''Togatus'' is the independent student media at the

University of Tasmania The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, first prop ...

and is produced for students, by students. Published by the

Tasmania University Union The Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) was formerly known as Tasmania University Union (TUU), is the peak body of student representation for tertiary students attending the University of Tasmania and was established in 1899. The Stud ...

since 1931, ''Togatus'' produces four print editions each year and occasionally features student news on its website. ''Togatus'' aims to reflect the diversity of students in the University of Tasmania community. Students are encouraged to engage with the publication and to submit work including news reports, opinion pieces, creative writing, poetry, photography, design and illustration. Following a number of years of infrequent publication, ''Togatus'' returned in 2009 with the then Premier of Tasmania,

David Bartlett David John Bartlett (born 19 January 1968) is an Australian former politician in the state of Tasmania, serving as the 43rd Premier of Tasmania from May 2008 until January 2011. He was a Labor Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly s ...

, telling

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the student publication was an important part of university life, a place where ideas could be debated. Notable editors have included

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and Kevin Bonham. Unlike many other student publications at Australian universities, the editorial team of ''Togatus'' is not elected. ''Togatus'' replaced the original union publication, "Platypus", in 1931.

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Student newspapers published in Australia Newspapers in Hobart, Tasmania {{Australia-newspaper-stub