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The Larger Conversations: Whose Place?

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…

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Science in the Kitchen Garden Workshop Series – Tasmanian insects: pests or guests?

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…

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Science in Society Forum: Australia's science research excellence

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…

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Future proofing the food supply Session Two "Food from the sea: the changing marine environment"

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…

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The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Research Showcase

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…

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Science and the Future of Australia

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…

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Ecology, society, wooden ships and a sustainable future

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…

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Students of Sustainability Conference 2013

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…

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Treeworx

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…

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Royal Society of Tasmania Lecture: Sir Joseph Banks

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…

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Fantastic Lego Exhibition

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…

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Journey to Mars with Professor de Souza

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…

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