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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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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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