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Artificial Structures as Marine Habitats

North

28 May 2023

With close to half of the world’s population residing in coastal areas, humans rely on marine environments for a range of services. These are supported by an extensive artificial infrastructure from purposely designed reefs, to…

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Questacon Cyber Leaders Forum

North

24 May 2023

Primary school leaders and STEM coordinators from across Northern Tasmania are invited to participate in this one day forum. The program will showcase developments in cyber and digital technology and how these are becoming increasingly…

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Agfest

North

4 May 2023 - 6 May 2023

Agfest is a multi-award-winning agricultural field days organised by volunteer members of Rural Youth Tasmania. Visit the University of Tasmania Pavilion at Agfest to discover an action-packed program of hands-on activities and demonstrations. With something for…

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Astronomer Q&A: are we alone in the universe?

North

4 May 2023

Are we alone in the universe? Join QVMAG on 4 May for an evening talk in the Launceston Planetarium as we discuss the possibility of life on other planets in the universe. Hear from QVMAG…

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Liver Disease: The good, the bad, the ugly

North

23 April 2023

Recent advances in the treatment of liver disease have seen previously incurable conditions effectively treated. However, the number of cases of fatty liver disease, hepatitis and liver cancer are increasing and predicted to do so…

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ECHO Festival

North

31 March 2023 - 2 April 2023

The East Coast Harvest Odyssey, known as ECHO Festival, is back for another year! Hosted in the picturesque wine country on the fringes of Swansea, the 2023 program brings together chefs, winemakers and producers along…

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Complex Volcanic Eruptions

North

26 March 2023

The 2007 eruption of Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island was one of the largest for the past two centuries and remarkably complex, involving multiple events at different locations and contrasting eruption styles. Nevertheless,…

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Good Fermentation Takes Time

North

28 February 2023

This Masterclass on fermentation brings Tasmanian doing interesting fermentations to the table to share their activities and learnings whilst providing an opportunity for participants to learn about equipment and services available. Cost: $50 for AIFST members…

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The peril of naming things

North

26 February 2023

Naming things, an ancient human activity that enables us to make sense of our surroundings, carries a risk of distorting our perceptions of them. The success of the Linnaean system influenced attempts to label other…

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How to talk about climate change: an intimate lecture

North

18 February 2023

Tim Flannery is the 2007 Australian of the Year. In 2013 he founded, and is chief councilor of, the Australian Climate Council. He is currently Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Climate Change at the Australian Museum,…

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Night for takayna

North

11 February 2023

A mini film festival exploring the biodiversity of takayna and the community resistance against its destruction. Watch the discovery of a pair of Masked Owls in the threatened forest, and learn about the discovery of…

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QVMAG School Holiday Program

North

16 January 2023 - 20 January 2023

QVMAG’s School Holiday Program is the perfect mix of education and fun. They won’t even realise they’re learning! Program: Slimy science Monday 16 January Trick photography Tuesday 17 January Stop motion storytelling Wednesday 18 Incredible…

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