Past Events

Summary: Discover the surprising impact of cats on Tasmania’s wildlife with our experts. Learn about their role, current management plans, and what it means to be a responsible cat owner. Our Island is full of…

Summary: Democracy in our state needs a shakeup. Join our panel of experts and commentators to start thinking about how we might do democracy differently. Democracy is under threat across the world. Leaders with authoritarian…

Join philosophers from the University of Tasmania as they examine “Equality: should we aspire to it?” Philosophy in the Pub is an opportunity for members of the community to meet and discuss, in some depth,…

Join Jeff McClintock, the Community Garden Coordinator at UTAS, for a step-by-step guide to hot composting. UCTV Alive for Kids is a monthly 30 minute webinar developed by the Peter Underwood Centre at the University…

Switching it on in the Off-Season. Bicheno once again will play host to a free event – Bicheno Beams. A family-friendly event, a celebration of light. Bicheno Beams will offer yet another exciting reason to…

Summary: Clive Hamilton argues in his new book, Living Hot, that Australia cannot alter the future climate and should instead focus on preparing for inevitable warming, a topic he will discuss with University of Tasmania…

Hobart is a small city on a remote island, but in recent decades has become a world leading center for Antarctic and Ocean research. This research is not just academic, it supports a significant industry…

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Hobart following sold out shows across Australia. We have shows on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th June at Shambles Brewery and Hobart Brewing Co. Tickets are available…

The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of farmers and communities being more prepared for, and resilient to, the impacts of drought, as climate change leads to increased incidence of extreme events such as drought. Over…

The 2024 Annual Giblin Lecture, delivered by Professor David Byrne and brought to you in partnership with the Economic Society of Australia, Tasmania Branch, and the University of Tasmania. Are you feeling the financial pressure…

The 2024 Annual Giblin Lecture, delivered by Professor David Byrne and brought to you in partnership with the Economic Society of Australia, Tasmania Branch, and the University of Tasmania. Are you feeling the financial pressure…

Join us at QVMAG’s next FREE family-fun opening at the Museum at Inveresk – where there’s not one, but TWO fantastic exhibitions to enjoy: Fascinating Science and Science on the Move. This special family opening…