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

Orange-bellied Parrot Winter Surveys

South

14 March 2026 - 18 October 2026

You can gather important data to help Orange-bellied Parrots The Orange-bellied Parrot breeds only in summer in Tasmania, with most of the population migrating to spend winter in coastal Victoria and South Australia. Adult Orange-bellied Parrots return…

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Understanding the Insect Apocalypse

South

10 June 2026

Summary: From our backyards to global ecosystems, insect populations are declining. What does it mean and what can we do about it? Many insect populations around the world are in steep decline, with serious implications…

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ConSTAT 2026 – Seeds of Science

South

13 June 2026

The Science Teachers Association of Tasmania is excited to announce that our first key note speaker for the event is Hannah Moloney. Hannah is a leading Australian permaculture educator and host of ABC’s Gardening Australia.…

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Repair Cafe

North

20 June 2026

The Launceston Repair Cafe is a monthly free, open community event aiming to divert items from landfill, pass on valuable repairing knowledge and connect community. Toss it away? No way! Do you have a broken,…

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Science news

DIY Science

4 June 2026

We’ve put together 7 scintillating science experiments for National Science Week 2026. Each one features an instruction sheet, along with a video from our friends at Questacon showing how  you can do these experiments at…
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SCINEMA

4 June 2026

SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program – free to participate in – is curated from films entered in the international film…
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Brain Break Morning Tea

4 June 2026

National Science Week’s iconic Brain Break program is back for 2026. Brain Breaks offer activities that can be done easily in schools and workplaces during morning tea… think Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, but science themed!…
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Beaker Street Festival Announce 2026 Program

4 June 2026

This August, Beaker Street Festival returns to transform Nipaluna/Hobart and beyond into a laboratory of ideas, connection and controlled chaos, unveiling a bold 10th anniversary program built around the theme of “The Second Act.” Running…
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