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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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Careers with STEM: Primary

30 March 2026

Careers with STEM: Primary is here! Designed for students in Years 3-6, the magazine introduces young learners to the diverse and exciting world of STEM careers through real stories, hands-on activities, and inspiring role models.…

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Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions 2026

23 March 2026

This grant opportunity provides eligible schools and organisations funding for students to participate in virtual or in-person domestic and international STEM events, including travel, registration and required materials. What do you get? Grants from $1,500…

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Nominate a scientist for the Academy of Science 2027 honorific awards

23 March 2026

Each year, the Australian Academy of Science shines a light on researchers who have made outstanding contributions to science by awarding prestigious honorific awards. The awards recognise remarkable achievements in research fields including Earth sciences,…

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Tassie national National Science Week Grant winners announced!

5 March 2026

In August this year, get involved in a the festival of science. Three prestigious Australian National Science Week Grants have been awarded in Tasmania. In Ulverstone, the Hive will deliver a week long program ‘Seeds…

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Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund 2026 Grants – Round 1 Opening Soon

17 February 2026

We are pleased to announce that Wildcare’s Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund (TNCF) will soon be open to submissions for Round 1 of 2026. Applications may be submitted between Monday 2nd March to Thursday 2nd April…

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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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