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Dr Claire Hawkins – Extinction matters: could citizen science help?

North

24 September 2017

Twenty-seven species are listed as having gone extinct from Tasmania in recent times. Threatened Species Day (7 September) marks the date since the last known thylacine died, in 1936. It’s a time to reflect on…

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Music & the Brain

North

23 September 2017

Music & Our Brain is a public forum, hosted by the Australian Music Therapy Association, with Dr Imogen Clark (PhD, PGradDip-MusThrp, DipAppSci-Nursing) post-doctoral research fellow and lecturer at the University of Melbourne, and registered music…

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Species Hotel Day

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22 September 2017

Program of Events 10:00 Welcome: Greening Australia, University of Tasmania. Community Hall 10:15 Species workshops-Bats with Dr Lisa Cawthen, Bees with Shasta Henry, Midlands Restoration Dr Tanya Bailey and 3 D Spatial Revegetation Nic  Camarretta.…

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Big Biodiversity Night Out

North

21 September 2017

Program of Events Welcome in the Woolshed by Henry Foster CTDHS Student Presentations- Bushrangers Night walk in the remnant HIGHLIGHTS: Bat detection with ‘Batwoman’, Dr Lisa Cawthen Evening Entomology with ‘Dr Buzz’, Dr Peter McQuillan…

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TastroFest 2017

North

3 August 2017 - 5 August 2017

TastroFest is about bringing together newbies and the experienced to share what we love about science and the night sky. Enthusiasts gather once a year and revel in the staggering complexity of the universe and…

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Launceston Lecture Series – Sarah Lloyd – Acellullar Slime Moulds – the most remarkable organisms

North

23 July 2017

Slime moulds are ephemeral, unpredictable and intriguing. Discover the secrets of these little known beauties with Sarah Lloyd. During a seven-year study of acellular slime moulds in the forest surrounding her home, Sarah has amassed…

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IQ Lecture Series- Spiders: the fascinating micro world of Tasmania

North

29 June 2017

John Douglas, QVMAG Honorary Research Associate, has had a lifelong interest in the wildlife of Australia. Macro photography of spiders sparked his interest in naming and taxonomy. He now works in QVMAG’s collection of spiders.…

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Continental Loss: The Quest for Antarctica’s Contribution to Sea Level Rise

North

25 June 2017

For over 50 years scientists have been working to understand Antarctica’s contribution to sea level. For much of this time there has been disagreement about if this massive ice sheet is even growing or shrinking.…

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Water for Profit

North

18 May 2017

Whether you are looking to bring precision irrigation to your property, or are after tips to further enhance your current systems, this event is for you. The day will include expert presentations on precision irrigation,…

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Do we control technology, or does it control us?

North

10 May 2017

Science and technology are all around us, but are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. How can we understand the role of science and technology in our society? What is the…

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Tasmanian Science Talent Search 2017 (Launceston)

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10 May 2017

Ian Pattie will present the 2017 TSTS Technology Challenge and share ideas around the making, materials and judging conditions for this year’s Technology Challenge. History of Flight Challenge The history of flight has evolved from…

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WhySci @ AgFest

North

4 May 2017 - 6 May 2017

AgFest is one of Tassie’s biggest events! WhySci loves getting out into the community and spreading the science love, so please come say hi and maybe even experience a little science magic. Come find out…

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