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Tackling marine debris through research

South

29 May 2018

Marine debris, including but not limited to discarded fishing gear, ghostnets, microplastics, and plastic pollution, is an ever-growing problem. Researchers at the University of Tasmania are examining the environmental, governance, community and aesthetic impacts of…

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The real founder of the Royal Society of Tasmania: Lady Jane Franklin

North

27 May 2018

Various people have desired to gain kudos from establishing themselves as the founder of the Royal Society of Tasmania, notably Governor Eardley Wilmot. Alison will argue that Jane Franklin was the real founder, though as…

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Where? Where? Wedgie! Citizen Science Project

Statewide

25 May 2018 - 27 May 2018

Help us find out how many wedge-tailed eagles there are in Tasmania! This NatureTrackers citizen science project invites all Tasmanians to help us monitor Tasmania’s diurnal birds of prey, with a focus on wedge-tailed eagles,…

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Talk: Lessons for Tasmania’s health system from a UK perspective

South

24 May 2018

The former head of the UK’s National Health Service Sustainable Development Unit, Dr David Pencheon, will give a public lecture in Hobart on May 24: Ten Years of the Sustainable Development Unit in the National…

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Tasmanian Science and Engineering Challenge 2018

Statewide

23 May 2018 - 1 June 2018

***Update: This program is now full*** The Science and Engineering Challenge (the Challenge) is an outreach program aimed at changing student’s perceptions of science and engineering. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of these disciplines…

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Stargazing World Record Attempt – Zayed Huon Energy Futures Team

South

23 May 2018

Join an evening of fun and excitement as we try to break a Guinness World Record! This free community event will include a live screening of Stargazing Live with Brian Cox. Event Timings 7.00pm: Event…

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Ulverstone Star Gazing Night – 23 May 2018

North West

23 May 2018

Bring your telescopes, your binoculars or just bring yourself to the Ulverstone Wharf on Wednesday 23 May.  Involving thousands of people around the country, Star Gazing Live is about sharing the night-sky with all ages. …

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Intro to Virtual Reality

South

21 May 2018

Experience HTC Vive virtual reality headsets and escape into virtual worlds! Travel the globe, dive under the water, ride a roller coaster, solve puzzles or paint on a three dimensional canvas. Don’t get this tech…

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Make your winter warmer (Kingston)

South

19 May 2018

You will learn practical information about making your home more comfortable for winter in simple and cost effective ways. This includes draught sealing, the ins and outs of insulation, windows and window coverings, efficient heating,…

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UPitch 2018

South

17 May 2018

UPitch is an inspiring pitch night for people to pitch an idea and test-drive their concept, and to gain mentoring, advice and financial support to make their concept a start-up business. A group of five…

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Family Code Club [multiple events]

North

16 May 2018 - 13 June 2018

018 LAUNCESTON Dates: 16MAY | 23MAY | 30MAY | 06JUN | 13JUN Enterprize Launceston is hosting FREE Code Club Sessions for children and a parent (or support person). Learn about writing computer code, and associated…

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Storm Bay Mapping Survey – We need you!

South

14 May 2018 - 14 June 2018

Are you an inhabitant of Kingborough, Hobart, Clarence or Tasman? If so, you are eligible to participate in a mapping survey! The survey involves mapping your recreational activities in Storm Bay. To access the survey…

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