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Mapping Antarctic Creatures Great and Small: eight scientists discuss what they found mapping the Southern Ocean.

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10 September 2014

After years of research, the new 66 chapter Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean includes more than 9000 Southern Ocean species, 800 maps and 100 colour photos. It examines the distribution, evolution, physical environment, genetics…

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Threatened Species Day – Size Doesn't Matter – Waterworks Reserve

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7 September 2014

A City of Hobart Bush Adventures Event Join us at the majestic Waterworks Reserve and discover some of the threatened species that call Hobart home. You’ll be surprised at just how many species, big and…

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The Library at the End of the World: Natural Science and its Illustrators

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2 September 2014

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents a lecture by Dr Margaret Davies, Dr Anita Hansen and Dr Stephen Harris, entitled ‘The Library at the End of the World: Natural Science and its Illustrators’. Discover the…

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Lessons from Neuroplasticity: Science and Behaviour

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2 September 2014

Delivered by Professor Mike Calford; Provost, University of Tasmania. Professor Mike Calford has extensive experience at senior executive level with the universities of Newcastle and Wollongong. This followed a successful career as a researcher in…

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19th Australasian Weeds Conference

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1 September 2014 - 4 September 2014

The Tasmanian Weeds Society, in conjunction with the Council of Australasian Weeds Societies Inc. extend a warm invitation for you to join us in Hobart in September 2014 for the 19th Australasian Weeds Conference. The…

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University of Tasmania Open Day

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31 August 2014

Open to ideas, open to you. Discover the world-class institution that is the University of Tasmania. Open Day provides a unique opportunity for the community to explore university campuses and learn about courses and research.…

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The effect of cat and dog ownership on wildlife occurrence in backyards: A citizen science project

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27 August 2014

Come out of the winter chill and meet some of Tasmania’s leading wildlife researchers over drinks and nibbles as part of the City of Hobart’s Bush Adventures winter seminar series. Ever wondered what effect cats…

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What is X-ray Crystallography and how did it transform our world?

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22 August 2014

Professor Stephen Curry of Imperial College (London) will be speaking about X-ray Crystallography at this free lecture open to the public. This is the International Year of Crystallography, come learn about what that means and…

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National Science Week Quiz Night 2014

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21 August 2014

A Pub Quiz with a Science-y Twist! Join us at the Prince of Wales Hotel for our National Science Week Quiz Night. Prince of Wales do great counter meals, come early for dinner from 6:30pm…

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A community conversation on climate, health, fire and weather

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21 August 2014

As part of National Science Week 2014, the Australian National University (ANU) is holding a series of informal, science-based conversations with rural and regional communities around the country on aspects of climate adaptation relevant to…

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Rare Insights into the Life of the Spotted-tailed Quoll

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18 August 2014

Come out of the winter chill and meet some of Tasmania’s leading wildlife researchers over drinks and nibbles as part of the City of Hobart’s Bush Adventures winter seminar series. Wildlife ecologist Shannon Troy has…

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Meet the Scientists of IMAS – the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

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18 August 2014 - 22 August 2014

As part of National Science Week, we are throwing open our doors so come on down to the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). IMAS is inviting the public to chat to meet and…

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