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National Science Week: Hobart Information Session

South

27 March 2014

The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week is back with another exciting state-wide program planned for 2014.   Find out more by coming along to the Hobart or Launceston National Science Week Information…

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Antarctica: Its Strategic Importance to Australia in the 21st Century

South

26 March 2014

An Australian Institute of International Affairs Public Lecture presented by Dr Tony Press, Chief Executive Officer, Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. RSVP? Contact: UTAS.Events@utas.edu.au; 03 6226 2521

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Ocean Film Festival Australia

South

26 March 2014

At the Ocean Film Festival Australia our vision is to inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy, and protect our oceans. Film is at the heart of the Ocean Film Festival Australia and we aim to…

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Kids Love Science @ Love Living Locally 2014

South

23 March 2014

Launch Rockets with a Physicist Rocket Launches at 11am and 2pm Make your own constellation Find out what is in our night sky View Waterbugs with a Freshwater Ecologist Tour the Kingston Wetlands and bring…

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2014 Jewellery, Gem and Mineral Fair

North West

22 March 2014 - 23 March 2014

There will be trade tables, jewellery, gem, crystal and mineral displays, working demonstrations of gem faceting and rock polishing, plus activities for the children (including … gem sieving). An excellent canteen will cater for lunches…

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Food 4 Thought 2014- exploring meaningful livelihoods in urban agriculture

South

21 March 2014 - 23 March 2014

A national gathering nestled comfortably in Hobart with some of Australia’s greatest food garden innovators coming together to teach connect, share, inspire and mobilise. We’re all about super productive urban gardens. This is a gathering…

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Living in a Warmer World- Free public lecture by Dr Jim Salinger

South

12 March 2014

A public lecture by Dr Jim Salinger discusses emerging climate change impacts as pertaining to the world and New Zealand, documented in a new book, Living in a Warmer World, edited by Dr Salinger, with…

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Polar Science Open Day

South

9 March 2014

What’s it like to be a polar scientist? To walk on the ice sheets of Antarctica, understand the extraordinary seasonal freeze-up and melt back of the sea ice zone, investigate the myriad organisms that inhabit…

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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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