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Butterfly Brilliance

North

25 October 2020

A collection of around 12000 butterflies compiled by Trevor Lambkin and Ian Knight over the last 50 years has most generously been donated to QVMAG. Hear from one of the donors, Lepidopterist Trevor Lambkin, about…

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Living in a Changing Climate

Statewide

20 October 2020

Former Greens leader Christine Milne chairs a panel of our experts on the systemic changes required to protect lives and livelihoods. Presenters Distinguished Professor Rob White, Criminology Dr Kate Booth, Human Geography Dr Vishnu Prahalad,…

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Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Statewide

19 October 2020 - 25 October 2020

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is an activity for all-ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you – whether that’s in your garden, the local park, a beach or even your…

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The Future of Electronic Health Records

Statewide

15 October 2020

Three Australian leaders in digital health examine how COVID-19 and other drivers have shifted the trajectory for electronic health records, and what this means for consumers and health professionals. Presenters Dr Terry J. Hannan, Centre…

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Women in Technology

South

14 October 2020

The Women in Technology Program, arranged by IT Services at the University of Tasmania, aims to promote the importance of a diverse workforce. The keynote speakers at this event will be: Dr Mary-Anne Lea, Associate…

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The Leadership film screening + Q&A

South

14 October 2020

Why is it important to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity in STEMM? What can #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo teach us about amplifying underrepresented voices? How can we make workplaces more equitable? How might diversity in STEMM…

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TMAG Spring Program

South

6 October 2020 - 9 October 2020

A varied program of activities at the museum for young people including Aboriginal learning, story time, and Lego! View the PDF program

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An account of Earth’s Middle Ages – Life and Resources

Statewide

4 October 2020

Dr Indrani Mukherjee is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geochemistry at CODES, University of Tasmania. This presentation will expand on the research foundations built over the course of Indrani’s PhD targeting both fundamental and applied aspects…

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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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