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Australian Antarctic Division Public Seminar: Airborne Electromagnetic induction soundings for sea ice thickness measurements

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15 August 2013

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) hosts the Antarctic Seminar Series to provide an opportunity to showcase work undertaken through the Australian Antarctic program and related Antarctic activities. The general public are encouraged and welcome to…

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Pain, Pills and Ageing- Hobart

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8 August 2013

2013 Arthur Cobbold Memorial Lecture Professor Kim Rainsford, Emeritus Professor of Biomedical Sciences Sheffield Hallam University UK, will deliver the Arthur Cobbold Memorial Lecture this August: “Pain, Pills and Ageing.” The lecture will chaired byUniversity…

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Behind the scenes at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)

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6 August 2013

A Royal Society of Tasmania presentation by Bill Bleathman.

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Dark Secrets – Dark Matter, Dark Energy

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30 July 2013

A FREE public lecture by Professor Fred Watson, AM Over the last few decades, scientists have come to realise that four-fifths of the material in the Universe is hidden from us, and can only be…

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The Larger Conversations: Whose Environment?

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28 July 2013

THE LARGER CONVERSATIONS is a series of three forums chaired by the University of Tasmania’s Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Jeff Malpas. The forums explore the synergies between science and the humanities with a uniquely Tasmanian…

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The Antarctic Ice Sheet and its role in present-day sea-level change

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26 July 2013

A presentation by Professor Matt King as part of the Friday Forum Series at the UTAS School of Geography & Environemental Studies. FREE EVENT. ALL WELCOME. Friday Forum is traditionally followed by wine and cheese.…

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The Larger Conversations: Whose Place?

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21 July 2013

THE LARGER CONVERSATIONS is a series of three forums chaired by the University of Tasmania’s Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Jeff Malpas. The forums explore the synergies between science and the humanities with a uniquely Tasmanian…

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Science in the Kitchen Garden Workshop Series – Tasmanian insects: pests or guests?

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20 July 2013

Led by celebrated environmental scientist Elizabeth Daley, this workshop will teach you to identify insects likely to establish in Tasmanian food gardens. Explore environmental modifications for successful growing including attracting populations of predators at the desirable…

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Science in Society Forum: Australia's science research excellence

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17 July 2013

Is Australia really any good at science? Come along and hear examples of Australia’s science research excellence from two of Australia’s Chief Scientists and Tasmania’s own Professor Margaret Britz from the University of Tasmania. You…

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Future proofing the food supply Session Two "Food from the sea: the changing marine environment"

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16 July 2013

The second session in the Royal Society of Tasmania’s Winter Lecture Series 2013 will be chaired by UTAS Chancellor Michael Field and include three presentations. Sustainable marine fisheries  by Professor Colin Buxton, Director – Fisheries, Aquaculture and Coasts…

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The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Research Showcase

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16 July 2013 - 17 July 2013

Come along and hear about IMAS’ latest work The Executive Director of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Professor Mike Coffin, invites you to this inaugural event which will showcase the breadth and depth…

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Science and the Future of Australia

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16 July 2013

Every generation faces challenges and ours is no exception. Science has the power to address many of these, providing our research is properly aligned, focused and of an appropriate scale. In this address, Australia’s Chief…

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