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ASTA School Grants

17 February 2026

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 (Preschool to Year 12) who complete…

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From Tasmania to the World: Three PhD Students on a Mission to Inspire the Next Generation

17 February 2026

Roberta Mensima Amoah is about to change 150 girls’ lives. Soon, they’ll meet her at their school in rural Ghana. They’ll do hands-on experiments, ask questions, and see that science isn’t something distant or foreign.…

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Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards

16 February 2026

The Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards are the only awards in Australia dedicated to celebrating STEM excellence in early childhood education. The awards proudly recognise the educators and teachers of children 0-8 years who champion…

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Science Academy Prizes Open: Celebrating Excellence Across Every Stage of Research

16 February 2026

The nation’s scientific community is gearing up for one of the most significant moments on the annual research calendar, with many of the Science Academy’s major prizes opening this Thursday the 19th of February. These…

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University’s New City Heart is Dedicated to Interactive Learning, for Today and the Future

9 February 2026

A world-class learning environment for the rising generation of students opens today in Hobart when the University of Tasmania officially launches The Forest, a new study precinct which exemplifies the best in contemporary educational design.…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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