Events

Can you write a short science poem? This year we are calling for your poems about seeds, plants and/or landscapes. In Australia, we have vast regions of tropical forests, eucalyptus woods, mulga, mallee, saltbush and…

Science is everywhere – from the fish in the sea, to the camera in your pocket! The Adelaide Optics Chapter is back with its annual Scientific Photography Competition, and we invite the public to participate.…

Have you got a burning question on AI that you would like answered on a National Science Week special edition podcast? This ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society and the ARC Centre…

Historic Home Hill – Scoping Out the Night Sky Join friendly amateur astronomers for a winter evening of stargazing at historic Home Hill in Devonport. Suitable for all ages, you’ll explore deep space through telescopes…

Have you ever wondered what chemistry looks like? Is it the sparkle of fireworks, the colours of a coral reef, the medicines that keep us healthy, or the clean energy that powers our future? Now…

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…

This August, Hive’s National Science Week program, Seeds of Curiosity, invites you to dig into the science that shapes our world and our region. Across three weeks of hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, family activities and special…

We’re lifting the hood on the most misunderstood organ in biology: the clitoris! Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes, and wild but true tales from the animal kingdom, you’ll learn what you should have learned…

Millions of people now turn to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to understand the world around them. As social media increasingly shapes how we learn about science, who we trust has become just as important as…

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…

Calling all toddler parents! Join Penny Jones, Harry Edwards and Isaac Gee for a fun, down-to-earth journey into the art and science of toddler wrangling. We’re toddler parents ourselves – so we get it. Life…