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Assessing Cumulative Impacts – Pitfalls, Successes and Next Steps

South

13 June 2017 - 15 May 2017

A symposium looking at the technical aspects of assessing cumulative impacts (what we do now and what is needed for the future) will be held in Hobart 13-15th June. Understanding cumulative impacts requires a systems…

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Animal Eco-Warriors

South

8 June 2017

From the nosy noses of biosecurity beagles at airports to rats learning to sniff out landmines in war-torn landscapes, animals are using their unique abilities to help make the world a safer place. Join Tasmanian…

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The Future of Humanity

South

6 June 2017

Humans have persisted in our modern evolved form for about two hundred millennia, and are now a dominant force of nature on planet Earth. But are we near the end, or closer to the beginning,…

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Male Supremacy, Human Supremacy and the Fate of the Ecosphere

South

5 June 2017

Both the intimate problems of our lives and the world’s greatest ecological concerns are rooted in the same problems: the delusions of ownership and the illusion of control. In patriarchy men have claimed to own…

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Fair Go For Swifties

South

4 June 2017

Come along and find out what you can do to help the critically endangered swift parrot Lathumas discolor, native to the Eucalypts of Tasmania and Bruny Island. This Information Session and Workshop will be hosted…

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Conservation Worrier

South

1 June 2017

Prolific and profound. Tasmanian scientist and author Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick is launching his memoir ‘Conservation Worrier’ at Fullers Bookshop​ on June the 1st at 5:30pm. Jaime is a seriously clever guy, who manages to strike…

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Family Day- TMAG

South

28 May 2017

This Family Day is all about paper. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) collection has many items made with paper, from works of art to theatre tickets to legal documents. Come and discover some…

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Robotics Workshops – Intro & Advanced

South

27 May 2017

Introduction to Robotics & RoboCupJunior Short workshop for teachers and prospective mentors of ANY experience level! Join Brian Thomas (Tommo) – a long-time expert who has been involved with RoboCupJunior since Australian competitions began back…

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Water for Profit

North

18 May 2017

Whether you are looking to bring precision irrigation to your property, or are after tips to further enhance your current systems, this event is for you. The day will include expert presentations on precision irrigation,…

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Physics, Power and Climate Change

South

17 May 2017

Join Professor David Norman Jamieson, School of Physics, University of Melbourne as he discusses physics, power and climate change. His lecture explains entropy and the big challenges involved in charting the uncertain future. Please bring…

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Is the future falling apart?

South

16 May 2017

WE’RE DOOMED! Or are we? Don’t ask us, ask a scientist. Climate change researcher Will Hobbs and neuroscientist Lila Landowski are here to set the record straight. This event will be hosted by ABC breakfast…

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Do we control technology, or does it control us?

North

10 May 2017

Science and technology are all around us, but are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. How can we understand the role of science and technology in our society? What is the…

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