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Robo Camp

North

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

North

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)

North

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

North

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

North

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

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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