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An evolutionary perspective of cancer

South

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

South

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

South

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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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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