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Fungi Foray

South

13 June 2015

Fungi are a peculiar mystery to many of us, but to David Ratkowsky and Genevieve Gates they are a passion. Following Genevieve’s seminar earlier in the week, join these fungi fanatics for a gentle journey…

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IMAS Weekend Lectures: Krill- Upon Which the Entire Antarctic Ecosystem Relies

South

13 June 2015 - 6 June 2015

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about plastics pollution in the ocean. The exhibition will take place at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart waterfront.  To coincide with this…

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What Skulls tell us!

South

11 June 2015

Join Dr Ashley Edwards from the University of Tasmania in her natural habitat (the Zoology Department!!) and learn all about the science of skulls! Come and check out Ashley’s skull collection and learn how to expertly distinguish…

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The Ecology of Wild Tasmanian Fungi

South

10 June 2015

Join Dr Genevieve Gates for this informative seminar where she will introduce you to fungi and the roles they play in our forest ecosystems.  Genevieve will discuss A Field Guide to Tasmanian Fungi (Gates and Ratkowsky 2014),…

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2015 Geography and Spatial Sciences Conference

South

10 June 2015 - 11 June 2015

The Geography and Spatial Sciences Annual Conference is a celebration of the internationally-leading research within and across the fields of Geography and Spatial Sciences, School of Land and Food, University of Tasmania. We are tackling…

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Climate Change and the Pacific

South

6 June 2015

Public Lecture in celebration of World Environment Day 2015 Climate change is not a far-off problem. It is happening now and is having very real consequences on people’s lives. Climate change is disrupting national economies, regulatory mechanisms…

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Singapore: Global Pantry of the Future?

South

2 June 2015

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend a lecture by Dr Nicki Tarulevicz. Find out about Singapore and its reliance on importing the vast majority of its food and water supplies since settlement in 1819.…

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Crunchie or Smooth, Understanding Soil Physical Properties

South

31 May 2015

Join Agricultural Scientist, Christina Giadici, in a workshop that looks at soil structure and how the physical properties of soil influence plant growth. Soil problems and how to look after your soil will be discussed.…

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Sweet or Sour, Soil Chemistry and Nutrients

South

31 May 2015

Chemistry—what does that mean? Join Agricultural Scientist, Christina Giadici, to look at the nutrients your soil needs to grow healthy plants. Bring a soil sample for pH testing and come prepared to mix up some…

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Dunalley and Tasman Dirty Weekend: Soil Microbiology, Compost and Inoculants

South

30 May 2015

It’s time to get your hands dirty and learn all about soil! Join Letetia Ware, Soil Microbiologist, in the workshop covering live soil theory, microscopic exploration, and how to make microbes and compost.   This…

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Dunalley and Tasman Dirty Weekend: Opening Night

South

29 May 2015

Join the Tasman Landcare Group for opening night of the Dunalley & Tasman Dirty Weekend at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Listen to our guest speakers present on factors affected by soils and celebrate with…

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The FUTURE is HERE and NOW

South

27 May 2015

What does your future look like? What are the jobs going to look like in the future? What’s this Bitcoin thing that people are talking about? Technology is moving so quickly but what does this…

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