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Public Science Exhibition in Hobart

South

11 November 2017

The Derwent Entertainment Centre will be overflowing with exciting hands-on science exhibits when the Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into town for a public exhibition of their ‘pop-up’ science centre. Adult $6, Students/Concession…

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Cortical Inhibitory Dysfunction in Motor Neuron Disease: How can we get the balance back

South

7 November 2017

There are no treatments or cures for Motor Neuron Disease, and most people with the illness die three to five years after diagnosis. For the past 10 years Associate Professor Dickson’s group at the Menzies…

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Vanishing Point II – Is Plastic Ingestion a Threat to Tasmanian Seabirds?

South

4 November 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Extinction Matters BioBlitz

South

3 November 2017 - 4 November 2017

A BioBlitz is described as “a festival of science in nature… fun, enjoyable and meaningful to the community, naturalists, scientists and organisations alike… a concerted effort to discover and record as many living things as possible within…

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Roy & Clodagh: Living with Dementia

South

2 November 2017

A truly fascinating account of dementia, told from both inside and out. Roy Harden Jones was an intellectual man, a scientist who, when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, chronicled as much of his journey with it…

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The wacky and wonderful world of bugs! #SciPubBugs

South

2 November 2017

Why attend Science in the Pub? Do you really need an excuse to go to the pub? Mass media, such as television and the internet, provide a seemingly limitless source of information, but determining which…

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Dementia Can Be Prevented: Fact or Fiction?

South

2 November 2017

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, is pleased to invite you to a Public Forum with special guest Professor Karen Ritchie. More info HERE!  

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Introduction to Virtual Reality

South

30 October 2017

Ever want to climb Everest, swim at the bottom of the ocean, go into space or immerse yourself into new worlds? Then virtual reality is for you! Use our HTC Vives and Google cardboards to…

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Science at the Seafarers Festival

South

29 October 2017

All aboard for the Seafarers’ Festival and this year’s theme, HAPPY OCEANS. The Brand new Alchemic Alley welcomes 14 new hands on science activities. Join in on the Tas Rocks Challenge, you might find a…

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Earth Expo 2017

North

28 October 2017 - 29 October 2017

  Renewable energy and hemp have many synergies. Not the least of which is that they’re both 100% natural and part of the journey to building a sustainable Tasmania. Introducing: Earth Expo 2017: Tasmania’s own HUGE two-day…

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Vanishing Point II – From Surfing to a Senate Inquiry

South

28 October 2017

Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…

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Family Code Club (Launceston)

North

25 October 2017 - 13 December 2017

Ever wanted to learn coding with your kids, or another young person in your life, but haven’t known where to start? That’s what these events are all about! The idea is this: Bring along a…

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