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Exercise Hypertension: Physiology and Clinical Consequences

South

1 July 2014

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend a special lecture by Dr Martin Schultz. Dr Martin Schultz was The Royal Society of Tasmania Doctoral Award winner in 2013. Dr Schultz is currently a…

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The Scientific Basis of Climate Change in a Nutshell

South

23 June 2014

Presented by Dr Scott Power, Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Bureau of Meteorology. Scott will provide a brief overview of: (i) the latest report on the physical science of climate change from the Intergovernmental…

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The Lives and Tribulations of Tasmanian Beetles

South

19 June 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. With scientists discovering new beetle…

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Power Options For The Future: RST Winter Lecture Series Session One

South

17 June 2014

Session One: Wind, Coal and Nuclear Energy Futures Chair: Alan Finkell, President of Australian Academy of Technology, Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Coal Power Frank Larkins; Chief Government Scientist for Victoria Wind Generation Andrew Halley; Transend, Tasmania Nuclear…

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Faraday's Candle

South

12 June 2014

An illuminating one-man show which brings Michael Faraday and his candles to life in the beautiful surrounds of All Saints Church. “There is no better, there is no more open door by which you can…

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Science Communication and The Arts seminar

South

12 June 2014

A special networking event for scientists, science communicators and the Arts community. Scientists and artists are all curious people, exploring the world and ideas through two different mediums. But when they get together magic happens.…

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Ologism at The Grand Poobah (with Warning Will Robinson)

South

11 June 2014

Ologism (Australia’s favourite science rock band) is in Hobart for one show only. For science as nature didn’t intend and music that melts in the mind, join us – and special guests Warning Will Robinson. $8…

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Native bees in production landscapes: do they have a role in Tasmania?

South

6 June 2014

Presented by the University of Tasmania’s  School of Land and Food. We need bees to pollinate our crops and plants, but here in Tasmania we’re starting to panic about declining bee populations. Ecology, economics and…

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CSIRO Experimental Food Science Show

South

4 June 2014 - 6 June 2014

CSIRO Education presents the ‘Experimental Food Science Show!’ This 1.5 hour event is open to the public, and suitable for a family audience. Watch our amazing Science Show incorporating spectacular demonstrations about the science of…

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What is special about Australian caves and karst?

South

3 June 2014

A Royal Society of Tasmania lecture. All welcome. Andy Spate has been involved in cave and karst science and management for more than 50 years working for CSIRO and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. He…

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Neural Knit-In

North West

3 June 2014

For North-West Tassie fibre fanatics, please join us from 10 am onwards for a Neural Knit-In to make submissions for the Neural Knitworks exhibition. Please bring your stash and hooks and knitting needles, and a…

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Bug Day Out at the QVMAG: Mini Museums Day

North

1 June 2014

We will dust off the QVMAG collections and put them on show. Come along and find out what natural treasures are in long-term storage. This is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Bug Day Out…

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