centrelink; the Skills Institute (around Agriculture and Activities focused on the themes of: advanced difficult to access, in particular those with no family history Engineering); Polytechnic campuses in Devonport and manufacturing; agri-food; tourism and the environment; During 2011, UTAS continued to actively pursue its of higher education. Burnie; LINC Burnie and Devonport (to develop a model climate change and a carbon economy; and community, extensive student recruitment programs. These programs for LINCs as ‘learning gateways’ and service points culture and liveability – all areas pivotal to the north-west Through provision of access to UTAS facilities, events for included Open Days, held on the Hobart, Launceston for learning pathways /lifelong learning) and ongoing region’s prosperity. more than 30 external organisations were held, attracting and Burnie campuses and the ‘UTAS Futures’ program, engagement with industry stakeholders. In 2011, the over 5,000 visitors to the Newnham campus and engaging which was delivered in 23 senior secondary schools around The campus also coordinated a vibrant campus-wide UniLink Program focused on Year 10, 11 and 12 students UTAS staff and students. This eclectic range of events Tasmania, with an audience of 5,464 students from Years cultural program with nine art exhibitions and floor on the North-West Coast of Tasmania (as well as their included African community days, history and education 11 and 12. The ‘Experience UTAS’ outreach program also talks and an inaugural artist-in-residence program. The parents), delivering presentations to more than 2,000 conferences, veterans’ cycling championships, soccer showcases a range of programs of study and involves exhibition program is designed to enhance the learning students as well as information evenings, newsletters matches, orienteering, debates, lectures, youth justice and secondary students visiting UTAS campuses for activities, and cultural experiences on the CCC. The principal focus and the What’s Uni Really Like program. public speaking events, science challenges and business tours and workshops. As part of regular recruitment of the residency is engagement with the CCC and the functions, including the Tasmanian Leaders Program. activities, UTAS courses were showcased at a number of broader community, with reference to its industrial and career expos and events in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, cultural landscape and regional identity. 20 university of tasmania 21

Melbourne and regional Victoria. UTAS facilitated the Four issues of Research to Reality, 10 issues of the Unitas learning and teaching annual Career Advisor Symposium, hosting 22 interstate newspaper and two issues of Alumni News were produced and 24 Tasmanian Career Counsellors at UTAS campuses during 2011. In the new-media sphere, our Twitter audience in Hobart and Launceston. grew steadily to reach nearly 1,200 followers by the year’s end. A series of engaging videos – some related to Research Marketing Activity to Reality launches, others to Denison Debates, guest UTAS markets its products using a wide variety of lectures and major events – was produced for the UTAS channels including press, publication, television, cinema, website. Late July saw the launch of a staff-only intranet radio, online and live events, as well as appearing in several and late November the debut of a revamped News@UTAS – education directories, such as the Good Universities Weekly Bulletin, enhanced with the introduction of imagery Guide, Job Guide and various postgraduate guides. During and a colourful layout. UTAS also became a financial 2011, UTAS began to develop a social media strategy and member of The Conversation website, an independent enhanced digital marketing strategy. 2011 also saw the source of information, analysis and commentary from the development of Channel UTAS, a key landing page on the university and research sector. This initiative has provided University’s website, which provides a dynamic central our academics – and UTAS itself – with a new online location for multi-media files such as videos and podcasts platform to reach a national and international audience. to showcase our organisation. 2012 Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar Edward Doddridge and his wife Harmony Day celebrations at Newnham campus included a traditional Imogen have travelled to Oxford University (UK), where Edward South Pacific dance by Amelia Yarrow, Mata Down, Lalene Down and will put his applied mathematics degree to use in studying Achalie Down. Communications and Media physical oceanography.

the division of the provost the division of UTAS Communications and Media strengthened As the only university in the State, UTAS has a • implementation and evaluation of a peer assisted study the profile and reputation comprehensive course profile. UTAS seeks to capitalise session (PASS) program; and of the University and on its unique Tasmanian identity by providing distinctive its academics in 2011, • continued development and expansion of the Community courses aligned with the University’s theme areas and generating media Friends and Network Program to integrate students the State’s perceived educational needs. The University coverage with an living away from home into the UTAS and broader Learning and Teaching Plan, which is reviewed and estimated value of communit y. updated annually, sets out initiatives that aim to contribute $9.5 million. Nearly 200 A great deal of work was undertaken in 2011 to review and to the University’s mission and goals in the area of media releases were refine the University’s strategic approach to learning and learning and teaching. issued during the year teaching in order to develop a more integrated learning encompassing the full The University Learning and Teaching Committee and support structure that will underpin the provision of spectrum of university supports learning and teaching initiatives, develops a positive student experience in a more effective manner. activities, ranging from policy, and conducts quality assurance and progress This involved both the development of a Strategic Plan for A 250 million-year-old dicynodont research grants and reviews. A progress report on the Learning and Teaching Learning and Teaching for implementation from 2012, and fossil was unveiled in December. projects to public lectures Plan is presented annually to the Academic Senate and the restructure of the Division of Students and Education and academic conferences to graduation ceremonies and Council. The key learning and teaching strategies that the to a structure that: reflects the fact that students are at sod-turning events. Media highlights for 2011 included: University aimed to progress in 2011 included: the centre of what we do, and that learning and teaching • The arrival of the new Vice-Chancellor in March; • continued support for the university-wide at UTAS forms part of a whole organisational commitment implementation of criterion-referenced assessment; to the enhancement of the student experience; enables the • The Eureka Prize awarded to the Devils’ Advocates achievement of the strategic vision set out in the Learning research team; • implementation and evaluation of e-portfolio software university-wide as a tool for students in the mapping and Teaching Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the • Philanthropist Graeme Wood’s $2 million donation to of generic attribute acquisition, and for staff in the University Strategic Plan and the federal government stage two of the Medical Science Precinct; development of learning and teaching portfolios; agenda; and supports an increased focus on and new • The Vice-Chancellor’s detailing of plans for a Domain approaches to academic standards, technology enhanced • development of an overarching learning and teaching campus in Hobart’s CBD; learning, education for sustainable development, and open evaluation framework; • The publication of research concluding that selective educational resources. The new structure for the Division • review of recognition and reward systems to encourage culling would not save Tasmanian devils, produced in was finalised at the end of 2011. It comprises six sections: and celebrate excellence, through the Awards and partnership with a UK scientific journal; • Student Centre; Grants Office; • Graduation ceremonies across the State in August • Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships (CUPP); • provision of improved access to the University with the and December; and • Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching (TILT); development of a UTAS College model with a focus on • The unveiling of a 250 million-year-old dicynodont fossil • Library; transition support and individualised pathways planning; in December. • International Marketing and Recruitment; and • working with industry partners, provision of high-level • Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students & sectoral and institutional leadership to maximise credit Education). transfer between UTAS and VET institutions; 22 university of tasmania 23

Course Development leadership specialisation for the Graduate Certificate, Table 1: Successful 2011 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Grant Submissions Graduate Diploma and Master of Clinical Leadership. The following new courses were approved during 2011 UTAS role Grant type Project title for introduction in 2011 or 2012: Course Reviews Lead Discipline Networks The Creative Arts Learning and Teaching Network (CAL TN) • Master of Nursing Practitioner Studies; Faculties provide the University Learning and Teaching Lead Discipline Networks Learning & Teaching Academic Standards in Creative & Performing Arts • Master of E-health (Health Informatics); Committee with annual course reports that summarise Lead Discipline Networks Australian Learning & Teaching Discipline Scholars Network • Master of Business Administration (Professional); strengths, weaknesses and plans for improvement. Lead Discipline Networks Learning & Teaching Academic Standards in Science Courses continue to be reviewed as required as per the • Master and Graduate Diploma of Freight System Lead Innovation & Development Bridging The Gap: Teaching Adaptations Across the Disciplines and new Reviews Policy introduced in 2011. Quality assurance Management; Sharing Content for Curriculum Renewal reviews are also conducted on an annual basis for the Partner Extension Grant Clinical Reasoning and Simulation • Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in University’s Transnational Education programs, with Games Technology; the following quality assurance reports submitted to Partner Innovation & Development Enhancing Architectural Education in Australasia: Expanding and • Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in the University Learning and Teaching Committee and Assessing Group Work Road Engineering Construction; Academic Senate in 2011: Partner Innovation & Development Experiential Learning in Planning Education: Resources and Tools for • Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies for • Bachelor of Business, Hong Kong Universal Education Good Practice Health Professionals; (HKUE), Hong Kong; Partner Leadership for Excellence Building Leadership with the Sessional Staff Standards Framework learningteaching and learningteaching and • Graduate Certificate in Flexible Learning and • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering Partner Leadership for Excellence Fostering institutional and cultural change through the Australian Network Simulation for Health Professionals; Technology reports for Australian College of Kuwait of University Science Educators • Graduate Certificate in Public Health; (ACK), Kuwait; Partner Discipline Networks The Australian Biology Network for Learning & Teaching – ViBE • Bachelor of Education with Honours; • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Partner Promoting Excellence Network PEN2 – State-Based Promoting Excellence Networks – Vic/Tas • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) with Honours; Systems reports for Shanghai Ocean University (SOU), China; UTAS submitted 14 award applications under the national ALTC Australian Awards for University Teaching Scheme in 2011, • Bachelor of Education (Primary) with Honours; • Bachelor of Computing report for Zhejiang University the highest number since ALTC was introduced. Of these, seven were successful (see Table 2), all in the category of Citations • Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honours); of Technology (ZUT); and for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. This success rate in the Citations category was exceeded by only three • Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours); • Faculty of Law report for Kolej Damansura Utama (KDU) other universities nationally. • Bachelor of Nursing with Professional Honours College, Malaysia. Table 2: 2011 UTAS Winners of Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citations for Outstanding (Specialty); Contributions to Student Learning • Bachelor of Nursing with Clinical Honours (Transition Grants and Awards Awardees Citation to Practice); UTAS successfully applied for 12 national grants via the Dr Anna Carew For scholarship and leadership in the mapping and teaching of • Bachelor of International Logistics; Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) in 2011: five as lead institution and seven as a partner institution engineering-specific graduate attributes in undergraduate engineering • Associate Degree in Applied Science (Marine (see Table 1). This is in addition to the successful projects Dr Ashley Edwards For innovative approaches to teaching and learning design, evaluation Environment); still under way from the 2010 and 2009 grant rounds. and student support, and scholarly contributions which have • Associate Degree in Maritime and Logistics; influenced the teaching of others • Associate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical); Dr Sharon Thomas For sustained empowerment of both undergraduate and • Diploma of University Studies; and postgraduate education students to enhance their own learning • Diploma of Marine Surveying. and teaching practices Significant amendments to existing courses included: Mr John Vella For the implementation of Group Centred Learning (GCL) strategies the introduction of a criminology specialisation in the across Fine Art studio contexts Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation); a new creative writing Professor Craig Zimitat Recognising two decades of curriculum development and innovation specialisation for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate in medical education Diploma and Master of Arts (Specialisation); the Unistart Team: Dr Andrea Adam, Ms Cathy For enhancing the first-year experience through a program nurturing introduction of a general practice nursing stream for the Hartigan, Mrs Peta Statham, Mr Stephen confidence, critical thinking and independent study skills in Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Nursing; Newman, Ms Sally Fuglsang, Mr Jeremy O’Reilly commencing students change of title of the Pharmacological Science stream Bluefin Team: Associate Professor Giles Thomas, For the design and implementation of an innovative multi-disciplinary in the Bachelor of Biotechnology and Medical Research Mr Paul Furness, Dr Troy Gaston, Mr Chris program to foster students’ complex problem-solving skills through to the Drug Science stream; the addition of majors in Lambert, Mr Peter Schaeffer, Mr John Virieux practical activities at sea Criminology and Geography & Environmental Studies and minors in Aboriginal Studies, Criminology, Economics and In 2011, the federal government made the decision to close the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, with a new Office Geography & Environmental Studies in the Bachelor of for Learning and Teaching within the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to be established from Social Science; reinstatement of the Art Theory major in 2012. National grant and award schemes will continue to be offered annually via the Office for Learning and Teaching. The the Bachelor of Fine Arts; discontinuation of the Bachelor University of Tasmania will be well placed to participate in the setting of directions for the Office for Learning and Teaching, of Visual Communication (Honours); and deletion of the with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students & Education), Professor David Sadler, accepting a place on the Strategic Advisory Committee for the new office. 24 university of tasmania 25

The Centre for the Advancement of In 2011 the UTAS Unit Outline proforma was refined and appeal to a diverse range of ages, disciplines and cultural • To provide a simple, friendly and transparent process for Learning and Teaching (CALT) now requires unit coordinators to specify unit learning backgrounds, and students viewed this as a strong element students in their first interaction with UTAS by delivering outcomes and assessment criteria as per the CRA policy; of the program. VCLA was delivered concurrently on information and support via on-campus workshops and/ In 2011, the Centre for the Advancement of Learning and a peer review process was introduced to enable all unit Hobart and Launceston campuses, and consisted of three or online resources; and Teaching (CALT) continued to provide leadership and coordinators to evaluate their units against CRA principles, program components: a series of six seminars, 40 hours • To help to maximise retention and effective transition support for the advancement of learning and teaching and report this to Heads of School; a revised version of the of volunteer work and a phased process of self-reflection. by building familiarity and engaging new students with at UTAS through: Guidelines for Good Assessment Practice was produced From an application pool of 140, 52 students were selected UTAS processes and enrolment support. • development of policy, standards and services, and and circulated to schools; and the website (www.teaching- and completed the VCLA in 2011 (32 in Hobart and 20 in Ready for Uni is delivered as a three-part, face-to-face quality assurance; learning.utas.edu.au/assessment) continued to be updated Launceston), contributing 3,526 hours of volunteer work to workshop for small groups, or online. The workshops are showcasing examples of best practice across faculties. local, national and international communities. • provision of workshops and programs; available on all Tasmanian campuses throughout the offer • contribution to scholarship; Support and Equity Unit Community Friends and Networks cycle and students (in nominated courses) are encouraged • management of University-level projects; to book into a workshop when they accept their offer. In 2011, Career Development and Employment partnered Program Students are also given the option to undertake the online • exploration and evaluation of learning technologies with the Alumni Office to pilot the Career Mentor Program, In 2011, the Community Friends and Networks Program Ready for Uni workshop, which is being further developed with staff; and which matches UTAS alumni and current students on (CFNP) continued to make a strong contribution to UTAS’ to support the growing number of distance students. • collaboration with other providers. the basis of discipline background. The program assists ongoing commitment to recognising the importance of an learningteaching and CALT hosted the very successful Australasian Society for students in building an understanding of the workplace and enhanced and internationalised student experience. CFNP Scholarships learningteaching and confidence in their career direction. For alumni, it enhances Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) provides ‘new to town’ UTAS students with assistance The UTAS Scholarships Program continues to provide leadership and interpersonal skills and connection to their conference in December 2011, which brought more in accessing social, volunteer and community networks, students with significant financial and academic support discipline. Mentor participants in the program included than 350 delegates to Hobart. CALT also led a number and provides opportunity for participation in their new to study at the University. In 2011, there were approximately alumni from the Department of Premier and Cabinet and of initiatives to support student learning. The UniStart community. The program is enhanced through the support 600 scholarships offered, largely sponsored by individuals, the Tasmanian Electoral Commission, the Department program was offered face to face on all UTAS campuses of volunteers, including local staff and students at the Tasmanian and Australian industry, business and of Health and Human Services, Venarchie Contracting, (and by distance) to provide an introduction to university University, and individuals and families from the wider governments. These awards are offered in a wide range of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism & study for 1,500 students. The program was supplemented Tasmanian community. In addition to assisting individual disciplines and selection is based on academic merit and/ the Arts, Logica and the Tasmanian Ports Corporation. by academic assistance from a team of CALT staff and students to connect with locals, CFNP drives a number of or financial need. They are available to students studying at End-of-year events were held in Hobart and Launceston student learning mentors, who operated from dedicated projects to enhance opportunities for students to engage undergraduate, honours and postgraduate coursework levels. student learning spaces in Hobart and Launceston and to acknowledge the contribution of the alumni mentors with their community. In collaboration with Volunteering In 2011, the Scholarships team streamlined the Tasmanian through email to Cradle Coast, Sydney and distance and enable all participants to provide feedback for Tasmania, CFNP established a Volunteering Program Year 12 and interstate Year 12 scholarship-offer process to students. A successful pilot of support for numeracy skills improvements to the program in 2012. for students from culturally and linguistically diverse ensure an integrated package of course, scholarship and was also undertaken and will be continued in 2012. The Support and Equity Unit has continued to offer backgrounds, which supports students during the latter accommodation offering. This joint activity, undertaken a mental health initiative during 2011, assisting both part of their tertiary studies to use volunteering as a The Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) program – a with Accommodation Services, provides scholarship students and staff in managing the impact of mental health pathway to both employment in the local community non-remedial academic peer support program aimed at recipients (who are required to relocate) with a guaranteed issues while at university. In addition to the provision and community connections. In addition, supported increasing student academic outcomes and overall student accommodation place on acceptance of their course and of traditional supports, the development of alternative by a Community Engagement Grant from the Provost, engagement and retention at UTAS – was expanded in scholarship offer. 2011 to support 54 units, situated in 23 Schools. There were e-counselling mediums, which were trialled for the first CFNP established an initiative titled Conversations with 48 high-achieving students employed as PASS Leaders, time in 2011, has resulted in greater access for all UTAS Community – Valuing Diversity. This initiative facilitated a UTAS College students. Mental Health First Aid Training programs for series of discussions on and off campus in which diverse with a further four students filling the senior PASS Mentor In 2011, UTAS College continued to grow partnerships staff were offered across all campuses in Tasmania and groups of UTAS students, staff and the broader community roles. Student engagement with PASS was strong, with within the University and with the wider Tasmanian Sydney involving 404 UTAS staff. During 2011, specialist were provided with the opportunity to engage in respectful 1,546 students attending in Semester 1 and 1,203 in education sector. Programs offered through UTAS UTAS staff also contributed to the development of the and inquisitive conversations about leadership, family, Semester 2. Three UTAS PASS Leaders won National Peer College included the University College Program, the National Guidelines for the Mental Health of Tertiary culture and language. Leader Awards and the Academic Coordinator, Dr Jane High Achievers Program, the University Preparation Students, which will provide further guidance for Skalicky, was invited to speak at Malaysia’s peer learning Program, the pre-degree framework and the Diploma universities in relation to the policy and provision of Student and Academic Administration symposium, hosted by UCSI University. The program ended of University Studies. the year on a high, with experienced PASS Mentor Jarrod services to support the mental wellbeing of students. In 2011, Student and Academic Administration implemented The University College Program (UCP) was consolidated Green presenting an inspiring keynote address at the 10th a new Client and Student Services model to support a The Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Award in 2011, with the Arts Faculty continuing to offer a range annual Teaching Matters conference. statewide team providing quality service to students and of Visual and Performing Arts and Language units. In 2011, the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Award (VCLA) UTAS staff. The Ready for Uni model was also reviewed and The implementation of criterion-referenced assessment Business offered an Accounting unit statewide and was in its second year, following a successful pilot in 2010. refined and is now embedded as a comprehensive UTAS- (CRA) across UTAS aims to improve student learning the Faculty of Education also piloted a unit. There were The award is for students in final and penultimate years, wide program, which can be tailored to fit a variety of needs, by enhancing the assessment process. The three-year 665 students enrolled in 966 units of study, with 55% of and aims to strengthen a student’s character, work ethic, with the following aims and objectives: implementation project has seen a total of 151 workshops students achieving a credit or higher result. Of these, community awareness, leadership and employability. In • To complement online offer and acceptance processes (1,033 attendees) and 438 individual consultations 289 UCP graduates articulated from the 2010 cohort into November 2011 the VCLA graduated its second cohort, by providing critical administrative information and facilitated by the CRA implementation team in CALT. A undergraduate degrees at UTAS, an increase of 19%. celebrating this with a presentation attended by the comprehensive suite of resources has also been developed enrolment support in a timely manner to all commencing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Rathjen. The breakdown High Achiever Program (HAP) participation grew by to support the continued enhancement of assessment. UTAS students; of the student demographic indicated the program had 38% in 2011, although the numbers in the program are 26 university of tasmania 27

still small (51). High distinctions dominate the results The UTAS College conducted a major research study digital repository) and links directly to the full text when Plants was part of a project funded by a UTAS Community table with 80% of students achieving a credit or above. into participation and articulation in 2011, which led to it is available. The Library’s digitised heritage and special Engagement Grant and directed by Professor Adrian The recommendations of the HAP Review – led by UTAS the release of a research study report titled The Path Less collections items are now easily discoverable from anywhere Franklin (School of Sociology) and Associate Professor College, in collaboration with faculty, Student Centre and Travelled: VET Articulation in Tasmania. The study examined in the world as the contents of the Library’s digital repository Hamish Maxwell-Stewart (School of History and Classics). secondary principal representatives – was accepted by more than seven years of enrolment data at UTAS and in are harvested by the National Library of Australia for the Academic Senate in 2011 and has led to the development of the Tasmanian VET sector to identify successful student Trove search engine. Clients can also still search the Library’s Enrolment Performance High Achiever Policy and strategies to increase pathways pathways from VET to university. The report was used as a catalogue, which was enriched in 2011 with additional data Overall enrolments were up by 198 EFTSL on 2010, an and opportunities for high-achieving students at UTAS. basis for the Tasmanian Interconnected Tertiary Education elements such as book jacket images, tables of contents, increase of 1.2%. Operating Grant load increased by 0.9% The University Preparation Program (UPP) provides a Forum, held in November. This workshop was attended by and summaries. Strategic funds in 2011 allowed the Library on 2010, with growth of 106 EFTSL. pathway by which mature-aged students may return 40 educational leaders from the State Government, the to build the book collection in a number of subject areas The result in domestic research load represented a 4.3% to study. UPP continued to grow during 2011, with 375 Tasmanian Polytechnic, the Tasmanian Skills Institute identified as priorities and in need of development. decline on 2010 performance. and the University of Tasmania. The workshop addressed enrolments across the State, representing a growth in During 2011 the Library began ‘tweeting’ on Twitter as an Domestic fee-paying load also declined, down 3.1% on 2010. student numbers of 92% (see Table 3). the issue of Tasmanian participation in higher vocational informal way to update students and the UTAS community Onshore international student load grew to 2,491 EFTSL – an education and training qualifications, diplomas and on developments in the Library. QR codes (graphical Table 3: University Preparation Program increase of 125 EFTSL or 5.3% on 2010 enrolments. Offshore advanced diplomas, which, like Tasmanian participation barcodes which are readable by applications on most Enrolments 2011 load was 1,468 EFTSL – the same level reached in 2010. in university study, is lower than the nation on average smartphones or mobile devices) were introduced in a

