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National Science Week Information Session : HOBART

South

6 April 2018

National Science Week, held in August each year, is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the role that it plays in our society, our economy and in…

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Sarah Lloyd's Slime Moulds: Nature's Jewels

North

6 April 2018 - 30 April 2018

Learn about the intricate structure of slime moulds through the eyes of Sarah Lloyd. and her extraordinary photographs. It’s a magical, micro-fantasy world full of colour. View the flyer [PDF] Open Monday to Friday 10…

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National Science Week Information Session : LAUNCESTON

North

5 April 2018

National Science Week, held in August each year, is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the role that it plays in our society, our economy and in…

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Grants for National Science Week events

Statewide

26 March 2018 - 24 April 2018

Applications are now open for grants of up to $500 to help you run a public event during National Science Week (11-19 August). View the information and apply now right here on WhySci! whysci.org.au/science-week-seed-grants-2018 Budget…

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Highlights of Tasmania in Antarctic history

North

25 March 2018

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents the latest installment of its 2018 Lecture Series. Tasmania has a long and distinguished history in Antarctic exploration – Ross, Dumont d’Urville, Borchgrevinck, Mawson as examples. But there is…

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Trauma Tasmania Symposium 2018

South

24 March 2018

Are you a paramedic, allied health worker, after care worker, nurse, or doctor? Registrations are open for Trauma Tasmania Symposium with limited places available. The theme this year is Brains, Back and Bones: challenging injuries…

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CONSTAT Science Teachers Conference

Statewide

23 March 2018 - 24 March 2018

Theme: Game Changers and Change Makers What is CONSTAT? Annual Conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Tasmania When: Friday 23rd March (Field trips and on-site excursions in the North West of Tasmania followed by the…

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The Primal Work of Tongues

South

21 March 2018

Anthropologist Basil Sansom is coming to Fullers to talk about language – in particular, about the semi-secret workings of language, many of which occur below the threshold of human awareness. What rules do we take…

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Kevin Quantum: Anti-gravity, a magic show

South

20 March 2018

Scotland’s top magician-scientist hybrid tutored by Penn & Teller, returns to The Spiegeltent with a brand new show. Enter an exotic space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken. Following award-winning, sell-out performances…

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Whale poo? From Moby Dick to Shalimar | MMOT Lunchtime Talks series

South

6 March 2018

Presented by Michael Stoddart,  author and researcher Ambergris is a faecal product of the sperm whale that encloses squid beaks as they travel through the whale’s long gut passage.  It is usually released after the…

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DRONEFEST 2018

South

3 March 2018

DroneFest will showcase drone technology, celebrating the rise of the drone in the modern world across both commercial and recreational applications. People who operate drones for business and fun are welcome to attend, and young…

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Science Worth Seeing

South

10 February 2018

Hands-on Science FUN for young and old! We’ve got food technology, body painting, wildlife conservation, aerial drones, gaming and computers, the UTAS Motorsports team plus a full PROGRAM OF SHORT TALKS. Come and find out how science is key to a…

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