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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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Antarctica: Measuring Climate Change

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31 January 2017

Professor Vincent Favier (Laboratory for Glaciology and Geophysics of the Environment, University of Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France) is a glaciologist who has been studying glaciers and the way they are changing in all corners of…

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Underwater volcanoes in your living room

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30 January 2017

What would it be like to observe the secrets of oceanic volcanoes, just as we observe the stars? “Bringing Underwater Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and the Life That They Host Directly Into Your Living Rooms Live…

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University of Tasmania Science Experience (Hobart)

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23 January 2017 - 25 January 2017

The Science Experience is a 3-day whirlwind of fun hands-on science, engineering and technology activities.  Participants will experiment in the chemistry laboratory, learn about Tasmanian wildlife, investigate earth sciences, visit the Institute of Marine and…

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Future Crunch presents: Imagining a sustainable future

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21 January 2017

How do we engage with and interpret the mind-blowing advances in culture, science & technology as they transform humanity’s place within the cosmos? How do you harness the power of social innovation, accelerate change and…

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ART+SCIENCE: Robotics & neural networks

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9 January 2017

Guy Ben-Ary is an artist and researcher at SymbioticA, Centre for Excellence in Biological Arts at the University of Western Australia. Recognised internationally as a major artist and innovator working across science and media arts,…

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Science in the Pub – Teaching teachers: effective science education

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5 January 2017

Teaching teachers: effective science education, with panellists Peter Johnston, Professor Emeritus, University of Albany, and author of Choice Words, Kim Beswick, Professor in Mathematics Education, University of Tasmania.

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Overcoming Barriers to Effective Conservation under Climate Change

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13 December 2016

Join a panel of experts and be part of the conversation about the need to promote adaptation of biodiversity to the impacts of climate change. How are conservation managers responding to the impacts of climate…

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Book launch: Rays of the World

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7 December 2016

CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Acting Science Director Dr David Smith and Director of CSIRO’s Australian National Fish Collection Dan Gledhill invite you to attend the official launch of the book Rays of the World. This…

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On Albatross Island exhibition

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5 December 2016 - 20 January 2017

This exhibition will showcase Matthew Newton’s individual artistic responses to aba unique environment while speaking to the important scientific based conservation work being done On Albatross Island. Full details at the IMAS website

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Science in the Pub – in the brewery

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4 December 2016

A sciencey tour of the brewery (with explanation of their brewing process) followed by beer tasting, first full drink free and a BBQ lunch of hamburgers and sausages made from their sustainably farmed “beer-fed beef”…

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Bush Adventures Summer Program

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1 December 2016 - 10 February 2017

Things are heating up this summer! What better way to celebrate the warm weather than by getting into a Bush Adventure? This summer, you will meet and marvel at the wonderful wildlife that calls Hobart’s…

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