learningteaching and Hobart Launceston Cradle To t a l learningteaching and and must be improved to meet the workforce needs of the range of locations in the Morris Miller Library to provide Table 4: 2011 Load Compared with Target and 2010 Load Coast State. The report, arising from the forum deliberations, has context-specific links – for example, from areas of the book 2011 2011 2010 % Increase Semester 1 41 52 25 118 played a key role in the establishment of strategic priorities collections to the subject guide for that discipline. Clients Ta rge t Actual Actual 2011–2010 Semester 2 59 66 35 160 for 2012. with mobile devices can now use a web page designed for (19/12/2011) (31/12/2010) Actual Winter School 12 8 10 30 mobiles to access frequently used library services such as University Library RHD 682 574 600 -4.3% SummonTM search, subject guides and databases. Summer School 10 11 9 30 (Domestic) Improving library support to UTAS researchers was a major Spring School 16 16 The Library hosted a number of exhibitions that drew on focus for 2011. A project to identify the library services that Operating 12,278 11,716 11,610 0.9% the resources of UTAS and other institutions. Fantastic MBA Start 21 21 are most useful to researchers (and the future directions Grant Plastic celebrated National Science Week and the To t a l 375 for research support) included a survey or more than 400 Domestic 250 187 193 -3.1% International Year of Chemistry with a display of the history researchers, providing crucial data for further analysis. Fee-Paying UPP highlights for the year included the extension of the of plastics. An exhibition of Gyotku nature prints from the The project also reviewed the Library’s teaching and FFPOS 2,383 2,491 2,366 5.3% Summer School UPP Intensive program across all UTAS collection of the Australian Antarctic Division, along with assessment in two units of the Graduate Certificate in Onshore Tasmanian campuses, the introduction of the UPP Winter rare books from the University of Melbourne and UTAS. Research, which is mandatory for commencing higher FFPOS 1,327 1,468 1,468 0.0% School Intensive, which was also offered across the State, Marjorie Bligh – Housewife Superstar celebrated a newly degree by research (HDR) candidates. Offshore and the introduction of the MBA Start pilot program in released biography by Dr Danielle Wood (School of English, Client access to library services and resources was conjunction with the Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Journalism and European Languages). Gould’s Book of To t a l 16,920 16,435 16,237 1.2% improved in a number of ways during 2011. The Learning the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, The Hub areas of levels two and three of the Morris Miller Examiner, Natural Resources Management North, Student Load by Source of Funds Library became accessible 24/7, and students can now the Launceston City Council and the Northern Young study and access online resources whenever is most The overall growth in total enrolments over the past 10 years has been significant, as shown in the following table. Total operating Professionals Network. convenient for them. Significant numbers of students have grant load has grown by 3,190 EFTSL (35.1%) since 2001, with overall load growing by 6,283 EFTSL (61.9%) over that period. A major focus in UTAS College in 2011 was the been in the Library during the extra hours. Refurbishment Table 5: Student Load by Source of Funds development of a Pre-Degree Framework, which identifies of staff working areas and some student spaces in the Operating grant Domestic FFPOS FFPOS Non-award To t a l three categories of pre-degree pathway: the external Launceston Campus Library improved the quality of the (incl RHD) Fee-paying onshore offshore vocational pathway through vocational education and working and study environment. The collections, services 2001 9,100 105 820 123 5 10,152 training (VET); the specialist skill pathway within the and staff of the Australian Maritime College (AMC) Library 2002 9,639 250 929 111 3 10,931 University; and, the general entry pathway for students were integrated into the Launceston Campus Library at the who do not meet general degree entry or who may choose beginning of 2011. 2003 9,768 284 1,110 266 3 11,431 a more supported introduction to university study. The Students can now more easily access items on their 2004 10,019 324 1,285 793 6 12,427 general entry pre-degree pathway has been developed to reading lists with the Reading Lists web-based service that 2005 9,788 295 1,506 1,116 4 12,709 ensure the provision of high-quality preparatory programs lists all items on a reading list in one place and provides 2006 10,145 240 1,730 1,184 0 13,300 and a coherent pathway for students who do not currently direct access to electronic books, articles, book chapters meet degree entry requirements. It seeks to ensure 2007 10,314 166 1,745 1,242 0 13,467 and past exam papers. Library clients are now also university-wide understanding of the standards, levels, 2008* 10,891 207 2,156 1,210 0 14,463 searching for information resources using a single search outcomes and graduate attributes associated with three 2009* 11,434 229 2,220 1,313 0 15,196 box on the Library’s web page. Software called SummonTM levels: University Preparatory Program (UPP), Diploma simultaneously searches across the Library’s print and 2010* 12,210 193 2,366 1,468 0 16,237 of University Studies and generalist associate degrees. online collections (including content from the Library’s 2011* 12,290 187 2,491 1,468 0 16,435 The Pre-Degree Framework aligns with the new Australian % increase 2011-2011 35.1% 78.1% 203.8% 1093.5% 61.9% Qualifications Framework. * Includes AMC load – 728 EFTSL in 2008, 777 EFTSL in 2009, 861 EFTSL in 2010, 992 EFTSL in 2011. 28 university of tasmania 29

Table 8:  Faculty Performance Indicators Student load (EFTSL) by source of funds as at 19 December 2011 Non-research Research Domestic FFPOS FFPOS Graduate Outcomes – Graduate Student Satisfaction operating grant higher degrees fee-paying onshore offshore To t a l Destination Survey The Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) complements National Centre for Marine 94 13 2 34 0 142 Graduate outcomes have been sourced from the Graduate the Graduate Destination Survey by asking graduate Conservation & Resource Sustainability Destination Survey (GDS) sent to all 2010 graduates. respondents to rate aspects of their course on a scale National Centre for Ports & Shipping 281 3 30 227 0 541 The total number of respondents, including those from one (very negative) to five (very positive). Graduate National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics 219 12 1 77 0 309 having completed a research higher degree, was 2,057, Careers Australia, on behalf of the Department of AMC 593 28 33 338 0 992 corresponding to a response rate of 46.38%. The number Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Art – Hobart 333 26 0 15 0 374 of graduates from undergraduate or taught-postgraduate produces indicators of responses in terms of satisfaction Asian Languages & Studies 125 6 0 44 0 175 courses was 1,902, corresponding to a response rate on each of three scales: Good Teaching, Generic Skills Conservatorium of Music 447 12 0 12 0 470 of 45.10%. and Overall Satisfaction. The data can then be used for English, Journalism & European Lang. 321 11 0 17 0 349 benchmarking against national averages or selected Table 6: Destinations of 2010 University Faculty of Arts 14 0 0 1 0 15 benchmark partners. of Tasmania graduates Government 215 17 10 20 0 262 Overall, UTAS results on the three scales are at or above 2010 History & Classics 249 24 0 6 0 278 sector average, with UTAS students continuing to rate Philosophy 230 23 0 16 0 269 UG PG the University favourably (see table below). Of particular Riawunna 71 5 0 2 0 78 learningteaching and % % note is the continuing increase on all scales in 2010 in Sociology & Social Work 547 24 0 19 0 590 learningteaching and comparison to the previous four years. The time series data Full-time employment 40.24 52.29 Visual & Performing Arts 183 11 0 25 0 218 also indicates that there is no significant gender difference Part-time employment 31.67 30.43 Arts 2,733 158 10 177 0 3,078 in the reported experiences of UTAS students. Of the 1,872 Accounting & Corporate Governance 250 7 55 353 145 810 Seeking employment 12.00 7.53 graduates who responded to the CEQ, 1,527 (82%) rated Economics & Finance 209 3 14 162 122 509 Unavailable for work 16.08 9.75 their overall satisfaction as four or five. Faculty of Business/AIRC 55 1 6 15 0 76 Of the above: Table 7: Average score on key CEQ scales (on 1–5 range) Management 335 22 42 294 486 1,179 Enrolled further study 30.78 27.33 – for all respondents for the past five years Business 849 32 117 824 753 2,574 Education 1,807 37 1 44 0 1,888 Of undergraduate respondents who were available for CEQ Scale Gender 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Human Life Sciences 492 7 0 49 0 548 full-time employment in 2011: Good Females 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.7 Medicine 653 8 25 127 0 812 Nursing & Midwifery 1,413 9 0 63 0 1,486 • 65.5% were in full-time employment; teaching Males 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.8 Pharmacy 173 7 1 76 0 256 All students 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.7 • a further 19% were in part-time employment ; Rural Health 16 12 0 1 0 29 • 15.5% were not working and were seeking employment; Generic Females 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.9 Health Science 2,747 42 26 316 0 3,131 • 13.7% of all respondents were enrolled in further study, skills Males 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.0 Centre for Legal Studies 63 0 0 2 0 65 with the majority in full-time study; and All students 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.9 Law 390 12 0 120 36 557 Law 453 12 0 122 36 622 • the median starting salary for UTAS respondents Overall Females 3.8 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.0 Agricultural Science 66 28 0 34 0 129 employed full-time across Australia was $50,000, with satisfaction Males 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.0 Architecture & Design 290 6 0 153 0 449 the same median salary for those employed in Tasmania. All students 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.0 Chemistry 140 13 0 40 0 193 Of postgraduate respondents who were available for Computing & Information Systems 266 17 1 145 515 944 full-time employment in 2011: Earth Sciences 74 5 0 31 0 110 • 79.2% were in full-time employment; Engineering 240 15 0 83 90 428 • 11.4% were in part-time employment; Faculty of SET 7 0 0 0 0 7 Geography & Environmental Studies 171 26 0 33 49 279 • 19.4% were seeking employment; Mathematics & Physics 196 15 0 28 25 264 • 23.3% of respondents were enrolled in further study, Plant Science 84 16 0 18 0 118 with the majority in part-time study; and Psychology 358 30 0 21 0 409 • the median starting salary for respondents employed Zoology 88 17 0 16 0 121 full-time across Australia was $71,000, compared with Science, Engineering & Technology 1,980 188 1 602 680 3,450 $69,000 for those employed in Tasmania. Board of Graduate Research 27 0 0 13 0 40 Centre for the Advancement of Learning & Teaching 0 1 0 0 0 1 Enabling Courses 465 0 0 0 0 465 Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies 55 38 0 38 0 131 Institute of Regional Development 4 6 0 0 0 10 Menzies Research Institute 3 33 0 17 0 52 To t a l 11,716 574 187 2,491 1,468 16,435 31 December 2010 (final) 11,610 600 193 2,366 1,468 16,237 31 December 2009 (final) 10,785 649 229 2,220 1,313 15,196 Improvement on December 2010 0.9% -4.3% -2.8% 5.3% 0.0% 1.2% 30 university of tasmania 31

International Education research and research training The number of international students studying at a campus in Tasmania grew to 3,366 in 2011, representing an increase of 7.2% over 2010 (see Figure 1). When students studying at off-shore locations are included, international students represent 24% of the total student population. The overall increase is pleasing, given the difficult and highly- competitive international student market. In particular, the relative strength of the Australian dollar, perceptions about student safety in some parts of Australia and student concerns about the difficulty in securing a student visa had a negative effect on recruitment Australia-wide. Tokyo Ainu elder Haruzo Urakawa conducted a traditional thanksgiving ceremony as part of a cross-cultural mission at the Newnham campus. Figure 1: International students studying at a campus in Tasmania

learningteaching and Mr Caillin Eastwood-Sutherland is working on a masters project in Dr Nenagh Kemp from the School of Psychology found a strong link 3,366 the School of Engineering to help prosthetic arms to move like real between children’s use of text abbreviations and improved literacy skills. 3,500 2,834 3,140 limbs. During 2011, there were 30 masters projects completed at (Photo by Peter Mathew) 3,000 UTAS. (Photo by Matthew Newton) 2,284 2,483 2,622 2,500 1,672 1,960 2,000 The Research Culture Collaborative Projects 1,205 1,424 1,500 The draft Strategic Research Plan (2011–2015) developed Our record of success in managing projects of national in 2011 reaffirms our commitment to rank in the top significance continues to expand. In 2011, UTAS was lead 1,000 10 universities in Australia for research performance. agent for several major national projects. 500 This new plan takes account of the current position of UTAS has led the nationally significant Integrated Marine 0 UTAS within the sector, articulates our aspirations for Observing System (IMOS) since 2007, when it was awarded 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 future achievements, and puts this alongside the driving $50 million from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. In January 2011 the Department Source: AEI Student Data Pivot Tables, February 2011. The above figures include all on-campus education provision by UTAS for award programs, imperatives of the federal government’s higher education and excludes exchange, study abroad, English Language, Foundation studies, study tours and short courses. strategies, the Excellence in Research for Australia of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR) announced further funding of $52 million from the Super Asia continues to be the major source of international students and UTAS continues to focus on promoting growth from this initiative (ERA) and national funding bodies. It takes Science Initiative, extending the IMOS contract until 2013. region, while developing markets in the Middle East and Latin America. account of UTAS’ unique position as the ‘state university’, alongside the need to engage in high-quality research This new funding enables IMOS to continue its work to internationally and nationally in order to maintain and build deliver a fully integrated national system for collecting Transnational Education (TNE) Student Mobility our reputation. The plan identifies the need to engage with marine data (physical, chemical and biological). IMOS works with 10 different institutions across Australia Transnational Education (TNE) programs allow students UTAS has more than 70 formal exchange arrangements end users of research in meaningful ways, and responds to collect marine data, and makes these data streams to study a UTAS degree in their home country. In 2011 across 30 countries. These exchange agreements provide to the drive towards research concentrations that harness available through its Ocean Portal – some in near-real time UTAS delivered seven TNE programs in partnership with opportunities for students to experience an international scale, and focus and deliver significant high-quality – and all as delayed-mode, quality-controlled data. universities/colleges in China, Kuwait, Malaysia and Hong perspective in their studies and to return to UTAS with research outcomes. It builds on those existing strategies Kong. However, UTAS has decided in agreement with the a broadened world view. As well as the formal exchange that have been demonstrably successful and puts forward UTAS makes an exceptional contribution to the National Environment Research Program (NERP). This is a federally relevant partners not to renew three agreements at the agreements in place, and actively providing opportunities new strategies to address areas of concern. funded initiative supporting environmental research conclusion of their current terms: the Bachelor of Business for inbound and outbound students, the University is The University of Tasmania is home to research to improve our capacity to understand, manage and and Bachelor of Engineering Technology at the Australian currently engaged in two European Union exchange concentrations of exceptional standing. These include: conserve Australia’s unique biodiversity and ecosystems. College of Kuwait, and the Bachelor of Computing grants: the Global Environmental Journalism Initiative • Menzies Research Institute Tasmania (MRIT); UTAS was awarded two of the five Hubs funded in 2011: at Zhejiang University of Technology. Transitional and the Global Environmental Sustainability Project. • Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS); the Landscapes and Policy Hub under the leadership of arrangements are in place to support current students. Such exchange agreements also provide for international Professor Ted Lefroy and the Marine Biodiversity Hub students from a wide range of countries to study at • Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA); The nature of TNE arrangements will change in 2012. under the leadership of Professor Nic Bax. Together these A greater emphasis will be placed on those relationships UTAS and thereby provide opportunities for a more • ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES); programs will receive funding of $17 million over five years. internationalised experience for all students. UTAS is with the potential for joint research collaboration and those • Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science Cooperative research centres bring together investment continuing to develop cotutelle agreements with a number with a greater possibility for transfer of students onshore (ACROSS); from governments, industry, business and universities. of countries including France, Chile, Korea and the UK. for a significant proportion of their studies. • Centre for the Environment; UTAS is the lead institution and host for the Antarctic In 2011, UTAS offered a Student Mobility scholarship to • Australian Innovation Research Centre (AIRC); Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre 45 students to undertake one or two semesters at a partner (ACE CRC), which is the longest-running CRC. In 2011, • Centre for Law and Genetics; and institution. Travel scholarships were also available for any UTAS was also a partner institute with the Forestry CRC, student travelling overseas. • Centre for Colonialism and its Aftermath. Bushfire CRC, Seafood CRC, ORE CRC and Sheep CRC. 32 university of tasmania 33

Fellowships manufacturer – the AMC and School of Engineering UTAS collaborates on European Space Agency’s • At 31 December 2011, UTAS had 1,021 candidates researchers (and their research partners) have begun ‘Ice Mission’ enrolled, including 558 full-time, 274 part-time, 46 UTAS researchers continued their record of success work on a new Incat prototype. Scientists from the University of Tasmania have led a suspended and 143 with thesis submitted; and in recent years, with 10 new prestigious research remarkable international collaboration in Antarctica to fellowships in 2011. Australian Research Council (ARC) UTAS and Australian Antarctic Division • International commencements of HDR students help validate data from the European Space Agency’s fellowships went to: Associate Professor C. Ding (Menzies cement collaboration increased by 20% in 2011. (ESA) ‘Ice Mission’ satellite CryoSat-2. Working in one of Research Institute Tasmania), Dr P. Edmonds (Riawunna), UTAS and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have The number of commencing candidates peaked in the ‘hot spots’ in East Antarctica, the team of scientists Dr M. King (Medicine) and Dr E. Wapstra (Zoology). a long and successful history of collaboration in the field 2005 and, by 2008, had declined by 30%. A recruitment completed a logistical feat that included near-simultaneous National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Antarctic and marine science and innovation. In 2011, campaign commenced in mid-2009 and changes to funding observations of the ice sheet from field camps and skidoos, fellowships were awarded to six UTAS researchers at the the two institutions signed a new Collaboration Deed arrangements for supporting HDR were brought in for 2010 as well as from aircraft and the CryoSat-2 satellite orbiting Menzies Research Institute Tasmania: Associate Professor that formalises current and future scientific interactions, and 2011. A substantial effort to manage a ‘tail-end’ of above. The collaboration, which featured the University of C Blizzard, Dr T. Winzenberg, Dr C. Magnussen, Dr S. Gall, including joint appointments, the new AAD-UTAS PhD overdue completions resulted in an increase in the number esearch training esearch Tasmania, the Australian Antarctic Division and the Alfred training esearch Professor G. Jones and Professor E. Walters. Program in Quantitative Antarctic Science (QAS) and of HDR candidates completing in 2010. This increase of 46% the inaugural international project office of the Southern Wegener Institute in Germany, collected a unique dataset from 2008 to 2010 is well above trend, and the drop to 180 in Research Highlights Ocean Observing System (SOOS). The QAS PhD program that will contribute to the ongoing validation of the CryoSat-2 2011 from 218 in 2010 is an artefact of the move from fixed mission. The mission seeks to accurately quantify changes Eureka Prize: A team of researchers based at the will see students work on quantitative projects of direct starting dates to all-year enrolment. relevance to the Australian Antarctic Science strategy. in polar ice and contributions to sea level rise. University of Tasmania was awarded the $10,000 Sherman Research Commercialisation Eureka Prize for Environmental Research for its work in Radioastronomy Research Training In 2011 a total of 40 new UTAS commercialisation trying to save the Tasmanian devil from extinction. The UTAS has long had significant research strength in Snapshot: prospects were identified for investigation by our team is co-led by Dr Menna Jones of the School of Zoology radioastronomy, which has developed in part because • During 2011 there were 180 higher degree by research UniQuest partners, with two new patent applications and Associate Professor Greg Woods from Menzies of the geographical advantages of Tasmania, the low (HDR) completions, comprising 149 PhDs, 30 masters and 14 confidentiality agreements signed. Research Institute Tasmania. interference from artificial sources and the thin ionosphere and one professional doctorate; esearch andesearch R Genome Sequence for Tasmanian devil: Associate allow lower frequency celestial radiation to reach the Higher Education Research Data Collection andesearch R R • The average completion time for a research PhD R Professor Greg Woods, Dr Alex Kreiss (Menzies) and Earth. In October 2011, UTAS hosted celebrations for 25 completed in 2011 was 3.99 years; (HERDC) Return Dr Menna Jones (Zoology) collaborated with US-based years of radioastronomy in Tasmania and 100 years of The University reports to the federal government annually researchers to sequence the genome of the Tasmanian Grote Reber (father of radioastronomy). Celebrations • The average completion time for a research masters on research activity for the previous year, with 2010 data devil, a development that could have a significant impact included a community market day, with tours of the Mt completed in 2011 was 3.4 years; reported in 2011. The time series data are shown in Table 9. on conservation management of this threatened species. Pleasant Radio Telescope Observatory in Cambridge, • A total of 240 HDR candidates commenced in 2011, The work was published in the Proceedings of the National optical viewings and 3D movies. including 163 domestic and 77 international; Academy of Sciences. The research was led by professors Cherry research • At the end of 2011 there were 952 registered supervisors Webb Miller and Stephan Schuster of Pennsylvania and Cherries are an important Tasmanian crop, but are working with UTAS HDR candidates, 143 of whom were Vanessa Hayes of the Children’s Cancer Research vulnerable to adverse weather. Late-season rains can external to the University; Institute Australia. cause cracks in the fruit, which make them unsaleable. NHMRC 10 Best: Dr Kristy Sanderson of Menzies For some growers the labour costs of picking and sorting Research Institute Tasmania heads a research team the cherries after a rain can be so high (and the returns Table 9: UTAS Research Outputs 2001–2010 looking into depression and anxiety in the workplace, a so low) they simply walk away. Research Fellow Penny project that is featured in the NHMRC’s publication Te n Measham of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Research Income 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 of the Best Research Projects 2011. Her project was chosen Perennial Horticulture Centre is undertaking research to NCG / ACG (Cat 1) $24,003,743 $26,605,296 $28,981,099 $33,549,701 $26,400,322 $27,342,389 from among the thousands of NHMRC-funded medical increase fruit yields and maintain quality. Early results research projects under way in Australia today. Projects have demonstrated reduced cracking without losing sugar OPSF (Cat 2) $10,761,780 $12,857,264 $16,889,565 $17,139,359 $18,834,064 $20,482,618 were picked on the basis of the strength of the science content, size or firmness. I&O (Cat 3) $6,325,060 $16,836,318 $11,223,520 $13,022,675 $15,625,006 $19,126,791 and significance of outcomes. Micro-continents the size of Tasmania discovered CRC (Cat 4) $4,653,659 $5,733,412 $6,624,607 $6,897,498 $6,988,697 $8,482,014 Maritime Engineering: Professor Neil Bose (Australian off WA coast To t a l $45,744,242 $60,532,290 $63,718,790 $70,609,233 $67,848,090 $75,433,811 Maritime College) is leading a research team in the Dr Jacqueline Halpin, a marine geologist from the Centre Research Publications 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 development of the next generation of Incat multihull of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES), was one of Journal Articles 482.82 483.56 555.08 588.09 602.61 575.11 vessels. The Hobart-based shipbuilder is renowned the primary investigators who discovered two ‘micro- Conference 155.85 166.39 137.59 136.45 128.65 118.6 internationally as a pioneer of wave-piercing technology, continents’ covering an area almost the size of Tasmania in Chapters 59.34 84.19 102.68 76.1 92.41 68.82 with its high-speed vessels operating in more than 20 the Indian Ocean, west of Perth. The two sunken plateaus Books 8.5 10 12.08 18.42 10.03 10.83 countries. Now a new fleet is on the drawing board, one in (Batavia Knoll and Gulden Draak Ridge) were once part of which the need for speed will be of secondary importance the supercontinent Gondwana. Dr Halpin teamed up with To t a l 706.51 744.14 807.43 819.06 833.7 773.36 to improved fuel efficiency. With $260,200 in funding from scientists from the University of Sydney and Macquarie HDR Load 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 the Australian Research Council Linkage projects scheme University to map the seafloor of the Perth Abyssal Plain. To t a l 803 856 815 816 786 738 – and additional funding from Incat and a Dutch HDR Completions 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 To t a l 148 159 129 140 192 217 34 university of tasmania 35

