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Island of Ideas: Living Cities

South

11 November 2026 - 11 October 2026

1st Richard Jones Memorial Lecture What helps places flourish in a changing climate? As the climate changes, cities and communities are grappling with interconnected social, environmental and economic challenges. Local knowledge and collective action have…

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Final Sound in Space for 2026: Susannah Coleman-Brown with Thomas Mitchell

North West

18 October 2026

Hive’s 2026 Sound in Space series comes to a close with a special duo performance from Susannah Coleman-Brown and contemporary bluegrass and folk artist Thomas Mitchell. For this performance, Susannah will premiere a suite of…

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Jamming with Snapping Shrimp

South

17 October 2026

Ever wondered what the abundant reefs around Tasmania sound like? Emily Sheppard has been recording underwater sounds of the Great Southern Reef for the past few years. She will bring her hydrophone recordings for us…

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Science Communicator Networking Forum with Dr. Edward Doddridge

North West

16 October 2026

Come drop in on this session with physical oceanographer and science communicator Dr. Edward Doddridge for an open discussion about delivering engaging STEM presentations to a range of audiences. This is a forum by science…

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‘Bats on the move: Discovery of the White-striped Freetail Bat in Lutruwita / Tasmania

Online

15 October 2026

Dr Lisa Cawthen is a freelance ecologist based in Lutruwita / Tasmania, specialising in bats. Her work focuses on supporting land managers, communities and industry to better understand the natural values in their areas, the…

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Island of Ideas: Dispatches from the Far South in Burnie

North West

15 October 2026

he Far South is changing rapidly. We have already seen warming oceans and vast decreases in sea ice coverage. The future state of our climate depends on what happens next. Join us for a special…

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Cardio Curious!

South

6 October 2026 - 8 October 2026

Cardio Curious is a fun and interactive program where students aged 12-16 years can learn about what it is like to work as a scientist or medical researcher and specific insights into your heart and…

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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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