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Conservation Worrier

South

1 June 2017

Prolific and profound. Tasmanian scientist and author Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick is launching his memoir ‘Conservation Worrier’ at Fullers Bookshop​ on June the 1st at 5:30pm. Jaime is a seriously clever guy, who manages to strike…

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Family Day- TMAG

South

28 May 2017

This Family Day is all about paper. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) collection has many items made with paper, from works of art to theatre tickets to legal documents. Come and discover some…

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Robotics Workshops – Intro & Advanced

South

27 May 2017

Introduction to Robotics & RoboCupJunior Short workshop for teachers and prospective mentors of ANY experience level! Join Brian Thomas (Tommo) – a long-time expert who has been involved with RoboCupJunior since Australian competitions began back…

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Physics, Power and Climate Change

South

17 May 2017

Join Professor David Norman Jamieson, School of Physics, University of Melbourne as he discusses physics, power and climate change. His lecture explains entropy and the big challenges involved in charting the uncertain future. Please bring…

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Is the future falling apart?

South

16 May 2017

WE’RE DOOMED! Or are we? Don’t ask us, ask a scientist. Climate change researcher Will Hobbs and neuroscientist Lila Landowski are here to set the record straight. This event will be hosted by ABC breakfast…

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Tasmanian Science Talent Search 2017 (Hobart)

South

9 May 2017

Ian Pattie will present the 2017 TSTS Technology Challenge and share ideas around the making, materials and judging conditions for this year’s Technology Challenge. History of Flight Challenge The history of flight has evolved from…

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Total Immersion Virtual Reality Open Day

South

6 May 2017

Experience total immersion gaming and other fun stuff in virtual reality! View the Facebook event for more information and to RSVP

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Science in the Pub: Discovering the secrets to sustaining life on earth

South

4 May 2017

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with free presentation and nibbles. Panellists Mark Hovenden, Associate Professor, University of Tasmania Jim Weller, ARC Future Fellow, University of Tasmania Greg Jordan, Associate Professor, University of Tasmania #SciPubPlants

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Royal Society talk: Melting in the Earth

South

2 May 2017

Prof Emeritus David H. Green will speak on complexity, diversity and a key to understanding seismic shifts and tectonic plates. More information

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The Science of Expertise

South

27 April 2017

  Presented by Dr Kristy Martire, cognitive scientists have been researching the attainment and development of expertise for decades. However, legal and scientific understandings of ‘expert’ performance do not closely align. Where legal conceptualisations give priority…

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Climate Litigation: Improving decision making and shaping policy

South

27 April 2017

Across the globe, various legal options are being explored to address the growing threat of climate change. Due to our legal frameworks, cases in Australia have tended to challenge high-emission developments, rather than core policy…

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Tasmanian Youth Science Forum

South

26 April 2017 - 28 April 2017

The Tasmanian Youth Science Forum is a program for Tasmanian year 11 & 12 students with an interest in science, engineering & technology. Participants will spend 3 days at the University of Tasmania taking part in a…

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