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Here Be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

North

16 August 2013

Here Be Dragons is a free 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking. It is suitable for general audiences and is licensed for free distribution and public display. Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims…

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Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence

North

14 August 2013 - 17 August 2013

With a sea of information coming at us from all directions, how do we sift out the misinformation and bogus claims, and get to the truth? Our aim is to promote science to the broader community by offering…

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Pain, Pills and Ageing- Launceston

North

9 August 2013

2013 Arthur Cobbold Memorial Lecture Professor Kim Rainsford, Emeritus Professor of Biomedical Sciences Sheffield Hallam University UK, will deliver the Arthur Cobbold Memorial Lecture this August: “Pain, Pills and Ageing.” The lecture will chaired byUniversity…

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The Promise of Personalised Medicine -hope or hype?

North

28 July 2013

A Royal Society of Tasmania presentation by Professor Don Chalmers.

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Students of Sustainability Conference 2013

North

5 July 2013 - 9 July 2013

SoS, which stands for Students of Sustainability, is a five day camping conference for anyone interested in creating a more ecologically & socially sustainable world. SoS is the primary national environmental conference for students. Each year…

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Journey to Mars with Professor de Souza

North

1 July 2013

Life Beyond Earth is the theme of this year’s Dare Shott Public Lecture. Professor of Sensor Informatics at the University of Tasmania Paulo de Souza will share his knowledge of the exploration of Mars and…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania Lecture Series – Opthalmology Advances

North

26 May 2013

Ophthalmology Advances Presentation by Dr Brendan Vote

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LAUNCESTON NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK INFO SESSION

North

2 May 2013

The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week in Tasmania is back again with another exciting state-wide program for 2013. Find out more by coming along to the Launceston  National Science Week Information Session,…

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Agfest 2013

North

2 May 2013 - 4 May 2013

Agfest is one of Tasmania’s premier rural events.   $15 Adults $5 Children (5 – 15 inclusive) Children under 5 FREE    

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Science and Engineering Challenge, North heats, Tasmania

North

11 April 2013 - 12 April 2013

Tasmanian Science and Engineering Challenge 2013 The Science and Engineering Challenge is an outreach program heading into its ninth year in Tasmania.  Students will engage in a number of fun and competitive activities  involving principles…

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Science Discovery Team

North

23 March 2013 - 7 December 2013

Hands on activities for children aged 5 to 13 which provide a better understanding of our animals, plants and geology. Each session focuses on a different group: 23 March- Reptiles & Amphibians 4 May- Mammals…

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DID CURIOSITY KILL THE THYLACINE?

North

23 March 2013

We’re asking questions about thylacines, extinction, research, conservation, cloning and puppets, examining them all from the perspective of the arts and science. Zoology experts, educators, artists and noted scientists will ask how do we ensure…

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