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Royal Society: Using engagement to tackle future challenges

South

17 March 2021

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend this lecture by Dr Jess Melbourne-Thomas, Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2020. The future of the Earth and its global population holds significant challenges, particularly with…

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Young Tall Poppy info session (TAS)

Statewide

11 March 2021

The annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards were created to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australian scientists. Recipients of the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (referred to as ‘Tall Poppies’) promote interest in science…

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Robot Workshop with Professor Wiggle

South

11 March 2021 - 17 April 2021

Come along and make your very own upcycled robot! Join Professor Wiggle (aka Michael Auden) for this fun workshop making your very own robot with upcycled parts. Professor Wiggle will show you how to put…

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That’s What I Call Science! International Women’s Day Panel Discussion

Statewide

9 March 2021

Join Niamh Chapman and Mibu Fischer for the panel discussion ‘Systemic Barriers to Equity and What We Can Do About It’ with Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, Dr Emma Burrows and Dr Annabelle Newton from Women in…

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Science in the Pub: Inspiring Women in STEMM 2020 Winners

South

4 March 2021

Meet the winners of the inaugural SciPub Inspiring Women in STEM grant Find out about their research, what motivated these women to undertake a PhD in STEMM, and how they communicate their work with the…

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Exploring citizen science in the context of disaster response and recovery

Statewide

3 March 2021

The Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) provides access to Australia’s largest collection of biodiversity information via the provision of open infrastructure and tools. Many of the tools available help support citizen science activities, including resources…

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World Wildlife Day 2021

Statewide

3 March 2021

On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…

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Exhibition of Experimental Artworks

South

2 March 2021

Original resin artworks by Dr Andrew Grosse and paintings by his daughter Taly Hamilton will be on display at the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay campus. The resin works are of an experimental nature, utilising…

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Royal Society: The Key to Tackling the Global Fire Crisis

North

28 February 2021

Pyrogeographic thinking means changing the negative way we look at and talk about wildfire disasters to the more positive method of problem solving to achieve sustainable coexistence with fire. Hear from Professor David Bowman from…

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Life in the Lab – Insect collection

Statewide

25 February 2021

Flies, beetles, and wasps, oh my! Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Australian National Insect Collection and see the world class facilities from the comfort of your home. Entomologist Juanita Rodriguez will…

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World Wetlands Day 2021

South

14 February 2021

A scavenger hunt, guided tours, photo and drawing competitions for World Wetlands Day.

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Women Blaze Trails virtual event

South

12 February 2021 - 14 February 2021

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, join in and celebrate with a virtual 3-day festival featuring women in science, exploration and conservation from across the globe, brought right into your living rooms!

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