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Island of Ideas: Combatting the Code

South

30 September 2026

From welfare compliance and predictive policing to visa processing and risk assessment, automated systems are reshaping how governments interact with citizens. While often promoted as faster and more efficient, they raise critical questions about accountability,…

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Landscape, Geology and the British Settlement of the Tamar Estuary

South

26 September 2026 - 27 September 2026

Much has been written about the early history of European settlement of the Tamar Estuary. However, to the presenter’s knowledge, there has been little discussion of the ways that its complex geology and landforms influenced…

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Island of Ideas: Designing for a Regenerative Future

North

17 September 2026

Design has always been about making things, what is changing is where it is being applied. There is growing demand for design practice in contexts that are messier, more consequential, and more deeply entangled with…

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Questacon Science Educator Workshops

North West

17 September 2026 - 18 August 2026

Join Questacon in Burnie for a pair of workshops targeted towards STEM educators! STEM Educator Community of Practice – Northern Tasmania 17th September, 3-5.30pm, The Makers Technology and Innovation Hub, Burnie Are you a Tasmanian…

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BioBlitz 2026: Southern Tassie Showdown

South

15 September 2026 - 30 September 2026

Tasmania’s southern councils are going toe-to-toe in a regional BioBlitz to see who can record the most plant, animal and fungi species in two weeks. Residents of Hobart, Clarence, Kingborough, Glenorchy, Huon Valley and the…

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Communication Deep Dive

South

10 September 2026 - 17 September 2026

Join this 2-part communication intensive workshop for postgrads and undergrads in any discipline. From toddlers to TedX, learn from communication experts on how to present your topic to any audience. Part 1: 10 September  Join…

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STEM-INSIGHTS Network Unconference

South

7 September 2026 - 8 September 2026

Explore what’s changing, what’s working, and what’s next for the STEM engagement sector. The STEM-INSIGHTS Network Unconference is a two-day, in-person event bringing participants together to explore what’s changing in STEM engagement, what’s working, and…

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Everyone Everywhere All At Once

South

2 September 2026

Join your fellow science communicators for a drink and a catch up at one of our local meetups.  People all over the country will be discussing questions like: How did you get into your Science…

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Building a Common Understanding of Rare-Earth Elements

South

31 August 2026

As part of National Science Week, the University of Tasmania invites the community to a special public talk exploring the fascinating world of rare-earth elements. Rare-earth elements have become increasingly important in modern society, underpinning…

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Island of Ideas: Ice and Fire – The Mystery of Heard Island

South

26 August 2026

Journey to one of the most remote places on Earth. Heard Island is a landscape of fire, ice and unique ecosystems – a critical climate frontier of extraordinary beauty and extremes. In this visually rich presentation, four…

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Hive: Meet the Young Tassie Scientists!

North West

26 August 2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist? Join the Young Tassie Scientists for an engaging STEM session in the Science Centre at Hive. Working across a range of scientific fields, these early-career researchers…

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From Fact to Fiction

South

23 August 2026

From supermassive black holes in Interstellar to a robot cleaning up a junk-filled, deserted Earth in Wall-E, science in films allows us to look into the future and inspires us to push the boundaries of…

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