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Astronomical Society Public Open Night 2025

South

4 July 2025

Due to popular demand our Public Open Night is back! Join us for an unforgettable evening on the 4th July for the AST Open Night! Explore the wonders of the night sky and peer through…

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Beyond the Breadwinner

South

2 July 2025

Summary: Discover how entrenched ideas of manhood influence work, wellbeing, and politics at the 2025 Giblin Lecture. The 2025 Giblin Lecture What does it mean to be a man, and what has that got to…

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Food Webs and Neural Nets: Using AI to Understand and Conserve Nature

South

26 June 2025

Join Dr Scott Spillias, part-time ecologist and full-time AI wrangler, as he dives deep into the Singularity and its implications for ocean research. Discover how artificial intelligence can help us tackle previously insurmountable challenges: from…

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Australia and the Trump Effect

South

18 June 2025

Summary: The effects of America’s transformation under Trump are already rippling through Australia – in trade, health, and equality. Our experts unpack what’s happening now, and what’s coming next. As announcements from the White House…

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Innovate Ag MeetUp – Fresh Perspectives: A Grower Driven Discussion

South

13 June 2025

The TAS Farm Innovation Hub invites you to a dynamic breakfast MeetUp! Join us at The Boardwalk Gallery – Waterfront Event Venue Wrest Point Hobart 7.00am – 9.00am. In this engaging “reverse pitch”, where key…

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Safeguarding the Vulnerable in Conflict

South

4 June 2025

Summary: How can we protect the vulnerable in crisis? Two experts unpack the challenges of safeguarding dignity in conflict. In a world increasingly defined by protracted crises and mass displacement, the urgent need to protect…

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SciPubFaux

South

4 June 2025

It is that time of year again where the days get shorter and the city of Hobart lights up with its crimson glow! Here at Science in the Pub we are continuing our tradition with…

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pARTicipate Art Workshop – Inside Pompeii: the animals of ancient Pompeii

South

1 June 2025

A two–hour art workshop exploring Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life In this workshop you will investigate the ancient interiors and the real and mythical animals of Inside Pompeii. We will add a…

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Seabirds and SciComm: An Immersive Fieldwork Extravaganza

South

29 May 2025

Join Dr Olly Dove, zoologist // marine ecologist and science communicator, as she shares her thrilling adventures in seabird fieldwork. From penguin fleas to shearwater vomit—and even a memorable encounter with human excrement—Olly’s stories are…

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The Promise and Perils of AI

South

28 May 2025

Summary: AI can read minds, fight crime, and reshape jobs – but at what cost? Join three experts as they unpack the promises and perils of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reading minds, literally.…

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ICT Capstone Project Expo

South

28 May 2025

Staff, students, and industry are invited to join us to celebrate and share the work of our KIT300 Capstone Project teams. See live-demos of student-made mobile apps, websites, and games! Projects: Tasmanian Natural Hazards Web…

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Australian Resilience and Preparedness in the New World Disorder

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22 May 2025

Summary: Authoritarian powers rise, America turns inward -how should Australia respond? The Sir James Plimsoll Lecture: The second Trump Administration is inflicting chaos amid what was already a dangerous decade. Yet the 2025 Australian election…

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