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What is the best use of Tasmania's renewable energy resource to drive economic growth?

South

19 February 2015

This breakfast event features a panel discussion between government, academic and industry leaders about the opportunities for Tasmania with our 100% renewable energy resources and whether we should be using it primarily to attract new…

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Discovery Franklin: History of the lost 1845 Franklin Expedition to the Northwest Passage

South

18 February 2015

The High Commission of Canada in Australia will present the Franklin Discovery Lecture at IMAS on Wednesday 18 February, 2015. The lecture will explore the intriguing history of the Franklin Expedition – which was lost…

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The Known Unknowns of the Universe

South

17 February 2015

Presented by Professor Ray Volkas, from the University of Melbourne, ARC Centre of Excellence for Particle Physics at the Terascale. Although we have come a long way in our understanding of the universe at both its smallest…

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Link Festival 2015

Statewide

16 February 2015 - 17 February 2015

design + technology + social change Link Festival brings together Australia’s leading and emerging social innovators and a new generation of design and technology professionals to explore the nexus of design, technology and social change. Speakers include…

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A magical mystery geomorphological rock history tour of Flinders Island

North

15 February 2015

This free bus tour celebrates the conclusion of the Furneaux Rocks! community exhibition. Come along and find out about the ground beneath your feet! Bring a picnic. Rock cakes provided for morning tea. Bookings essential.…

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Future Crunch: how science and technology are changing your world for the better (Hobart)

South

12 February 2015

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant, but because of our evolutionary hard-wiring most people focus overwhelmingly on negative trends rather than positive ones. In…

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More Than Honey- film screening

Statewide

11 February 2015

More Than Honey is an award winning documentary film that takes a revelatory look at the decline of bee populations world wide and the impact on the environment and ultimately on humanity. This film is…

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Flora the Explorer’s Beach Adventure

South

11 February 2015 - 27 February 2015

There will be two sessions on the 11th and the 27th February. This event is for children aged 2 – 5 years (children must be accompanied by an adult). Get ready for a big expedition…

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Future Crunch: how science and technology are changing your world for the better (Launceston)

North

11 February 2015

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant, but because of our evolutionary hard-wiring most people focus overwhelmingly on negative trends rather than positive ones. In…

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Rock The Shack!

South

6 February 2015 - 22 February 2015

Rock the Shack! is a unique exhibition celebrating the many and various rocks of Flinders Island. Flinders Island locals have been getting busy taking photographs of their favourite geological features and writing about the what and…

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Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories

South

6 February 2015 - 15 February 2015

Want to find out some new, surprising stories about science and nature?  “Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories” is a beautiful new art-science exhibition happening in Hobart over first two weekends in February. The show will feature new artworks by 10 Tasmanian artists, all telling stories about fascinating aspects…

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Magical Metamorphosis

South

5 February 2015 - 17 February 2015

There will be two sessions on the 5th and the 17th February. This event is for children aged 2 – 5 years (children must be accompanied by an adult). Bring your caterpillar kids along and…

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