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Science in the Pub: Cute, cuddly and dying

South

2 October 2015

Cute, cuddly & dying: challenges in wildlife disease ecology Panellists Dr Scott Carver, PhD, UTas, Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology Dr Andy Flies, PhD, UTas and UniSA, Morris Animal Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow Alynn Martin, PhD…

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Bat Time – Daytime walk and talk on the fascinating world of bats and their habitat

South

27 September 2015

Join Cornelian Bay Bushcare as they discover the world of bats! Dr Lisa Cawthen, local bat expert and Bushcare Coordinator, will take participants on a daytime wander exploring the world of bats and the type…

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Lambert Gully Night Stalk

South

26 September 2015

Join Lambert Gully Bushcare for the first ever Lambert Gully Night Stalk. This is a great opportunity to be a wildlife biologist for a night, and help Lambert Gully Bushcare understand what wildlife use the…

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Mt Pleasant Open Night

South

19 September 2015

This is a rare opportunity to visit the Mt Pleasant Observatory after dark! Use telescopes with the assistance of an expert night-sky guide. Enjoy talks by Tasmanian Night Sky Photography winner, Peter Sayer and Planet Hunter Dr…

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Botanical Arts Workshops: with Artist Deborah Wace

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12 September 2015 - 22 September 2015

Learn from innovative botanic print artist Deb Wace through participating in the series of 3 workshops to master and make your very own mono print. Workshop Dates Sat Sept 12 Workshop 1: 10 am –…

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The Science and Splendour of Aurora

South

9 September 2015

Dr Gary Burns Honorary Scientist, Australian Antarctic Division Research Associate, University of Tasmania Loic Le Guilly Ultimedia The aurora is a natural emission of light from Earth’s upper atmosphere and is often visible from Tasmania.…

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Science in the Pub: Antarctic Adventures

South

4 September 2015

Speakers include: Dr. Steve Rintoul, Oceanographer and climate scientist at CSIRO and the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) Dr Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Research Scientist at the Australian Antarctic Division and Project Leader…

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Don’t be Sheepish About Meat Science

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2 September 2015

University of Tasmania Research Week Special Event presented by Associate Professor Aduli Malau-Aduli. LAMB CANAPES INCLUDED! Free event That lovely leg of lamb you’re eyeing off in the supermarket did not arrive there by mere chance. Animal…

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Challenges for hydro development in Papua New Guinea

South

1 September 2015

A lecture by David Wilson. Presented by Royal Society of Tasmania. All interested people are welcome. Admission is free.

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A Modern Build Tasmania doco – Most Energy Efficient Build 2014 Tasmania

South

27 August 2015

A Modern Build Tasmania – Asante is a journey of discovery that follows the whole building process from inception to occupation. Margaret and Tony had dreamed of a stunning view and a rural location for…

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The Great Lambert Bug Hunt

South

23 August 2015

Be an entomologist for the day and join Lambert Gully Bushcare in the first ever Great Lambert Bug Hunt. Explore Lambert Gully and help discover what bugs call it home. There are over one million…

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Wings of the Sun – Record Breaking Solar-Powered Aircraft

South

23 August 2015

Come and see the screening of the fascinating documentary ‘The Wings of the Sun’ (53 mins) which shows the construction and testing of the record breaking ‘Solar Impulse’ solar-powered aircraft. Using pioneering spirit it was…

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