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RACT Greater Hobart Mobility Vision A conversation about how to deliver a future for greater Hobart that is liveable, dynamic and sustainable. The city and surrounds are facing growing pains and, as a result, the manner in which people travel into and around Hobart must be addressed. Venue: Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay
Time: Monday 19th November 5.30pm
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"Functional" Mathematics in an Electronic Age Calculating change is no longer functional in a world where electronic transactions are commonplace. Other aspects of financial literacy, such as making sound financial decisions, have increased importance. Venue:
VOS-Rory Spence Theatre, Inveresk
Time: Tuesday 20th November 6pm
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Kerry O’Brien | A Memoir Launch Join us for an evening of conversation with former ABC 7.30 host Kerry O'Brien as he reflects on the social and political upheavals he has witnessed and the personalities who have made history. Venue: Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay
Time: Thursday 22nd November 6pm
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Local Media in Northern Tasmania Join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the local media sector in Northern Tasmania with a panel representing commercial, public interest and community media. Venue: VOS-Rory Spence Theatre, Inveresk
Time: Thursday 22nd November 6pm
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Tasmania’s Forgotten Emus Tasmania's extinct emu is less well known than the iconic thylacine, yet just as deserving of recognition. David Maynard will review the Tasmanian emu and current research results, and discuss the drivers for extinction. Venue: Meeting Room, QVMAG, Inveresk
Time: Sunday 25th November 1.15pm
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Maintaining Cognition - the key to quality of life in multiple sclerosisA public lecture discussing current areas of interest and development in multiple sclerosis (MS). Presented by Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott and Dr Suzi Claflin. Venue: Medical Science Precinct, Hobart
Time: Thursday 6th December 5pm
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Living in a Fairy Tale: The many sides of being happy and creative Three researchers will candidly share their thoughts and experiences on being happy and creative in Scandinavia. Venue: School of Creative Arts, Hobart
Time: Monday 10th December 5.30pm
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Popular Culture Induced TourismThis lecture will discuss the importance of imagination in social sciences / tourism studies & how popular culture is an underestimated source of empirical material. Venue: Media School, Salamanca Square
Time: Thursday 13th December 3pm
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