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RV Investigator- Welcome to Port Celebrations

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12 December 2014

Free activities and entertainment to celebrate and welcome the RV Investigator- Australia’s newest scientific research vessel. This is a special opportunity to check out some of the amazing science equipment that will be used on board…

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Tools & Techniques for Biodiversity Conservation in Tasmania

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10 December 2014

A forum to demonstrate to the new tools, techniques and policy pathways developed by the Landscapes and Policy Hub to assist biodiversity conservation practice and policy. Who will benefit from attending: Biodiversity conservation practitioners, landholders,…

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FIRST Robotics Competition – Information Session for Grades 9-12, teachers & mentors!

South

9 December 2014

The University of Tasmania will host a First Robotics Competition Team in January 2015. We are looking for grade 9-12 students to be members of the team. The FIRST Lego Robotics Competition brings together students and…

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Social Media for Small Business A Hands-On Workshop

South

8 December 2014

~THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT~ Any scientists out there keen to learn some social media basics?  How to set up a Facebook page and use Facebook ads? Maybe you have a citizen science project that…

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Particle Fever

South

5 December 2014 - 18 December 2014

This feature film is screening at the State Cinema from December 4. Imagine being able to watch as Edison turned on the first light bulb, or as Franklin received his first jolt of electricity? PARTICLE FEVER gives…

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Tasmanian Landscapes: Fire in the Island

South

4 December 2014

The Tasmanian Landscapes series is designed to promote a forward-looking discourse in relation to Tasmania’s past, present and future, and to invite Tasmanians to reflect on the identity of the island, its regions, and its people. Join…

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Understanding and caring for the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and lower Huon estuary

South

3 December 2014

Brought to you by  The D’Entrecasteaux and Huon Collaboration. Presentation will include the launch of the “Our Waterway” website and discussions about the following issues: – the condition review and recommendations for seagrass in north…

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The Macrofacts on Microbats

South

28 November 2014

A City of Hobart Bush Adventures Event Did you know there are over 1000 different species of bat worldwide? Do you know how many Tasmania has? Join local bat expert, Dr Lisa Cawthen, as she…

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Ecology of bovine tuberculosis control in wildlife and cattle

South

28 November 2014

Lecture by Professor Robbie McDonald; Chair in Natural Environment Environment and Sustainability Institute The University of Exeter, UK. Professor Robbie McDonald is an mammal ecologist with a particular interest in small carnivores having researched community dynamics in the…

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Future Crunch: navigating the coming 'crunch'- Hobart

South

27 November 2014

Future Crunch is excited to be heading to Tasmania to host two talks with Tasplan in Launceston and Hobart. Future Crunch provides clear, critical and intelligent thinking to show people how to navigate the coming…

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How Neuroscience is transforming our understanding and treatment of brain disease

South

26 November 2014

A Menzies Public Talk by Professor Perry Bartlett, Inaugural Director, Queensland Brain Institute, Foundation Chair in Molecular Neuroscience at the University of Queensland. Professor Bartlett has been responsible for a series of ground-breaking discoveries in neuroscience which have often…

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Bookend Trust 2014 Presentation Night

South

26 November 2014

It’s time to look back at a VERY busy year at the 2014 Bookend Trust public presentation night. Join the Trust to see the footage, photos and students involved in our projects this year, from…

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