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Royal Society talk: Melting in the Earth

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2 May 2017

Prof Emeritus David H. Green will speak on complexity, diversity and a key to understanding seismic shifts and tectonic plates. More information

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The Science of Expertise

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27 April 2017

  Presented by Dr Kristy Martire, cognitive scientists have been researching the attainment and development of expertise for decades. However, legal and scientific understandings of ‘expert’ performance do not closely align. Where legal conceptualisations give priority…

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Climate Litigation: Improving decision making and shaping policy

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27 April 2017

Across the globe, various legal options are being explored to address the growing threat of climate change. Due to our legal frameworks, cases in Australia have tended to challenge high-emission developments, rather than core policy…

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Tasmanian Youth Science Forum

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26 April 2017 - 28 April 2017

The Tasmanian Youth Science Forum is a program for Tasmanian year 11 & 12 students with an interest in science, engineering & technology. Participants will spend 3 days at the University of Tasmania taking part in a…

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TMAG Children's Festival

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26 April 2017 - 30 April 2017

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) will once again be turned over to younger visitors during the April School Holidays for the TMAG Children’s Festival. This year the festival will explore all things ‘animal’,…

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2017 Fagus Festival

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22 April 2017 - 23 April 2017

You are invited to celebrate the turning of the fagus, Tasmania’s only native deciduous tree, and be inspired by the beauty of nature at one of Tasmania’s oldest national parks. This two-day event features PWS…

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March for Science Hobart

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22 April 2017

Want to learn more about science and why it is important to you? Come join the March for Science Hobart, this Earth day on the Parliament House Lawns for a family friendly event. Science engagement groups…

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Arduino MiniBot Boot Camp

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19 April 2017 - 21 April 2017

The team from Tigers Robotics is hosting an Arduino MiniBot Boot Camp for Grade 8 to 12 students. Cost: $120 ($40 deposit required following confirmation of registration) More information and registration

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The Art of Science

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7 April 2017 - 9 July 2017

An exhibition of over 80 exquisite illustrations of people, coastlines, birds, animals and marine life created by the artists on French navigator Nicolas Baudin’s voyage to Australia. They include some of the first European portraits…

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Science in the Pub: What’s killing Tassie’s cuddly creatures?

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6 April 2017

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with free presentation and nibbles. Panellists Menna Jones, Associate Professor, UTas Greg Irons, Director of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Founder of Tasmania’s Wildlife Rescue Program Erik Wapstra, Associate Dean (Research), UTas #SciPubCreature

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Big Questions Need a Big Telescope

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6 April 2017

Presented by Dr Nick Seymour – Curtin University/International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research Radio astronomy allows us to explore the Universe at wavelengths beyond what the human eye can see, allowing us to find black holes,…

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Height, Health and History

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4 April 2017

This talk, presented by Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stewart, will outline the ways in which historical height data information can be used to explore the impact of changing conditions on Tasmanian living standards in the 19th and…

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