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Science and Engineering Challenge Tasmania. Northern Heats 2017 – Registration now open!

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3 April 2017 - 4 April 2017

Registrations for the 2017  Science and Engineering Challenge Tasmanian heats are now open and filling fast! As soon as a date is full, (some are already nearly full) you will not be able to select that…

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IQ Lecture: Art and Science

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30 March 2017

Dr Deb Malor, Visual Arts Researcher, discusses the links between art and science. Admission (including refreshments) QVMAG Friends $5; Non-members $7 RSVP is essential by Wednesday 29 March 2017 T 03 6323 3798 E bookings@qvmag.tas.gov.au…

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National Science Week Information Session : LAUNCESTON

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20 March 2017

  National Science Week, held in August each year, is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the role that it plays in our society, our economy and…

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Medicinal cannabis – hope or hype?

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23 February 2017 - 26 February 2017

Over the last two years, there has been a push to make cannabis available for medical purposes. This has resulted in changes to the legislation governing cannabis cultivation and the use of ‘Medicinal cannabis’ at…

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Tamar Island Wetlands Centre World Wetlands Day

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2 February 2017

Explore the Tamar Island Wetlands and learn about our creatures great and small. For enquiries phone 6327 3964 to speak to one of our friendly volunteers. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre, West Tamar Highway, Riverside (Look…

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Robo Camp

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29 January 2017

For one day only, Metal Minds Robotics are running a robocamp/robotic workshop for students age 13 years and up. Join a team of experienced roboteers who have built competition robots! Students who might enjoy programming and want…

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World Wetlands Day

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28 January 2017

Children’s activities with Parks & Wildlife Service Discovery Ranger Bird watching at the Lagoon with BirdLife Tasmania Visit the new lookout and use the scopes to zoom in on the view Free live music with…

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***Cancelled*** University of Tasmania Science Experience (Launceston)

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18 January 2017 - 20 January 2017

***Due to low numbers, this event has been cancelled but will be run again in 2018. The Burnie and Hobart events will go ahead.***   The Science Experience is a 3-day whirlwind of fun hands-on…

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The Art of Science

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6 January 2017 - 20 March 2017

An opening night event will be held Friday 6 January, 6-8pm, RSVP details below. An exhibition of over 80 exquisite illustrations of people, coastlines, birds, animals and marine life created by the artists on French…

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Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories

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4 November 2016 - 30 November 2016

Tasmanians have long married art and science, and this event is no exception. Come see what happens when science meets the canvas, only in Deloraine this November. Opening Night: 5-6pm Sat 5 Nov. All welcome.…

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Seeking the Master Cave

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23 October 2016

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents a lecture from Alan Jackson, B. Sc. (Botany), University of Tasmania. Seeking the Master Cave: Junee-Florentine Karst, Tasmania Systematic exploration of the Junee-Florentine karst system in southern Tasmania has been undertaken…

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Gluten-free grains: what pulses can do for you

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22 September 2016

Did you know 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? That’s right. The humble lentil, kidney bean, chickpea and faba bean have been elevated to superstar status, for 12 months at least! Pulses are a…

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