faculties and institutes Other highlights for the Faculty of Arts in 2011 included: A new MBA program was created in response to industry • The successful ARC Future Fellowship grant ($590, 205) and business needs. This program combines management application that brought Dr Penny Edmunds to UTAS skills and qualifications with those in specific fields of from the University of Melbourne; practice, including Agricultural Innovation; Corporate Governance; Environmental Management and Planning; • A UTAS and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Heritage Management; Human Resource Management; memorandum of understanding was signed, providing Information Systems; Policy Management; Regional significant opportunities for collaboration in teaching, Innovation; and Tourism Management. The new degree research and performance; garnered immediate interest, with the first cohort of 16 • Associate Professor Stefan Petrow and Professor students enrolled in the MBA Agricultural Innovation Marie Sierra were awarded ARC Linkage Infrastructure, to begin in 2012. Similarly, another of the Faculty’s Equipment and Facilities grants as part of multi- innovative industry-inspired degrees, the Doctor of institutional collaborations; Business Administration (DBA) – with a focus on health • The launch of the Tasmania Creative Arts Summer management – had its first intake in Sydney, with students School, hosted by the Creative and Performing Arts due to complete in 2012. Overall the Faculty continued schools; to grow in many areas of student enrolment, defying a The Arts Student Central development made a significant Dr Alexis Wadsley, President of the Economics Society of Australia number of nationwide trends in enrolments (particularly • Professor Sandy Taylor was awarded a Health Work and institutes faculties contribution to improving the student experience at Sandy Bay. (Tas Branch), presented Amy Churchill with an award for outstanding Force Australia grant of $444,285 to support the Social in its postgraduate programs, both domestically and achievement at the Faculty of Business Student Awards Night. Work program; internationally). • Alumnus Rohan Wilson won the prestigious The The Faculty continued to improve its profile in research Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award for his first novel, excellence, attracting two ‘New Star’ professors as part FACULTY OF ARTS The Faculty has a commitment to internationalisation of the curriculum through a range of activities including The Roving Party (Allen & Unwin 2011), and has since of UTAS’ strategic recruitment initiative: Professor Morgan The Faculty of Arts is an intellectually diverse faculty, in-country language and culture programs for our students joined 2002 Vogel Award winner Dr Danielle Wood in Miles in Enterprise Development from Georgia University, bringing together more than 20 disciplines in the creative in Japan, China and Indonesia. In addition to this, many teaching creative writing in Hobart and Launceston; (US); and Professor Aron O’Cass in Marketing from the arts, humanities and social sciences. Research and study of our students participate in the UTAS study-abroad • The Academy Gallery hosted Sidney Nolan’s Gallipoli University of Newcastle. Both of these professors bring in the Faculty explores the human condition through the exchange program (or by coming to Tasmania from a series, toured by the Australian War Memorial; a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and have contributed concepts, issues, modes of expression and approaches greatly to the research capabilities of the Faculty. partner university). • Associate Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stewart was of these disciplines and study areas. Each disciplinary The Faculty actively supports innovative curricula and appointed to the Keith Cameron Chair in Australian The Australian Innovation Research Centre (AIRC) approach brings into focus critical aspects of the research of international standing. In 2011 the Faculty History at University College Dublin for 2012; and continued to focus on important Tasmanian issues and phenomenon or issue being studied. commenced two major projects that will continue into secured $150,000 in strategic funds to assist with • ALTC grant success included Professor Jonathan Arts students study at all three of the University’s main 2012. A survey of small businesses in Tasmania (those improving its research strengths and capacity through the Holmes, who received a $100,000 ALTC Discipline campuses: Sandy Bay, Newnham and the Cradle Coast. with up to 50 workers) has been undertaken to collect development of four key research groups, which function Learning and Teaching Network Grant for ‘The Creative Arts programs are also present at city sites in Hobart (the information on internet usage and the cost of complying under the broad banners of Arts and Environment; Arts Learning and Teaching Network (CALTN)’ and Conservatorium of Music in Salamanca and the Tasmanian with government regulations. Survey results will lead to Colonialism and its Aftermath; Criminology, Law and Professor Imelda Whelehan (with Professor David School of Art on the Hobart waterfront) and the School of the development of a data set that can assist researchers Policing; and Governance and Implementation. Sadler and Dr Lisa Fletcher), who received a $160,000 Visual and Performing Arts at the Academy of the Arts in and policy makers to improve understanding of small In 2011 the Faculty commenced a process to benchmark ALTC Innovation and Development Grant for ‘Bridging the Inveresk precinct in Launceston. business and inform the design of better forms of policy its course and unit materials with institutions across the gap: teaching adaptations across the disciplines support. The second major project undertaken by the Arts academics are recognised for providing a rewarding Australia. This exercise was undertaken to ensure that and sharing content for curriculum renewal’. AIRC stems from the Intergovernmental Agreement and critically informed learning experience. In 2011 Arts the standard of our programs continues to be high quality between the Australian and Tasmanian governments to academics secured two UTAS teaching development and achieves the best learning outcomes for students. FACULTY OF BUSINESS grants and two external Australian Learning and Teaching help the forest industry adapt to market changes while The Arts Student Central development made a significant The Faculty of Business enjoyed a successful year Council (ALTC) grants to develop innovative teaching protecting the communities and families that rely on the contribution to improving the student experience and in 2011 and continued its commitment to excellence approaches. Researchers in the Faculty contribute to sector to survive. The AIRC has commenced work on a level of student interaction at Sandy Bay in 2011. The in research, teaching and community engagement. local and international debates in their areas of expertise, detailed socio-economic study to develop a framework for Faculty also began a review of the School and professional It continues to provide high-quality courses and units serve on state and Commonwealth committees, and draw a location-based approach to economic diversification in support structure in late 2011. The aim is to enhance and across all three Tasmanian campuses and in Sydney, on that knowledge and experience in their teaching. In Tasmania and to inform the Government’s decisions on sustain academic teaching and research excellence, as well as in China, Kuwait and Hong Kong. For the first 2011 Arts researchers contributed to multi-institutional how funding will be distributed and invested. supported by a professional administrative structure. time a number of majors in the undergraduate Bachelor of Australian Research Council (ARC) grant successes The School of Economics and Finance established The Faculty of Arts has placed itself in a stronger position Business program were made available online, while the in history, philosophy and creative arts. The Faculty also an Experimental Economics Laboratory that enables to meet future challenges and to take advantage of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of engages the Tasmanian community through public lectures, researchers to design and evaluate the theory and opportunities presented throughout 2012. Business program was offered to students studying on performances, exhibitions and community-based research. application of economics to environmental and resource the North-West Coast. The UTAS College program, which issues such as fishery management; market designs for enables Year 12 students to study concurrently at UTAS, water quantity and quality; and ecosystem services. was successfully expanded. It is now offered statewide, with more than 60 college students having the opportunity to participate in higher education in accounting. 36 university of tasmania 37

The laboratory is now one of the leading exemplars of Professor Colquhoun previously held the position of Chair one postgraduate – to assist students with their studies The Faculty’s vision of success includes the dissemination experimental economics in Australia and was a highlight in Urban Learning in the Centre for Educational Studies in the Faculty of Education. of knowledge through evidence-based research to improve for Tasmanian college students during the Annual Wrest at the University of Hull (UK). He was also the Director Other highlights for the Faculty of Education in 2011 health outcomes, and to strengthen partnerships with Point Economics Challenge. Hosted by the School of of Research within the Faculty of Education at the same included: health professional bodies and the health sector through Economics and Finance, guest speakers took part in a university. Professor Colquhoun’s academic areas of mechanisms such as Partners in Health. • The approval and commencement of a new mock experiment in which students played the role of interest include health-promoting schools, social capital undergraduate program, the Bachelor of Education There are a number of exciting capital work developments a company producing a commodity and, as a result, and community connectedness, action and participatory (Applied Learning), with more than 100 students enrolled that are occurring across Tasmania, including the opening carbon emissions. research, and education research methodology. in the first unit; of the Launceston Integrated Care Centre (which includes Other highlights for the Faculty of Business in 2011 Meanwhile the Faculty achieved well above the national new facilities for the Launceston Clinical School) and • The appointment of Associate Professor Kim Bestwick included: Australian standards in its core area of responsibility completion of the Medical Science 2 building. The Domain to the position of President Elect of the Australian of curriculum and pedagogy. The 2011 national analysis site, adjacent to Medical Science 1, which housed the • The Faculty’s interest and research in business and Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT); environmental issues was further demonstrated with of Australian university research reported that the original home of UTAS, is being renovated to form, among • The selection of Associate Professor Ruth Fielding- the School of Accounting and Corporate Governance Faculty had achieved a rating of world standard for other things, a health hub. It will house the SNM and other Barnsley to sit on the School Viability Reference Group hosting the Annual Australasian Conference on Social its research in curriculum and pedagogy. Additionally, health services programs. (SVRG), which was formed to investigate an acceptable and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR) in across all Excellence in Research for Australia research The School of Medicine (SoM) has now fully implemented process for announcing school closures; Launceston. The conference attracted more than 100 benchmarks, the Faculty had achieved at or above the the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice in both Hobart and

faculties and institutes faculties • The involvement by the Faculty in the Bushfire and institutes faculties national and international delegates who presented national research standards. the Rozelle campus in Sydney. An honours program has Cooperative Research Centre under the direction a diverse range of papers covering the full spectrum In 2011 the Faculty of Education was successful in also been introduced. The School of Human Life Sciences of Dr Christine Owen; of CSEAR interests and linked around the theme of securing an ARC Linkage Grant to the value of $264,000 (SHLS) had the first intake into physiotherapy through ‘Sustainable Futures: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water’; over four years. The project, titled ‘Student retention • The running of the inaugural Postgraduate Conference, a strategic partnership with the University of South • Stephen Mayne, founder of Crikey.com, spoke about beyond the compulsory schooling years in rural, regional aimed at providing a forum in which RHD students Australia, and new pathways to radiation therapy and corporate governance as part of the Faculty’s very and disadvantaged communities’, will undertake research could showcase their work to peers, staff and the wider dietetics were established. New postgraduate courses successful input to the UTAS Open Days; in the important area of student retention with the university and education communities; have also been developed within the SNM, including aim that research outcomes will identify best-practice Graduate Certificates in Addiction Studies for Health • At the annual Giblin Lecture, organised by the School • The $3,000 prize won by education student Damon educational strategies to enhance retention in such Professionals, Flexible Learning and Simulation and a of Economics and Finance, Dr Ken Henry gave his Thomas, in a collaborative project with Computing communities across Australia. The team for this project General Practice stream, as well as Professional Clinical last public talk in his role as the Secretary to the and Information Systems student James Riggall, for comprises Professor Ian Hay, Associate Professor Kim Honours streams. The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Commonwealth Treasury; the Tasmanian round of the Trailblazers competition Beswick, Professor Neil Cranston, Professor Jane Watson in the student category; Surgery and the Bachelor of Pharmacy were successfully • The School of Economics and Finance hosted the and Dr Jeanne Allen, who will work in partnership with the reaccredited until 2016. Australasian Macroeconomics Workshop, with papers • The Faculty’s annual book launch, which officially Tasmanian Department of Education. Other highlights for the Faculty of Health Science presented by distinguished scholars Professors Veredas, celebrated six books authored and/or edited by faculty Also successful were Professor Lyn English (Queensland included: Heijdra and Kapetanios from Brussels, Groningen and academics during 2010/11; and University of Technology) and Professor Emeritus Jane London respectively; • The inaugural ‘Research Summer’ program, which • Dr Stuart Ferguson, from the School of Pharmacy (SoP), Watson, who received $468,000 over three years for their was named the 2011 Cancer Council Tasmania Research • The School of Management held a vibrant seminar provided activities to facilitate the development of ARC Discovery Project, ‘Statistical Literacy in the Primary Fellow; series that included public lectures by Professor Chris networks among students and academics, facilitate School: Beginning Inference’. Goddard on the management of child protection, Greg supervisor/student interaction and joint publication, and • A $250,000 bequest administered through the Royal Meanwhile the Faculty had 21 research higher degree Bambe on industrial relations in the airline industry and to provide a range of research workshops for both staff Hobart Hospital Research Foundation was awarded to (RHD) completions in 2011, with six PhD completions, Professor Per Davidsson on how to be a player in global and students. Professors Andrew Robinson and Mary Fitzgerald to one masters completion and 14 honours graduates, five of knowledge development; and enable the establishment of the North West Regional whom gained first-class honours. Faculty staff produced FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE Node of Practice Development: Acute Care – Supporting • Many students in the Faculty performed exceptionally 43 refereed journal articles, 18 refereed conference papers, There have been many significant changes in the senior Regional Health Professionals of the Future; well academically and were honoured at the Faculty 21 research book chapters and two books. management of the Faculty of Health Science over the of Business Student Awards Night. Held in both • Two grants were awarded by the Department of Health In September, Dr Angela Thomas held the New Literacies, past year including a new Dean, Professor Raymond Launceston and Hobart, the awards honour outstanding and Ageing to develop and test an innovative combined Digital Media and Classroom Teaching Conference, Playford, and Deputy Dean Professor Denise Fassett. performances and achievement in undergraduate and health service and independent practice model for aged which attracted much positive media coverage. This postgraduate business units and degrees. Fifty-nine Professor Playford graduated from St Bartholomew’s care nurse practitioners, led by Dr Chris Stirling; international conference highlighted the fact that awards were presented by representatives from 23 Medical School with a medical degree (MB,BS) and • The SHLS and the Rural Clinical School (RCS) were technology is now firmly imbedded in mainstream organisations. It is a perfect demonstration of the close he is an academic clinician with a special interest in awarded seven grants from the Clifford Craig Medical curriculums, not just nationally but also internationally. relationships the Faculty and the Tasmanian business gastroenterology. He actively researches in the area Research Trust for research projects in the north of community have formed. And finally, the Faculty of Education is honoured to be of the role of growth factors in repair processes. the State; part of an education scholarship program established Professor Fassett has been Head of the School of Nursing • Associate Professor Erica Bell, from the University as a tribute to the late Bass Liberal MP Sue Napier. The FACULTY OF EDUCATION and Midwifery (SNM) since 1996 and brings with her a Department of Rural Health (UDRH), was the sole Sue Napier Scholarship in Education program is aimed at In 2011 Professor Derek Colquhoun accepted the wealth of knowledge of both the Tasmanian and national author of a feature-length publication in the American helping Tasmanians become teachers. There will be two appointment as Head of the School of Education health sector. Professor Isabelle Ellis has taken up the role Journal of Public Health; scholarships allocated annually – one undergraduate and and commenced at the University on 1 September. of Acting Head SNM. 38 university of tasmania 39

• The SoM established an internationalisation program 2011, often as invited and funded speakers. In December • In December the Faculty hosted a launch of eight books Dr Erik Wapstra (Zoology) and Dr Matthew King (a UTAS with new partnerships in the South-East Asia–Pacific the Faculty’s Centre for Law and Genetics hosted the authored by the Faculty’s staff in 2011; alumnus, based in the UK, commencing soon in the region, while the SoP has developed a memorandum Innovation Pool Expert Workshop involving international • Law Faculty graduate Anita George was awarded the School of Geography & Environmental Studies). Dr Mark of understanding with Manipal University (India) experts in the fields of law, social science and economics. General Sir John Monash Award – the first Tasmanian to Hinder (Psychology) received one of the two new ARC to enhance the School’s research and teaching This workshop was funded through one of Professor gain this honour; Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA). collaborations globally. In addition, a delegation from Dianne Nicol’s Australian Research Council grants. The ARC awards, combined, contributed more than $3.8 • Professor Gary Meyers was awarded the 2011 the SNM visited partners in Scandinavia and Finland in million in research funding to UTAS. Law Faculty staff continued with high levels of community Distinguished Environmental Graduate Award from the May. An agreement has now been signed with Central engagement. They contributed to law reform and policy Northwestern School of Lewis and Clark College, USA; A team of UTAS researchers, led by Dr Menna Jones Ostrobothnia University, Finland, for student and staff debate in Tasmania, as well as across the nation and (Zoology), won the $10,000 Sherman Eureka Prize for • Adjunct Professor Tim McCormack was appointed by exchange; abroad. Many staff serve on external committees, Environmental Research for their research and innovation the Government of Israel as one of two international • The SoP won a four-year tender to deliver the Medicines statutory bodies, statutory councils, commissions, in trying to save the Tasmanian devil from extinction. observers for Phase 2 of the Turkel Commission of Australia Continuing Education Program (CEP) from foundations, tribunals and boards, and make public Finalists in this year’s Eureka Prizes also included Enquiry; 2012–2015; submissions. Professor Paul Haddad and Associate Professor Michael • Associate Professor Rick Snell was chosen by the • Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute, led by Professor Breadmore (Chemistry/ACROSS). Commonwealth Secretariat to undertake a consultancy transferred into the Faculty and has received $3 million Kate Warner, continued to help shape legal policy in The contributions of staff from the schools of Chemistry for the Kingdom of Tonga on freedom of information; from the JO & JR Wicking Trust to support it until 2017; Tasmania through the release of a number of reports, and Zoology were recognised in this year’s Vice-

faculties and institutes faculties • Dr Gail Lugten was appointed for three years by the and institutes faculties • The University Department of Rural Health received including one on racial vilification. A number of further Chancellor’s Awards. Distinguished Professor Allan United Nations to the critical role of Fisheries Liaison an ALTC grant to investigate and support the transition reports were finalised for release in 2012 and three new Canty (Chemistry) received the VC’s Distinguished Officer in Rome. This will see Dr Lugten coordinating of rural students who move from home to study health references were accepted. Service Medal for his scholarship, leadership and fisheries regulation throughout member countries of professional courses at university; and 2011 was also a great year for our students. The UTAS unreserved contribution to the advancement of UTAS. the UN; and Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contribution • The SoP launched and awarded the first Judith Liauw Jessup International Law Moot team – Bridget Dunne, • Michael Kirby AC CMG gave the inaugural Sandy to Student Learning were received by Associate Professor Memorial Scholarship in memory of Judith Liauw’s Jesse Murphy, Simon McKenzie, Emily Woodgate Duncanson Social Justice Lecture. Greg Dicinoski and Professor Brian Yates (Chemistry) and significant contribution to modern community and Daniel Teoh – won first prize for the respondent Dr Ashley Edwards and Dr Wapstra (Zoology). Dr Edwards pharmacy in Australia. written memorial, and second overall for the combined applicant/respondent memorials. In the oral presentation FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING also received a 2011 Australian Learning and Teaching Finally, on a sadder note, the Faculty wishes to express component, the team reached the quarter finals (ranking & TECHNOLOGY Council (ALTC) Citation for her innovative approaches its sadness at the passing away of Professor Allan UTAS seventh nationally in that section). Bridget Dunne to teaching and learning design, evaluation and student Carmichael. Professor Carmichael had a long association and Jesse Murphy had further success in the International support, and scholarly contributions that have influenced with the University of Tasmania, and was appointed as Humanitarian Law Moot Competition at the Australian the teaching of others. Dean of the Faculty of Health Science in 1997. Law Students’ Association Conference in Sydney. The School of Chemistry celebrated its 50th anniversary FACULTY OF LAW They reached the finals, judged by officers from the in 2011. The School opened on 1 July 1961, after the International Committee from the Red Cross in Geneva, completion of its new home on the Sandy Bay campus. 2011 was another busy and successful year for the Law and were runners-up to a team from the University The School has produced some of Australia’s most Faculty, which maintained its commitment to excellence of Melbourne. distinguished chemists, including Professor David Mellor in teaching and research. The Faculty welcomed Professor 2011 saw strong uptake of study abroad opportunities (Head of the School of Chemistry at UNSW from 1956 Jan McDonald, who is recognised internationally as an with many students going on international exchange to to 1968) and Dr David Wadsley, one of Australia’s most expert in climate change law, as well as Susan Bartie, who one of our many partner institutions, including Masaryk outstanding crystallographers. Today, under the leadership will be teaching alongside her PhD studies. Professor Paul Haddad (left) from the School of Chemistry/ of Associate Professor Dicinoski, the School is home to University (Czech Republic), the University of Copenhagen ACROSS was the first-ever Australian to receive the Marcel Golay The Law Faculty hosted visits from many eminent people, (Denmark), the University of Hull (UK), the University Award, which recognises lifetime achievements in the field of more than 800 undergraduate students, five honours and including Professor Ed Larson, a Pulitzer Prize-winner of Lucerne (Switzerland) and the University of Ottawa capillary chromatography. Meanwhile Associate Professor Greg 30 PhD candidates. To celebrate its golden anniversary the and current Hugh and Hazel Darling Chair in Law at Dicinoski, also from the School of Chemistry/ACROSS, received School of Chemistry hosted a symposium in September (Canada). The Law Faculty also hosted students from a Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Pepperdine University (US); Julian Burnside AO QC; Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Student Learning. and unveiled a commissioned Educational Periodic Table former Chief Justice of the High Court, Sir Anthony Mason of Elements. Other highlights for the Law Faculty in 2011 included: The Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) AC KBE QC; and Adjunct Professor Michael Kirby AC celebrated a number of achievements and milestones The Faculty played a significant role again this year in CMG. Other visitors contributed to the Faculty’s vibrant • Professor Jan McDonald was the lead researcher on a in 2011. National Science Week with our involvement raising the Summer School program: Professor Albin Eser from research grant on climate adaptation planning from the profile of SET in the Tasmanian community, increasing the University of Freiburg and Max Planck Institute for National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility’s SET staff and their colleagues were successful in the awareness of SET career opportunities, stimulating Foreign and International Criminal Law (Germany) taught Research Grants Program; extremely competitive ARC Discovery Projects Scheme, interest in SET disciplines and encouraging younger Comparative and Transnational Criminal Law and Adjunct • Distinguished Professor Don Chalmers was appointed receiving six out of the 10 grants awarded to UTAS for people to continue their studies in science at a tertiary Professor Tim McCormack taught International Criminal Chair of the International Cancer Genome Consortium projects to commence in 2012. Congratulations to the level. The Faculty hosted national guests and organised Law. Over the summer, the Faculty also hosted students Data Access Committee; recipients: Dr Jim Weller, Dr Tim Brodribb, Dr Greg Jordan and Associate Professor Joseph Bailey (Plant Science), a number of events, including the Young Tassie Scientist from Hamline University (US) as part of their study-abroad • Professors Otlowski and Nicol gave talks on legal issues at and Professor Allan Canty and Dr David McGuinness (YTS) program, which is funded by a national grant. program. Quite a number of the Faculty’s academic staff the International Congress on Human Genetics in Montreal (Chemistry). Two of the four ARC Future Fellowships National Science Week in Tasmania is coordinated by presented at international conferences and workshops in and attended an invitation-only pre-conference workshop; awarded to UTAS were also received by SET researchers: the Tasmanian National Science Week coordinating 40 university of tasmania 41

