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WhySci Hands On Science @ Agfest

North

7 May 2015 - 9 May 2015

WhySci will be in the University of Tasmania Innovation Tent at Agfest this year bringing a whole bunch of science fun directly to you. Come along and say hello to some real scientists and get stuck…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania – 2015 Launceston Lecture Series

North

26 April 2015

Professor Ross Large, Distinguished Professor of Geology, University of Tasmania, will present: Variations of Nutrient Trace Elements in the Past Oceans Provides a New Explanation for Major Extinction Events Availability of nutrients in the ocean is a…

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Tasmanian Garlic and Tomato Festival

North

22 March 2015

The inaugural Tasmanian Garlic and Tomato Festival will include fun and informative activities for all ages! Tastings of 50+ tomato varieties & up to 6 garlic types Guest Speakers (including ABC’s Tino Carnevale) Tomato &…

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National Science Week Information Session: Launceston

North

19 March 2015

The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week  is back with another amazing state-wide program planned for 2015. Find out more by coming along to this session, hosted by the Tasmanian Coordinating Committee.…

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A magical mystery geomorphological rock history tour of Flinders Island

North

15 February 2015

This free bus tour celebrates the conclusion of the Furneaux Rocks! community exhibition. Come along and find out about the ground beneath your feet! Bring a picnic. Rock cakes provided for morning tea. Bookings essential.…

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Future Crunch: how science and technology are changing your world for the better (Launceston)

North

11 February 2015

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant, but because of our evolutionary hard-wiring most people focus overwhelmingly on negative trends rather than positive ones. In…

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Future Crunch: navigating the coming 'crunch'- Launceston

North

25 November 2014

Future Crunch is excited to be heading to Tasmania to host two talks with Tasplan in Launceston and Hobart. Future Crunch provides clear, critical and intelligent thinking to show people how to navigate the coming…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania Library, 1845-

North

23 November 2014

Andrew Parsons served as Honorary Librarian to the Royal Society of Tasmania from 2010 to 2013. Drawing on material from The Society’s new publication, The Library at the End of the World, he will take listeners…

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Alan Burn Memorial Lecture Series- Launceston

North

28 October 2014

How engineering can create wealth, a better world for children and perhaps even help all of us find a bit more happiness! Wealth is created and held on to by creating goods, services and ideas that are…

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The First Medical Research in Australia

North

26 October 2014

Presented by Professor John Pearn from the School of Medicine, University of Queensland. Australia has a rich heritage of medical research.  For those interested in “firsts”,  the first formal medical research in Australia was undertaken on…

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Snakes of Tasmania

North

25 October 2014

The QVMAG Director, Richard Mulvaney, invites you to the book launch and signing of Snakes of Tasmania by QVMAG Honorary Research Associate Simon Fearn. RSVP essential by Thursday 23 October 2014 T 03 6323 3798 or…

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Exploding Into Chemistry

North

14 October 2014

You are invited to a fun evening of chemical demonstrations for all ages! Free for all ages. This event is part of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s 2014 Youth Lecture Tour.

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