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Macrofacts on Microbats

South

13 March 2015

Did you know there are over 1000 different species of bat worldwide? Do you know how many Tasmania has? Join local bat expert, Dr Lisa Cawthen, as she unlocks the secret world of bats over…

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Bush Kids: activities for 2-5 year olds

South

11 March 2015 - 12 May 2015

Flora the Explorer’s Rivulet Adventure Wed 11 Mar & Mon 27 Apr, 10-11.30am Get ready for a big expedition designed for little legs! We will follow Flora’s map to discover who lives in and around…

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Continental loss: The quest to determine Antarctica’s contribution to sea-level change

South

3 March 2015

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend this special lecture by Prof. Matt King. All interested people welcome. Admission is free. Prof. King is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Kavli Medal awarded…

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Stories Come to Life at Hobart LINC

South

25 February 2015

This event is for children aged 2 – 5 years (children must be accompanied by an adult). Who is hiding in the bush nearby? Come along to hear stories about the animals that live around Hobart…

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Step into History at Sandy Bay

South

22 February 2015

Join Brendan Lennard, the City of Hobart’s Senior Cultural Heritage Officer, to explore the cultural history of Lower Sandy Bay including Long Point and the Nutgrove area. During this easy walk (approx. 500 metres) along the Sandy Bay…

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Where Our Wild Things Are

South

20 February 2015

At night a whole other world of creatures come out to play in our bushland! We will go for a night walk to see where our wild things are and you will get some handy hints for spotting…

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Rewilding Tasmania

South

20 February 2015

The University of Tasmania is convening a one-day symposium that features leading experts from academia and the community to debate the role of “rewilding” and other restorative practices as a framework for sustaining Tasmania’s environment. The symposium examines…

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What is the best use of Tasmania's renewable energy resource to drive economic growth?

South

19 February 2015

This breakfast event features a panel discussion between government, academic and industry leaders about the opportunities for Tasmania with our 100% renewable energy resources and whether we should be using it primarily to attract new…

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Discovery Franklin: History of the lost 1845 Franklin Expedition to the Northwest Passage

South

18 February 2015

The High Commission of Canada in Australia will present the Franklin Discovery Lecture at IMAS on Wednesday 18 February, 2015. The lecture will explore the intriguing history of the Franklin Expedition – which was lost…

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The Known Unknowns of the Universe

South

17 February 2015

Presented by Professor Ray Volkas, from the University of Melbourne, ARC Centre of Excellence for Particle Physics at the Terascale. Although we have come a long way in our understanding of the universe at both its smallest…

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Future Crunch: how science and technology are changing your world for the better (Hobart)

South

12 February 2015

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant, but because of our evolutionary hard-wiring most people focus overwhelmingly on negative trends rather than positive ones. In…

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Flora the Explorer’s Beach Adventure

South

11 February 2015 - 27 February 2015

There will be two sessions on the 11th and the 27th February. This event is for children aged 2 – 5 years (children must be accompanied by an adult). Get ready for a big expedition…

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