Events

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…

Summary: Authoritarian powers rise, America turns inward -how should Australia respond? The Sir James Plimsoll Lecture: The second Trump Administration is inflicting chaos amid what was already a dangerous decade. Yet the 2025 Australian election…

Take a deep-dive into nature, science, and connection on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s stunning East Coast. Situated at the breathtaking Piermont, a secluded waterfront sanctuary, treat yourself to an unforgettable all-inclusive weekend escape. Enjoy dinners with scientists featuring…

Summary: AI can read minds, fight crime, and reshape jobs – but at what cost? Join three experts as they unpack the promises and perils of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reading minds, literally.…

Staff, students, and industry are invited to join us to celebrate and share the work of our KIT300 Capstone Project teams. See live-demos of student-made mobile apps, websites, and games! Projects: Tasmanian Natural Hazards Web…

Join Dr Olly Dove, zoologist // marine ecologist and science communicator, as she shares her thrilling adventures in seabird fieldwork. From penguin fleas to shearwater vomit—and even a memorable encounter with human excrement—Olly’s stories are…

A two–hour art workshop exploring Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life In this workshop you will investigate the ancient interiors and the real and mythical animals of Inside Pompeii. We will add a…

Summary: Join philosophers from the University of Tasmania as they examine the topic ‘Philosophy of Time’ Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in…

Summary: How can we protect the vulnerable in crisis? Two experts unpack the challenges of safeguarding dignity in conflict. In a world increasingly defined by protracted crises and mass displacement, the urgent need to protect…

Summary: The effects of America’s transformation under Trump are already rippling through Australia – in trade, health, and equality. Our experts unpack what’s happening now, and what’s coming next. As announcements from the White House…

Summary: Discover how entrenched ideas of manhood influence work, wellbeing, and politics at the 2025 Giblin Lecture. The 2025 Giblin Lecture What does it mean to be a man, and what has that got to…