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The Critical Decade 2013: Climate change science, risks and responses

South

22 June 2013

A free public lecture by Professor Will Steffan from the ANU and the Climate Commission. RSVP: UTAS.Events@utas.edu.au Supported by the Richard Jones Memorial Lecture Committee

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Fact or Fiction

South

20 June 2013

FUN and FREE public event for all ages. Is there FACT in your favourite science FICTION film? Is it possible to fight the dark side with a light sabre? Could you make yourself disappear with…

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Future proofing the food supply: Session One "Agricultural Innovation"

South

18 June 2013

The first of two sessions in the Royal Society of Tasmania’s Winter Lecture Series 2013 will be chaired by UTAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Peter Rathjen and include three presentations. Tasmania as a food bowl? by Professor…

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Interactions between physical and biological processes in the ocean

South

28 May 2013

A public lecture presented by Dr Peter Strutton form the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). ABSTRACT: Ocean phytoplankton form the base of the marine food chain and produce half of Earth’s oxygen. Like…

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Taking the separation out of separation science: A lecture from the Dean's Seminar Series

South

27 May 2013

A lecture by Prof Emily Hilder from the UTAS School of Chemistry. Recent advances in separation science mean that separations of many compounds in complex samples are now relatively easily realised. Advances in sample preparation…

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Science in the Kitchen Garden Workshops Series – Chemistry of Cooking

South

20 May 2013

By understanding the basics of chemistry and physics as it applies to food we can utilise the very best aspects of cookery. Maximising taste and nutrition in fresh food, developing fat free cooking techniques and…

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The Science of Crowds and Cocktail Parties

South

17 May 2013

A comedy performance by Catalyst presenter Ruben Meerman Join Ruben for some cocktails, canapes and a few laughs as he reveals the fascinating science of cocktail parties with live demonstrations and experiments. Learn the scientifically…

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Menzies Research Institute 25th Anniversary Event

South

10 May 2013

Join host Bernie Hobbs (from the ABC;s New Inventors) and researchers Alison Venn, Graeme Jones, Bruce Taylor and Tania Winzenberg to celebrate Menzies 25 years of research discoveries with a debate on “Vitamin D: Should a regular screening program be…

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Australian Antarctic Division Public Seminar: Foraging ecology of mysticete cetaceans of the Western Antarctic Peninsula

South

9 May 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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International Symposium on Marine Propulsors

South

5 May 2013 - 8 May 2013

You are invited to attend and submit an abstract for SMP’13 which will be held in Launceston Tasmania from 5 – 8 May 2013 at The Tramsheds Function Centre, Inveresk, Launceston. SMP’13 is the third in…

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Fungimap Workshop : How to Survey for Fungi

South

4 May 2013 - 5 May 2013

Join us  in beautiful northwest Tasmania to learn how to do a fungal survey and to practice your new surveying skills during a foray into the majestic Tarkine. This weekend session in Burnie, Tasmania will…

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HOBART NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK INFO SESSION

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1 May 2013

The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week in Tasmania is back again with another exciting state-wide program for 2013. Find out more by coming along to the Hobart  National Science Week Information…

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