The Launceston Institute has been designed to connect and work collaboratively with industry and community to drive innovation, growth and productivity, and respond to the social and economic needs of Northern Tasmania.
The Launceston Institute provides a framework to bring people together, encouraging conversations, building connections between our industry leaders from key areas across our region and enabling them to work with the University’s expertise. To learn and grow, and to solve problems together.
Focus areas
The Institute supports research capabilities and regional leadership in sectors and industries where Northern Tasmania has a competitive advantage.
It provides a framework to guide and support the region across key focus areas, including:
- Agriculture
- Maritime and Defence
- Forest and Wood
- Business
- Health
- Food Innovation
Events calendar 2025
- Wed 12 Feb - Official Launch of the Launceston Institute
- Tues 25 March - AgriVisionaries (partnering with InVent)
- Mon 12 May - Nudging for Sustainability: Applying Behavioural Insights in Business and Policy
- Sat 31 May - Mental Health Symposium
- Fri 20 June - Ag Pathways in Education and Training
- Tues 1 July - Feeding the Future (partnering with inVent)
- Thurs 3 July - Leading Climate Adaptation Workshop (partnering with Tas Leaders)
- Thurs 7 August - Menzies Institute for Research Update
Keep an eye out for our upcoming events:
- Thurs 31 August - Women on Boards: Spotlight on Sports Boards
Want to find out more?
The Launceston Institute is led by Professor Natalie Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Launceston) and supported by Naomi Walsh (Engagement Lead).
Learn about the Launceston Institute and how to get involved by emailing Launceston.Institute@utas.edu.au