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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QVMAG NAIDOC Week 2025: Workshop Dates

North

16 June 2025 - 13 July 2025

Come together at the Museum at Inveresk to share stories, celebrate culture, and witness the unveiling of our community cloak. Celebrate the beginning of NAIDOC Week with our FREE Morning Tea and experience the latest…

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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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Science news

Groundbreaking Bushfire Research Recognised as Best in Class

30 June 2025

A University of Tasmania research team with the clear goal of making fire-prone communities safer and more resilient has been recognised nationally in the inaugural Natural Hazards Research Awards. Led by Professor David Bowman, the…
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An Emerging Pest in Tasmanian Berries

23 June 2025

Entomologists at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are advising berry growers in the state to be aware of an emerging pest, the Bronze Leaf Beetle. Bronze Leaf Beetles (Diachus auratus) chew on leaves, flowers and fruits,…
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Creating Safer Skies for Tasmania’s Wedge-Tailed Eagles

23 June 2025

University of Tasmania researchers have developed a powerful risk mapping tool to help prevent fatal collisions between endangered wedge-tailed eagles and overhead power lines. Dr James Pay and his team from the School of Natural Sciences analysed six…
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University Adds New Accolade to its Record of Global Leadership in Climate Action

18 June 2025

This year’s rankings have added another accolade to the University’s outstanding record on sustainability – it is also first in the world in the Life on Land category. THE rankings assess universities’ impact on society…
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