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Worshipping the Devil

South

7 September 2022

On  National Threatened Species Day, Dr Ruth Pye, research veterinarian at Menzies, will be talking about the current state of the devil population, why it is important to save the species, and give an update…

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Southern PhD Candidate Showcase

South

4 September 2022

Featuring Grace Martini (Human Geography), Brenda Mooney (Environmental Chemistry), and Mars Buttfield-Addison (Engineering and Data Science) Grace Martini is a PhD candidate and Research Assistant in Human Geography at the University of Tasmania, in Hobart,…

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Climate Change and Tasmanian Production Forests

South

29 August 2022

Climate change poses a considerable challenge to forest managers. This one-day symposium will provide an overview of key issues likely to be faced in Tasmanian production forests under a changing climate, as well as outlining…

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The French Connection Tour

South

25 August 2022

Discover the legacy of French botanists, learn about French collections of flora and sneak through the fence to delight in the recreated Lahaye’s Garden at Government House Tasmania. $30 per person For further information about…

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Macquarie Island seabirds; their place in the food web

South

25 August 2022

Macquarie Island is one of the southernmost World Heritage Areas on the planet. It’s the breeding site of at least 25 species of native seabirds and four species of mammals, and millions of animals come…

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Phillip Law Lecture: Observing life on the edge

South

25 August 2022

Since 2002, the Phillip Law Lecture has given noted academics, scientists and leaders the opportunity to give a public lecture on an Antarctic theme. In 2022 Antarctic ecologist, writer and science communicator, Dr Dana M.…

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Australian Antarctic Festival

South

24 August 2022 - 28 August 2022

The Australian Antarctic Festival returns to its normal biennial schedule after having been cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This free, five-day event provides an insight into Antarctic exploration, both historic and contemporary,…

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Fundraiser Concert: Handfish Conservation Project

South

19 August 2022

Join a special Lunchtime Concert performed by students from the University of Tasmania’s Songwriting, Classical Performance, and Jazz and Popular Music streams to support of the Handfish Conservation Project. This project was established by IMAS…

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Royal Society of Tasmania – 2021 Doctoral Award Winners

South

7 August 2022

Join the 2021 Doctoral Award Winners Webinar, featuring Dr Pratiksha Srivastava (engineer), speaking on “Electron exchange between living and non-living things for developing sustainability in the environment” and Dr Rhondda Waterworth (psychologist and lawyer), speaking…

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The blue biotechnology revolution – Clean and green foods and bioproducts from the ocean

South

27 July 2022

Australia’s marine territory is vast, pristine and protected. It harbours the next generation of environmentally responsible resources and products, such as bioplastics made from kelp, complementary medicines made from seaweed, beauty products extracted from fish…

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Humanity’s Return to the Moon – and How Australia Is Helping Us Get There

South

19 July 2022

UTAS Physics discipline is hosting speakers from NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Division as they discuss NASA’s Artemis program. Hear from members of NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Division as they discuss NASA’s Artemis…

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Build your own Arduino-based Snake Game

South

16 July 2022 - 23 July 2022

Have a blast from the past! Build your own Arduino-based version of the classic phone game Snake & then play! This 1.5 hour, hands-on workshop is for everyone, beginners and enthusiasts of any age, and…

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