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Beer + Science at Red Brick Road

North

5 March 2019

Come have a beer with other members of the local science community and industry. Hear how Launceston is packed full of science and how you can be involved. National Science Week, held in August each…

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Sue Quinn Exhibition for PhD Examination: Porosity and poiesis across fragile membranes: patterning fluid arrangements in human biology

North

28 February 2019

Sue’s artistic investigation focuses on the human organism’s visual qualities in its smallest, less obvious, yet visually fascinating parts. I explore notions grounded in microscopic observations that lead to greater emphasis on the performance and…

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Tasmania Burning: Lessons from the global bushfire crisis

South

27 February 2019

More than 40 bushfires, ignited by massive dry lightning storms, burnt 200,000 hectares – or 3 per cent of the state – throughout January and February. The impact could be second only to the deadly…

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BOOK LAUNCH: Climate Change Criminology

South

21 February 2019

Using a crime-fighting mindset to address climate change. And why not! Leading ‘green criminologist’ Rob White takes a long look at energy, food and tourism in the context of the systematic destruction of the environment,…

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The Science of Taste

North

8 February 2019

We experience the world, including the food we eat, via our five senses. Taste comes to us as the brain integrates these sensory inputs with memories, expectations and emotions. This talk will give an overview…

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The Science of Taste

South

4 February 2019

We experience the world, including the food we eat, via our five senses. Taste comes to us as the brain integrates these sensory inputs with memories, expectations and emotions. This talk will give an overview…

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Tamar World Wetlands Day

South

2 February 2019

Explore the Tamar Island Wetlands and learn about wetlands and climate change. FREE activities including: guided walks, information and animal displays, Aboriginal cultural art workshops, kids’ art and craft activities and BBQ on Tamar Island.…

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Dinosaurs by Night

South

1 February 2019

See the Dinosaur rEvolution: Secrets of Survival exhibition; pat a roaring moving dinosaur; enjoy dinosaur games, touch objects, dinosaur skull-hat making, face painting, fossil digs; food trucks and live children’s music. Entry to TMAG only by…

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Beer Aquatic: Science, Salmon and Storm Bay

South

31 January 2019

Plans are currently underway to more than double Tasmania’s salmon production through major expansion into Storm Bay. Is this sustainable? What are the risks to the Derwent estuary and the sheltered waters of Frederick Henry…

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Fermentation Science course info night

North

31 January 2019

Learn about the new course at the University of Tasmania’s University College: the Associate Degree in Applied Science specialising in FERMENTATION SCIENCE AND SEPARATION PROCESSES. In a relaxed setting, learn about Tasmania’s innovative industries within the food and…

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Louisa Anne Meredith art exhibition

South

27 January 2019 - 24 February 2019

Part of the Royal Society’s 175 year celebration, see the work of naturalist and illustrator Louisa Anne Meredith. She was  the first woman to be elected as an Honorary Member of the Royal Society of Tasmania…

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QVMAG Summer Science for Kids

North

24 January 2019 - 31 January 2019

Slime, circuits, extreme engineering and more! Visit the website for more information.

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