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

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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A Dose of Nature – Weekly Walks in Kingborough Reserves

South

4 September 2025 - 18 December 2025

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every…

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Engineering is Elementary Workshops

Statewide

14 October 2025 - 18 October 2025

In this FREE workshop, you will: Get hands-on with agricultural engineering and activities from the ‘The Best of Bugs: Designing Hand Pollinators’ unit of work. Develop effective strategies to teach STEM content, and skills, to…

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Science news

Colour Influences Life or Death ‘Food’ Choices for Seabirds Foraging at Sea

13 October 2025

Seabirds foraging at sea face deadly threats from eating plastics and being caught up in longline fisheries bycatch, but a new study reveals their colour preferences play a big part in their vulnerability to these…
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Edstart Achievement Awards Program

6 October 2025

The 2025 Edstart Achievement Awards is now open and taking applications. Now in its fifth year, the award recognises primary and secondary students across a range of categories, including Performing and Visual Arts, Innovation and…
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Catastrophic Wildfires Surge Globally with 43 per cent of Worst Disasters in Past Decade

6 October 2025

Catastrophic wildfire disasters have surged globally with 43 per cent of the world’s worst fires striking in just the past decade, University of Tasmania research published in the journal Science reveals. Analysing 44 years of disaster data,…
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Scientists Release 65 Captive-Raised Red Handfish into the Wild

6 October 2025

In a major step for marine conservation, scientists have released 65 captive-raised red handfish into the wild to bolster the declining population near Hobart. “This moment represents an incredible effort by many people over many…
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