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Waiting for Mr Banks

South

3 October 2013 - 23 November 2013

Waiting for Mr Banks is an exhibition/installation of contemporary botanical artworks relating to Banks’ Florilegium. The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts is fortunate to hold Banks’ Florilegium, consisting of 743 copperplate engravings. It…

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Spotlighting for Wildlife

South

2 October 2013

Get guided through the wondrous world of native animals. Learn about our local wildlife from wildlife expert Ange Anderson. Go on a wildlife spotlight tour bus at Bangor, Dunalley. Hot drinks & supper provided. Cost:…

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Royal Society of Tasmania Postgraduate Night

South

1 October 2013

Presentations by three speakers: Jo McEvoy from the Scool of Zoology presents “A lizards got personality??” Ryan Nai from the School of Chemistry presents “New methods for determining the diversity of microbial communities” Dr Jacqueline Fox (History &…

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How To Culture Water Kefir

South

28 September 2013

Learn the secrets of making your own water kefir at home in this hands-on workshop at Source Co-operative. Water kefir is a live culture that can be used to produce delicious probiotic health drinks. Dairy-…

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Rise of the Drones: how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) create new opportunities for environmental remote sensing

South

27 September 2013

A presentation by Dr Arko Lucieer as part of the Friday Forum Series at the UTAS School of Geography & Environemental Studies. FREE EVENT. ALL WELCOME. Friday Forum is traditionally followed by wine and cheese.…

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Understanding the influence of southern polar stratospheric processes

South

26 September 2013

A lecture presented by Dr Damian Murphy, from the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Despite the remoteness of the southern polar stratosphere, it has become clear that this part of our atmosphere has wide ranging climate…

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Nature, Nurture and Neuroscience Brain plasticity in health and disease

South

26 September 2013

Staff, students and members of the community are invited to attend the seventh in a series of free public lectures: “Nature, Nurture and Neuroscience Brain plasticity in health and disease.” The lecture will be presented…

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"Living with the Sea" (Marine Conservation Film Series 2013)

North

26 September 2013

Where else are you going to ge the chance to watch some edgy documentaries on the big screen that are going to challenge the way you think about the BIG BLUE? Right here at the…

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Bug Day Out!

North

22 September 2013

An insect club for children, teens, adults and seniors focusing on the amazing diversity of bees and wasps, ants, spiders, butterflies and moths, beetles and bugs. A rangew of activities and information sessions will be…

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Science Education in Tasmania

North

22 September 2013

A Royal Society of Tasmania presentation by Mrs Jane Hall-Dadson.

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Science Education in Tasmania – a teacher's perspective

North

22 September 2013

Jane Hall-Dadson, Advanced Skills Teacher Mathematics Learning Area at Launceston College, will present this lecture as part of the Royal Society of Tasmania Launceston Lecture Series. Good teaching requires a solid curriculum, engaging activities with relevance to…

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Science in the Kitchen Garden – Edible Weed Walk

South

21 September 2013

Another in Sustainable Living Tasmania’s series of Science in the Kitchen Garden Workshops.  Many common weeds are edible, free and can provide nutrient dense food to supplement your diet. However, harvesting weeds requires proper identification…

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