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A record four Tasmanian scientists up for Eureka prizes!

29 July 2026

Today, the finalists for the Australian Museums Eureka prizes have been announced and Tasmanians are in contention for 4 of the 19 prizes – more than ever in the history of the awards! The Eureka…

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Art Competitions for National Science Week

23 July 2026

Art is everywhere in the sciences. It’s in forests, coral reefs and other habitat, in galaxies and nebulae, and in the processes that govern them all. If you find these things beautiful too, consider making…

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Pub Trivia for Science Week!

21 July 2026

Join us this National Science week for some STEM-themed trivia! head out to your local for some food, a pint and a chance to win some prizes on one of the days below: Monday 27…

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Prickly Starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them

1 July 2026

Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia’s southern coastline, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. But the corals of the Great Barrier…

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Prime Ministers Prizes for Science 2026

9 June 2026

The 2027 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrate outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation and education. Nomination will open later this year! The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious awards recognizing excellence…

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DIY Science

4 June 2026

We’ve put together 7 scintillating science experiments for National Science Week 2026. Each one features an instruction sheet, along with a video from our friends at Questacon showing how  you can do these experiments at…

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SCINEMA

4 June 2026

SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program – free to participate in – is curated from films entered in the international film…

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Brain Break Morning Tea

4 June 2026

National Science Week’s iconic Brain Break program is back for 2026. Brain Breaks offer activities that can be done easily in schools and workplaces during morning tea… think Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, but science themed!…

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Beaker Street Festival Announce 2026 Program

4 June 2026

This August, Beaker Street Festival returns to transform Nipaluna/Hobart and beyond into a laboratory of ideas, connection and controlled chaos, unveiling a bold 10th anniversary program built around the theme of “The Second Act.” Running…

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Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants 2026

18 May 2026

Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based STEM learning in young people The opportunity provides grants up to $100,000 to foster creativity and inquiry‑based STEM learning for students and youth under 18 through hands-on learning. What…

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Applications Open for Beaker Street Roving Scientist Program

13 April 2026

STEM professionals are invited to apply for the Beaker Street Roving Scientist Program, a free professional development opportunity held during the Beaker Street Festival in nipaluna/Hobart. Open to researchers at all career stages—particularly PhD candidates…

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2026 Community and National Science Week Grant Winners Announced!

13 April 2026

Tasmanian National Science Week Grant Winners National Science Week, held from 15 to 23 August 2026, aims to raise the profile and increase public awareness of the importance of science, technology, and innovation in our…

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