Founded in 1890, the University of Tasmania has a rich and proud history. In 2015 we are celebrating 125 years of education and research.
We invite you to explore the key milestones, stories and personalities of our history in our 125 Years Timeline. We also invite you toShare your story
and become part of our digital history.
For our 125 year celebrations we are publishing stories contributed by past and present members of the University community. Look for this badge while exploring, orsee all the stories here.
While reading stories on this site, you’ll see buttons showing the interest level. If you find a story interesting, click the button. You’ll help other people discover stories too!
Sandy Bay campus facing Earl Street. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Sandy Bay campus facing Alexander Street. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Old Rifle Range sheds, Sandy Bay campus. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Sandy Bay Road and tram from the Rifle Range sheds. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Sandy Bay campus facing Mt Wellington. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Outside a Botany shed - Lindsay Crawford back right, Pat Richardson right, Heather Gulline left front. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Sandy Bay campus towards Derwent River. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Two students, believed to be Heather Gulline and Pat Richardson. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Sandy Bay campus facing Mt Wellington. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Staff and students on Sandy Bay campus. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Close-up of the hut's exterior. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Inside the one of the huts. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
Behind one of the huts. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
The road running through the temporary campus. Courtesy of the University of Tasmania Library Special & Rare Collections. Available from the Library Open Repository.
