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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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Science Bootcamp (for Years 8 – 12)

South

14 July 2016 - 15 July 2016

Spend two days exploring molecular and cellular biology with CSIRO. See CSIRO labs and testing facilities, meet and chat with research scientists, explore the world of DNA and extract your own! Cost: $250 for 2…

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

South

13 July 2016

Chair: Professor Brigid Heywood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UTas Understanding how humans make decisions with Professor Andrew Heathcote, UTAS What constitutes evidence, what should we believe, and what should we do, given we only have knowledge that is partial…

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Albatross: The world of Tasmania’s mysterious shy albatross

South

8 July 2016 - 2 August 2016

Wild Island will showcase photographer Matthew Newton’s and ceramicist Eve Howard’s artistic response to a unique Tasmanian species, and present scientific knowledge and perspectives from the dedicated biologists working to understand and protect this iconic species. This…

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