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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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QVMAG Astronomy Talks

North

28 September 2020 - 10 October 2020

Enjoy 30 minute astronomy talks at QVMAG.

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Secret life of birds @ QVMAG

North

28 September 2020 - 10 October 2020

Discover secrets of birds’ nests and eggs and make your own nest to take home. Ages 5-12 years. This is a fully supervised program. Children need to bring their own drink and snack (no nuts…

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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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What Antarctic Ice Cores can tell us about Australian drought

South

24 September 2020

Antarctica may seem like an unlikely place to go if you have questions about droughts in Australia. But this is exactly where Dr. Tessa Vance of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and the…

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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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Bush Adventures Spring Program

South

15 September 2020 - 29 October 2020

Spring is finally here! What better way is there to celebrate the change of season, than by getting into a Bush Adventure? There’s activities for kids, families, and adults including bush walking, weaving, story time,…

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