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Seeking the Master Cave

North

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

North

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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Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs

North

14 September 2016 - 26 February 2017

Step back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. This…

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Extinction Matters BioBlitz (Latrobe)

North

9 September 2016 - 10 September 2016

A festival of science in nature – an effort by the community, working with scientists and naturalists, to discover and record as many living things as possible within each site for the set period. We’ll…

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Morning Coffee at QVMAG: A passion for astronomy

North

24 August 2016

Martin George is passionate about astronomy, which has dominated his life since he was six years old. Martin is well known as the manager of QVMAG’s Launceston Planetarium, working closely with Chris Arkless. He is…

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Tamar Discovery at Seahorse World

North

20 August 2016

This National Science Week, you are invited to dive into the mysteries and wonder of the Tamar River estuary’s incredible marine environment during this free, all-ages, interactive discovery event. Activities include displays and presentations for…

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Tamar Discovery

North

20 August 2016

You are invited to dive into the mysteries and wonder of the Tamar River estuary’s incredible marine environment during this all-ages, interactive discovery event. Activities include: Displays and presentations for the whole family Touch tank…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Scottsdale

North

11 August 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series TIA is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s agricultural industries. The Scottsdale event…

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Combining Passions: Wine and Science

North

27 July 2016

Rebecca Duffy presents Combining Passions: Wine and Science. Part of QVMAG’s Morning Coffee lecture series. RSVP Essential

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Ross

North

21 July 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series TIA is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s agricultural industries. The Ross event…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Roadshow: Burnie

North

20 July 2016

After last year’s successful Roadshow series, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is again heading to regional Tasmania to showcase current and future research, development and extension work that is helping to grow the state’s…

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The Enthusiastic Immune System: Curbing Nature’s Oldest Attack Dogs without Forgoing their Protection

North

26 June 2016

Presented by Professor Nicholas King, M.B. Ch.B., Ph.D., FRCPA (Hon) Professor and Head of Immunopathology, Discipline of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences USYD. Once infected by virus, nerve cells of the brain will attract large…

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