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6 July 2017
Engage the brain while knocking back a brew! With these panelists there will be lots to think about: Lila Landowski, PhD, Postdoctoral fellow, University of Tasmania Emma Eaton, PhD, Postdoctoral fellow, University of Tasmania Brad…
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5 July 2017 - 2 August 2017
The Royal Society of Tasmania Winter Series 2017 is here! Over three fascinating Wednesday nights discover the future of the word’s oceans. Sessions open to all who are interested! Session 1: Wed 5 July 7.30…
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5 July 2017
Hobart, Christchurch, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas and Cape Town may seem geographically remote from one another, but all five are linked because of their status as Antarctic Gateway Cities. What does this identity mean? How has…
South
4 July 2017
Dr Meredith Nash, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Tasmania, researches the depth and enduring character of gender-based inequalities of positions and power. Join Dr Nash as she discusses Gender bias, sexual harassment,…
North
29 June 2017
John Douglas, QVMAG Honorary Research Associate, has had a lifelong interest in the wildlife of Australia. Macro photography of spiders sparked his interest in naming and taxonomy. He now works in QVMAG’s collection of spiders.…
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29 June 2017
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the University of Tasmania are hosting a seminar entitled “Clandestine drug manufacture in Australia, history, chemistry, and characterizing human health risk”. Presenter: Paul Newell is a former forensic chemist…
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25 June 2017
For over 50 years scientists have been working to understand Antarctica’s contribution to sea level. For much of this time there has been disagreement about if this massive ice sheet is even growing or shrinking.…
Statewide
21 June 2017
Join Professor Caleb Gardner from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies as he discusses the contradictions within Australian commercial fisheries. Australia has one of the largest exclusive economic zones (EEZs) yet produces very little…
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14 June 2017
Climate change now and in the future is on every one’s mind, but we hear little about climate change in the past. Distinguished Professor Ross Large and his research team at the University of Tasmania…
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13 June 2017 - 16 June 2017
Understanding cumulative impacts requires a systems approach across a broad array of scientific disciplines: physics, chemistry, ecology, economics, social sciences and more. All of these disciplines have developed their own first steps down the integrated…
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13 June 2017
Join a panel of esteemed Collegiate Old Girls who have made their careers in science. The discussion will be chaired by Mrs Judith Tudball, Principal of St Michael’s Collegiate School. Panelists include: Dr Anthea Rhodes –…
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13 June 2017
Join a panel of esteemed Collegiate Old Girls who have made their careers in science. The discussion will be chaired by Mrs Judith Tudball, Principal of St Michael’s Collegiate School. Panelists include: Dr Anthea Rhodes –…