Events

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…

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…

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.…

Summary: World-leading research. Regional mining. Global demand. A critical moment for Tasmania. From King Island and the North West to global supply chains, Tasmania is part of the critical minerals story. The global clean energy…

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…

Tasmania’s clean air, long winter nights, and low levels of light pollution make it one of the best spots in Australia for stargazing. Just 20 minutes outside Hobart, you’ll find a dark haven overlooking the…

Join the legendary Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through surviving a blizzard in Antarctica (barefoot), test-driving four wheel drives across the Simpson Desert, the reality of beer goggles, and how he helped bring…

The only event of its kind in Australia, the Australian Antarctic Festival celebrates the role of Hobart as one of the world’s pre-eminent gateways to the Antarctic. It acknowledges the contribution made by the Antarctic…