committee, chaired by Jeannie-Marie LeRoi (Marketing & prestigious award recognises significant contributions and private corporations (such as the Defence Science INSTITUTE FOR MARINE AND Communication Officer, Faculty of SET). to the quality of student learning. and Technology Organisation (DSTO), OceanLinx, Incat, ANTARCTIC STUDIES Other highlights from the Faculty of Science, Engineering Rio Tinto, Austal Ships and the Newcastle & Technology (and our research centres) included: AUSTRALIAN MARITIME COLLEGE Port Corporation). • Agricultural Science/Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture The Australian Maritime College (AMC) continues to The joint partnership with the Newcastle Port Corporation (TIA) – The new Food Innovation Centre was launched. position itself to be ready for the growth and benefits is one of many conducted through AMC’s commercial The Centre is a partnership between UTAS, the CSIRO associated with the national maritime reform agenda arm, AMC Search, which celebrated two prestigious and the Defence, Science and Technology Organisation, announced in 2011. To meet the expected growth in international awards in 2011 for their Dynamic Positioning and is supported by an $18.7 million redevelopment demand for skilled workers and the massively-growing units in Launceston and Perth, WA, including the ‘DP of the Australian Defence Force’s nutrition research offshore oil and gas industry, AMC has developed Training Centre of the Year’. In addition, the work of former facility in Scottsdale; strategic partnerships interstate. AMC Search CEO John Foster, who passed away in June, was recognised at the 16th annual Lloyd’s List DCN • Architecture & Design – MArch(Hons) graduate Sam In April, AMC announced a collaborative agreement with Shipping and Maritime Industry awards in November. Bresnehan won the prestigious BlueScope Steel Glenn Edith Cowan University (WA) to meet the specialist skills demands of the maritime engineering industry. Later in Other highlights for AMC in 2011 included: Murcutt Student Prize at the Australian Achievement in The progression of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Architecture Awards ceremony in March 2011; the year, partnerships were developed in South Australia, • AMC secured its first ever US Navy’s Office of Naval (IMAS) Waterfront Building Project raised the IMAS profile locally, including a three-year memorandum of understanding nationally and internationally. • Chemistry/ACROSS – Professor Paul Haddad received Research grant; faculties and institutes faculties with Le Fevre High School to further develop the State’s and institutes faculties the Marcel Golay Award, a major international award • A record number of 18 AusAID students commenced 2011 was a year of significant change, consolidation maritime high school curriculum, and a heads of that recognises lifetime achievements in the field of study at AMC; and momentum building for the Institute for Marine and agreement with the Australian Maritime and Fisheries capillary chromatography. Professor Haddad is the first Antarctic Studies (IMAS). In January Interim Director Academy to facilitate an expansion of international • Accreditation was granted by the Institute of Marine Australian recipient of this award in its 22-year history; Professor Michael Stoddart handed the leadership baton and coastal seafaring study opportunities. Engineering, Science & Technology for AMC’s Marine • Computing & Information Systems – Completion of a Environment courses; to Professor Mike Coffin, who commenced his tenure at AMC’s capacity to provide quality distance education Research Project for Australian Commission on Safety IMAS as the inaugural Executive Director on 31 January. through online and part-time study options continued • The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s annual audit & Quality in Health Care on Practice Level Indicators of On 18 March, University Council approved the 10-year to expand in 2011, along with the range of courses and recognised developments in seafarer programs; Safety & Quality in Primary Health Care; Sustainable Marine Research Collaboration Agreement training programs to meet industry needs. • AMC maritime engineering educators were recognised • Earth Science/CODES – Professor Ross Large was between the Crown in Right of Tasmania and UTAS. The National Centre for Maritime Engineering and for creating a unique program of teaching and learning presented with the Society of Economic Geologists’ The Crown is contributing more than $2.6 million each Hydrodynamics (NCMEH) introduced the Cooperative voyages on the Bluefin training vessel; Silver Medal Award. Professor Large is only the third financial year to the collaboration, which demonstrates Engineering Program, which gives students the • The 30-year anniversary of the launch of the 35m Australian to receive this prestigious honour, which is our strong commitment to maintaining excellent working opportunity to extend their degrees by one year to include Bluefin was marked with a major refit; awarded for demonstrated excellence in original work in relationships between the University and industry, which periods of paid work experience with industry employers. the geology of mineral deposits; • The Centre for Maritime Simulation was utilised to were established through the Tasmanian Aquaculture and In the postgraduate field, the NCMEH launched a Master trial and test two of the world’s biggest cruise ships, • Engineering – Bachelor of Engineering (Geotechnical) Fisheries Institute (TAFI) Joint Venture Agreement. of Maritime Engineering with specialisations in Technology the Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth, ahead of their was fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This is the The progression of the IMAS Waterfront Building Management and Naval Engineering. Meanwhile, the arrival into Sydney Harbour in April; only geotechnical engineering undergraduate course Project raised the IMAS profile locally, nationally and National Centre for Ports and Shipping (NCPS) unveiled available in Australia; • A Global Maritime Distress and Safety System was internationally. The building site received many visits from its Master of Maritime Studies. added to the suite of simulators; • Geography & Environmental Studies – PhD student Tasmanian and national politicians and other dignitaries An exciting development within the NCPS is the migration Stephen Harwin was accepted into the Stanford • In conjunction with the UTAS Alumni office, AMC throughout the year, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard. of courses linked to the professional certificates of Entrepreneurship Program and received a fellowship carried out a major push to reconnect with its global Completion is anticipated in late 2013. competency from advanced diploma to bachelor status. to the value of $8,000; alumni network in 53+ countries and introduced a new Planning was a prominent focus for IMAS in 2011 as The program changes are a result of a dedicated course newsletter, Above Board, which was sent to 10,000 alumni we began to develop goals and strategies to achieve • Maths & Physics – Dr Stanislav Shabala was awarded review process in 2011 with considerable industry and industry worldwide; and our mandate to become an internationally recognised the top honour of Premier’s Young Achiever of the Year consultation and input from maritime employers and • An ARC Linkage Project grant of more than $300,000 flagship for the University, delivering excellence in pure award and was winner of the TEMCO Science and regulators. The new course structure is expected to be was awarded to assist with the performance and and applied marine and Antarctic research and research Technology category; implemented in 2013. design optimisation of an oscillating water column training. The first IMAS Business Plan was submitted to • Plant Science – PhD student Vinodan Rajandran AMC’s world-class facilities continue to be in demand. with industry partner OceanLinx, looking at wave the UTAS Executive in August. Three strategic planning received a prestigious 2011 Postgraduate Prime In August, AMC celebrated 10 years of cutting-edge energy conversion. workshops also provided input for the first IMAS Strategic Minister’s Australia Asia Award under the Endeavour hydrodynamic research at the Model Test Basin. This Plan, which will be presented to UTAS Council in Awards scheme; state-of-the-art facility is used by engineering students, 2012. Key strategies for IMAS are the addition of high- • Psychology – Professor Jeff Summers was awarded industry and national research organisations to conduct quality research staff to build on existing expertise and a 2011 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award for hydrodynamic experiments that simulate maritime research capacity in three research themes – Climate Internationally Recognised Research; and operations within shallow water environments (such as & Oceans, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Marine Ecology • Zoology – Dr Ashley Edwards was awarded an ports, harbours, rivers and coastal regions). The Model & Biodiversity – underpinned by temperate/polar ocean Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation Test Basin has been used for several major research simulation and an experimental aquaculture research for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. This projects, including partnerships with government agencies infrastructure. 42 university of tasmania 43

Consulting & Implementation Services of Melbourne were Fisheries Sciences, both focus areas for IMAS, in the project, Medical Science 2 (MS2). The Institute was PhD students continued to play a key role in the Institute’s engaged to review IMAS professional staff and services. Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2010 Excellence delighted to receive a $2 million gift from philanthropist research activity in 2011 with enrolments reaching The objective of the review is to align structure and key in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative; Mr Graeme Wood and a further $500,000 from the a record high of 58 students, and 11 PhD students roles with IMAS strategic and operational priorities. • UTAS/IMAS and the Australian Antarctic Division Tasmanian-based Select Foundation. MS2 is due for graduating during the year. Implementation of the review is planned for early 2012. (AAD) signed a new collaboration deed formalising completion in early 2013 and will cater for Menzies’ In December we were honoured by a visit from the IMAS began hosting the inaugural international project our current and future scientific interactions; planned growth over the next five years. Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, and Mr office of the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), • The master plan for development of the IMAS Taroona In 2011 Menzies was successful in securing more than Michael Bryce AM AE. The Governor-General and Mr Bryce which will coordinate an integrated multi-disciplinary site was approved; $13.5 million in research funding, including competitive toured Menzies’ state-of the-art research facilities and observing system for the Southern Ocean. SOOS will grant income of $11.5 million. The Institute was awarded enjoyed an informal morning tea with staff and students. • Plans for an experimental aquaculture facility routinely monitor the behaviour of the ocean and this will funding for its first National Health and Medical Research at the IMAS Taroona site are being developed; The end of 2011 marked the departure of the Director, involve measurements of temperature, salinity and ocean Council (NHMRC) Centre for Research Excellence, Professor Simon Foote, to take up the position of • Professor Keith Sainsbury was awarded the currents. These measurements aim to inform decision- securing $2.5 million to address chronic respiratory foundation Dean of the Australian School of Advanced Kungsfenan Swedish Seafood Award in the Sustainable makers confronted with the challenges of climate change, disease and lung ageing (Breathe Well CRE). The Medicine at Macquarie University. Professor Foote made Fisheries, jointly with Dr Tony Smith (CSIRO); sea-level rise, ocean acidification and the sustainable Institute’s researchers also had substantial success an extraordinary contribution to the Institute over the • Professor Graham Edgar was awarded the Australian management of marine resources. in being awarded six highly-competitive national past six and a half years and, through his leadership, the Marine Sciences Association Silver Jubilee Award During 2011 IMAS received $13.273 million in external research fellowships. Institute flourished to become more nationally prominent

faculties and institutes faculties for excellence in marine research in Australia; and institutes faculties research grants and other contracts, including $7.17 Menzies actively participated in the successful national and successful. An international search for a new Director million from Australian Government research grants • Dr Delphine Lannuzel was awarded the Vice- ‘Discoveries Need Dollars’ campaign against a possible will be executed under the leadership of the Menzies Board. Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence, and $1.165 million for the Australian National Network 20% per annum cut to the NHMRC budget. Overwhelming Other highlights for Menzies Research Institute Tasmania recognising her outstanding performance as in Marine Science (ANNiMS). community support for medical research was clearly in 2011 included: an early career researcher; evident in Tasmania. Professor Graham Edgar and colleagues received $1.1 • Dr Kristy Sanderson’s research was selected to appear • The Range Extension Database and Mapping Project million funding from the ARC’s Linkage Projects scheme Major research highlights included Menzies’ involvement in the NHMRC’s Ten of the Best Research Projects 2011; to conduct a five-year, multi-state collaborative ecology Team – Dr Gretta Pecl, Ms Fiona Brodribb, Associate in a leading international collaborative study on multiple • Menzies Associate Professor Greg Woods and Dr review to improve management of coastal biodiversity of Professor Stewart Frusher, Dr John Keane and Mr Peter sclerosis (MS) published in Nature that confirmed the Menna Jones (UTAS School of Zoology) won the 2011 temperate Australian marine protected area networks. Walsh – was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Team Award importance of up to 578 MS genes. It points to a pivotal Sherman Eureka Prize for Environmental Research for for Outstanding Community Engagement; role for T cells – ‘the orchestra leaders’ of the immune Dr Delphine Lannuzel was awarded an ARC Discovery their work on the Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease • Associate Professor Caleb Gardner was awarded the system – and makes it clear that MS is primarily an Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). She will (DFTD); investigate the role of Antarctic sea ice as a natural ocean Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council Research and immunologic disease. • A Menzies study highlighted the direct link between fertiliser. Dr Lannuzel’s project is one of two DECRAs Development Award; and An additional Menzies’ MS study published in Annals obesity in children and diagnosed depression in later life; awarded in Tasmania from 32 applications. The overall • Dr Jennifer Lavers was named Young Tall Poppy of Neurology showed for the first time that higher levels • Menzies researchers discovered that lack of genetic national success rate was 12.8%. (Tasmania) Scientist of the Year. of Vitamin D are associated with a lower relapse risk in diversity does not fully explain how DFTD is spread 2011 saw the ANNiMS project draw to a close. ANNiMS people with MS. among Tasmanian devils; fostered collaboration between its three lead institutions MENZIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE A recent finding from the Tasmanian Familial (James Cook University, the University of Tasmania and TASMANIA Haematological Malignancies Study found that for • A world-first study conducted by Menzies identified the the University of Western Australia) in marine science some families, where there is an increased incidence risk factors for falls by licensed thoroughbred jumps and drove a strong agenda of collaboration in research, of blood cancer, diagnosis with a blood cancer appears racing jockeys in Australia; innovation and teaching. to be occurring at a younger age for each successive • PhD student Clare Smith was selected out of 20,000 IMAS spearheaded UTAS membership in three major generation. These findings were recently published in worldwide applicants to attend the 61st Nobel Laureate international bodies devoted to advancing marine and the prestigious journal Blood. Meeting in Lindau, Germany; Antarctic studies: Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Research conducted by Menzies and the Murdoch • Dr Verity Cleland was selected as one of three finalists Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Management Childrens Research Institute, in collaboration with a for the Young Tall Poppy of the Year (Tasmania) Award; International and Partnership for Observation of the number of international institutes, showed that childhood • Menzies hosted top biomedical experts from China and Global Oceans. IMAS became the first academic obesity does not permanently increase cardiovascular risk Australia as part of the third Australia-China Biomedical institution to join the Australian Government Ocean if obesity in adulthood is avoided. The results of the study Research Conference; Policy Science Advisory Group. were published in The New England Journal of Medicine. • Associate Professor Greg Woods was admitted as a Fellow In 2011 Menzies Research Institute Tasmania was successful in IMAS continued its commitment to community, industry A further research highlight was Menzies’ involvement of the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists; and securing more than $13.5 million in research funding, including and the arts in 2011 by participating at the Bellerive competitive grant income of $11.5 million. in a new genetic discovery for prostate cancer. Menzies’ • Dr Tania Winzenberg was selected to undertake the seafarers’ festival, sponsoring the Tasmanian Seafood researchers worked closely with an international team of International Primary Care Research Leadership The past year has been one of significant achievements Industry Awards Dinner, hosting artist-in-residence researchers to find seven new regions across the human Program at Oxford University (UK). Nigel Helyer, and hosting Bookend Trust staff. for the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania. genome that increase the chances of developing prostate Other highlights for IMAS in 2011 included: Early in 2011 Menzies launched a capital campaign to cancer. The paper was published in Nature Genetics. • UTAS scored well above world standard in the discipline raise the outstanding $5 million required in philanthropic area of Oceanography and above world standard in support to complete the $90 million Stage II building 44 university of tasmania 45

advancement Vice-Chancellor’s Circle 12 federal government and UTAS, the Foundation has been Patrons 55 coordinating the appeal since 2004. At the end of 2011, $1.56 million had been raised to support DFTD research Corporate Patrons 92 and management programs. In 2011, $440,000 was Benefactors 6 raised through the appeal, which is the largest annual Corporate Benefactors 32 fundraising total. Fellows 80 Support for Scholarships and Research Corporate Fellows 115 A vital part of the Foundation’s function is securing and

Members 251 advancement managing support for scholarships and research at the Corporate Members 137 University. In 2011 the Foundation distributed $3.16 million Total 780 for these activities, and a further $2 million towards the Menzies Research Institute Stage II Campaign. This is a 34% The Bequests Program increase compared with 2010, during which the Foundation The Bequests Program is a vital activity that provides distributed $3.84 million to support UTAS programs. significant support to the University over the long term. VIP guests at the 2011 Foundation Awards dinner included Distinguished Professor Ross Large (left), Ongoing efforts and resources put into managing the Directors Professor David Rich (UTAS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Provost), the Honourable Lara Giddings, program are an investment that will manifest benefits The Directors of the University of Tasmania Foundation Damian Bugg AM QC (UTAS Chancellor), and Reverend Professor Michael Tate. to the University as bequests are realised, often many Board at 31 December 2011 were: years into the future. During 2011 the Bequest Program Mr Miles Hampton (Chair), Dr Meghan Cavanagh-Russell, continued to work with friends of the University who are Mr Stuart Clues, Mr David Clerk, Mr Brian Hartnett, The Foundation was able to continue to improve its UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA considering a gift and there are now more than 50 pledges Mr Colin Jackson OAM, Dr Christine Mucha and distribution of funds for supporting University programs recorded. In 2011, $435,000 was received from bequests to Ms Elizabeth Thomas. FOUNDATION from $3.84 million in 2010 to $5.16 million (a 34% increase). the University through the Foundation. Three non-voting members also served on the Board The University of Tasmania Foundation is the The sustained increase in performance over a number – Professor Peter Rathjen (UTAS Vice-Chancellor), fundraising arm of the University, managed by the UTAS of years reflects the ongoing support of the University Appeals Program Advancement Office. The Foundation’s activities help to Mr Gerald Loughran (President of UTAS Foundation through a dedicated Advancement Office that focuses on The Foundation is responsible for endorsing and ensure UTAS remains a vibrant institution - a leader in Governors) and Professor Robert Menary OAM fundraising and alumni relations. facilitating all official fundraising activities of the education that produces quality graduates and research (representing University Council). University. A number of ongoing and new appeals connected to the businesses and industries not only of Annual Awards Dinner were managed in 2011. Table 10: Summary of key performance areas Tasmania, but across Australia and the world. The Foundation Awards Dinner is one of the major events Annual Appeal This is our annual fundraising request The following schedule is a summary of key financial The Foundation assists the University to achieve its of its kind in Tasmania and one of the University’s premier to our alumni and friends to support the University. The performance areas for the Foundation over the past mission and strategic objectives by working with our public occasions. The 2011 dinner, held at Hobart’s Wrest appeal aims to establish a long-term culture of giving two years. alumni and friends to receive, manage and allocate gifts. Point in March, welcomed new scholarship students, within the UTAS community of graduates and friends. The Foundation is governed by an independent board of acknowledged the support of donors, and celebrated Performance Area 2010 2011 The 2011 appeal was launched in May and by the end directors, and the Director of Advancement provides the excellence, innovation and participation at UTAS. of December had raised $74,000 towards the target of Income role of CEO to the Foundation in managing the day-to-day Acknowledgement of a generous gift by Geoffrey and $115,000. The number of donors to the appeal in 2011 Donations and bequests $5.81 million $7.59 million operations. Frances Tyler, which included a significant art collection, increased to 263, compared with 206 in 2010. Fundraising UTAS contributions $0.50 million $1.63 million The UTAS Foundation enjoys Australian Taxation Office highlighted the celebration. More than 520 guests for the current appeal continues until April 2012. Franking credits - $0.11 million endorsement as an income tax-exempt charity and a recognised the outstanding achievements of UTAS alumni Menzies Research Institute Stage II Campaign This Other income $0.03 million $0.09 million deductible gift recipient. with the awarding of the UTAS Foundation Graduate campaign seeks to raise support to complete the Stage II Award to Premier Lara Giddings, and the Distinguished Investment income/(loss) $1.39 million ($0.33 million) The Foundation’s fundraising priorities during 2011 were: facility of the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania. The Alumni Award to joint recipients Reverend Professor Expenditure • scholarships through the UTAS Scholarships Program; remaining $20 million of the $90 million project is in the form Michael Tate and Distinguished Professor Ross Large. Funding support UTAS $3.84 million $3.16 million • the Annual Appeal; of a Challenge Grant whereby The Atlantic Philanthropies programs (including Membership Program has pledged $10 million and will assist the University in • the Menzies Research Institute Stage II Campaign; scholarships, research, raising $5 million in Australian philanthropy. The State In 2011 the levels of financial membership for new teaching and facilities) • the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal; and Government has pledged another $5 million on a dollar-for- members were adjusted and the Vice-Chancellor’s • a number of smaller specific appeals. dollar raised basis. At the end of 2011, $2.51 million had Menzies Stage II - $2.0 million Circle was introduced for significant individual donors been raised towards the $5 million target. Building Campaign In 2011 the Foundation enjoyed a continued increase who are advocates of the University. Support of the in support for the University, due to the very generous Vice-Chancellor’s Circle grew during 2011 to 12 donors. Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal As the official Other expenses $0.48 million $1.07 million support of our donors. The financial performance for the Meanwhile total financial membership increased over fundraising arm of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Net Operating Result $3.41 million $2.86 million year was pleasing, with donation and bequest income the year by 22, or 3%, from 758 members in 2009 to Program, the appeal is vital in raising funds to assist in Total funds managed $30.9 million $33.8 million increasing on the 2010 performance of $5.81 million by 780 members, comprising: the response to Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease by Foundation at EOY $1.78 million to $7.59 million (a 31% increase). (DFTD). As a partnership between State Government, 46 university of tasmania 47

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Government assistance Australian INCOME

State GovernmentState grants HECS-HELP student payments Fees and charges Investment income Investment Consultancy and research contract Other revenue TOTAL INCOME Academic costs salary EXPENDITURE Non-academic costs salary Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation Repairs and maintenance Other expenses Other Bad and doubtful debts TOTAL EXPENDITURE OPERATING RESULT 1. KEY RATIOS

2. Revenue

TOTAL UNIVERSITY INCOME including income total a%of HECSas Australian Government operating grants (full-time equivalents)* Commonwealth funded students Average Commonwealth recurrent grant * Source: UTAS –DEEWROperating (excluding Grant Load Statistics research higher degree students) Australian Government grants Australian HECS-HELP &FEE-HELP Scholarships and research – Current ratio Financial and stability liquidity – Net cash balances cash – Net – Net assets – Net including HECS – Australian Government grants – Australian Government grants capital – Scholarships and research – Other income University

