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Vanishing Point II – Is Plastic Ingestion a Threat to Tasmanian Seabirds?

South

4 November 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Extinction Matters BioBlitz

South

3 November 2017 - 4 November 2017

A BioBlitz is described as “a festival of science in nature… fun, enjoyable and meaningful to the community, naturalists, scientists and organisations alike… a concerted effort to discover and record as many living things as possible within…

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Roy & Clodagh: Living with Dementia

South

2 November 2017

A truly fascinating account of dementia, told from both inside and out. Roy Harden Jones was an intellectual man, a scientist who, when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, chronicled as much of his journey with it…

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The wacky and wonderful world of bugs! #SciPubBugs

South

2 November 2017

Why attend Science in the Pub? Do you really need an excuse to go to the pub? Mass media, such as television and the internet, provide a seemingly limitless source of information, but determining which…

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Dementia Can Be Prevented: Fact or Fiction?

South

2 November 2017

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, is pleased to invite you to a Public Forum with special guest Professor Karen Ritchie. More info HERE!  

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Introduction to Virtual Reality

South

30 October 2017

Ever want to climb Everest, swim at the bottom of the ocean, go into space or immerse yourself into new worlds? Then virtual reality is for you! Use our HTC Vives and Google cardboards to…

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Science at the Seafarers Festival

South

29 October 2017

All aboard for the Seafarers’ Festival and this year’s theme, HAPPY OCEANS. The Brand new Alchemic Alley welcomes 14 new hands on science activities. Join in on the Tas Rocks Challenge, you might find a…

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Vanishing Point II – From Surfing to a Senate Inquiry

South

28 October 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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The Advancement of Knowledge – 175 years of the Royal Society of Tasmania

South

22 October 2017

On October 14 2018, The Royal Society of Tasmania will be celebrating 175 years. It is the third oldest Royal Society, with only the Royal Society and the Edinburgh Royal Society predating it. The lecture…

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Vanishing Point Unseen

South

21 October 2017 - 4 November 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Pub Crawl: an introduction to insects as food

South

17 October 2017

You are invited to The Quartermasters Arms, for an evening of talk and food – focused on insects. Enjoy three presentations on the science, economics and culture of eating insects – entomophagy. Including three courses…

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Energy Maker Fair

South

17 October 2017

The Energy Maker Fair is a ‘hands on’ day to celebrate, explore and create energy of all kinds. Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia, will be our special Guest Presenter! Tinker with ways to make…

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