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Life in the Lab – Insect collection

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25 February 2021

Flies, beetles, and wasps, oh my! Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Australian National Insect Collection and see the world class facilities from the comfort of your home. Entomologist Juanita Rodriguez will…

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Australian Mineral Discoverers: Book Launch

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15 December 2020

The Royal Society of Tasmania is launching its latest book – “Australian Mineral Discoverers”. Mineral discoveries in the 1950 to 2000 period have been the backbone of wealth creation for all Australians and helped to…

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Contemporary Museum Architecture and Design: Enhancing & Inviting Communities

Statewide

11 December 2020

Panellists reflect on how architecture can expand inclusivity, engage communities and create sustainable futures.

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Circular Economy and Clean Energy to Achieve Sustainability Outcomes in Australia and India

Statewide

9 December 2020

Eminent experts from Australia and India will discuss the changes in materials management and energy provision that will underpin prosperity in the future and highlight technical opportunities, business models and market needs.

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Renovating and Retrofitting for Sustainability

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3 December 2020

Although the 2020 Australian Energy Rating Conference has been delayed the industry forges ahead… You are invited to the 5th Australian Energy Rating Webcast. A person’s home is their castle. Just like Darryl Kerrigan from…

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Upskill and diversify with postgraduate engineering

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30 November 2020

Are you currently working in the maritime industry and looking to upgrade or diversify your skills and career opportunities? Join experts from the Australian Maritime College and find out about our postgraduate maritime engineering programs…

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Aboriginal STEM Summer School

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19 November 2020

Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS) virtual event Join host, Seth Westhead (ASSETS Mentor and Health Researcher), to hear from ASSETS alumni, parents, teachers, program partners, STEM professionals and others about…

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Battery Technologies for Space Missions

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11 November 2020

Batteries have been playing a crucial role, either by enhancing or even enabling many of NASA’s space missions. Dr. Ratnakumar Bugga, Principal Technologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology will discuss the history…

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Antarctic krill – their diet, and response to high CO2

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8 November 2020

Many of us know what animals eat krill, but what do krill eat and what makes them so nutritious? And how is ocean acidification, caused by climate change, affecting these vital creatures?

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Understanding the evolution of Australia’s biodiversity

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4 November 2020

To celebrate 10 years of sharing Australia’s unique biota, join the Atlas of Living Australia for three talks from leading scientists in evolutionary and taxonomic research. From spiders to orchids to reptiles, come along to…

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Cosmic Relief Live Webinar: Astronomy in Times of Crisis

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29 October 2020

COSMIC RELIEF Live Webinars with Fred Watson. In an international emergency like the present one, you might expect the science of the stars to be the last thing on people’s minds. The problems facing both…

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Living in a Changing Climate

Statewide

20 October 2020

Former Greens leader Christine Milne chairs a panel of our experts on the systemic changes required to protect lives and livelihoods. Presenters Distinguished Professor Rob White, Criminology Dr Kate Booth, Human Geography Dr Vishnu Prahalad,…

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