166,617 119,747 470,108 144,882 116,530 151,770 449,701 756,643 756,643 206,642 206,642 119,747 119,747 123,001 123,001 470,108 470,108 51,480 17,578 60,132 23,291 15,690 20,084 16,362 20,407 69,289 69,289 20,718 20,718 11,716 11,716 17,638 17,638 $’000 9,263 6,310 44% 1.3 1.3 73 2011 100.0 100.0 % 35.4 11.0 25.5 12.8 32.2 25.9 33.7 3.7 2.0 1.3 5.0 3.3 4.5 3.6 0.0 ended 31december2011–university 183,432 107,854 476,502 135,208 107,527 144,426 421,405 746,318 746,318 190,068 190,068 107,854 107,854 125,948 125,948 476,502 476,502 50,092 12,946 54,578 13,429 27,756 17,239 19,703 14,417 55,097 70,322 70,322 52,632 52,632 11,623 11,623 16,353 16,353 $’000 9,176 40% 124 1.7 1.7 2010 100.0 100.0 % 38.5 10.5 22.6 11.5 32.1 25.5 34.3 2.7 1.9 2.8 5.8 3.6 4 3.4 0.0 .7 152,386 102,706 441,135 118,719 133,967 388,167 651,273 651,273 195,663 195,663 102,706 102,706 127,766 127,766 441,135 441,135 49,714 17,881 53,013 24,013 20,884 11,975 99,811 17,703 18,006 52,968 59,177 59,177 15,000 15,000 10,785 10,785 18,142 18,142 $’000 8,563 44% (39) 1.5 1.5 2009 100.0 100.0 % 34.5 11.3 23.3 12.0 30.6 25.7 34.5 4.1 1.9 5.4 4.7 2.7 4.6 4.6 0.0 Five-year summary 144,093 378,131 115,460 124,979 367,770 597,732 597,732 187,644 187,644 378,131 378,131 (21,702) 43,111 97,030 19,512 49,304 18,599 21,751 94,117 16,732 16,509 10,361 56,984 56,984 97,030 97,030 87,464 87,464 10,215 10,215 18,369 18,369 $’000 6,433 5,993 5,993 50% (27) 1.5 1.5 2008 100.0 100.0 % 38.1 11.4 25.7 13.0 31.4 25.6 34.0 -5.7 5.2 1.7 4.9 5.8 4.5 0.0 4.5 107,958 102,337 349,772 301,272 519,512 519,512 149,822 149,822 102,337 102,337 349,772 349,772 38,162 17,901 38,630 12,347 14,354 12,381 93,889 80,032 14,844 13,849 98,456 48,500 19,197 19,197 95,613 95,613 15,631 15,631 $’000 5,702 2,000 2,000 9,585 9,585 43% 202 5.0 5.0 2007 100.0 100.0 % 30.9 10.9 29.3 11.0 31.2 26.6 32.7 5.1 1.6 3.5 4.1 3.5 4.9 0.1 4.6 49 university of tasmania 50 university of tasmania Economic Entity –C grants includinggrants research 59% Australian Government student payments 13% FEE-HELP including HECS-HELP and charges 13% Fees and revenue 5% Other 4% grants GovernmentState research 5% contract and Consultancy Investment income 1% Government assistance Australian INCOME

State GovernmentState grants HECS-HELP student payments Fees and charges Investment income Investment Consultancy and research contract Other revenue TOTAL INCOME Academic costs salary EXPENDITURE Non-academic costs salary Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation Repairs and maintenance Bad and doubtful debts Other expenses Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE OPERATING RESULT 1. KEY RATIOS

Australian Government grants Australian HECS-HELP &FEE-HELP Scholarships and research – Current ratio Financial and stability liquidity – Net cash balances cash – Net – Net assets – Net onsolidat 166,617 166,617 119,747 119,747 478,762 478,762 145,594 145,594 118,127 118,127 154,731 154,731 455,174 455,174 791,342 791,342 51,480 51,480 17,578 17,578 60,132 60,132 24,673 24,673 23,937 23,937 20,256 20,256 16,393 16,393 23,588 23,588 78,825 78,825 $’000 9,263 9,263 5,335 5,335 ed I ended 31december2011–consolidated 1.5 1.5 73 73 2011 ncom Expenditur e and 100.0 100.0 % 34.8 10.8 25.0 12.6 32.0 26.0 34.0 3.7 1.9 1.1 5.2 5.0 4.5 3.6 0.0 183,432 183,432 107,854 107,854 486,496 486,496 135,856 135,856 109,227 109,227 148,017 148,017 427,483 427,483 777,836 777,836 50,092 50,092 12,946 12,946 54,168 54,168 14,335 14,335 27,066 27,066 27,427 27,427 19,828 19,828 14,431 14,431 59,013 59,013 77,569 77,569 $’000 9,176 9,176 124 124 1.8 1.8

2010 Academic salary costs 32% Academic costs salary 26% costs salary Non-academic 34% expenses Other 4% amortisation and Depreciation Repairs and maintenance 4% 100.0 100.0 % 37.7 10.3 22.2 11.1 31.8 25.6 34.6 2.7 1.9 2.9 5.6 5.6 4.6 3.4 0.0 152,386 152,386 102,706 102,706 452,668 452,668 119,363 119,363 101,557 101,557 137,837 137,837 394,505 394,505 678,875 678,875 49,714 49,714 17,881 17,881 53,380 53,380 27,654 27,654 20,760 20,760 19,624 19,624 17,777 17,777 18,010 18,010 58,163 58,163 68,478 68,478 $’000 8,563 8,563 (39) 1.7 1.7 e 2011 2009 100.0 100.0 Five-year summary % 33.7 11.0 22.7 11.8 30.3 25.7 34.9 4.0 1.9 6.1 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.6 0.0 144,093 144,093 382,125 382,125 116,139 116,139 128,933 128,933 374,818 374,818 620,712 620,712 (24,298) 43,111 43,111 97,030 97,030 19,512 19,512 49,513 49,513 18,266 18,266 28,465 28,465 96,365 96,365 16,810 16,810 16,592 16,592 67,175 67,175 $’000 6,433 6,433 7,307 7,307 (21) 1.7 1.7 2008 100.0 100.0 % 37.7 11.3 25.4 13.0 31.0 25.7 34.4 -6.4 5.1 1.7 4.8 7.4 4.5 4.4 0.0 107,958 107,958 102,337 102,337 354,943 354,943 100,413 100,413 303,988 303,988 545,546 545,546 38,162 38,162 17,901 17,901 38,743 38,743 14,117 14,117 14,965 14,965 15,058 15,058 93,889 93,889 80,701 80,701 14,846 14,846 13,937 13,937 50,955 50,955 23,259 23,259 $’000 5,702 5,702 202 202 5.4 5.4 2007 100.0 100.0 % 30.4 10.8 28.8 10.9 30.9 26.5 33.0 5.0 1.6 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.9 4.6 0.1 This should statement be in read conjunction the accompanying with notes. to the University of University the to Tasmania attributable income Total comprehensive Gain/(loss) art of on revaluation works of Gain/(loss) on revaluation land of and buildings Result after income tax Result after Income tax expense/(benefit)Income tax Result before income tax Total expenses from continuingTotal from operations expenses Other expenses Other Deferred superannuation expense superannuation Deferred Impairment assets of Repairs and maintenance Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation Employee related expenses related Employee EXPENSES FROM CONTINUINGOPERATIONS Total revenue from continuing operations Deferred government superannuation contributions superannuation government Deferred Other revenue and income Contract research Contract Investment revenue and income Fees and charges HECS-HELP –student payments Tasmanianassistance Government financial FEE-HELP HECS-HELP– Australian Government payments Australian Government grants Australian Australian Government financialassistance REVENUE FROM CONTINUINGOPERATIONS

Statement ofcomprehensiveincome for the year ended31december2011 3.1, 21(b) 3.1, 21(b) Notes 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 14 14 14 Economic Entity 455,174 455,174 155,087 263,721 478,762 479,118 286,364 (10,082) (Consolidated) 13,506 23,588 23,588 16,393 20,256 24,293 24,673 60,132 17,578 50,483 $’000 5,335 9,263 2011 (356) (356) 997 73 – – 427,481 427,481 147,925 245,083 486,496 486,406 291,286 98,961 39,191 39,191 59,013 59,015 14,431 19,828 27,337 27,066 14,335 54,168 12,946 48,823 $’000 9,176 1,269 2010 757 757 124 90 90 90 2 449,701 449,701 152,126 261,412 470,108 470,464 286,364 (10,082) 10,325 20,407 20,407 16,362 20,084 16,046 23,291 60,132 17,578 50,483 Parent Entity $’000 (University) 6,310 9,263 2011 (356) (356) 997 73 – – 421,405 421,405 144,336 242,735 476,502 476,412 291,286 95,045 39,191 39,191 55,097 55,097 14,417 19,703 17,149 27,756 13,429 54,578 12,946 48,823 $’000 9,176 1,269 2010 757 757 124 90 90 90 – 51 university of tasmania 52 university of tasmania Total current assets Other non-financialassets Investments Inventories Receivables andCash equivalents cash CURRENT ASSETS Total non-current assets assets Intangible plant andProperty, equipment Investments Receivables NON-CURRENT ASSETS otal s t e s s a l a t To Total current liabilities liabilities Other Provisions Payables CURRENT LIABILITIES Total non-current liabilities Provisions NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Total liabilities Net assets Net Total equity Retained surpluses Reserves EQUITY This should statement be in read conjunction the accompanying with notes. statement offinancialposition Notes 10 13 12 11 12 14 14 8 7 6 5 4 9 7 5 Economic Entity 558,691 198,868 108,620 784,982 893,602 102,260 521,947 269,395 791,342 791,342 (Consolidated) 18,881 78,825 18,902 18,021 36,423 20,127 27,689 74,571 27,689 $’000 9,947 8,521 2011 as at 31december2011 967 – 530,174 211,371 101,654 761,165 862,819 498,359 279,477 777,836 777,836 10,577 12,834 77,569 10,426 14,510 29,835 13,273 27,365 57,618 27,365 84,983 $’000 9,194 2010 737 (63) 557,511 174,715 759,649 857,758 101,115 487,382 269,261 756,643 756,643 17,925 69,289 18,902 98,109 17,549 36,126 19,775 27,665 73,450 27,665 Parent Entity $’000 9,928 8,521 (University) 2011 967 – 528,932 188,154 736,706 829,647 466,975 279,343 746,318 746,318 10,565 11,380 70,322 10,426 92,941 14,174 29,550 12,258 27,347 55,982 27,347 83,329 $’000 9,194 2010 737 (63) This should statement be in read conjunction the accompanying with notes. Total end the at equity of year the Revaluation property, of plant and equipment Result after incomeResult tax after Total equity the beginning at the of year for the year ended31december2011 Notes 14 14 statement ofchangesinequity Economic Entity 791,342 777,836 (10,082) (Consolidated) 23,588 $’000 2011 777,836 678,875 39,948 39,948 59,013 $’000 2010 756,643 746,318 (10,082) 20,407 Parent Entity (University) $’000 2011 746,318 651,273 39,948 39,948 55,097 $’000 2010 53 university of tasmania 54 university of tasmania This should statement be in read conjunction the accompanying with notes. Cash at endCash at of reporting period Cash at beginning at Cash reporting of period Net increase/(decrease)Net held in cash CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net cash inflowNet (outflow) from activities investing Payments from subsidiaries from Payments Movement in monies held on behalf CRCs of Movement in bonds held Sundry loans advanced Interest received Interest Dividends received Proceeds onProceeds disposal investments of Payments for investments for Payments Payments for intangibles for Payments Payments for property, plant and for equipmentPayments Proceeds from sale of property, sale of from Proceeds plant and equipment CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net cash inflowNet (outflow) fromactivities operating Payments to suppliersPayments to and employees (inclusive GST) of Other revenue Interest received Interest Dividends received Fees and charges HECS-HELP –student payments Tasmanian Government Superannuation supplementation Superannuation OS-HELP (net) Australian Government grants Australian CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES for the year ended31december2011 Notes 18(b) 18(a) (Outflows) (438,764) Inflows 310,642 310,642 Economic Entity (25,205) (31,590) (59,488) 26,461 26,461 64,134 64,134 59,729 59,729 19,336 19,336 78,825 77,569 16,338 23,164 (Consolidated) 27,202 statement ofcash flows (9,708) 9,263 9,263 1,256 1,500 1,500 6,165 1,011 $’000 (181) 739 739 559 559 649 552 2011 – 4

(Outflows) (423,784) 285,546 285,546 (52,610) (39,771) 68,810 68,810 51,723 51,723 14,241 14,241 Inflows 77,569 68,478 23,579 55,832 (1,306) 3,098 3,098 9,176 9,176 9,091 1,656 9,219 1,425 9,846 (755) $’000 222 222 724 724 849 172 200 2010 90 –

(Outflows) (432,813) 310,642 310,642 Inflows (23,826) (77,466) (59,378) 16,338 16,338 69,976 69,976 54,552 54,552 59,050 59,050 19,336 19,336 69,289 70,322 27,202 22,793 (1,033) (9,708) 1,500 1,500 6,498 6,498 1,914 1,914 9,263 9,263 Parent Entity (University) $’000 (181) 559 559 649 649 291 291 739 739 2011 4 –

(Outflows) (418,763) 285,546 285,546 (46,947) (38,993) 23,579 23,579 59,211 59,211 52,816 52,816 14,241 14,241 Inflows 70,322 59,177 11,145 55,832 (1,306) 1,503 1,503 9,860 9,860 1,428 1,428 1,705 1,705 9,176 9,176 6,177 4,968 $’000 849 849 172 172 200 200 222 222 724 724 2010 90 –

(b) (a) 1.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OFSIGNIFICANT another entity so that the other entity operates with operates with the other that another so entity entity thein financial relation to and operating policies of decision control to making hasUniversity the capacity of University Tasmania. where Control exists the is controlled anyA controlled by entity entity the Group or consolidated entity. intogether this are to financial referred the report as then ended. The and University controlled entities its and the all of results controlled the year for entities 31December (parentthe at as University 2011 entity) and liabilitiesthe assets all of controlled of entities The consolidated financialincorporate statements Principles consolidation of improvements and and art of cultural works collections. or loss, and revaluations land, of buildings, leasehold value fair instruments) at throughderivative profit revaluation financial of and liabilitiesassets (including convention, cost historical modified as the by The are financial preparedstatements underthe cost conventionHistorical do not comply IFRS. with has adopted accounting some policies under AAS that The is considered University be not-for-profit to and profit organisationsthat are inconsistent IFRS. with include requirements and options available not-for- to Financial Reporting Standards the (IFRS),as AAS (AAS) may not result in compliance International with Compliance the with Australian Accounting Standards • • • • accordance with: report has that been prepared on anin basis accrual This financial report is a general purpose financial preparation of Basis andUniversity subsidiaries. its andentity the consolidated consisting the of entity of University Tasmania an as individual (University) report includesthefor financial separate statements presented,years unless stated. otherwise The financial These policies have been applied consistently all the to preparation the of financial report set are out below. The principal accounting policies adopted in the Workplace Relations (DEEWR). the Department Education, of Employment and Australian Higher Education Providers issued by The 2011Financial Guidelines Statement for Accounting Standards and Board; Interpretations adopted by the Australian Australian Accounting Standards; the University of Tasmania 1992; Act for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the (d) (c) operating result the year. for conversion gains and are included losses in the exchange market at balance at date. Currency rates balanceat are date converted into Australian currency Amounts payable or receivable in foreign currencies applicablerates the the of transactions. date at converted into Australian currency exchange market at Transactions made using foreign currency are Transactions and balances is the University’s functional and presentation currency. are presented instatements Australian dollars, which functional currency’). The consolidated financial environment in which operates (‘the the entity measured using the currency the of economic primary includedItems in the are financialstatements Functional andcurrency presentation Foreign currency translation (GST). tax services All revenue net the of amount is stated goods of and upon the the delivery customers. to the of service Revenue the rendering from is recognised aservice of delivery customers. goods of to Revenue the goods sale of from is recognised upon the receive the fundsto has been established. Donations and bequests are recognised when the right receive adividend has been established. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to financialassets. taking intoapplicable account the interest rates the to revenueInterest is recognised on aproportional basis required be refunded to the funding to body. A liability is recognised where unspent monies are recognised revenue as receipt. the of time at revenues other received government from sources, are Funding and 1988, Higher Education Act the under Australian Government operating received grants Revenue recognition consolidation. on eliminated and balances transactions company includeentity all controlled all inter- entities, with Thetheforconsolidated financial statements 1(f)). Note to (refer account the acquisition for controlled of entities The purchase method accounting of is used to statements. financial controlledof is contained entities the in 17to Note achieve to the University objectives. University A list

55 university of tasmania 56 university of tasmania (h) (g) (f) (e) other highly short-term liquid with investments deposits held financial with call at institutions, and andCash equivalents cash includes on hand, cash equivalents and cash Cash sell,to and value in use. amount is the higher an of asset’s value fair costs less recoverableexceeds its amount. The recoverable the amountfor by which the asset’s carrying amount not be recoverable. An impairment is recognised loss circumstances indicate the carrying that amount may impairmentfor whenever events or changes in or depreciationsubject amortisation are reviewed to annuallytested impairment. for are that Assets or depreciationsubject amortisation and to are have that an indefiniteAssets are useful life not Impairment assets of acquisition. exchange,of the directly plus attributable to costs issued or liabilities incurred or the assumed date at given,measured the value as fair the of shares assets are acquired.instruments or other assets is Cost business combinations) regardless whether of equity account (including all acquisitions for assets of The purchase method accounting of is used to Acquisitions assets of as classified operating flows. cash which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are arisingflows from investing and financing activities flows on a basis.gross Thecomponents GST cash of are flows Cash included cash of thestatement in financial of the statement position. to, the ATO is included acurrent as or liability asset in The net amount GSTrecoverable of from, or payable GSTincluded.of Receivables and the payablesamount with are stated the of expense. or part as asset acquisition of is recognised the of the cost of part as Tax (ATO). Office these In circumstancesthe GST GST incurred is not recoverable the from Australian theof amount GST, of except where the amount of Revenues, expenses are recognised and net assets (GST) Goods tax and services income. this is included comprehensive of in the statement The is liable University pay fringe to tax, benefits and Fringetax benefits 1997. Act Tax theof Income Assessment accordance the provisions with Division of 50 is it income exempt as tax income in from tax The does not provide entity University for Australian tax Income Tax status for the year ended31december2011

otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the (k) (j) Inventories (i) Receivables • comprise: These assets frequent changes in value. fair will be sold in is subject or the the term short asset to if there in the possibility this exists category asset it The policy management of designate is to afinancial valuefair through profit or on loss initial recognition. designated assets those at This to relates category through value fair at Financial profit assets or loss reporting each at date. initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at determinesinvestments its of the classification the financial wereacquired. assets Management Thedepends classification the on forpurpose which and and loans receivables. financial instruments, profit cost), or at derivative loss, or financialassets (comprisingfairvalue at through financial assets in the following –investments categories assets two The financial currently University its classifies income, cost. or at comprehensive of thevalue statement to are taken valuefair through profit or loss, where changesfair in The University’s are investments measured either at Investments and otherassets financial basis. first-out average are valued basis. Stocks on afirst-in realisable value. is assigned Cost on aweighted Inventories are valued or the net lower at cost of position. provision recognised financial of in the statement comprehensive income, the balance with the of in the provision is recognised of in the statement the of receivable.terms The amount any of movement collect all amountsto due according the original to where there is evidence will the University not be able A provision impaired for receivables is established basis. Debts be known uncollectible to off. are written The collection receivables of is reviewed on an ongoing recognition. no more settlement for than 30days the of date from provision impairment. for Receivables are typically due and subsequently less cost, measured amortised at All receivables are recognised initially value fair at subject an insignificant to of changesrisk value.in convertible known and amounts to cash of which are three of monthsmaturities orare readily that less overseas equities,overseas fixed securities andinterest are invested deposits, in cash Australian equities, number independent of managers. portfolio Funds areinvestments managed pooled as funds by a Investment and funds trust –the University’s

(l) reached completion. their practical of date other nature, acapital of projects which have not buildings of the construction with associated and inCapital progress works represents the cost works in progressCapital is impaired.asset whether there is objective evidence afinancial that balance each at The date assesses University financial position. of statement and receivables are included in receivables in the whichas are classified non-current Loans assets. financial of the statement months position date after than greater 12 except maturities with those for receivable. They are included in current assets, adebtordirectly to no with intention selling of the providesthe University money, goods or services are not quoted market. in an active They when arise fixed with or determinableassets that payments Loans and receivables are financial non-derivative Loans and receivables price andforward the current price. forward on measuring the difference the contractual between The exchange value fair forward is of based contracts foreign currency gains and losses. value are recognised in the profitof as part or loss Hedge accounting is not applied, and changes in fair are measured value. fair at contracts Subsequent initial recognition, to exchange forward are recognised in the profit or whenloss incurred. value fair at and costs attributable transaction exposures. are recognisedrisk initially Derivatives hedge to time to foreign time from its currency instruments, exchange namely forward contracts, The financial enters University into derivative financial instruments Derivative and cost, at carried reviewed annually impairment. for Investment in subsidiaries, and unlisted shares are cost at Financial assets subsequently value. fair at carried are initiallyInvestments recognised and cost, at • comprehensive income. comprehensive brought account revenue as to of in the statement Income received and movements in value fair are by and the University held in order income. earn to Investment properties –these are properties owned in this pooled investment fund. scholarshipsactivities, and prizes are managed also received fund by to the University research specific-purposeThe of majority endowments underproperty trusts an approved investment policy.

for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the (m) Depreciation applicable rates during 2011are follows: as is held use. ready for thelives Group to commencing the the time asset from depreciated on astraight-line over basis their useful land and and art of cultural works collections, is freehold excluding but buildings, including equipment The depreciable amount all of property, plant and value reporting at date. their does from fair materially not art of differ works ensure the carrying that amount land, of buildings, and Revaluations are made sufficient with to regularity follows: is as classes asset depreciation. The valuation methodology adopted for and equipment or value fair cost less at are stated amount the Other of property, asset. of classes plant andasset the the revalued net to amount is restated is eliminated against the carrying gross amount the of accumulated depreciation revaluation the of date at subsequentless depreciation buildings. for Any periodic valuations by external independent valuers, Land and buildings are value shown fair at based on Property, plant and equipment Works of art Works art of Library equipment and Plant improvements) leasehold and buildings (land, Property Class Asset Library collections Library andPlant equipment Buildings and leasehold improvements Class Asset Fair Value Cost Cost Fair Value Valuation Valuation basis Ms Rosanna Cameron. independentby valuer undertaken in 2010 was art of works A valuation the of have been capitalised. or exceeding $10,000 equal acost with to items equipment plantAll and Herron ToddWhite. Tim Fleming from Bernard and Smith Jim Parmeter,Messrs independent valuers December 2010by revalued on 31 improvements were leasehold and buildings land, Freehold Detail 5% 33% 10% – 2.5%

