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Camera-Trap Photo Competition Helps Tasmanians Get to Know Their Wildlife Neighbours

10 September 2024

Tasmanians have captured photos of their native animal neighbours striking a pose, pulling cameras apart or caring for their young. It was all part of a recent statewide camera-trap competition hosted by ecologist Glen Bain.…
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Promoting The Benefits of a Career in Agriculture

2 September 2024

Agricultural science graduates are in high demand. In fact, it’s estimated there are six jobs to every graduate. The Agricultural Science Careers Forum on 30 August at the University of Tasmania in Hobart will provide an opportunity…
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IMAS Launches New Degree Pathway in Oceans, Ice and Climate

2 September 2024

A new Oceans, Ice & Climate major that focuses on Australia’s connection to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean kicks off in 2025, bringing together oceanography, glaciology, carbon cycle science, geoscience and climate change to create an exciting…
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STEM Excellence Awards 2024

23 August 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Applications close 6:00 pm Friday, 4 October 2024, with the winners to…
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Duck Reach Track Upgrade Complete

13 August 2024

The City of Launceston has completed a $130,000 upgrade of the Duck Reach Track between the Duck Reach Power Station and Trevallyn Reserve. Over recent weeks the Council has replaced seven sets of ageing timber…
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Climate Risks Projected to Bring Steep Falls in Fish Biomass Around the World’s Ocean

18 July 2024

Scientists are warning that exploitable fish biomass faces climate risks across nearly all regions of the world’s ocean, including top producer countries and those with a high reliance on aquatic foods, under a high-emissions scenario.…
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Design Work Underway for Royal Park Skate Park Upgrade

18 July 2024

The City of Launceston is facilitating two workshops today to help finalise concept designs for the longawaited update to the Royal Park Skate Park. Mayor Matthew Garwood said the Royal Park Skate Park was a…
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West Coast Space Show

16 July 2024

A team of scientist are touring West and Northwest Tasmania to bring you a free, family-friendly interactive show about all things space! Take in the show, see and touch space artefacts, look at the planets…
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Wildlife Scientist David Hamilton Selected for ABC Top 5 Media Residency

16 July 2024

Dr David Hamilton has been recognised as one of Australia’s top emerging academic communicators after being named as one of ABC’s Top 5 researchers for 2024 in the Science category. Each year, the residency puts…
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Inspiring Tasmania Community STEM Grants

9 July 2024

Inspiring Tasmania Community STEM Grants were awarded to: Central Coast Council – Derby 2.0 Building from existing Derby track at Hive, participants will have the opportunity to research, engineer, manufacture & test original car designs…
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Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement Grants 2024

8 July 2024

These grants, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000, are intended to promote creativity and inquiry-based learning in STEM for youth under 18 years of age. The program prioritises support for historically underrepresented groups in STEM, including…
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