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Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories

North

4 November 2016 - 30 November 2016

Tasmanians have long married art and science, and this event is no exception. Come see what happens when science meets the canvas, only in Deloraine this November. Opening Night: 5-6pm Sat 5 Nov. All welcome.…

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An Evening At the Pub with MONA Curator Geoffrey Miller

South

1 November 2016

Spend a fun and fascinating evening at the pub with Professor Geoffrey Miller, internationally acclaimed evolutionary psychologist, best-selling author, and curator of MONA’s newest exhibition. Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy a relaxed and…

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Species on the move – what's happening and what does it mean?

South

1 November 2016

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend a lecture by Assoc. Prof. Gretta Pecl. Dr Pecl will highlight how species redistribution at regional and global scales is having major impacts on ecosystem functioning, human well…

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Seeking the Master Cave

North

23 October 2016

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents a lecture from Alan Jackson, B. Sc. (Botany), University of Tasmania. Seeking the Master Cave: Junee-Florentine Karst, Tasmania Systematic exploration of the Junee-Florentine karst system in southern Tasmania has been undertaken…

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WhySci at the Seafarers' Festival

South

23 October 2016

Come meet WhySci! Visit our stall and learn about science in Tassie. The Seafarers’ Festival is a free family event held over the show day long weekend, and it welcomes all comers with a hearty cheer…

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Bruny Island Science Fun Day

South

16 October 2016

Bruny Island Quarantine Station is holding a Science Fun Day for all. This event will engage families, individuals and groups in simple hands on science activities to solve a puzzle with the chance to win…

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DRONEFEST 2016

South

15 October 2016

DroneFest will showcase drone technology, celebrating the rise of the drone in the modern world across both commercial and recreational applications.The target audience will be:·         Commercial and government operators of drones, plus businesses/government bodies that…

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Bruny Island Bird Festival 2016

South

14 October 2016 - 17 October 2016

Welcome to the 2016 Bruny Island Bird Festival  – our fourth celebration of Bruny’s beautiful birds, habitats and landscapes featuring a huge range of events for children and families, for experienced birdwatchers and novices alike:…

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Food safety webinar

South

5 October 2016

Food Safety isn’t Rocket Science is it? Jump online for the third alumni lunchtime webinar, presented by Associate Professor Tom Ross from the School of Land and Food (Microbiology) at the University of Tasmania. Associate Professor Ross…

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The Royal Society of Tasmania Annual Postgraduates’ Evening

South

4 October 2016

The Royal Society of Tasmania extends a warm invitation to its annual Postgraduate Students’ Evening where fourteen Tasmanian postgrad students will each present a three-minute summary of their research and key findings. Audience members will have…

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CSIRO Science Bootcamp-*EVENT CANCELLED*

South

4 October 2016 - 5 October 2016

***Due to low booking numbers, this event has been cancelled* A special opportunity exists for students in years 8-10 to participate in a two day science ‘boot camp’ conducted by CSIRO. This is a unique chance…

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Gluten-free grains: what pulses can do for you

North

22 September 2016

Did you know 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? That’s right. The humble lentil, kidney bean, chickpea and faba bean have been elevated to superstar status, for 12 months at least! Pulses are a…

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