South
21 July 2013
THE LARGER CONVERSATIONS is a series of three forums chaired by the University of Tasmania’s Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Jeff Malpas. The forums explore the synergies between science and the humanities with a uniquely Tasmanian…
South
20 July 2013
Led by celebrated environmental scientist Elizabeth Daley, this workshop will teach you to identify insects likely to establish in Tasmanian food gardens. Explore environmental modifications for successful growing including attracting populations of predators at the desirable…
South
17 July 2013
Is Australia really any good at science? Come along and hear examples of Australia’s science research excellence from two of Australia’s Chief Scientists and Tasmania’s own Professor Margaret Britz from the University of Tasmania. You…
South
16 July 2013
The second session in the Royal Society of Tasmania’s Winter Lecture Series 2013 will be chaired by UTAS Chancellor Michael Field and include three presentations. Sustainable marine fisheries by Professor Colin Buxton, Director – Fisheries, Aquaculture and Coasts…
South
16 July 2013 - 17 July 2013
Come along and hear about IMAS’ latest work The Executive Director of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Professor Mike Coffin, invites you to this inaugural event which will showcase the breadth and depth…
South
16 July 2013
Every generation faces challenges and ours is no exception. Science has the power to address many of these, providing our research is properly aligned, focused and of an appropriate scale. In this address, Australia’s Chief…
South
12 July 2013
A presentation by Dr John Young 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. Recent changes…
North
5 July 2013 - 9 July 2013
SoS, which stands for Students of Sustainability, is a five day camping conference for anyone interested in creating a more ecologically & socially sustainable world. SoS is the primary national environmental conference for students. Each year…
North West
5 July 2013 - 22 July 2013
This exhibition looks at the different ways we use plants, trees and soils in our environment. Experience how to make recycled paper, plant seeds, observe the effects that different planting mediums, water, and light have…
South
2 July 2013
Presentation by Mickey Benefiel. Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), naturalist, explorer, patron of science, was President of the Royal Society for 41 years. When the Royal Society persuaded the Admiralty to send James Cook in command…
North West
2 July 2013 - 26 July 2013
We are continuing the fantastic Lego display from the summer holidays done by two of our talented staff members. There will be spaceships, pirate ships, a Kombi van and much, much more. You are also…
North
1 July 2013
Life Beyond Earth is the theme of this year’s Dare Shott Public Lecture. Professor of Sensor Informatics at the University of Tasmania Paulo de Souza will share his knowledge of the exploration of Mars and…