57 university of tasmania 58 university of tasmania (p) (o) Payables (n) leave is taken. taken. is leave non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the based on acumulative sick leave Liabilities system. for the employees the of Group are non-vesting and are reporting date. Sick leave provided entitlements to payables in respect employees’ of up the services to Liabilities wages for and are salaries recognised as Wages and and leave sick salaries, Employee benefitsand on costs 30 days. are and recognised cost within are at normally settled whichyear are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured, providedservices the Group to prior the end to the of These amounts represent liabilities goods for and useful lives are follows: as the they date arefrom available use. for The estimated commences useful life. the estimated Amortisation comprehensive income on astraight-line over basis is charged of life, the statement amortisation to Where intangible have adefinite assets useful incurred. as which relates. it All other expenditure is expensed economic benefits embodiedto thein asset specific is capitalised only whenassets increases it the future intangible capitalised on expenditure Subsequent losses. impairment and accumulated less amortisation cost at stated Intangible are acquired that assets by the Group are Intangible assets included comprehensive of in the statement income. comparing proceeds carrying amount. with These are Gains and on losses disposals are determined by revaluation reserve.the asset revaluation, any increment or decrement to is taken and art of culturalworks collections are subject to Where land, buildings, leasehold improvements or are reviewed on livesUseful an assets of annual basis. useful lives the of improvements.the estimated either of shorter the unexpired period theor of lease Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the Other applications minor software Management Systems) example,(for the Financial and Student Core Software Business Systems Network) (Australian AcademicResearch Right use of

3 years 3 10 years 15 years for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

(s) (r) (q) Leases the nearest $1,000. Amounts in the roundedare financial statements to Rounding amounts of is expensed. participation aresultas its of andmaterial, expenditure incurred by the University centres. The are not interests considered University research The in cooperative six participates University Joint venture and collaborative agreements lease. the income on astraight-line over basis the period of lessor, are charged comprehensive of the statement to andsubstantially all the risks benefitsthe remain with payments. payments operating for Lease leases, where property and the present value the of minimum lease inception the lower at the value of fair the of leased leases. Finance are leases the capitalised lease’s at and rewards ownership of as finance are classified the Group, lessee, as has substantially all the risks property, of Leases plant and equipment where are provided in21. Note comprehensive of statement income. Further details by are the recorded University an as expense in the the employee. The contributions made these funds to their dependants on retirement, disability of or death provideto thefor benefits Group’s employees and Employee superannuation contributory funds exist Superannuation government bonds the reporting at date. payments are discounted using yields market on are includedon-costs in the provision. Expected future employee departures and periods service. of Related given future increases to levels, in salary experience of provided up the reporting to date. Consideration is future be payments made to in respect services of is measured the as present value the of estimated The liability long for leave all service employees for leave Long service are included in the provision. employees’ date. up on-costs that Related service to the reporting current at date in respect of pay rates recognised and measured the as amount unpaid at Liabilities annual for leave all employees for are Annual leave

(u) (t) AASB 1053 will the become mandatory Group’s for disclosures corresponding requirements. those to Australian Accounting Standards (Tier 1)and reduced the of and presentation measurement recognition, reporting requirements. Tier 2comprises the of tiers establishes Standards Accounting two of Tiers AASB of Australian 1053Application significant impactthe on Group’s financialstatements. during 2010, AASB 9is not have expected to a accounting policy the of University’s investments 31 December the 2013.Due review to and change in and willassets the become mandatory Group for at and the classification measurementfor of financial AASB Instrumentsincludes 9Financial requirements report. but have not been applied in preparing this financial and interpretations were available adoption early for standards amendmentsThe to standards, following policies the ended year for 31December 2011. There were no changes other material in accounting depreciated 2.5%. of arate at the revalued to amountis restated the of buildings and against the carrying gross amount and the net amount the of revaluationdate the of buildings is eliminated used whereby any accumulated depreciation the at depreciated 1.33%. of arate at The net approach is now value any less accumulated depreciation and were whereby buildings or fair cost were at carried buildings. Previously the method gross used was the valuation for andtreatment depreciation of changedIn 2011the University the accounting newof accounting standards Changes in accounting policies and impacts result. reported assumptions have that impact on a material the 2011 There were no significant judgements, or estimates current both and futureaffects periods. period the of revision and future periods if the revision only period, that revised if the or revision in affects the are recognised in the period in which is the estimate an ongoing basis. Revisions accounting to estimates and underlyingestimates assumptions are reviewed on these estimates. from mayActual results differ The whichof the making of basis form the judgements. be reasonableto under the circumstances, the results experience are and believed that various other factors assumptionsand are associated based on historical readily apparent other sources. from The estimates andcarrying values liabilities assets of are not that judgements,make and assumptions estimates about disclosed in this note, management is required to In the application the of accounting policies Judgements and assumptions for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

financial statements. financial haveexpected to asignificant impactthe on Group’s 31 December and 2013financial is statements not 59 university of tasmania 60 university of tasmania 2. 2.1 REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FROM CONTINUING REVENUE Government loan programmes including HECS-HELPand other Australian GovernmentAustralian assistance financial (a) (b) (c) (d) Commonwealth Grant Scheme Commonwealth Scheme Grant and other grants Indigenous Support Programme Partnership and Participation Programme and Participation Partnership Disability Support Programme National Institutes Capital Development Pool Diversity and Diversity Structural Adjustment Fund Transitional Programme Cost Total Commonwealth Scheme Grant and grants other HECS-HELP Higher Education Loan Programmes FEE-HELP Total Higher Education Loan Programmes AustralianPostgraduate Awards Scholarships International Postgraduate Scholarships Research Commonwealth Education Costs ScholarshipsCommonwealth Education Costs Commonwealth Accommodation ScholarshipsCommonwealth Accommodation IndigenousScholarships Access Total scholarships Joint Engagement Research Programme DIISR Research Sustainable Excellence Research in Universities Research TrainingResearch Scheme Research Infrastructure Block Grants Block Infrastructure Research Implementation Assistance Programme Implementation Assistance Commercialisation Training Scheme Total DIISRresearchgrants for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Notes 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.2 19.2 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 Economic Entity (Consolidated) 133,010 133,010 148,617 148,617 50,483 50,483 51,480 51,480 14,249 14,249 30,558 30,558 $’000 3,314 3,314 4,919 4,919 2,718 2,718 3,298 3,298 4,539 4,539 1,212 1,212 3,188 3,188 9,435 9,435 8,091 8,091 2,664 2,664 5,554 5,554 2011 989 989 182 182 187 187 997 997 461 461 35 35 – – 121,408 121,408 134,898 134,898 48,823 48,823 50,092 50,092 14,153 14,153 30,865 30,865 $’000 1,842 1,842 4,842 4,842 4,098 4,098 1,243 1,243 1,269 1,269 3,678 3,678 1,088 1,088 2,609 2,609 7,877 7,877 8,383 8,383 2,115 2,115 6,154 6,154 2010 985 985 144 144 336 336 417 417 85 85 55 55 5 133,010 133,010 148,617 148,617 Parent Entity 50,483 50,483 51,480 51,480 14,249 14,249 30,558 30,558 (University) $’000 3,314 3,314 4,919 4,919 2,718 2,718 3,298 3,298 4,539 4,539 1,212 1,212 3,188 3,188 9,435 9,435 8,091 8,091 2,664 2,664 5,554 5,554 2011 989 989 182 182 187 187 997 997 461 461 35 35 – – 121,408 121,408 134,898 134,898 48,823 48,823 50,092 14,153 14,153 30,865 30,865 $’000 1,842 1,842 4,842 4,842 4,098 4,098 1,243 1,243 1,269 1,269 3,678 3,678 1,088 1,088 2,609 2,609 7,877 8,383 8,383 2,115 2,115 6,154 6,154 2010 985 985 144 144 336 336 417 417 85 85 55 55 5 2. REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FROM CONTINUING REVENUE (continued) (e) (f) (g) Total GovernmentAustralian assistance financial Reconciliation Total GovernmentAustralian assistance financial (h) Total GovernmentAustralian funding –cash basis received Education Investment Fund fundingOther capital Teaching and Learning Capital Fund Total other capital funding Total capital other Project (i) Discovery Council Research Australian Fellowships Total Discovery Infrastructure Linkages (ii) Projects International Total Linkages Centres Centres (iii) Total Centres National Health andNational Health Medical Council Research GovernmentOther Australian assistance financial Australian Government research (non-ARC) Health andHealth Hospitals Fund Australian Government (non-research) Other Australian Government income Total other GovernmentAustralian assistance financial Australian Government grants Australian HECS-HELP payments FEE-HELP payments CGS and other DEEWRgrants GovernmentAustralian received grants basis –cash Higher Education Programmes Loan Scholarships DIISR research Other funding capital ARC –Discovery grants ARC –Linkages grants ARC –Centres grants Other Australian Government grants Total –cash basis GovernmentAustralian received grants Superannuation supplementation Superannuation OS-HELP (Net) for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Notes 19.6 19.6 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.9 19.8 Economic Entity (Consolidated) 337,844 337,844 286,364 286,364 337,844 337,844 148,617 148,617 337,844 337,844 338,402 338,402 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 22,811 22,811 17,500 17,500 18,920 18,920 66,534 66,534 50,483 50,483 51,480 51,480 30,558 30,558 18,000 18,000 66,534 66,534 $’000 4,397 4,397 2,888 2,888 7,285 7,285 2,564 2,564 3,079 3,079 2,856 2,856 2,856 2,856 7,089 7,089 9,435 9,435 7,285 7,285 3,079 3,079 2,856 2,856 2011 (181) 515 515 214 214 997 997 739 739 – – 341,378 341,378 291,286 291,286 341,378 341,378 134,898 134,898 341,378 341,378 342,192 342,192 38,000 38,000 10,534 10,534 48,534 48,534 16,922 16,922 11,200 11,200 23,231 23,231 58,332 58,332 48,823 48,823 50,092 50,092 30,865 30,865 48,534 48,534 58,332 58,332 $’000 3,751 3,751 1,164 1,164 4,915 4,915 2,177 2,177 2,768 2,768 3,097 3,097 3,097 3,097 6,766 6,766 1,269 1,269 7,877 7,877 4,915 4,915 2,768 2,768 3,097 3,097 2010 600 600 213 213 724 724 90 90 (9) 337,844 337,844 286,364 286,364 337,844 337,844 148,617 148,617 337,844 337,844 338,402 338,402 Parent Entity 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 22,811 22,811 17,500 17,500 18,920 18,920 66,534 66,534 50,483 50,483 51,480 51,480 30,558 30,558 18,000 18,000 66,534 66,534 (University) $’000 4,397 4,397 2,888 2,888 7,285 7,285 2,564 2,564 3,079 3,079 2,856 2,856 2,856 2,856 7,089 7,089 9,435 9,435 7,285 7,285 3,079 3,079 2,856 2,856 2011 (181) 515 515 214 214 997 997 739 739 – – 341,378 291,286 291,286 341,378 134,898 134,898 341,378 341,378 342,192 342,192 38,000 38,000 10,534 10,534 48,534 16,922 16,922 11,200 11,200 23,231 23,231 58,332 58,332 48,823 48,823 50,092 50,092 30,865 30,865 48,534 48,534 58,332 58,332 $’000 3,751 3,751 1,164 1,164 4,915 4,915 2,177 2,177 2,768 3,097 3,097 3,097 6,766 6,766 1,269 1,269 7,877 7,877 4,915 4,915 2,768 2,768 3,097 3,097 2010 600 600 213 213 724 724 90 90 (9) 61 university of tasmania 62 university of tasmania 2. 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.6 REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FROM CONTINUING REVENUE (continued) Contract research Contract Investment revenue and income Fees and charges Tasmanian Governmentassistance financial Other revenue and income Industry and other research Interest andCourse charges fees Marine for andInstitute Studies Antarctic Donations and bequests Research consultancies Research Dividends Tasmanian of Agriculture Institute Scholarships and prizes Total and course charges fees Realised gains/(losses) Menzies Institute Research Research donationsResearch and bequests Contract revenueContract (other than consultancy and research) contract Other fees and charges fees Other Unrealised gains/(losses) Industry support Linkage to projects Domain House Maintenance Heritage and Management Plan* Sale goods of Total investment revenue and income Industry support other Commonwealth research to GovernmentOther State income Miscellaneous income Miscellaneous Total and charges fees other Industry support research centres to Total Tasmanian Governmentassistance financial Total revenue other and income Total and charges fees Total contract research maintenance and heritage works. GovernmentHouse by –the the State University provided $3.5mtowards Government. andUniversity the State * During the there year were anumber the between property of transactions Fee-paying students overseas Fee-paying domestic postgraduate students Accommodation charges charges Accommodation Other This included the purchase Domain of for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Notes Economic Entity (10,566) (10,300) (Consolidated) 45,015 45,015 14,461 14,461 18,870 18,870 46,374 46,374 13,758 13,758 17,578 17,578 24,293 24,293 60,132 60,132 24,673 24,673 7,331 7,331 4,736 6,276 6,276 1,359 1,359 5,561 5,561 4,249 4,249 7,335 7,335 8,632 8,632 3,500 3,500 2,812 2,812 5,126 5,126 5,335 5,335 4,185 4,185 2,819 7,463 7,463 $’000 2011 832 832 407 407 962 962 604 604 342 342 (10,151) 40,914 40,914 16,267 16,267 42,181 42,181 10,594 10,594 10,225 10,225 14,335 14,335 11,987 11,987 12,946 12,946 27,337 27,337 54,168 54,168 27,066 27,066 4,820 4,820 3,540 6,815 6,815 1,267 1,267 1,439 1,439 9,441 5,722 1,057 1,057 7,938 7,938 2,242 2,242 4,049 4,049 7,842 7,842 2,627 7,289 7,289 $’000 2010 397 397 959 959 559 559 – – (10,566) (10,300) 45,015 45,015 14,461 14,461 19,773 19,773 46,374 46,374 13,758 13,758 17,578 17,578 16,046 16,046 60,132 60,132 23,291 23,291 Parent Entity 7,403 7,403 4,736 3,966 3,966 1,359 1,359 5,561 5,561 2,867 2,867 4,424 4,424 8,632 8,632 3,500 3,500 2,812 2,812 5,126 5,126 6,310 6,310 4,185 4,185 2,819 4,437 4,437 (University) $’000 2011 832 832 407 407 962 962 604 604 342 342 (10,151) 40,914 40,914 16,246 16,246 10,081 10,081 42,181 42,181 10,225 10,225 13,429 13,429 12,397 12,397 12,946 12,946 17,149 17,149 54,578 54,578 27,756 27,756 3,274 3,274 3,540 2,766 2,766 1,267 1,267 5,722 5,722 1,439 1,439 1,057 1,057 6,842 6,842 8,348 8,348 2,242 2,242 4,049 4,049 7,842 7,842 2,627 4,902 4,902 $’000 2010 397 397 711 711 959 959 559 559 – 3. 3.3 3.2 3.1 EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSEXPENSES FROM CONTINUING Repairs andRepairs maintenance amortisation and Depreciation Employee expenses related Total and depreciation amortisation Amortisation Repairs and maintenance Depreciation Academic Total and maintenance repairs Total academic Non-academic Total non-academic Total employee benefits and on-costs Deferred superannuation expense superannuation Deferred government employeefor benefits superannuation Total expenses, employee including related deferred Intangibles Leasehold improvements collections Library Plant andPlant equipment Buildings Salaries Emerging costs Emerging schemes: and pension superannuation to Contribution Funded Provisions future for emerging costs Payroll tax Payroll Workers' compensation Workers' Long service leave expense leave service Long Annual leave Other expenses Other Salaries Emerging costs Emerging schemes: and pension superannuation to Contribution Funded Provisions future for emerging costs Payroll tax Payroll Workers' compensation Workers' Long service leave expense leave service Long Annual leave Other expenses Other for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Notes 21(b) 10 9 9 9 9 Economic Entity 110,691 110,691 145,594 145,594 118,127 118,127 263,721 263,721 263,365 263,365 (Consolidated) 20,256 20,256 16,393 16,393 16,393 16,393 16,798 16,798 92,525 92,525 13,057 13,057 2,999 2,999 7,403 7,403 8,347 8,347 7,759 7,759 3,698 3,698 2,429 2,429 3,486 3,486 6,309 6,309 2,849 2,849 1,985 1,985 $’000 (383) (314) (356) 2011 795 795 712 712 723 723 393 393 471 471 299 299 946 946 101,505 101,505 135,856 135,856 109,227 109,227 245,083 245,083 245,173 245,173 19,828 19,828 14,431 14,431 14,431 14,431 14,893 14,893 88,614 88,614 11,903 11,903 3,011 3,011 7,322 7,322 8,134 8,134 1,270 1,270 7,084 7,084 2,978 2,978 4,923 4,923 3,309 3,309 5,986 5,986 1,140 1,140 $’000 (381) (314) (243) 2010 943 943 418 418 275 275 786 786 361 361 994 994 90 90 110,084 110,084 144,882 144,882 116,530 116,530 261,412 261,412 261,056 261,056 20,084 20,084 16,362 16,362 16,362 16,362 16,722 16,722 91,321 91,321 12,905 12,905 Parent Entity 2,999 2,999 7,231 7,231 8,347 8,347 7,733 7,733 3,698 3,698 2,429 2,429 3,486 3,486 6,258 6,258 2,791 2,791 1,860 1,860 (University) $’000 (383) (314) (356) 2011 795 795 712 712 723 723 390 390 471 471 292 292 946 946 100,953 100,953 135,208 135,208 107,527 107,527 242,735 242,735 242,825 242,825 19,703 19,703 14,417 14,417 14,417 14,417 14,825 14,825 87,283 87,283 11,749 11,749 3,011 3,011 7,197 7,197 8,134 8,134 1,270 1,270 7,060 7,060 2,978 2,978 4,923 4,923 3,309 3,309 5,934 5,934 1,133 1,133 $’000 (381) (314) (368) 2010 943 943 418 418 271 271 786 786 353 353 971 971 90 90 63 university of tasmania 64 university of tasmania 3. 3.4 3.5 EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSEXPENSES FROM CONTINUING (continued) Impairment assets of Other expenses Debtors Scholarships and prizes Total impairment of assets Non-capitalised equipment Public relations and marketing Telecommunications Travel and staff development Travel and staff Consumables Loss/(gain) on property, sale of plant and equipment Office administration Office Information technologyInformation operating costs Loss/(gain) from foreignLoss/(gain) from exchange transactions Consultancy and advisory services Research sub-contractors Research Conjoints, secondments and employment agency costs Books, serials and serials Books, online subscriptions Electricity and heatingElectricity fuel Cleaning Security Property andProperty building operating costs Council and director fees Audit –external fees Audit –internal fees Operating lease payments lease Operating Insurance New appointment expenses appointment New One-off paymentOne-off for AARNET Other Total expenses other for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Notes Economic Entity 155,087 155,087 (Consolidated) 20,671 20,671 15,878 15,878 10,354 10,354 15,401 15,401 27,378 27,378 9,979 9,979 7,443 7,443 4,944 4,944 4,367 4,367 4,032 4,032 3,365 3,365 3,701 3,701 5,982 5,982 5,035 5,035 2,219 2,219 1,320 1,320 2,662 2,662 1,895 1,895 1,306 1,306 5,944 5,944 $’000 2011 156 156 454 454 223 223 394 394 (16) 73 73 73 73 – 147,925 147,925 21,467 21,467 14,987 14,987 13,508 13,508 29,341 29,341 7,173 7,173 7,680 7,680 2,071 2,071 7,949 7,949 4,284 4,284 5,436 5,436 4,135 4,135 3,031 3,031 5,533 5,533 4,184 4,184 2,102 2,102 1,241 1,241 1,934 1,934 1,603 1,603 1,443 1,443 4,040 4,040 3,206 3,206 $’000 2010 124 124 124 124 662 662 353 353 169 169 378 378 15 15 152,126 152,126 20,402 20,402 15,546 15,546 10,092 10,092 14,417 14,417 27,378 27,378 Parent Entity 9,918 9,918 7,235 7,235 4,907 4,907 4,256 4,256 4,004 4,004 3,365 3,365 3,701 3,701 5,924 5,924 4,967 4,967 2,219 2,219 1,320 1,320 2,662 2,662 1,860 1,860 1,304 1,304 5,450 5,450 (University) $’000 2011 156 156 453 453 212 212 394 394 (16) 73 73 73 73 – 144,336 144,336 20,372 20,372 14,639 14,639 12,468 12,468 29,341 29,341 7,153 7,153 7,428 7,428 2,053 2,053 7,644 7,644 4,184 4,184 5,436 5,436 4,135 4,135 3,021 3,021 5,479 5,479 4,127 4,127 2,102 2,102 1,241 1,241 1,934 1,934 1,567 1,567 1,440 1,440 4,040 4,040 2,976 2,976 $’000 2010 124 124 124 124 659 659 353 353 151 151 378 378 15 15 6. 5. 4. Current Current Current INVENTORIES RECEIVABLES CASH EQUIVALENTSCASH AND Total inventories Total cash and cash equivalents (a) (c) (c) (b) Non-current Total receivables Debtors bank at Cash and on hand Less provisionLess impaired for receivables deposits andShort-term bills Balances above as follows: as shownas statements in flow the cash The above figuresthe areat reconciled cash endto the of year end the cash at to ofReconciliation year the Deferred government contribution for superannuation for contribution government Deferred Balancestatements per flow cash Accrued revenue Accrued These deposits have an average 90days. of maturity 4.75% and 6.20%(2010:4.50%and 5.87%). The deposits are bearing between floatingrates interest deposits andShort-term bills 3.75%andbetween 4.60%(2010:3.75%and 4.75%). bank at areCash accounts bearing floatingrates interest onCash hand is non-interest bearing. bankCash and at on hand GST Deferred government contribution for superannuation for contribution government Deferred Sundry loans and advances for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Notes 21(b) 21(b) Economic Entity 78,825 78,825 78,825 78,825 (Consolidated) 14,134 14,134 10,278 68,547 68,547 13,958 13,958 78,825 78,825 18,881 18,881 27,402 27,402 2,361 2,361 1,820 1,820 8,221 8,221 8,521 8,521 $’000 (176) 2011 967 967 967 967 742 742 300 300 77,569 77,569 77,569 77,569 77,569 77,569 10,609 10,609 71,002 71,002 10,431 10,431 12,834 12,834 10,426 10,426 23,260 23,260 6,567 6,567 1,235 1,235 8,626 8,626 1,800 1,800 $’000 (178) 2010 737 737 737 737 693 693 475 475 69,289 69,289 69,289 69,289 69,289 69,289 13,185 13,185 65,292 65,292 13,009 13,009 17,925 17,925 26,446 26,446 Parent Entity 3,997 3,997 2,354 2,354 1,820 1,820 8,221 8,221 8,521 8,521 (University) $’000 (176) 2011 967 967 967 967 742 742 300 300 70,322 70,322 70,322 70,322 70,322 70,322 68,292 68,292 11,380 11,380 10,426 10,426 21,806 21,806 9,143 9,143 2,030 8,965 8,965 1,280 1,280 8,626 8,626 1,800 1,800 $’000 (178) 2010 737 737 737 737 693 693 442 442 65 university of tasmania 66 university of tasmania 8. 7. Current Current OTHER ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Total non-financial other assets Non-current Total investments Prepayments Investment funds valueAt fair through profit and loss: investments Trust valueAt fair through profit and loss: Investment funds * Investment properties Investment Shares –unlisted At cost: Investment in subsidiaries (AMC Search Limited) The funds comprise: management accounts. and cash portfolio * Investment funds are held predominantly in amanaged Opening balance –investmentReconciliation properties Less: transfers to land to and transfers Less: buildings Closing balance Closing balance Australian equities Australian Overseas equitiesOverseas Direct property Listed property Listed Australian fixed interest Overseas fixedOverseas interest Cash andCash equivalents cash Alternative strategies Alternative Total funds investment for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Notes 17 9 Economic Entity 198,107 198,107 198,868 198,868 198,868 198,868 198,107 198,107 (Consolidated) 50,492 50,492 39,150 39,150 17,219 17,219 21,319 21,319 32,246 32,246 30,807 30,807 9,947 9,947 9,947 9,947 6,874 6,874 $’000 2011 760 760 – – – – – – – 1

