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Feral Cat Info Session

South

1 July 2023

Join this free info session on feral cat management with some of the best people in the state! The day will be split into an information session in the morning, followed by a practical workshop…

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Too soon or too late? Should we intervene to save species threatened by climate change?

South

29 June 2023

Post-colonisation Australia has a pretty dramatic pattern of species loss. This extinction crisis is now exacerbated by climate change and some species clearly won’t make it without our help. How (or even should) we intervene,…

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Feral Cat Info Session

South

17 June 2023

Join this free info session on feral cat management with some of the best people in the state! Learn about the impacts of feral cats on wildlife and biodiversity, what you can do and recent…

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

South

10 June 2023 - 20 August 2023

Recognising the world’s best nature photography every year since 1965. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum London’s annual competition and exhibition highlighting the unique and beautiful relationship between photography, science and…

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Future Shock – or not!

South

8 June 2023

Dr Shasta Henry is the previous Royal Society of Tasmania Student Councillor and science communicator for Melbourne-based think-tank, Future Crunch. Shasta will give us a future perspective that will explore the Adaptability Quotient which is…

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Exploring Einstein’s Universe

South

8 June 2023

2023 Shaw Prize Recipient Professor Matthew Bailes will take the audience on a virtual tour of Einstein’s universe and what we’ve learned about it using neutron stars and black holes with some of the world’s…

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Beyond Earth: Our future in space

South

7 June 2023

Stars have captured the imagination of humans for millennia. Our fascination with the night sky has driven us to push the limits of what we can achieve, from ancient monuments to modern-day space exploration. But…

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Science in the Pub: Music and Art meet Science

South

7 June 2023

In the spirit of celebrating the artistic side of Tasmania, we’ve decided to theme this month’s event “Music and Art meet Science”. We’ve had to push it back a bit, but we’re excited to bring…

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Shapeshifters: The Wondrous World of Jellyfish

South

1 June 2023

Jellyfish come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes, drifting through every ocean, from the surface to the deepest of the deep seas, and are even found in freshwater locations. This visually breathtaking book…

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MS Research Flagship presents Research with Connections

South

26 May 2023

Join the MS Research Flagship to learn more about our work and celebrate the power of connections this World MS Day. There will be presentations from our researchers and community members, a variety of trade…

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Seals in the sea ice factory

South

25 May 2023

A vast area of the Southern Ocean is covered by sea ice in winter, but within that ice pack are large ice-free areas called polynyas. Australia’s Antarctic Territory hosts 8 of the 13 major polynyas,…

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For the Love of Bees

South

20 May 2023

There’s a lot to learn about beekeeping! Learn more about the science of bees and understand the elements that impact bee health and honey production. Enjoy a free information session on beekeeping and honey production…

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