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CONSTAT Science Teachers Conference

Statewide

23 March 2018 - 24 March 2018

Theme: Game Changers and Change Makers What is CONSTAT? Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Tasmania When: Friday 23rd March (Field trips and on-site excursions in the North West of Tasmania followed by the…

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Shell Questacon Science Circus Tassie Tour

Statewide

16 October 2017 - 12 November 2017

Australia’s greatest touring Science Circus is coming to Tasmania! The Shell Questacon Science Circus is a great opportunity for parents and children to share, discover and explore science together. You can encourage a fascination and…

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Robot engineering meets Antarctic science webinar

Statewide

23 August 2017

ALUMNI WEBINAR SERIES 2017 Presented by Dr Damien Guihen In this webinar Damien will discuss the need for autonomous observations in the Antarctic and the technological, logistical and coordination challenges that this presents. Damien will…

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Australian Commercial Fisheries – what’s holding them back?

Statewide

21 June 2017

Join Professor Caleb Gardner from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies as he discusses the contradictions within Australian commercial fisheries. Australia has one of the largest exclusive economic zones (EEZs) yet produces very little…

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Research Week 2016 – University of Tasmania

Statewide

27 August 2016 - 2 September 2016

The strength and diversity of the University’s research will be showcased during this year’s Research Week (27 August – 2 September). The week will highlight the University’s research excellence across campuses in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie…

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Science Investigation Awards 2016

Statewide

25 August 2016 - 16 September 2016

The annual Science Investigation Awards challenge Year 5 – 12 students to investigate a scientific hypothesis of their choice from one of the following themes: Agricultural Science, Engineering, Environmental & Marine, Physical Sciences and Health…

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Staying cool under pressure: The psychology of extreme environments

Statewide

6 June 2016

Join us online for our second alumni lunchtime webinar presented by Dr Kimberley Norris from the School of Medicine (Psychology) at the University of Tasmania. Dr Norris will discuss how people adapt, survive and thrive…

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Link Festival 2015

Statewide

16 February 2015 - 17 February 2015

design + technology + social change Link Festival brings together Australia’s leading and emerging social innovators and a new generation of design and technology professionals to explore the nexus of design, technology and social change. Speakers include…

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More Than Honey- film screening

Statewide

11 February 2015

More Than Honey is an award winning documentary film that takes a revelatory look at the decline of bee populations world wide and the impact on the environment and ultimately on humanity. This film is…

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Robogals at the Bruny Island Kids Art Zone Festival

Statewide

6 January 2015

The Bruny Island Kids Artzone is a week long school holiday program for kids and the Robogals will present a half day workshop for ages 6 – 14 years. Robogals are bringing engineering to Bruny…

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University of Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Expo

Statewide

8 October 2014

Come along to this free event for information on health & lifestyle, quitting smoking, mental health services, healthy eating, health insurance, superannuation as well as interactive health monitoring. Locations Sandy Bay Campus: University Centre Foyer Newnham…

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The Science Inspiration

Statewide

17 September 2014

Professor Tanya Monro is a literal ‘bright spark’ in Australian science, driving exciting research into photonics – the science of light. As a young teenager, Tanya thought her future would be in music, before being…

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