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Beaker Street Summer Field Trips

South

8 January 2025 - 23 February 2025

Beaker Street are bringing their most popular experiences from the festival to summer! Escape the daily grind, leave the city behind, and discover the wilds of Tasmania alongside scientists and local legends. Platypus Walks Join…

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Taste of Summer

South

28 December 2024 - 4 January 2025

Tasmania’s Taste of Summer is a celebration of lutruwita/Tasmania’s culinary heritage and natural bounty.  Held on the waterfront of nipaluna/Hobart, for almost forty years Taste has brought together the finest artisans and makers from right…

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Forthside Field Day

South

11 December 2024

We are happy to announce the program for this year’s Forthside Research Facility Field Day focused on the theme ‘agriculture in a changing climate’. The day includes presentations and discussions led by researchers and concludes with…

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ZAP! Electric Science

North

11 December 2024 - 10 March 2025

Explore an extravaganza of electricity, energy and electrons in Questacon presents: ZAP! Electric Science. Enjoy hands-on activities and power your way through a series of challenges and puzzles to see how electricity is made and…

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Fact or Fake? The Psychology of Misinformation

South

4 December 2024

Summary: What makes us vulnerable to misleading information, even when we suspect it’s false? How deeply can misinformation affect our actions? The 2024 Scholars in Psychology Lecture In a world of information abundance, separating fact…

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Beer Aquatic – Dr. Frederique Oliver

South

28 November 2024

For the last Beer Aquatic of 2024, we’re hearing Dr. Frederique Olivier’s ( @pagodroma ) incredible story from scientist to wildlife cinematographer. With 20+ seasons in Antarctica and Subantarctic under her belt, Fred has captured…

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Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition – Antarctica Special!

South

20 November 2024

About This Event: Scientists and researchers throughout Australia have partnered with comedians for this hilarious and insightful event about Antarctica. This show features 8 Australian-based scientists and researchers who are infusing humour and laughs into…

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True or False: Science Comedy Gameshow in Hobart

South

19 November 2024

The Science Comedy Gameshow: True or False features comedians battling against each other as they guess whether scientists are lying. This show features four teams battling it throughout the night! Each team of three people…

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The Power and Possibility of Black Knowing

South

14 November 2024

Summary: Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman, author, and public intellectual, Professor Chelsea Watego, presents the 2024 Japanangka errol West Lecture Japanangka errol West Lecture This event will highlight how recognising the expertise of Indigenous…

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A Dose of Nature – Weekly Walks in Kingborough Reserves

South

14 November 2024 - 26 December 2024

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every…

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Dark Sky Country Info Night – Launceston

North

12 November 2024

Join the Wilderness Society Lutruwita / Tasmania in supporting our case for a Sanctuary for Southwest Sky Country at our info night at the Museum Meeting Room, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk. All of life…

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Planning for Hope in Crisis

South

7 November 2024

Summary: Join Nicole Gurran at the 2024 Abercrombie Lecture as she explores how we can rethink planning to tackle crises and build resilient, sustainable communities. 2024 Sir Patrick Abercrombie Lecture We are living in a…

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