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

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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Staying Well in a Struggling System

South

3 September 2025

Summary: With illness on the rise and resources stretched thin, prevention is no longer optional, it’s essential. What does that mean for Tasmanians? Tasmania’s health system is under pressure. With rising chronic disease rates and…

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National Science Week 2026 Grants Now Open

1 September 2025

Applications are now open for the National Science Week 2026 grants.  Funding aims to foster a deeper appreciation of science and technology by supporting a range of diverse activities. These can include: National Science Week…
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Antarctic Ice-Sheet Researcher Awarded Young Tall Poppy of the Year

1 September 2025

Glaciologist and ice-sheet modeller Dr Chen Zhao – a research associate with the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies – has been recognised as Tasmania’s 2025 Young Tall Poppy of the…
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Experimenting with Smarter Bushfire Management

1 September 2025

A science-backed approach to bushfire mitigation is the goal of a joint effort between the University of Tasmania and the City of Hobart, as they study how land management techniques can be converted into measurable…
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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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