Most people will never visit Antarctica but music can evoke the continent in myriad ways.   Dr Carolyn Philpott Senior Lecturer in Musicology, Conservatorium of Music; Associate Head – Research, School of Creative Arts; Adjunct Researcher, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania writes in The Conversation.        

BeakerStreet Science Festival, Hobart

Understanding change in marine ecosystems: a grand challenge for science Listen(Link will open in new window) Download The future of our oceans depends on it. Observing and understanding changes in the marine realm is a critical challenge for science — and the future of our oceans, argues Dr Jessica Melbourne-Thomas. Recorded at the Tasmanian Museum…

Planet Hot House

  Listen now(Link will open in new window) Download audio ABC RN Tuesday 7 August 2018 6:35PM (view full episode) A domino effect of climate change processes is leading the planet to a tipping point beyond which it would be impossible to avoid a ‘hot house’ effect. That according to a prominent group of global…

A domino effect

  Tuesday 7 August 2018 6:35PM (view full episode) Planet Hot House Listen(Link will open in new window) Download The planet is steering dangerously close to becoming a ‘hot house’ if humans continue to emit carbon at the current rate. A domino effect of climate change processes is leading the planet to a tipping point beyond…

The Arts & Antarctica:

Understanding Antarctica through the arts ———————————— A weekend of talks discussing visual art, architecture, music and film engaging with Antarctica as part of the 2018 Antarctic Festival.   As part of this program, on Saturday 4th August, 2018: 11:30 – 12:00 Dr Carolyn Philpott, of the Conservatorium, UTAS and Rachel Meyers, PhD candidate, will discuss ex Oceano,…

Adrift – 11th August, 6pm

ADRIFT – Are we Adrift? A live dance and music production exploring humankind’s relationship with oceans. Saturday 11th August, 6pm St James Hall, Elizabeth Street, New Town, Hobart. Tickets: $20 – Adult; $15 – U18; $45 – Family (2 A & 2C) Tickets on the door or available at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adrift-tickets-47910610927      

Beach Couture: A Haute Mess By Marina Debris

Beach Couture: A Haute Mess By Marina Debris Opening 29 June, 2018, Martime Museum of Tasmania Take time to see this potent exhibition with its central issue of the work of Dr Jennifer Lavers, concerned with plastic injection in flesh-footed shearwaters – read more Lynchpin website under Concerns;  Learn more about artists Marina Debris, an Australian “trashion”…

Beach Couture: A Haute Mess by Marina DeBris

Climate Coaster

It’s climate change….just presented very, very differently. Rather than the usual graphs and pie charts, the Australian National University is presenting climate data in the form of beer coasters and even bracelets. The gadgets have proved so popular that a website has been launched visualising climate change data from 112 locations around Australia to help…

Under Her Eye: Women and Climate Change

An international arts-science summit and festival on 1st-2nd June 2018, to explore and celebrate the role of women taking action on climate change. Curated by Invisible Dust and as part of the 2018 Suffrage Centenary and headlined by Booker-prize winning author, Margaret Atwood.