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National Threatened Species Day: A Tasmanian Land Conservancy conversation

South

7 September 2023

On 7 September 1936, just two months after the species was granted protected status, the last known Tasmanian tiger died from exposure at Hobart’s Beaumaris Zoo. National Threatened Species Day is now commemorated on that day each…

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Water Quality Info & Training Session (NWBR)

South

2 September 2023

Join us at the beautiful North West Bay River to learn how to test water quality and identify waterbugs with experts John Gooderham and Simon Roberts. This event is a training session for those interested…

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“Trash Talk: The Plastic Peril in our Oceans”

South

31 August 2023

The Royal Society of Tasmania, in conjunction with marine science presenters, Beer Aquatic, invite you to a lecture by Marine Biologist, Dr Peter Puskic. The message-in-a-bottle is a longstanding romantic trope. But what message are…

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Science Week – Intro to micro:bit

South

28 August 2023

Intro to micro:bit and the Grove Inventor Kit – 8 plus. Small group. This is an adult and child event, so please attend with your child and learn together. Have fun learning the basics of…

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Unsung Heroes: Southern Ocean vs. climate change

South

22 August 2023

Secrets of the natural world often lurk in places we could never dream of going ourselves. These secrets are crucial in the unfolding battle against climate change. Join our experts to discover how the Southern…

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South

19 August 2023

Showcasing the brightest innovation, research and technology happening in Tasmania. FOBI is sizzling with exciting science to blow your curious and creative mind. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event, come along and immerse yourself…

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Science Week – Kinder Robotics – 3 – 5 years @ Huonville Library

South

8 August 2023

Enjoy storytelling with our cute little Bee Bot robots. Suitable for ages 3 – 5 years. Science Week event, Huonville. Ages 3 -5 years. Please note children under the age of 8 years MUST be…

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Science Week – Intro to micro:bit (age 8+) @ Kingston Library

South

7 August 2023

Intro to micro:bit and the Grove Inventor Kit. Part of National Science Week funded by Inspiring Australia. For Home Educator families. Intro to micro:bit and the Grove Inventor Kit – 8 plus. Small group. This…

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Royal Society Lecture: 2023 RST Peter Smith Medal Winners

South

6 August 2023

The 2023 winners of the RST Peter Smith Medal, Dr Rachel Climie and Dr Vipul Gupta present lectures titled  “Cardiovascular Health in Early Life” and “Transforming 3D printing from Rapid Prototyping to Advanced Manufacturing”. Admission is…

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Beaker Street Festival Hub at TMAG

South

4 August 2023 - 5 August 2023

The Beaker Street Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a pop-up science bar, a parlour of curiosities, an inn for inquiring minds. Here, at the bustling Festival centre, you’ll find live…

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National Tree Day at Apollo Bay, Bruny Island

South

30 July 2023

Join this great family friendly fun day out in nature with planting, guided walks, local experts and informative displays! This year’s Kingborough National Tree Day will be at Apollo Bay, Bruny Island. This is a…

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The Future Battlefield: Is there a place for humanity?

South

27 July 2023

The 2023 Red Cross Oration is delivered by global expert on international humanitarian law, Dr Helen Durham AO. In a world marred by the horrors of armed conflict, the laws of war have never been…

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