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Inspiring Tasmania Grant Round is Now Open!

2 February 2026

Got a great idea for an engaging, innovative STEM program or initiative and need funding to put it into action? Or already running a great program and looking for funding to take it to the…

Young Tall Poppy Awards 2026

2 February 2026

The Australian Institute of Policy & Science (AIPS) is thrilled to share a bold new chapter for the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards in 2026, one that reflects our growing ambition to celebrate and elevate…

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division

28 January 2026

Tasmanian based science communicator Ms Zoe Nanuma Kean has been awarded with the Medal of Order of Australia. The OAM is prestigious award that recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community,…

Australian of the Year 2026

28 January 2026

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is making history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s space program, opening pathways for others to follow. Katherine graduated from Basic Astronaut Training in 2024 as part of…

Climate Engineering Would Alter the Oceans, Reshaping Marine Life – UTAS New Study Examines each Method’s Risks

19 January 2026

Climate change is already fueling dangerous heat waves, raising sea levels and transforming the oceans. Even if countries meet their pledges to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, global warming will exceed what many ecosystems can…

From Pest to Possibility: Designers Turn Sea Urchin Waste into Kelp Forest Fix

12 January 2026

What if one of the biggest threats to kelp forests could help bring them back to life? That question has helped a University of Tasmania team win the Outstanding Science Prize at the 2025 Biodesign…

Climate Futures Research Group to Deliver New Climate Projections for Tasmania

1 December 2025

The University of Tasmania’s Climate Futures research group will lead a major new project to map how Tasmania’s climate is likely to change over coming decades, after securing 1.8 million dollars in funding from the Tasmanian Government.…

Learning Pathway Celebrated at Children’s University Graduations

1 December 2025

More than 900 children and young people from across the state are gowning up to celebrate their learning success at Children’s University Tasmania graduation ceremonies from this week. Eight ceremonies will be held in total,…

Research to Boost Irrigation Benefits

1 December 2025

As the irrigation season ramps up across Tasmania, researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are preparing to measure exactly what happens to water on irrigated soils – how much goes in and how much runs off.…

IMAS Science Teams Take Out Top Awards at Tasmanian Seafood Awards

19 November 2025

From high stakes research that led to the reopening of live lobster exports to rebuilding kelp forest ecosystems, scientists have taken centre stage alongside industry at the 10th Tasmanian Seafood Awards. Two research teams from the…

2025 STEM Excellence Awards Winners

11 November 2025

Tasmania’s top science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators, communicators, researchers, and innovators were honoured last night at the 2025 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards. The Awards are supported by the Tasmanian Government, Inspiring Australia Tasmania,…

Applications for the 2026 Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship Round NOW OPEN

10 November 2025

This grant provides funds (up to $2000) for the successful applicant(s) to support STEMM engagement and education for youth in their home community. Fellows will be provided with training in communicating with impact and opportunities…

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