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Tamar Discovery at Seahorse World

North

16 June 2018

You are invited to dive into the mysteries and wonder of the Tamar River estuary’s incredible environment during this all-ages, interactive discovery event! The day will include displays and presentations for the whole family, kids…

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Climate Leaders Conference

South

13 June 2018

Aiming to equip youth from across Tasmania with the skills to become climate leaders in their schools and communities by creating a project that will make a difference for themselves, their community and the planet.…

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WHAT’S HOLDING BACK THE TIDE?

South

12 June 2018

The marine renewable energy industry is an emerging industry globally. Ocean energy technologies and devices (e.g. offshore wind farms, wave energy generators) are being developed around the world. Our current understanding of its potential and…

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Cave diving for science

South

5 June 2018

Enter a spectacular, underground world as Dr Andreas Klocker will talk about the 2016, 2017, and 2018 caving and cave diving expeditions he led to Sistema Huautla, one of the world’s deepest cave systems located…

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Make your winter warmer (Mt Nelson)

South

5 June 2018

Celebrate World Environment Day with an Energy Workshop by Matt Duffin. Matt is a national energy expert. He has completed over 1000 home and business energy audits. Learn how to maximise value in making your…

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Science in the Pub: Blood!

South

5 June 2018

In this talk, Special delivery: the impact of reduced blood flow in brain, muscle and fat, researchers will discuss just how important your blood is. You won’t ever take it for granted again! #SciPubBlood Panellists…

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Huon Valley Fix It Day

South

2 June 2018

Have you heard of the throwaway culture? In Australia, we are more likely to buy something new again than try and repair it. At Huon Fix It Day, you can learn how to repair everything…

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Beer Aquatic – Algal Blooms: The Good, the Bad and the Deadly

South

31 May 2018

Professor Gustaaf Hallegraeff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies will share his life-long passion for phytoplankton, with a particular emphasis on toxic algae blooms. The event is free, questions and discussion are welcome…

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Tackling marine debris through research

South

29 May 2018

Marine debris, including but not limited to discarded fishing gear, ghostnets, microplastics, and plastic pollution, is an ever-growing problem. Researchers at the University of Tasmania are examining the environmental, governance, community and aesthetic impacts of…

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The real founder of the Royal Society of Tasmania: Lady Jane Franklin

North

27 May 2018

Various people have desired to gain kudos from establishing themselves as the founder of the Royal Society of Tasmania, notably Governor Eardley Wilmot. Alison will argue that Jane Franklin was the real founder, though as…

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Where? Where? Wedgie! Citizen Science Project

Statewide

25 May 2018 - 27 May 2018

Help us find out how many wedge-tailed eagles there are in Tasmania! This NatureTrackers citizen science project invites all Tasmanians to help us monitor Tasmania’s diurnal birds of prey, with a focus on wedge-tailed eagles,…

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Talk: Lessons for Tasmania’s health system from a UK perspective

South

24 May 2018

The former head of the UK’s National Health Service Sustainable Development Unit, Dr David Pencheon, will give a public lecture in Hobart on May 24: Ten Years of the Sustainable Development Unit in the National…

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