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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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Asia-Pacific Workshop on Marine Hydrodynamics in Naval Architecture, Ocean Technology and Constructions

North

22 January 2019 - 25 January 2019

9th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Marine Hydrodynamics in Naval Architecture, Ocean Technology and Constructions hosted by Australian Maritime College. The conference calls on specialists and researchers, youth scientists, and PhD and Master Students engaged in the…

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MUSIC TOUR: Where Song Began

Statewide

16 January 2019 - 29 January 2019

‘Where Song Began’ is a musical celebration of Australia’s birds and how they shaped the world. ‘…an unforgettable and inspiring work, that captivated the audience ’ ‘…it moved me to tears… I left feeling I had…

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School Holidays: DINOSAURS!

South

14 January 2019 - 25 January 2019

School Holiday Program Week One: Digging for Dinosaurs Calling all young palaeontologists (dinosaur scientists!). Dig for dinosaur fossils with science educators. Learn about fossil casts and how to make one. Do some fossil sketches and…

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