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Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Statewide

19 October 2020 - 25 October 2020

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is an activity for all-ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you – whether that’s in your garden, the local park, a beach or even your…

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The Future of Electronic Health Records

Statewide

15 October 2020

Three Australian leaders in digital health examine how COVID-19 and other drivers have shifted the trajectory for electronic health records, and what this means for consumers and health professionals. Presenters Dr Terry J. Hannan, Centre…

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An account of Earth’s Middle Ages – Life and Resources

Statewide

4 October 2020

Dr Indrani Mukherjee is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geochemistry at CODES, University of Tasmania. This presentation will expand on the research foundations built over the course of Indrani’s PhD targeting both fundamental and applied aspects…

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Science in the Pub: Epidemiology

Statewide

1 October 2020

#SciPubEpi – Epidemiology: the science behind public health policy This event will be held *in person* as well as live-streamed for folks to view from home. The in-person event will adhere to strict social distancing…

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Chemical Answers Now: protecting us and our environment

Statewide

27 September 2020

Professor Michael Breadmore is pioneering the development of portable and transportable technology to provide chemical information when and where the sample is collected. Applications include the detection of home-made explosives at airports, the continuous monitoring…

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Cosmic Relief Live Webinar: Science vs. Fake News

Statewide

24 September 2020

COSMIC RELIEF Live Webinars with Fred Watson. Fake news is not new. Intentionally misleading stories have been around for centuries, but today, everyone’s a journalist (or thinks they are), and advertising revenue drives social media…

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Health of the Planet

Statewide

24 September 2020

The health of our planet has been one of the defining issues of 2020, with record-breaking bushfires in Australia and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Former Ambassador Ruth Adler, Griffith University’s Sara Davies and the CSIRO’s…

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Science Week Tasmania Seed Grants for 2021 Events and Activities – Info Session

Statewide

21 September 2020

We’re excited to announce our next seed grant round for Science Week and STEM engagement events and activities in 2021! Register now for this online information session and find out how to apply for up…

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Celebrating Science 2020 online event

Statewide

19 September 2020

Speakers, forums and workshops delivered by scientists, teachers and students. Hear about current research and share your ideas on science education in Tasmania. This will be a free zoom meeting – the zoom link will…

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Street Smart: How cities are reshaping their streets in response to COVID-19

Statewide

16 September 2020

An expert panel discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our relationship to city streets and public places. Presenters: Skye Duncan, Director, Global Designing Cities Initiative Councillor Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart Stacey Pennicott,…

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Space Battery Design – It’s Not Just a Battery

Statewide

16 September 2020

The application of battery technology to space applications necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach to battery design development, to optimize power and electrical performance requirements with the challenging mechanical and thermal environments of space. This presentation will…

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Devil in the Detail: Tassie’s threatened species

Statewide

7 September 2020

National Threatened Species Day commemorates the death of the last known thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, in 1936. A panel of our top researchers will come together to discuss endangered Tasmanian devils, wedge-tailed eagles and the…

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