Past Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Artificial Intelligence is one of the megatrends of the moment. Its time has come, and it is disrupting how we work, create and learn at a fundamental level. But what does all this mean to…

Come and join our Pedal Powered Cinema, where you can help us pedal bikes to power the movie projector. We will show movies for children from 4:30pm, then at 6pm join us for pedal powered…

Are you a problem-solver and team player? Curious about computing, cyber security and digital skills? PECAN+ is an exciting, national Capture the Flag (CTF)-style cyber security competition for high school-aged competitors in years 10-12. Compete…

We’re lifting the hood on the most misunderstood organ in biology: the clitoris! Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes, and wild but true tales from the animal kingdom, you’ll learn what you should have learned…

ExBEERimental Science throws down the ultimate brewing challenge during National Science Week with The Brewers Gauntlet. Four Tasmanian breweries will push brewing to the limits, using science and creativity to experiment with ingredients, processes, and…