Exploring in Extreme Environments
Schedule
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Stanley Burbury Theatre | Sandy Bay, TS
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From outer space to Antarctica, humans are increasingly working in extreme environments where isolation, risk and uncertainty are part of everyday life.Australian of the Year 2026 and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, joins Doctor John Cherry and Professor Andrew Cole, to explore what these frontiers are teaching us about science, survival and the future of human exploration on Earth and beyond.
Island of Ideas invites all Tasmanians to join our series of free public talks designed to ignite conversation and curiosity across our community. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the program brings together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and community voices to discuss the issues that matter.
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Stanley Burbury Theatre, Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay TAS 7005, Australia, Sandy BayEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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