Space farming, dark matter, Indigenous Knowledge systems, eco-criminology and dinosaur-loving rock bands… the 2025 National Science Week grants reflect the diversity of Australian science, and the myriad of ways it touches all our lives. Whether participants are looking to build skills, reflect and wonder, debate, or laugh, these events will inspire all Australians to celebrate and engage with science.
Thirty-one grants were awarded statewide by the Australian Government for special events during this year. The Tasmanian events include:
Beaker Street Festival 2025
Beaker Street Ltd, Hobart, Cambridge, Swansea
Young Tassie Scientists – Taking Science Around Tasmania
University of Tasmania. Locations around Tasmania
National Science Week 2025 at Hive: Decoding the Universe from NW Tassie
Central Coast Council, Penguin and Ulverstone
Many of the funded events and activities will be held in remote and regional areas, with a focus on increased participation of rural communities, First Nations Australians, and culturally and linguistically diverse groups. The grants also include efforts to better engage audiences with visual/hearing impairment through sensory science experiences.
