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National Science Week Quiz Night 2014

South

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

South

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

South

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

South

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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National Science Week 2014

Statewide

16 August 2014 - 24 August 2014

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events…

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Australia's Biggest School Excursion – the Jenolan Caves Investigation Program

Statewide

16 August 2014 - 24 August 2014

Be a part of Australia’s Biggest School Excursion! Join IntoScience & CSIRO on a virtual excursion to the infamous Jenolan Caves and explore a digital replica of this natural wonder. No crowds, no permission slips…

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Science Week Spectacular

South

15 August 2014

Celebrate the start of National Science Week with Derek Muller of ABC’s Catalyst and YouTube channel Veritasium and a whole bunch of international science-loving guests. Derek will be joined by YouTube star Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day (US),…

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ENTER THE CAVE EXHIBITION and LAUNCH EVENT

South

15 August 2014 - 24 August 2014

The Enter the Cave Exhibition is one of a suite of projects under Bookend’s SIXTEEN LEGS program, investigating the world of Tasmanian caves and the secrets that they hide. The exhibition is a science outreach…

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Chocolate Investigations

North

10 August 2014

A behind the scenes look at the how’s and why’s of chocolate. Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you…

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Australian Engineering Week Selfie Challenge – Hobart

South

9 August 2014

“But first…let me take a selfie!” Join in the fun and games of Australian Engineering Week by participating in the Engineering Selfie Challenge. Head along to Mawson Place in Hobart between 10am and 12pm to register.…

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Royal Society lecture: Bookending Tasmanian Education from Antarctica to Thailand

South

5 August 2014

Speaker: Dr Niall Doran The Bookend Trust is a multi-award winning philanthropic education initiative that uses multimedia and film to inspire students and assist them to build their own careers. The program uses both virtual…

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El Nino: History, Impacts and Prediction

South

5 August 2014

Scientists have been studying the climate phenomena now called the “El Nino – Southern Oscillation” for more than 130 years. Australian scientists were involved from the earliest days of its discovery, and are now very…

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