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Adventures with Bat Girl

South

17 October 2014

A City of Hobart Bush Adventures Event Get ready for a batty family evening with local bat expert Dr Lisa Cawthen, Tasmania’s very own Bat Girl! Join us for a batastic time where you’ll play…

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Exploding Into Chemistry

South

17 October 2014

You are invited to a fun evening of chemical demonstrations for all ages! Free for all ages. This event is part of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s 2014 Youth Lecture Tour.

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The Secret Life of Seaweed

South

14 October 2014

Launch of the new edition of Seaweed Ecology and Physiology and public lecture by lead author Catriona Hurd Associate Professor – Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Seaweed-based Coastal Ecosystems In coastal seas,…

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What's killing all the small mammals in Northern Australia?

South

10 October 2014

School of Biological Sciences (SBS) Seminar Public lecture by Professor Chris Johnson from the UTAS School of Biological Sciences.

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Nature’s chemical diversity- LINC Exhibition

South

8 October 2014 - 31 October 2014

This exhibition is about the invisible natural radiation that not only surrounds you but is also within you. This low level radiation comes from the earth, space, your home and food. Human-made radioactive sources and…

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UTAS Postgraduate Students’ Symposium

South

7 October 2014

Presented by the Royal Society of Tasmania.   Speakers: • Daniel Gregory – The chemical conditions of ancient oceans 2.5 billion years ago • Lavy Ratnarajah – Bottoms up: How whale poop helps feed the…

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RTBG Spring Community Festival

South

4 October 2014 - 5 October 2014

The Spring Community Festival has been a Tasmanian community institution since 1986.  Attracting more than 15,000 visitors annually, the Spring Community Festival is the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens premiere festival overflowing with entertainment, activities, rides,…

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Drop in for Science Fun – Kingborough Kids Allowed

South

3 October 2014 - 31 October 2014

The Kingborough Council is running free activities for children during October. Drop in for a bit of science fun during your visit to Channel Court. Science sessions will run each Friday in October, except the…

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Abseil Hobart's Indoor Forest – school holiday fun

South

2 October 2014

 Bring the family along to our next school holiday fun day –ABSEIL IN HOBART’S INDOOR FOREST. Learn about the Tasmanian Devil, talk to Vanessa about wedge-tailed eagles, hands on forest fire fighting with Marty, discover forest insects under…

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2014 Menzies Debate: The obesity epidemic should be managed by cure, not prevention

South

25 September 2014

More than 60% of Australian adults are either overweight or obese. The individual and societal costs are high, and growing. Join us to hear experts from research, policy and clinical practice debate the motion. Award-winning…

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Science Education in Australia: An Investment In The Future

South

24 September 2014

A lecture presented by Professor Ian Chubb AC, Australia’s Chief Scientist. Professor Chubb will discuss the critical role of science education in providing skills security for Australia in the coming decades. Those wishing to register…

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How the public and scientists can work together to provide wildlife refuges in an urban area

South

19 September 2014

I would like to invite you to be part of a scientific study to gain an understanding of how valuable wildlife refuges area in urban areas. By participating in an anonymous online survey, you will…

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