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Tamar Discovery

North

20 August 2016

You are invited to dive into the mysteries and wonder of the Tamar River estuary’s incredible marine environment during this all-ages, interactive discovery event. Activities include: Displays and presentations for the whole family Touch tank…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania presents Dr Jules Harnett

South

15 August 2016

Reflections on a Career in Astrophysics From growing up on Tasmania’s north west coast to living in Antarctica, Dr. Jules Harnett has had an incredible journey throughout her professional career as an astrophysicist. She has…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Scottsdale

North

11 August 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series TIA is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s agricultural industries. The Scottsdale event…

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Science in the Pub: How social sciences can save humanity

South

5 August 2016

Science in the Pub brings together a panel of experts (with a knack for communicating their knowledge in a fun and engaging way) with us- folks interested in learning and thinking critically about hot topics…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania presents A/Prof Penelope Edmonds

South

2 August 2016

In 1832, British Quakers James Backhouse and George Washington Walker pursued the face of supposed antipodean ‘slavery’ in the Bass Strait, as part of their nine-year multireform journey sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends.…

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Book launch: bats and trees!

South

28 July 2016

The Forest Practices Authority invites you to the launch of two brand new publications. Tree Hollows in Tasmania introduces you to the formation and utility of hollows, explains how to find them, what types of…

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RST Winter Lecture Series "Living in an Uncertain World" Part Three

South

27 July 2016

Chair: Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, AM, Governor of Tasmania The psychology of climate science denial with Dr John Cook, UQ Around 7% of Australians believe climate change isn’t happening. What drives this rejection of climate science?…

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Combining Passions: Wine and Science

North

27 July 2016

Rebecca Duffy presents Combining Passions: Wine and Science. Part of QVMAG’s Morning Coffee lecture series. RSVP Essential

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Fungi Foray

South

23 July 2016

Join Genevieve Gates for a Fungi Walk and Talk Genevieve is Tasmania’s leading fungi expert and co-author of Tasmania’s first ever Fungi Flip. Genevieve has discovered, described and named 70 new species of Tasmanian fungi…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Ross

North

21 July 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series TIA is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s agricultural industries. The Ross event…

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RST Winter Lecture Series "Living in an Uncertain World" Part Two

South

20 July 2016

Chair: Hon Michael Ferguson MP, Minister for Information Technology and Innovation Probing the Earth with sparse data with Associate Professor Anya Reading, UTAS The continents, ocean floor and the Earth’s mantle beneath provide the dynamic foundation for all…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Burnie

North

20 July 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s…

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