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Scientists Use Acoustic Tech to Track Popular Game Fish for First Time in Tasmania

9 April 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully tagged Kingfish using acoustic transmitters, to learn more about the movements of this popular game fish species that is increasingly found in Tasmanian waters. Researchers from the University…

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University of Tasmania Launches New MOOC: The Climate Shift – Exploring Science, Empowering Action 

2 April 2025

The University of Tasmania is thrilled to announce the launch of its first climate change-focused Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), titled The Climate Shift: Exploring Science, Empowering Action. This innovative course is designed to deepen your…

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Chilean Wasps Join the Fight Against Codling Moth

2 April 2025

A team of researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are using 2500 wasps imported from Chile as their latest weapon as they continue attempts to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth.…

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How You Can Help Tasmania’s Unique Wildlife

2 April 2025

Deep in Tasmania’s wilderness and waters, some of the world’s most unique and iconic species face an uncertain future. These animals and plants are not just part of our environment—they are part of who we…

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Eat The Problem: When Overfishing is a Sustainable Option

2 April 2025

In our warming oceans, marine species are moving into new areas and ‘re-engineering’ or often destroying those ecosystems, but scientists say the paradox of overfishing sustainably can help. A new study published in Nature Sustainability this week…

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National Grant Round Recipients for 2025 Announced

2 April 2025

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…

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School Grants now available for National Science Week

25 March 2025

The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), with funding assistance from the Australian Government, provides grants for school-initiated National Science Week activities. These grants are available to ALL Australian schools (preschools to senior secondary) who complete…

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Inspiring Australia Grant Round Extension

25 March 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The 2025 National Science Week and Community STEM Grants deadline has been extended by a week to Wednesday the 2nd of April! This is your last chance to get your applications in before…

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Nominations Now Open – Young Tall Poppy Awards 2025

17 March 2025

The annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australian scientists. Recipients of the Award provide understanding and an appreciation of science in the broader community. Do you know an early career…

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A Boost for Tasmania’s Wine Sector

11 March 2025

Tasmania is renowned around the world for the exceptional quality of its wine. To safeguard and strengthen the state’s reputation, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is part of a new collaborative program to support sustainable growth…

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CSIRO Science Ship has Students Sailing into Future Careers

11 March 2025

Thirty university students and trainers from across Australia will get the training experience of a lifetime when they take to the seas for a circumnavigation of Tasmania aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator. The 10-day voyage…

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Sowing the Seeds of Tasmania’s STEM Future

11 March 2025

The University of Tasmania today released a high-level concept plan for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) precinct at Sandy Bay to support 21st century teaching and research. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Campus Life, Professor Nicholas Farrelly…

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