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National Science Week GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

South

6 October 2015

Grants from $2,000 to $25,000 are available now for events held in National Science Week 2016: 13 – 21 August   Are you thinking about running an event for National Science Week 2016? Maybe you…

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Postgrad Night at the Royal Society of Tasmania

South

6 October 2015

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents an evening of lectures. Three postgraduate students from diverse fields present their research. “LIKE A NOBLEMAN’S PARK”: THE LANDSCAPE OF AN EXPANDING COLONY Imogen Wegman, University of Tasmania Imogen’s…

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Beauties Over Our Back Fence: The Orchids & Other Flora Of The Kangaroo Valley

South

4 October 2015

Join Kangaroo Valley Bushcare for a fascinating discovery talk by local botanical expert Mark Wapstra on the beauties that live beyond our back yard fences. You’ll discover a fascinating world of orchids and other native flora, and…

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Science in the Pub: Cute, cuddly and dying

South

2 October 2015

Cute, cuddly & dying: challenges in wildlife disease ecology Panellists Dr Scott Carver, PhD, UTas, Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology Dr Andy Flies, PhD, UTas and UniSA, Morris Animal Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow Alynn Martin, PhD…

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Bat Time – Daytime walk and talk on the fascinating world of bats and their habitat

South

27 September 2015

Join Cornelian Bay Bushcare as they discover the world of bats! Dr Lisa Cawthen, local bat expert and Bushcare Coordinator, will take participants on a daytime wander exploring the world of bats and the type…

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Lambert Gully Night Stalk

South

26 September 2015

Join Lambert Gully Bushcare for the first ever Lambert Gully Night Stalk. This is a great opportunity to be a wildlife biologist for a night, and help Lambert Gully Bushcare understand what wildlife use the…

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Mt Pleasant Open Night

South

19 September 2015

This is a rare opportunity to visit the Mt Pleasant Observatory after dark! Use telescopes with the assistance of an expert night-sky guide. Enjoy talks by Tasmanian Night Sky Photography winner, Peter Sayer and Planet Hunter Dr…

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Botanical Arts Workshops: with Artist Deborah Wace

South

12 September 2015 - 22 September 2015

Learn from innovative botanic print artist Deb Wace through participating in the series of 3 workshops to master and make your very own mono print. Workshop Dates Sat Sept 12 Workshop 1: 10 am –…

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The Science and Splendour of Aurora

South

9 September 2015

Dr Gary Burns Honorary Scientist, Australian Antarctic Division Research Associate, University of Tasmania Loic Le Guilly Ultimedia The aurora is a natural emission of light from Earth’s upper atmosphere and is often visible from Tasmania.…

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Science in the Pub: Antarctic Adventures

South

4 September 2015

Speakers include: Dr. Steve Rintoul, Oceanographer and climate scientist at CSIRO and the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) Dr Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Research Scientist at the Australian Antarctic Division and Project Leader…

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Don’t be Sheepish About Meat Science

South

2 September 2015

University of Tasmania Research Week Special Event presented by Associate Professor Aduli Malau-Aduli. LAMB CANAPES INCLUDED! Free event That lovely leg of lamb you’re eyeing off in the supermarket did not arrive there by mere chance. Animal…

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Challenges for hydro development in Papua New Guinea

South

1 September 2015

A lecture by David Wilson. Presented by Royal Society of Tasmania. All interested people are welcome. Admission is free.

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