Connecting science and community

Inspiring Tasmania is committed to connecting science and community. We believe that science is a powerful tool for making the world a better place.

We aim to inspire Tasmanians of all ages and backgrounds in science by making science accessible and engaging for everyone. We celebrate science in Tasmania through innovative programs that encourage participation in and ignite enthusiasm for science.

Upcoming events

QVMAG presents: Six Extinctions

North

26 May 2025 - 17 August 2025

Explore the events that changed the world in our new exhibition at the Museum at Inveresk. Six Extinctions, developed by Tasmania’s Gondwana Studios, explores the mass extinction events over 485 million years of Earth’s history through…

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A Night at the Museum – A Ghostly Tour

North West

12 June 2025 - 4 September 2025

Join us on a guided “ghost tour” as Devonport’s former Harbourmaster Captain Billy takes you through the museum by torchlight, sharing captivating, historic exhibits in Devonport’s Harbourmaster’s cottage. After the tour, enjoy a traditional warming…

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Little LEGO Learners: FLL Discover

North West

24 June 2025 - 11 November 2025

About the Program: Little LEGO Learners is an exciting free weekly STEM program designed for young children aged 4–6 years and their families. Based on the internationally recognised FIRST LEGO League Discover framework, children will explore science, technology, engineering,…

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STEM on Track

North West

30 June 2025 - 24 November 2025

Get ready to build, race, and learn! GreenSTEM Education is proud to bring STEM on Track to Tasmania – making young people on the North West Coast the very first in Australia to participate in this world-class…

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Citizen Scientists Called to Help Listen Out for Curlew Cries

11 August 2025

Over the coming months, citizen scientists across Tasmania will help track down the haunting call of one of the world’s most threatened migratory birds, the critically endangered far eastern curlew. The CallTrackers project, launched by the not-for-profit Bookend…
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Entries Open for Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards 2025

11 August 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Now in their tenth year, the awards recognise Tasmanians leading the way…
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2025 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies Science Awards

7 August 2025

The Australian Institute of Policy and Sciences (AIPS) proudly presents the annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of young Australian scientists who combine world-class research with a passion for science communication.  The 2025…
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What is Australia’s Most Underrated Animal? Vote for your Favourite this National Science Week

6 August 2025

In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red gum) and the animal call Australia loves the most (the warbling magpie, for obvious reasons). This year, ABC…
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