210,610 210,610 211,371 211,371 211,308 211,308 210,610 210,610 10,577 10,577 10,577 10,577 54,390 54,390 45,601 45,601 16,512 16,512 25,941 25,941 21,821 21,821 24,880 24,880 12,119 12,119 (2,058) 9,346 9,346 2,058 2,058 $’000 2010 760 760 (63) (63) – – – 1 170,420 170,420 174,715 174,715 174,715 174,715 170,420 170,420 42,136 42,136 32,671 32,671 14,370 14,370 17,791 17,791 26,909 26,909 30,807 30,807 Parent Entity 9,928 9,928 9,928 9,928 3,534 3,534 5,736 5,736 (University) $’000 2011 760 760 – – – – – – 1

183,859 183,859 188,154 188,154 188,091 188,091 183,859 183,859 10,565 10,565 10,565 46,556 46,556 39,033 39,033 14,134 14,134 22,205 22,205 18,678 18,678 24,880 24,880 10,373 10,373 (2,058) 3,534 3,534 8,000 8,000 2,058 2,058 $’000 2010 760 760 (63) (63) – – 1 9. At 31December 2011 Year ended 31December 2011 At 31December 2010 Year ended 31December 2010 At 1January 2010 PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND PLANT Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Net bookNet amount At valuation At cost Closing book net amount depreciationLess: charge Balance 31December Less: impairmentsLess: Less: disposalsLess: Add: revaluation increment/(decrement) Add: transfers from capital works in progress works capital from Add: transfers Add: additions Opening net amount book Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Net bookNet amount At valuation At cost Closing book net amount depreciationLess: charge Balance 31December Less: disposalsLess: Add: revaluation increment/(decrement) investment from propertiesAdd: transfers Add: transfers from capital works in progress works capital from Add: transfers Add: additions Opening net amount book Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Net bookNet amount At valuation At cost Notes 3.2 3.2 14 Land 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 56,124 56,124 56,124 56,124 56,124 (1,190) 7,983 7,983 4,673 4,673 1,155 for the year ended31december2011 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Buildings (316,335) 337,943 337,943 346,289 337,943 337,943 346,289 346,289 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 333,477 333,477 238,632 238,632 238,632 238,632 554,967 17,950 17,950 33,826 33,826 60,325 60,325 (8,346) (8,346) (8,134) 2,996 2,996 (291) 903 903 82 82 – – – – – – – (a) Economic (Consolidated) Entity –$’000 Capital Capital WIP (18,967) (70,296) 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 33,342 33,342 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 25,882 25,882 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Leasehold Leasehold Improve ments (40,144) (7,280) 30,978 30,978 22,903 22,903 22,903 22,903 23,698 23,698 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 31,459 31,459 28,170 28,170 68,314 68,314 28,170 28,170 (8,075) 2,597 2,597 (795) (943) 462 462 692 692 – – – – – – – – – – -

Equipment Plant & Plant (50,184) (46,402) (41,905) 40,578 40,578 90,762 90,762 40,578 40,578 47,981 47,981 10,355 10,355 37,539 37,539 37,539 37,539 83,941 83,941 37,539 37,539 44,862 44,862 31,009 31,009 31,009 31,009 72,914 72,914 (7,403) (7,323) 7,374 7,374 7,006 7,006 (468) (527) 555 555 – – – – – – –

Library (26,934) (23,935) (20,924) 34,395 34,395 61,329 61,329 34,395 34,395 37,394 37,394 36,305 36,305 36,305 36,305 60,240 60,240 36,305 36,305 39,316 39,316 37,792 37,792 37,792 37,792 58,716 58,716 (2,999) (3,011) 1,225 1,225 1,657 1,657 (136) (133) – – – – – – – – – ok Works of Art of 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 757 757 43 43 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

3 (419,308) otal a t To 453,614 453,614 558,691 558,691 198,616 198,616 558,691 558,691 578,234 578,234 530,174 530,174 530,174 530,174 424,180 424,180 176,331 176,331 530,174 530,174 549,585 549,585 475,090 475,090 686,204 686,204 475,090 475,090 208,194 208,194 (93,539) (19,543) (70,337) (19,411) 55,944 55,944 39,948 39,948 34,630 34,630 (7,280) (2,141) 2,058 2,058 (604) – – – 67 university of tasmania 68 university of tasmania (c) 9. Wharf value 2(fair $4.5m). Revaluation Reserve. includedAlso above is the addition Domain of House land and buildings value (fair $1m)and the addition land of Princes at the On 9December signed 2011,the University adeed agreeing surrender to the theof Clinical lease School Building the Minister to administering wereWorks valued art of by comparing selling prices present of pieces by the artist. same An independent by MsRosanna performed valuation the was of University’s art of Cameron during works 2010. Non-campus properties have been valued using the andActive Liquid approach. market The value fair campus of properties determined was by employing the depreciated replacement approach. cost andEquipment. Plant and Tim Fleming Herron of Todd White during 2010. determineThe to value performed valuation fair was in accordance with AASB 116Property,A Valuations land, of buildings and leasehold improvements n independent valuation the of University’s land, buildings and leasehold improvements Jim Parmeter, by Messrs performed was Bernard Smith At 31December 2010 Year ended 31December 2011 At 31December 2010 Year ended 31December 2010 At 1January 2010 PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND PLANT Crown Lands 1976 (Tas)Act no with compensation payable by the Crown. The leasehold improvement impairment the to Asset taken was Net bookNet amount Accumulated depreciation Accumulated At valuation At cost Closing book net amount Less: depreciationLess: charge Balance 31December Less: impairmentsLess: (continued) Less: disposalsLess: Add: revaluation increment/(decrement) Add: transfers from capital works in progress works capital from Add: transfers Add: additions Opening net amount book Net bookNet amount Accumulated depreciation Accumulated At valuation At cost Closing book net amount Less: depreciationLess: charge Balance 31December Less: disposalsLess: Add: revaluation increment/(decrement) 14 Add: transfers from investment from propertiesAdd: 7 transfers Add: transfers from capital works in progress works capital from Add: transfers Add: additions Opening net amount book Net bookNet amount Accumulated depreciation Accumulated At valuation At cost Notes 3.2 3.2 14 Land for the year ended31december2011 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 68,745 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 60,762 56,124 56,124 56,124 56,124 56,124 56,124 (1,190) 7,983 7,983 4,673 4,673 1,155 1,155 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Buildings (316,335) 337,943 337,943 346,289 346,289 337,943 337,943 346,289 346,289 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 325,343 333,477 333,477 238,632 238,632 238,632 238,632 554,967 554,967 17,950 17,950 33,826 33,826 60,325 60,325 (8,346) (8,346) (8,134) 2,996 2,996 (291) 903 903 82 82 – – – – – – – Capital Capital (18,967) (70,296) 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 46,525 33,342 33,342 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 WIP 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 32,150 25,882 25,882 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 76,564 (b) Parent Entity (University)(b) Parent –$’000 Entity – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Leasehold Leasehold Improve ments (40,144) 22,903 22,903 30,978 30,978 22,903 22,903 23,698 23,698 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 30,516 31,459 31,459 28,170 28,170 28,170 28,170 68,314 68,314 (8,075) (7,280) 2,597 2,597 (795) (943) 462 462 692 692 – – – – – – – – – – -

Equipment Plant & Plant (49,733) (45,950) (41,578) 39,398 39,398 89,131 89,131 39,398 39,398 46,629 46,629 10,264 10,264 36,297 36,297 36,297 36,297 82,247 82,247 36,297 36,297 43,495 43,495 30,420 30,420 30,420 30,420 71,998 71,998 (7,231) (7,198) 7,374 7,374 6,228 6,228 (487) (527) 555 555 – – – – – – –

Library (23,844) (22,645) (20,924) 34,395 34,395 58,239 58,239 34,395 34,395 37,394 37,394 36,305 36,305 36,305 36,305 58,950 58,950 36,305 36,305 39,316 39,316 37,792 37,792 37,792 37,792 58,716 58,716 (2,999) (3,011) 1,225 1,225 1,657 1,657 (136) (133) – – – – – – – – – ok Works of Art of 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,602 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 7,559 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 6,799 757 757 43 43 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 3

(418,981) 557,511 453,614 453,614 193,895 193,895 557,511 557,511 576,882 576,882 528,932 528,932 528,932 528,932 424,180 424,180 173,347 173,347 528,932 528,932 548,218 548,218 474,501 474,501 474,501 474,501 686,204 686,204 207,278 207,278 (89,998) (19,371) (68,595) (19,286) otal a t To 55,853 55,853 39,948 39,948 33,852 33,852 (7,280) (2,141) 2,058 2,058 (623) – – – 13. 12. 11. 10.

OTHER LIABILITIES PROVISIONS PAYABLES INTANGIBLE ASSETS Current (2) Long leave service liabilities above include the following non-employee on-costs (1) Annual leave liabilities above include the following non-employee on-costs Current Current Opening net amount book Year ended 31December 2010 Additions Total payables Additions intangibles to in work progress Total liabilities other Amortisation charge Amortisation Non-current Closing book net amount Cost At 31December 2011 Accumulated amortisation and impairment amortisation Accumulated otal ns on i s i v o r p l a t To Intangibles in work progress Net bookNet amount Revenue in advance Annual leave Creditors and accruals Bonds and deposits held Long leave service OS-HELP liability to Australian Government Defined benefit obligation Monies held on behalf research centres (CRCs) cooperative of Long leave service Defined benefit obligation for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Notes 21(b) 21(b) Economic Entity (Consolidated) 11,126 11,126 20,072 19,471 19,471 20,127 20,127 36,423 36,423 18,021 18,021 10,167 10,167 18,902 18,902 17,522 17,522 27,689 27,689 64,112 64,112 10,901 10,901 18,902 18,902 (1,530) 4,947 4,947 9,194 9,194 2,041 2,041 4,297 4,297 2,005 2,005 6,240 6,240 6,123 6,123 9,531 9,531 $’000 (712) 2011 942 942 655 655 55 55 10,642 10,642 13,037 17,194 17,194 13,273 13,273 29,835 29,835 14,510 14,510 18,582 18,582 27,365 27,365 57,200 57,200 8,178 8,178 3,110 3,110 1,849 1,849 1,724 1,724 1,999 1,999 5,681 5,681 4,778 4,778 8,783 8,783 9,194 9,194 5,278 5,278 4,778 4,778 9,194 9,194 $’000 (418) (862) 2010 701 701 651 651 236 10,654 10,654 14,775 19,720 19,346 19,346 19,775 19,775 36,126 36,126 17,549 17,549 10,143 10,143 18,902 18,902 17,522 17,522 27,665 27,665 63,791 63,791 10,901 10,901 18,902 18,902 (1,530) Parent Entity 9,194 9,194 2,030 2,030 4,297 4,297 2,005 2,005 6,240 6,240 6,123 6,123 9,531 9,531 (University) $’000 (712) 2011 929 929 655 655 55 55 10,486 10,486 12,022 17,065 17,065 12,258 12,258 29,550 29,550 14,174 18,582 18,582 27,347 27,347 56,897 56,897 7,842 7,842 3,110 3,110 1,838 1,838 1,724 1,724 1,999 1,999 5,681 5,681 4,778 4,778 8,765 8,765 9,194 9,194 5,278 5,278 4,778 4,778 9,194 9,194 $’000 (418) (862) 2010 690 690 651 651 236 69 university of tasmania 70 university of tasmania 14.

EQUITY Reserves Balance at end at ofBalance year Restricted funds Restricted Restricted funds (included balance Restricted surplus) in retained Retained surplus Retained Total retained surplus Total retained Key components of result the Balance end at previous of year Reserve Revaluation Asset Add: revaluation increment (decrement) on land Add: revaluation increment (decrement) on buildings Add: revaluation increment (decrement) on leasehold improvements Add: revaluation increment (decrement) art of on works Balance end at previous of previously as year reported and funds. other contract funds –specificconsultancies restricted research Other grants, such prizes as and scholarships. Reclassifications* Trust funds expenditure. purpose general funds which, under granting conditions, cannot be utilised for The comprehensice of statement income combines anumber of Revised opening balances Current movements year Balance end at previous of year Result Result as per statement of comprehensive perstatement Result as income 2010 leave provision adjustments Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments Realised gains/(losses) on investments 2012CGSand2010 and HECSadjustments estimated Capital income Investment income (interest and dividends) excludingMovements in contracts interest and capital generalResult from operations result. theof University The following reconciliation highlights key some components in additional fundsas restricted. classified result, anumber funding of have classifications changed resulting changes internal to budgeting and reporting structures. As a * During the year, has the University undertaken significant –donations endowments for and specified purposes for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Notes 9 9 9 9 Economic Entity 279,477 279,477 269,395 269,395 117,430 117,430 123,032 123,032 498,359 498,359 521,947 521,947 (Consolidated) 99,870 99,870 17,560 17,560 23,588 23,588 (2,802) (7,280) 5,602 5,602 $’000 2011 – –

239,529 239,529 102,171 102,171 279,477 116,993 116,993 117,430 117,430 439,346 439,346 498,359 498,359 33,826 33,826 14,822 14,822 59,013 59,013 4,673 4,673 $’000 2010 692 692 757 757 437 437

279,343 279,343 269,261 269,261 466,975 466,975 487,382 487,382 (10,300) (10,566) 67,782 67,782 18,710 18,710 86,492 86,492 89,235 89,235 20,407 20,407 27,202 27,202 27,176 20,407 20,407 (2,802) (7,280) (2,542) (4,231) (5,518) Parent Entity 2,743 2,743 (University) $’000 (814) 2011 – – 239,395 239,395 279,343 279,343 411,878 411,878 466,975 466,975 (10,151) 33,826 33,826 73,493 73,493 15,972 15,972 89,465 89,465 86,492 86,492 55,097 55,097 10,225 10,225 55,832 13,356 55,097 (2,973) (4,923) (6,372) (5,711) 4,673 4,673 2,841 2,841 $’000 2010 692 692 757 757 17. 16. 15.

SUBSIDIARIES CONTINGENT LIABILITIES COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE in AASB127 voting power the of companythe and thereforedefinition satisfies of control The consolidates University UTASAT owns it as Ltd more than Pty half the of intellectual theof University's sole as thebeneficiary. University property to that a fixeddistributes alltrust net incomethe commercialisation from derived UTASAT UTAS companyfor acting is atrustee Ltd as Pty Asset Trust, UTASAT Ltd Pty and consulting services. AMC Search is acompany limited by guarantee, which provides training maritime AMC Search Limited links the University, between industry and the community. endowto scholarships, support research and build resources, while developing The Foundation University money raises that is an incorporated association of TasmaniaUniversity Foundation Inc which are all incorporated in Australia. The is the University parent parent the of or following ultimate entity entity entities Consolidated Entities The consolidated had no entity contingent liabilities 31December at 2011. expenditure commitmentsCapital Total capital expenditure commitments expenditure Total capital Lease commitments Lease Nursing$4.2m for and the Midwifery Domain at andArts. Creative $2.8mfor Capital expenditure includes commitments Menzies for Stage 2, contracts $49.4mof Total lease commitments Contracted butContracted not provided and for payable not than later one year liabilities, payable: liabilities, the reporting at for but date contracted not recognised as property and inCommitments relation to equipment leases leases Operating Within one year Later than oneLater but year not than later five years Later than fiveLater years . Statements Financial andSeparate Consolidated

.

for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Economic Entity (Consolidated) 58,644 58,644 58,644 58,644 2,827 2,827 4,286 4,286 8,014 8,014 $’000 2011 901 901 6,885 6,885 6,885 6,885 1,253 1,253 3,120 3,120 4,721 4,721 9,094 9,094 $’000 2010 Ownership Interest 58,644 58,644 58,644 58,644 Parent Entity 2,827 2,827 4,286 4,286 8,014 8,014 (University) $’000 2011 2011 901 901 100 100 % – 6,885 6,885 6,885 6,885 1,253 1,253 3,120 3,120 4,721 4,721 9,094 $’000 2010 2010 100 100 % – 71 university of tasmania 72 university of tasmania 18.

NOTES TO STATEMENTTHE OFCASH FLOWS (a) (b) Net cash providedNet or used by activities operating Financing arrangements Financing Cash at bank at Cash and on hand financial of inthefollows: items related the statement as position period, flows, is reconciled shown as cash of into the statement outstanding the bankend at Cash overdrafts. the of reporting and call at in investments money instruments, net market of considers include to cash on hand, cash deposits short-term For the the flows, purposes University cash of the of statement ofReconciliation cash Short-term deposits andShort-term bills Result result to ofReconciliation cash used net in activities operating Capital grants Depreciation (Profit)/loss saleof on (Profit)/loss property, plant and equipment Movement in realised/unrealised (gains)/losses on investments Dividendsof and investingas part classified Interest activities (Increase)/decrease in receivables Change and inliabilities assets (Decrease)/increase in provision impaired for receivables (Increase)/decrease in inventories (Increase)/decrease in accrued revenue (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (Decrease)/increase in payables (Decrease)/increase in employee entitlements (Decrease)/increase in revenue in advance Mastercard facility Mastercard lines credit: of The consolidated and parent the following have to entities access Total facility Utilised at reportingUtilised at date Not utilised at reporting utilisedNot at date for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Economic Entity (27,202) (22,503) (Consolidated) 10,278 10,278 68,547 68,547 78,825 78,825 23,588 23,588 20,256 20,256 20,866 20,866 26,461 26,461 (3,754) (1,886) 6,854 6,854 6,912 6,912 2,948 2,948 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 $’000 (230) 2011 630 630 (16) (2) – (55,832) (10,875) 71,002 71,002 77,569 77,569 59,013 59,013 19,828 19,828 (1,560) (7,327) 6,567 6,567 6,434 6,434 9,846 9,846 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 $’000 (155) (139) (375) 2010 662 662 155 155 (74) 91 91 – (27,202) (22,836) 65,292 65,292 69,289 69,289 20,407 20,407 20,084 20,084 20,866 20,866 22,793 22,793 (4,226) (1,912) Parent Entity 3,997 3,997 7,517 7,517 6,894 6,894 2,812 2,812 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 (University) $’000 (230) 2011 637 637 (16) (2) – (55,832) (11,363) 68,292 68,292 70,322 70,322 55,097 55,097 19,703 19,703 (7,331) 2,030 2,030 6,379 6,379 4,968 4,968 7,000 7,000 7,000 $’000 (773) (159) (276) (710) (443) 2010 659 659 (74) 91 91 –

19. ACQUITTAL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNIVERSITY ONLY

2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Indigenous Partnership and Disability Workplace Learning Commonwealth Support Participation Support Productivity & Te a ch i ng 19.1 DEEWR – CGS and other DEEWR grants Grant Scheme Programme Programme Programme Programme Performance Fund Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period 133,010 121,408 989 985 3,314 1,842 182 144 – – – – Net accrual adjustments – – – – – – – – – – – – Revenue for the period 133,010 121,408 989 985 3,314 1,842 182 144 – – – – Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year – – (212) – – – (8) – 43 79 33 105 Funds available for the period 133,010 121,408 777 985 3,314 1,842 174 144 43 79 33 105 Less expenses including accrued expenses (133,010) (121,408) (870) (1,197) (3,314) (1,842) (176) (152) (43) (36) (27) (72) Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period – – (93) (212) – – (2) (8) – 43 6 33

Improving for the year ended31december2011 the Practical otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Capital Diversity Component of Development and Structural Teacher Education Transitional Cost National Institutes Pool Adjustment Initiative Programme To t a l Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period 4,919 4,842 2,718 4,098 3,298 1,243 – – 187 336 148,617 134,898 Net accrual adjustments – – – – – – – – – – – – Revenue for the period 4,919 4,842 2,718 4,098 3,298 1,243 – – 187 336 148,617 134,898 Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year – – 409 – 3,923 5,712 – 755 – – 4,188 6,651 Funds available for the period 4,919 4,842 3,127 4,098 7,221 6,955 – 755 187 336 152,805 141,549 Less expenses including accrued expenses (4,919) (4,842) (42) (3,689) (5,497) (3,032) – (755) (187) (336) (148,085) (137,361) Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period – – 3,085 409 1,724 3,923 – – – – 4,720 4,188

19.2 Higher Education Loan Programmes (excluding OS-HELP) HECS-HELP FEE-HELP To t a l Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period 50,483 48,823 997 1,269 51,480 50,092 Net accrual adjustments – – – – – – Revenue for the period 50,483 48,823 997 1,269 51,480 50,092 Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year – – – – – – Funds available for the period 50,483 48,823 997 1,269 51,480 50,092 Less expenses including accrued expenses (50,483) (48,823) (997) (1,269) (51,480) (50,092) Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period – – – – – – 73 university of tasmania 74 university of tasmania

19. ACQUITTAL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (continued) UNIVERSITY ONLY

2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

International Australian Postgraduate Commonwealth Commonwealth Indigenous Indigenous Postgraduate Research Education Costs Accommodation Access Staff 19.3 Scholarships Awards Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships To t a l Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period 4,539 3,678 461 417 1,212 1,088 3,188 2,609 35 85 – – 9,435 7,877 Net accrual adjustments – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Revenue for the period 4,539 3,678 461 417 1,212 1,088 3,188 2,609 35 85 – – 9,435 7,877 Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year 672 663 (51) 39 30 327 (8) 697 38 30 5 5 686 1,761 Funds available for the period 5,211 4,341 410 456 1,242 1,415 3,180 3,306 73 115 5 5 10,121 9,638 Less expenses including accrued expenses (4,653) (3,669) (414) (507) (694) (1,385) (1,884) (3,314) (73) (77) – – (7,718) (8,952)

Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period 558 672 (4) (51) 548 30 1,296 (8) – 38 5 5 2,403 686 for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Sustainable Joint Research Research Research Systemic Research Engagement Excellence Training Infrastructure Infrastructure 19.4 DIISR research Programme Programme Scheme Initiative Block Grant Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period 8,091 8,383 2,664 2,115 14,249 14,153 – – 5,554 6,154 Net accrual adjustments – – – – – – 196 135 – – Revenue for the period 8,091 8,383 2,664 2,115 14,249 14,153 196 135 5,554 6,154 Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year – – – – – – (196) 3,709 – – Funds available for the period 8,091 8,383 2,664 2,115 14,249 14,153 – 3,844 5,554 6,154 Less expenses including accrued expenses (8,091) (8,383) (2,664) (2,115) (14,249) (14,153) – (4,040) (5,554) (6,154) Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period – – – – – – – (196) – –

Australian Implementation Scheme for Commercialisa- Assistance Higher Education tion Training Programme Repositories Scheme To t a l Financial assistance received in cash during reporting period – 55 – – – 5 30,558 30,865 Net accrual adjustments – – – 7 – – 196 142 Revenue for the period – 55 – 7 – 5 30,754 31,007 Surplus/(deficit) from the previous year – 17 – (5) 219 232 23 3,953 Funds available for the period – 72 – 2 219 237 30,777 34,960 Less expenses including accrued expenses – (72) – (2) (60) (18) (30,618) (34,937) Surplus/(deficit) for the reporting period – – – – 159 219 159 23 19.

