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Get Some Science at MOMA!

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26 February 2017

University of Tasmania and the Heavy Metals Project will be hosting a special display at MoMa this weekend that includes a project exhibition and live demonstrations of the science behind this special Art/Science project. The…

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We.Me.It: compelling insights into the essence of human nature

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23 February 2017

Book Launch Event Ever wondered what motivates people? The answer is surprisingly simple. You can sum it up in three short words: We. Me. It. Transform how you understand and achieve motivation. This book will…

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Music for a Warming World – Talks & performances

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21 February 2017 - 26 February 2017

Music for a Warming World Hosted by Climate Tasmania The power of music, science and community – a stunning visually immersive concert telling the compelling story of climate change. Climate Talks IMAS Building, Castray Esplanade,…

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Climate Change: How bad is it, can we fix it, and what would that cost?

South

21 February 2017

In this talk, Professor Rohling will explain how climate changes, how humans are causing change, and how we know that it is us rather than natural cycles. More information Enquiries: Dr John Hunter, +61 427…

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An evolutionary perspective of cancer

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17 February 2017

A talk by Frederic Thomas, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Research on Cancer – Montpellier and University of Montpellier, France.                                               The talk will present an evolutionary perspective of cancer and will be divided into 4…

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Botanical Art Workshops

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14 February 2017 - 24 February 2017

14 – 17 February: The internationally renowned Australian botanical artist, Jennifer Phillips will be running a Beginners’ Workshop in botanical art. Participation is open to anyone interested in learning the basic techniques of botanical art.…

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New Philosopher: Nature & the Future

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3 February 2017

Who cares about climate change? What can bees tell us about the state of the planet? Are we now divorced from nature? And what about The Future? Where are all the aliens? Will the human…

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Medical history of Tasmania: Dr Edward Swarbreck Hall

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2 February 2017

Stefan Petrow will talk about Dr Edward Swarbreck Hall in Tasmania 1850 -1881. Hall was a controversial figure in Tasmania’s medical field for many reasons, but he also helped shape the future of medicine in…

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Science in the Pub: Robots!

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2 February 2017

High Tech Science: Robots and drones doin’ the dirty (work) #SciPubRobots Panellists Guy Williams, ARC Future Fellow – Ocean Sea Ice Interactions, IMAS Marine & Antarctic Futures Centre (MAFC), University of Tasmania Vanessa Lucieer, Senior…

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Things get steamy underwater: hydro-thermal vents

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2 February 2017

Hydrothermal vents have revealed a world of remarkable spectacle, including ‘lakes’ of molten sulfur, chimneys expelling liquid CO2, spectacular eruptions on the seafloor and never before seen animals. Presented by Dr Cornel de Ronde of…

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UNDERCURRENT – DIANE MASTERS EXHIBITION

South

1 February 2017 - 30 March 2017

Have you ever thought of what the microscopic, drifting, primary producers that the ocean is teeming with have done for you? These are the phytoplankton, and they are grazed by animals known as zooplankton. All…

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Deep-Sea Synergy: Humans, Robots, and the Most Active Volcanic Systems on Earth

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31 January 2017

Explore how near and long-term technological advances may shape the future volcanic research in the deep sea. Dr Adam Soule investigates the dynamic interactions of heat and rocks in the deep earth with the crust…

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