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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Questacon Bytewise Travelling Exhibition

Statewide

17 June 2026 - 16 October 2026

Think Smart. Play Bold. Discover More. Come curious. Leave empowered. Bytewise is Questacon’s hands‑on travelling exhibition that brings the power of mathematics and computer science to life. Through playful challenges and interactive experiences, explore programming, patterns,…

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Philosophy in the Pub

North

7 July 2026

Summary: An opportunity for members of the community to discuss and explore a philosophical topic. Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some…

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Beaker Street Festival

South

6 August 2026 - 17 August 2026

Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining: Beaker Street Festival is bringing its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania this August. Beaker Street Festival is Tasmania’s annual celebration of science and culture. This…

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Science news

Prickly Starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them

1 July 2026

Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia’s southern coastline, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. But the corals of the Great Barrier…
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Prime Ministers Prizes for Science 2026

9 June 2026

The 2027 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrate outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation and education. Nomination will open later this year! The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious awards recognizing excellence…
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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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