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www.utas.edu.au/ird, www.twitter.com/ird_utas, www.facebook.com/irdutas What is the IRD?
The Institute for Regional Development (IRD) is a place-based research and teaching institute located on the Cradle Coast campus of the University of Tasmania.
The Institute for Regional Development (IRD) was established in 2007 as an initiative of the Federal Government’s ‘Renewing the Region’ project. The IRD creates opportunities for the regional community to share expertise and know-how through research, education and enterprising projects.
The IRD works with business, industry, government and the community to identify areas where research and education can make a significant and positive difference. It taps into regional networks and expertise to develop courses that meet local needs and have practical outcomes.
In 2008, the IRD was awarded a grant from the Federal Government’s Diversity and Structural Adjustment Fund (DASA) to focus on Unlocking Talent: The New Regional Campus. This three year project trialled a new model for how universities can work with the regions for their long-term benefit.
The IRD has developed undergraduate, honours and postgraduate coursework offerings in response to local demand for courses that are relevant and accessible.
The IRD works closely with its regional community and offers a range of public programs that encourage community members to use the university as a local resource.
Source: www.utas.edu.au/ird/what-is-ird (accessed 29 May 2014)
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facebook.comThe IRD's own Mary Duniam making headlines.
Led by our very own Dr Jen Evans
What an awesome outcome for our region. Glad the our Bachelor of Regional Resource Management students played a part in this back in 2008.
From our colleagues at the Institute of Place Management http://blog.placemanagement.org/2017/05/09/authentic-places/
All at IRD congratulate Catherine Fernon on her very well deserved Waratah-Wynyard Citizen of the Year award. Well done our friend! Rock on!
Congratulations to Emma Lee who has returned from the Basque Country after completing her prestigious Endeavor Award Indigenous Fellowship.
Photos from Institute for Regional Development (UTAS)'s post
Today University staff, colleges, industry and community representatives wished Associate Professor Robyn Eversole farewell. Many gathered to congratulate Robyn on her recent appointment as Professor of Social Impact at the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University. Robyn has made a significant contribution to the University of Tasmania over the last 10 years in her roles within the Institute for Regional Development. We will all miss her and wish her all the best. Congratulations Robyn on your appointment as Professor!
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Congratulations to Dr Megerssa Tolessa Walo on the successful completion of his PhD. Megerssa received a double-A mark on his thesis 'Rural-urban linkages and local economic development in Nekemte and its surroundings, Oromia, Ethiopia.' A fantastic accomplishment - well done!
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The Institute for Regional Development is delighted to congratulate all of the graduates at the 2016 Burnie Graduation Ceremony. See the photos on the Cradle Coast Campus Facebook Page. A special congratulations to our new Regional Development PhDs, Dr Jen Evans and Dr Robin Krabbe, who graduated here in Burnie last week.
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