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Innovation, at the Boundary

South

7 March 2014

A presentation by Holger Meinke Agricultural systems are undergoing rapid transformations. Consequently, there is a lot of talk about the importance of ‘innovation’. In this talk Professor Holger Meinke will unpack what ‘innovation’ means, why…

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The Surprising Science of Weight Loss

South

1 March 2014

When somebody loses weight, where does it go? If you’ve never thought to ask, join Ruben Meerman for some cocktails and canapés as he explains the fascinating science of weight loss with live demonstrations and experiments.…

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The Science of Crowds and Cocktail Parties- Cygnet

South

28 February 2014

An interactive science performance by Catalyst presenter Ruben Meerman Join Ruben for some cocktails, canapes and a few laughs as he reveals the fascinating science of cocktail parties with live demonstrations and experiments. Learn the…

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Science in Society Forum: Citizen science – Understanding our marine environment

South

28 February 2014

Do you want to help care for your local marine environment? Do you want to be involved in science at a local, national or international level? Come along and hear about fantastic opportunities to be…

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The Science of Crowds and Cocktail Parties- Launceston

North

27 February 2014

——- FULLY BOOKED SORRY———   A comedy performance by Catalyst presenter Ruben Meerman Join Ruben for some cocktails, canapes and a few laughs as he reveals the fascinating science of cocktail parties with live demonstrations…

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A Field Guide to Tasmanian Fungi

South

27 February 2014

600 species superbly illustrated… Covers all of Southern Australia… Native and introduced species… Includes boletes, polypores, leather fungi, cup and disc fungi, puffballs and all other artificial groups that constitute the macrofungi. FASCINATING!Come along to…

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The Larger Conversation- Whose History?

North

21 February 2014

The Tasmanian Writer’s Centre is excited to be presenting well-known Tasmanian writer and 2013 Victorian Premiers Literary Award winner, Henry Reynolds in conversation with Patsy Cameron. The Larger Conversations is chaired by UTAS Distinguished Professor of…

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Climate change science and solutions for Australia- Free public lecture by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

South

11 February 2014

The Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) “Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis” was released at the end of September. This confirmed with greater confidence the key conclusions on…

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Da Vinci Machines Exhibition

North West

8 February 2014 - 6 April 2014

Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) was not only a great painter, most famous for his work the Mona Lisa, but also a great inventor and investigator of physics. The exhibition demonstrates Leonardo’s studies in nature,…

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How warm is the water? or How much warm water?

South

4 February 2014

A special lecture by Dr Jan Zika from the University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, UK Abstract What physical mechanisms set the deep ocean circulation? How will it respond if the atmosphere becomes warmer and windier?…

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World Wetlands Day 2014

North

2 February 2014

Join us at Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and Reserve.  Fun free activities for the whole family to join – artist-in-residence, raptor and reptile displays, walks and talks, and more! For more information please see the…

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Double Helix Holiday Program

South

14 January 2014 - 30 January 2014

CSIRO Education is offering a fun filled program of entertaining and educational science activities for children. There will be some awesome activities on offer- including Chemistry Chaos, Marine Madness and Deconstruction Day. Check out the…

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