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Kids Love Science @ Love Living Locally

South

19 March 2017

Love Living Locally is Kingborough’s premier sustainable living event – a free community gathering to celebrate living locally in Kingborough. The event attracts up wards of 3000 people on the day and we are thrilled…

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Backscatter: The Voyage of the Investigator

South

17 March 2017

You’re invited to the opening night of Backscatter – The Voyage of the Investigator a cross-disciplinary, multi-media exhibition by five Australian artists who joined a two-month long scientific voyage, hosted by IMAS. This striking exhibition provides…

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Lecture: Ancient Greek Technology

South

15 March 2017

To the ancient Greeks techne embodied the craft and skills required to produce stunning buildings, works of art and great feats of engineering. What survives is often studied for its artistic or architectural qualities. This…

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Exhibition: Women Scientists we Admire

South

8 March 2017 - 10 April 2017

On 11 February, honouring the second year of the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the University of Tasmania invited all staff and students to participate in an image competition to…

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Royal Society Presents: Where did all the Thylacines go?

South

7 March 2017

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend a lecture by Kathryn Medlock, Senior Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). The TMAG collection contains 94 registered thylacine specimens, making it one…

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Neoromedia: Art & Neuroscience Research

South

3 March 2017

The TCoTA Arts Forum presents JILL SCOTT NEUROMEDIA: Art & Neuroscience Research NEUROMEDIA are innovative examinations of the shared territories in sensory perception between art and neurobiological anatomy and cognition. In this guest lecture, media…

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Science in the Pub: Big Data

South

2 March 2017

It’s not the size of the data – it’s what you do with it. Science in the Pub is a casual night out, with short presentations in easy language about all kinds of topics. Nibbles…

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Get Some Science at MOMA!

South

26 February 2017

University of Tasmania and the Heavy Metals Project will be hosting a special display at MoMa this weekend that includes a project exhibition and live demonstrations of the science behind this special Art/Science project. The…

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We.Me.It: compelling insights into the essence of human nature

South

23 February 2017

Book Launch Event Ever wondered what motivates people? The answer is surprisingly simple. You can sum it up in three short words: We. Me. It. Transform how you understand and achieve motivation. This book will…

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Medicinal cannabis – hope or hype?

North

23 February 2017 - 26 February 2017

Over the last two years, there has been a push to make cannabis available for medical purposes. This has resulted in changes to the legislation governing cannabis cultivation and the use of ‘Medicinal cannabis’ at…

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Music for a Warming World – Talks & performances

South

21 February 2017 - 26 February 2017

Music for a Warming World Hosted by Climate Tasmania The power of music, science and community – a stunning visually immersive concert telling the compelling story of climate change. Climate Talks IMAS Building, Castray Esplanade,…

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Climate Change: How bad is it, can we fix it, and what would that cost?

South

21 February 2017

In this talk, Professor Rohling will explain how climate changes, how humans are causing change, and how we know that it is us rather than natural cycles. More information Enquiries: Dr John Hunter, +61 427…

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