19.7 19.6 19.5 ACQUITTAL OFAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTASSISTANCE FINANCIAL (continued) Surplus/(deficit)the from previous year Revenue for period the adjustments accrual Net period reporting during Financial received in cash assistance Less expenses including accrued expenses including expenses accrued Less Surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period Funds for period the available expenses including expenses accrued Less Funds for period the available Surplus/(deficit)the from previous year Revenue for period the adjustments accrual Net period reporting during Financial received in cash assistance (a) Discovery Surplus/(deficit)the from previous year Surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period Revenue for period the adjustments accrual Net period reporting during Financial received in cash assistance (b) Linkages Funds for period the available Australian Research Council Research Australian grants fundingOther capital Voluntary student unionism Surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period expenses including expenses accrued Less Funds for period the available Surplus/(deficit)the from previous year Revenue for period the adjustments accrual Net period reporting during Financial received in cash assistance Less expenses including accrued expenses including expenses accrued Less Surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period

for the year ended31december2011 (14,044) Education Invest- 59,013 59,013 73,057 52,640 20,417 18,000 (4,466) Transition Fund Transition 1,119 1,119 6,564 1,794 4,770 4,397 2,098 2,098 1,354 1,354 2,417 2,417 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Infrastructure (584) (235) $’000 535 535 373 839 839 515 2011 ment Fund Projects – – – – – – – VSU VSU 52,640 52,640 60,121 20,076 40,045 38,000 (1,011) (4,473) (7,481)

6,267 6,267 2,392 3,875 3,751 1,794 1,794 2,045 2,045 (235) (143) $’000 776 776 124 789 789 189 600 143 143 143 143 2010 (13) – – – – (2,113) (1,150) 3,611 3,611 2,929 2,888 1,498 1,498 4,917 4,917 6,067 6,067 and Learning and Learning International International Capital FundCapital $’000 Fellowships Businesses 682 682 2011 41 41 for Small for Small eac g ng i ch a Te (1) Support Support 1 1 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 10,534 10,534 10,534 10,534 (4,467) 1,549 1,549 1,169 1,164 6,067 6,067 (867) $’000

380 380 682 682

(10) 2010 (63) 13 13 63 63 63 63 (1) (4) (1) (9) 3 5

– – – – – – (15,194) 10,175 10,175 63,930 63,930 79,124 58,707 20,417 18,000 (3,906) (6,579) 2,712 2,712 6,618 2,476 2,476 7,699 7,285 3,484 3,484 3,134 3,134 3,596 2,564 2,564 2,417 2,417 $’000 414 414 570 570 2011 Projects – – – – – – – otal a t To otal a t To otal a t To (11,948) 58,707 58,707 70,655 20,076 50,579 48,534 (3,233) (5,340)

3,484 3,484 6,717 7,816 7,816 2,772 5,044 4,915 3,218 3,218 3,499 3,499 2,476 1,322 1,322 2,177 2,045 2,045 (206) $’000 UNIVERSITY ONLY 129 129 206 206 206 206 2010 – – – – (4,490) 3,247 3,247 7,737 3,248 3,248 4,489 4,489 1,410 1,410 3,079 $’000 2011 otal l a t To (4,248) 3,248 3,248 7,496 3,218 3,218 4,278 4,278 1,510 1,510 2,768 $’000 2010 75 university of tasmania 76 university of tasmania 20. 19.  interest rates as the as consolidated intendsinterest rates entity and hold to liabilitiesassets fixedto maturity.rate values financial of and liabilities.assets Exposures arise andpredominantly liabilitiesassets from bearingvariable The consolidated out is entity’s set in exposure risk the following interest rate to table. The table details also the fair risk rate Interest when they due. fall University’s approach managing to liquidity ensure is to will it that always have sufficient liquidity liabilitiesits to meet Liquidity will the University that not is the be financial risk able risk its meet to obligationstheyfallas due. The risk Liquidity gains and are included losses in the operating result the year. for balanceat are date converted into Australian currency exchange market at balance at date. Currency rates conversion The does University not hold any foreign currency bank accounts. Amounts payable or receivable in foreign currencies Foreign currency risk receivable credit are 30days. terms provision doubtful for debts. The consolidated is exposed not any materially entity to individual or group. Accounts a financial obligation. The maximum credit exposurerisk to receivables thein relation carryingis amount the less receivables whichfailing financial of arethe exposed thecontract to to risk to discharge theloss to dueother party The maximum exposure creditthe onconsolidatedof to financial risk assets entity, excluding to relates investments, Credit risk The financialfollows: of Group’sas risks, avariety exposes to it activities management risk financial 19.7 19.9 19.8 ACQUITTAL OFAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTASSISTANCE FINANCIAL (continued) Australian Research Council Research (continued)Australian grants (c) Centres Financial received during in cash assistance reporting period Net accrual adjustments accrual Net Revenue for period the Surplus/(deficit)the from previous year Funds for period the available Less expenses including accrued expenses including expenses accrued Less Surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period Cash surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period surplus/(deficit)Cash the from previous year cash received Net spentCash during the reporting period receivedCash during the reporting period OS-HELP Superannuation supplementation Superannuation Cash surplus/(deficit)for the reporting period Contributions specified to defined benefit funds for reporting the periodCash available surplus/(deficit)Cash the from previous year Cash available receivedCash during the reporting period for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the Centres ofCentres Excellence (3,165) 2,856 2,856 2,891 2,891 3,607 3,607 $’000 716 716 442 442 2011 35 35 (2,465) 3,097 3,097 3,374 3,374 3,181 3,181 (193) $’000 277 277 716 716 2010 UNIVERSITY ONLY (3,165) 2,856 2,856 2,891 2,891 3,607 3,607 (181) (450) (760) $’000 236 236 269 741 741 739 739 716 716 442 442 (19) 2011 55 55 35 35 2 otal a t To (2,465) 3,097 3,097 3,374 3,374 3,181 3,181 (193) (296) (701) $’000 277 277 716 146 146 386 236 236 703 703 724 724 2010 (21) 90 90 2 Totalliabilities financial Other liabilities Other Payables Financial liabilities 2010 Totalassets financial Investments Receivables Cash andCash equivalents cash 2010 Financial assets Totalliabilities financial Other liabilities Other Payables Financial liabilities 2011 Totalassets financial Investments Receivables Cash andCash equivalents cash 2011 Financial assets 20. cash andcash equivalents cash 7.5%(0.0%). 10.0%(18.1%)and strategies alternative property 4.0%(3.4%); 9.0% (8.4%);listed Australian fixed fixed 10.0%(10.4%); overseas interest 15.0%(15.8%); interest applied: Australian equities 31December at 25.0%(actual equities 2011:24.7%);overseas 19.5%(19.2%);direct property The University’s investment policy has established benchmarks During the portfolio. for 2011the following benchmarks aversion and falling equity markets. This ensures whichassets, awell-diversifiedof has proven portfolio in addingsuccessful value in an environment risk of and allocation management the asset active within both class in of the terms portfolio. asset theof each of portfolios The managers place deal agreat emphases of management on risk and examine constantly and the risk return profiles be recovered inmedium the to short term. one in year seven.trends indicate such Historical for reasonable that, with astrategy probability, unrealised will losses suchtime strategy. with to a timevaluesfluctuations from asset in The possibilityof a returnnegative is approximately including portfolio agrowth-style with investmentterm strategy equities. Itis acknowledged there may be short-term mainlyInvestments comprise in investments managed investment funds. The investment fund has aprudent longer- risk Market

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT RISK (continued)FINANCIAL Non interest- bearing 27,783 14,510 13,273 21,461 21,460 21,460 38,148 18,021 20,127 27,103 27,102 $'000 – – 1 1

Floating 170,112 163,545 163,545 155,580 145,302 10,278 6,567 for the year ended31december2011 $'000 – – – – – – – – otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the 1 year or less 71,002 71,002 71,002 68,547 68,547 68,547 $'000 – – – – – – – – – – Over 1 year Over 1year to 5years to 47,762 47,762 53,565 53,565 47,762 47,762 53,565 $'000 – – – – – – – – – –

More than More than 5 years 5 1,800 1,800 1,800 $'000 300 300 300 300 – – – – – – – – – - per statement per statement of financial financial of amount as as amount Carrying position 312,137 211,308 305,095 198,868 27,783 14,510 13,273 23,260 77,569 38,148 18,021 20,127 27,402 78,825 $'000 Fair value Fair 312,137 211,308 305,095 198,868 27,783 14,510 13,273 23,260 77,569 38,148 18,021 20,127 27,402 78,825 $'000 77 university of tasmania 78 university of tasmania 20. Cash andCash equivalents cash assets Financial otal a t To Financial liabilities cost amortised at Financial liabilities l a t To Available-for-sale financialassets Financial value fair at through assets profit and loss Loans and receivables andCash equivalents cash assets Financial and liabilities assets financialCategories of 3. 2. 1. Method and underlying assumptions analysis: the of sensitivity Receivables Investments Totalassets financial 31 December 2011 Payables Financial liabilities Cash andCash equivalents cash assets Financial liabilities Other Receivables Totalliabilities financial Investments Totalassets financial 31 December 2010 Payables Financial liabilities Other liabilities Other Totalliabilities financial

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT RISK (continued)FINANCIAL Summarised analysis sensitivity The University’s foreign exchange is considered risk minimal. in financialvolatility markets. other based on for price investment range risk returnsA variation +/-10%is of estimated over three and the years past recent movements into account during interest rate takes risk The in interest rate 2011and variation future expectations. Carrying Carrying Amount Amount 198,868 198,868 305,095 305,095 211,308 211,308 312,137 312,137 $’000 78,825 78,825 27,402 27,402 77,569 77,569 18,021 23,260 23,260 38,148 20,127 20,127 13,273 13,273 14,510 14,510 27,783 27,783 on Result on Result Impact Impact Impact Impact $'000 (1,182) (1,164) (1,182) (1,164) for the year ended31december2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – – otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the -1.5% -1.5%

on Equity on Equity Interest Rate Risk Rate Interest Interest Rate Risk Rate Interest Impact Impact Impact Impact $'000 (1,182) (1,164) (1,182) (1,164) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – –

on Result on Result Impact Impact Impact Impact $'000 1,182 1,182 2,327 2,327 1,182 1,182 2,327 2,327 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – – +1.5% +3%

on Equity on Equity Impact Impact Impact Impact $'000 1,182 1,182 2,327 2,327 1,182 1,182 2,327 2,327 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – –

on Result on Result Impact Impact Impact Impact (19,887) (31,696) (19,887) (31,696) $'000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – – -10% -15%

on Equity on Equity Impact Impact Impact Impact Other Price Risk Other Price Risk (19,887) (31,696) (19,887) (31,696) $'000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – –

305,095 198,867 on Result on Result 38,148 38,148 27,402 78,825 Impact Impact $’000 Impact Impact 2011 $’000 19,887 19,887 19,887 19,887 31,696 31,696 31,696 31,696 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – – +10% +15%

on Equity on Equity Impact Impact Impact Impact $'000 312,137 211,307 19,887 19,887 19,887 19,887 31,696 31,696 31,696 31,696 27,783 27,783 23,260 77,569 $’000 2010 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a – – 1

(b) (a) 21. 20.

Two the of scheme aspects remain, the lump sum compensation benefitsscheme andthe supplementary pensionscheme. The of University Tasmania Superannuation Staff and Additional Benefits Scheme closedwas on 31December 1982 andwound up.

in discount rates. The updated report prepared Morley Bendzulla of the by University’s Geoff liability states Ltd as: Pty Actuarial An update the of 31December report obtained and was 2008actuarial information the 31December reflect historical at changes 2009to may become payable spouses to in the future. This is aclosed scheme. The has University aliability in respect pensions of paid, being supplementary pensions being paid and reversionary pensions which ii) SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS Accumulation Super accumulation is acash productivity scheme. Clause the 34of UniSuper Trust Deed, adefinedcontribution plan under Accounting Standard AASB. Benefits 119Employee The UniSuper Defined BenefitDivision (DBD) isa defined benefit plan under Superannuation Law as but, a of result to amendments UniSuper eligible offers members the choice schemes two of known the as Defined BenefitDivision (DBD) andAccumulation Super. are members schemes of staff and University The of plans majority administered and managed by UniSuper Limited. i) calculated using quoted prices markets. in active There are no level 2or level 3financialor liabilities.assets The values fair disclosed below are all level 1in the value fair hierarchy under AASB they as are Instruments:Disclosures 7Financial and liabilities valuesassets financial fair of Net Schemes membership closed future to Schemes operational and open membership to Consumer Index. Price Itis financed on an emerging andbasis cost charged against operatingfunds. formula based and determined terms consistent with by Council in 1982.Compensation is adjusted in line movements with in the contributions transferring SSAU to members would staff that be compensated retirement. at The calculation compensation of is the of windingAs part up of the of University Tasmania Superannuation Staff and Additional Benefits Scheme was it agreed with i) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT RISK (continued)FINANCIAL Inflation (pensions)Inflation Discount rate Principal actuarial assumptionsPrincipal actuarial Non-current Current Total liability Liabilities recognised in the statement of recognised financial position in statement the Liabilities Total liability –current of recognised financial position in statement the Liabilities Investments Supplementary Pension Scheme Liability UniSuper Limited Lump Sum Compensation Benefits for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the 198,867 10,539 10,539 10,539 10,539 9,301 9,301 $’000 $’000 $’000 1,238 1,238 2011 2011 2011 4.00 5.50 25 25 % 211,307 11,237 11,237 11,237 11,237 9,955 9,955 1,282 1,282 $’000 $’000 $’000 2010 2010 2010 4.00 5.50 24 24 % 11,935 11,935 10,617 10,617 11,935 11,935 1,318 1,318 $’000 2009 14,147 14,147 12,800 12,800 14,147 14,147 1,347 1,347 $’000 2008 12,984 12,984 11,612 11,612 12,984 12,984 1,372 1,372 $’000 2007

79 university of tasmania 80 university of tasmania (b) 21.

SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS (continued) In an actuarial reportIn an prepared actuarial by David Knox Mercer, of the University’s liability 30June as: at (as 2011)is stated calculated amultiple as the of member’s final averagesalary). The RBFis adefined benefit fund which pays lump sum and pension to membersbenefits retirement upon of (most whichare is recognised financial of in the statement andposition theright to re-imbursement the from Commonwealth is recordedas asset. an beneficiariestheof Retirement Benefits Fund on an emergingbasis. cost Accordingly the unfunded liability of$8.963m(2010: $9.319m) An arrangement the between exists Australian Government Government and the meet State unfunded to liability the University’s for and who are Government members the of State scheme, the Retirement Benefits Fund. The has University aliability the in from respect who number asmall of transferred Tasmanian staff of College of Advanced Education iii) Schemes membership closed future to (continued) Cash Alternatives/other Property Fixed income Fixed Overseas equitiesOverseas Australian equities Australian assets Plan invests. plan the expected long-term in classes which returns the of major each asset for The expected has been return (net on based on tax) of plan the assets Expected pension increase rate increase pension Expected Expected rate of increase of compulsoryExpected rate preserved amounts Expected salary increseExpected salary rate Expected return on plan assets Discount rate Principal actuarial assumptionsPrincipal actuarial Expense/(gain) recognised Recognised losses/(gains) actuarial Expected return on plan assets Interest cost Interest Employer cost service Expense recognised in income the statement Expense/(gain) recognised in the income statement Contributions received Contributions Net liabilityNet defined for benefit obligations ofrecognised financial position in statement the for defined benefit liability Movementsobligations in net the Movement the $90,000per year for note3.1 Non-current Current Net liability Net Fair value plan of assets Defined benefit obligations Liabilities recognised in the statement of recognised financial position in statement the Liabilities Retirement Benefits Fund Benefits Retirement for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

10,868 10,868 (1,905) 8,963 8,963 8,963 8,963 8,221 8,221 8,963 8,963 9,319 9,319 $’000 (254) (722) 675 675 100 366 366 742 742 2011 (93) 38 38 2.50 4.50 4.50 7.50 5.50 18 19 13 22 25 3 % 13,287 13,287 (3,968) 9,319 9,319 9,229 9,229 9,319 9,319 8,626 8,626 9,319 9,319 $’000 (267) (701) 724 724 693 693 100 791 296 791 2010 38 38 2.50 4.50 4.50 7.00 5.35 14 20 12 22 26 6 %

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have not been included because their inclusion does not enhance already the information reported. The above represents information disclosures the material required by AASB considering 119. After materiality, further detailed reconciliations The entire defined benefit from obligation the RBF,arises whichfunded isa partly defined benefit scheme. Funded of defined benefit status obligations SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS (continued) Schemes membership closed future to (continued) Experience adjustments(gain)/loss –plan liabilities Experience adjustments(gain)/loss –plan assets (Surplus)/deficit in plan Fair value plan of assets Present value defined of benefit obligation Historical information Historical for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the 10,868 10,868 (1,572) 8,963 8,963 1,905 1,905 1,620 $’000 2011 13,287 13,287 9,319 9,319 3,968 3,968 $’000 (160) 2010 (77) 13,265 13,265 9,229 9,229 4,036 4,036 $’000 551 471 2009 13,344 13,344 8,815 8,815 4,529 4,529 $’000 (490) 587 2008 14,038 14,038 8,918 8,918 5,120 5,120 $’000 (614) 421 2007 81 university of tasmania 82 university of tasmania 22.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND RELATED AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL PARTY DISCLOSURES $190,000 to $199,999 $190,000 to $170,000 within bands $10,000were: of salary, superannuation and otherthefor benefits) reporting period exceeded The number executive of positions where remuneration the (including total Remuneration executive of officers Remuneration Council of members $200,000 to $209,999 $200,000 to $210,000 to $219,999 $210,000 to $220,000 to $229,999 $220,000 to $230,000 to $239,999 $230,000 to $240,000 to $249,999 $240,000 to $250,000 to $259,000 $250,000 to $260,000 to $269,999 $260,000 to $270,000 to $279,999 $270,000 to $290,000 to $299,999 $290,000 to $310,000 to $319,999 $310,000 to $350,000 to $359,999 $350,000 to $360,000 to $369,999 $360,000 to $370,000 to $379,000 $370,000 to $410,000 to $419,999 $410,000 to $520,000 to $529,999 $520,000 to Aggregate remuneration executives of Chief Operating Officer. “Executives” are definedas includingthe Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro Vice-Chancellors, Deans andthe $0 to $9,999 $0 to otherthefor benefits) reporting periodwas paid within bandsof $10,000 were: members whereCommittee remuneration (including salary, superannuation and The Council is the governing body the of University. The number Council of and $10,000 to $19,999 $10,000 to $20,000 to $29,999 $20,000 to $30,000 to $39,999 $30,000 to $40,000 to $49,999 $40,000 to $50,000 to $59,999 $50,000 to $60,000 to $69,999 $60,000 to Aggregate remuneration Council of members for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

$3,387,262 $256,842 $256,842 Economic Entity (Consolidated) 2011 No. 12 12 11 11 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 ------$3,210,084 $251,000 $251,000 2010 . No 12 12 14 14 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 3 1 1 ------$3,387,262 $256,842 $256,842 Parent Entity (University) 2011 No. 12 12 11 11 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 ------

$3,210,084 $251,000 2010 . No 12 12 14 14 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 3 1 1 ------24. 23. 22.

REMUNERATION OFAUDITORS RELATED AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL PARTY (continued) DISCLOSURES No significant events haveoccurred. by the repaymentcontribution ($1m)offset the of loan held by ($1.64m). the University The $7.4min 2011includes the purchase properties accommodation of ($5.48m),trading operations ($1.6m),the return capital of The Tasmanian Union University student is Incorporated the affiliate organisationthe –2011$7.4m(2010:$1.2m). of University isof aDirector Mr Rod Roberts Webster Limited and Tassal Group Limited –2011:$360(2010:$1,571) GibsonMr Harvey is apartner with Wise, Lord &Ferguson –2011:$34,021(2010:$24,581) Mr Rhys Edwards the of Department Premier of is Secretary &Cabinet –2011:$92,446(2010:$12,640) Dr Peter Davis is Chief Executive Officerof Aurora Energy –2011:$7.6m(2010:$5.3m) Ltd Pty Mr Damian Bugg AM QCis Chair the of Royal Tasmanian Gardens Botanical –2011:$6,252(2010:N/A) Board The occurred following during activity 2011: terms. commercial members with All Council of transactions or their are entities conducted related arm’s at length: prices normal and at market on normal key with managementOther transactions personnel EVENTS AFTER DATE OCCURRING SHEET BALANCE THE Fees paid the to Tasmanian Auditthefor audit Office of financial reports Audit services by the University the auditorto and non-related audit firms: During the the year following were provided paid fees services for Total remuneration for audit services Internal audit services Fees paid other audit to firms: Assurance services Audit grant of monies Other assurance services Total remuneration for assurance services for the year ended31december2011 otes to the financial statementsfinancial Notes to the

Economic Entity (Consolidated) $’000 2011 120 120 120 120 394 394 416 416 22 22 – $’000 2010 119 119 119 119 378 378 428 428 50 50 – Parent Entity (University) $’000 2011 109 109 109 109 394 394 497 497 22 22 81 81

$’000 2010 101 101 101 101 378 378 428 428 50 50 – 83 university of tasmania management certificate 84 for the year ended 31 december 2011 university of tasmania university of university of tasmania 87 alphabetical index

Alumni 46 Arts, Faculty of 34-35 Australian Maritime College 40 Business, Faculty of 35-36 Community Engagement 17, 19 Cradle Coast Campus 17-19 Chancellor 3 Council Membership 12 Council Committees 13-14 Education, Faculty of 36-37 Enrolment Performance 27 Faculty Performance Indicators 29 Financial Performance 6 Financial Position 8 Financial Statements 49 Foundation (UTAS) 44-45 Governance 6 Graduate outcomes 28 Health Science, Faculty of 37-38 Infrastructure Investment 10 Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies ...... 41-42 International Students 30 Law, Faculty of 38-39 Library 26 Media Reporting 20 Menzies Research Institute Tasmania 42-43 Organisational Chart 47 Operations 7 Principal Activities 7 Provost, the Division of the 15 Research 31-33 Scholarships 25 Science, Engineering and Technology, Faculty of 39-40 Student Satisfaction 28 Transnational Education (TNE) 30 Vice-Chancellor 4-5 university of tasmania 88 how to contact us

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