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National Science Week 2026 Grants Now Open

1 September 2025

Applications are now open for the National Science Week 2026 grants.  Funding aims to foster a deeper appreciation of science and technology by supporting a range of diverse activities. These can include: National Science Week…

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Antarctic Ice-Sheet Researcher Awarded Young Tall Poppy of the Year

1 September 2025

Glaciologist and ice-sheet modeller Dr Chen Zhao – a research associate with the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies – has been recognised as Tasmania’s 2025 Young Tall Poppy of the…

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Experimenting with Smarter Bushfire Management

1 September 2025

A science-backed approach to bushfire mitigation is the goal of a joint effort between the University of Tasmania and the City of Hobart, as they study how land management techniques can be converted into measurable…

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Citizen Scientists Called to Help Listen Out for Curlew Cries

11 August 2025

Over the coming months, citizen scientists across Tasmania will help track down the haunting call of one of the world’s most threatened migratory birds, the critically endangered far eastern curlew. The CallTrackers project, launched by the not-for-profit Bookend…

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Entries Open for Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards 2025

11 August 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Now in their tenth year, the awards recognise Tasmanians leading the way…

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2025 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies Science Awards

7 August 2025

The Australian Institute of Policy and Sciences (AIPS) proudly presents the annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of young Australian scientists who combine world-class research with a passion for science communication.  The 2025…

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What is Australia’s Most Underrated Animal? Vote for your Favourite this National Science Week

6 August 2025

In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red gum) and the animal call Australia loves the most (the warbling magpie, for obvious reasons). This year, ABC…

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Josh Explores Tasmania, One Shrimp at a Time

6 August 2025

High in Tasmania’s national parks and deep within its ancient caves, a tiny creature is helping reveal the effects of climate change. It’s also inspiring a young researcher’s passion for science. Bachelor of Science (Honours) student…

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Sustainable Innovation is the Focus for Future Scientists

15 July 2025

The next generation of scientists will bring valuable skills in sustainable innovation to their future work, thanks to a partnership between the University of Tasmania and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. Drawing from five years of research in CSIRO’s…

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Prestigious Fellowship Awarded to Researcher Exploring Underwater Motion Tracking

15 July 2025

University of Tasmania PhD candidate Yi-Ting Tsou has been named the 2025 recipient of the Laurie Prandolini Research Fellowship (LPRF), awarded by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). The Fellowship supports early-career researchers in the…

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Now is Not the Time to put Funding on Ice

7 July 2025

When Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, sailed up the River Derwent in early May it marked the end of a triumphant inaugural research voyage. During its 70 days away, the ocean in front of the mighty…

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Antarctic Summer Sea Ice: Impacts of Extreme Lows

7 July 2025

Recent record summer lows in Antarctic sea ice provide a window into a future warmer climate with more extreme events — but what are the impacts we can expect? An international team of 25 including…

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