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Art of Brewing

North

18 October 2017

Join head brewer from Van Dieman Brewing, Will Tatchell, for this fun and informative workshop on the art and science of brewing. Learn the science behind a good brew, the history of brewing and taste…

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Pub Crawl: an introduction to insects as food

South

17 October 2017

You are invited to The Quartermasters Arms, for an evening of talk and food – focused on insects. Enjoy three presentations on the science, economics and culture of eating insects – entomophagy. Including three courses…

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Energy Maker Fair

South

17 October 2017

The Energy Maker Fair is a ‘hands on’ day to celebrate, explore and create energy of all kinds. Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia, will be our special Guest Presenter! Tinker with ways to make…

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Sixteen Legs – Tasmanian Premiere Screening: BOFA Special Event

South

16 October 2017

“A playful, stunning documentary… as epically gorgeous as it is fantastically artful.” – Edhat Review, Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The feature length documentary film screening of SIXTEEN LEGS. This spectacular film project was born…

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Shell Questacon Science Circus Tassie Tour

Statewide

16 October 2017 - 12 November 2017

Australia’s greatest touring Science Circus is coming to Tasmania! The Shell Questacon Science Circus is a great opportunity for parents and children to share, discover and explore science together. You can encourage a fascination and…

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Tasmanian Wildlife Fair

South

14 October 2017

Following the success of the fair in 2014 and 2015 we are happy to announce the 2017 fair to be held on 14 October at Koonya on the Tasman Peninsula. With nearly 800 visitors to…

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Arduino MiniBot Boot Camp

South

11 October 2017 - 12 October 2017

If you’re in Year 8-12 and have some background in robotics or coding, then our Arduino MiniBot Boot Camp is for you! You will construct an Arduino robot and program it to overcome a variety…

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Ghost Ships of the Arctic: The exploration of Sir John Franklin's HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

South

11 October 2017

In 1845, Sir John Franklin and his men sailed from England on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, hopeful to find the final link of the Northwest Passage. Both ships were abandoned in 1848, and it was…

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Chemistry of Fireworks

South

30 September 2017

Fireworks are a staple feature at cultural celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Guy Fawkes Night, and of course: New Year’s Eve. But how well do you know the fundamental chemical principles at play in each…

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TasJam: [un]disciplined

North

30 September 2017 - 1 October 2017

Welcome to TasJam: Undisciplined! Tickets are now available for Tasjam. Come and join in on the fun, tell your friends! Tickets are available for two venues: Launceston http://tinyurl.com/tasjam-ltn Hobart http://tinyurl.com/tasjam-hbt Note: Tickets are only available…

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Dr Claire Hawkins – Extinction matters: could citizen science help?

North

24 September 2017

Twenty-seven species are listed as having gone extinct from Tasmania in recent times. Threatened Species Day (7 September) marks the date since the last known thylacine died, in 1936. It’s a time to reflect on…

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Music & the Brain

North

23 September 2017

Music & Our Brain is a public forum, hosted by the Australian Music Therapy Association, with Dr Imogen Clark (PhD, PGradDip-MusThrp, DipAppSci-Nursing) post-doctoral research fellow and lecturer at the University of Melbourne, and registered music…

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