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Island of Ideas: Understanding the Insect Apocalypse in Launceston

North

9 July 2026

Many insect populations around the world are in steep decline, with serious implications for ecosystems, food production and human wellbeing. While the health of Tasmania’s insect populations remains largely unmeasured, the same pressures driving global…

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Philosophy in the Pub

North

7 July 2026

Summary: An opportunity for members of the community to discuss and explore a philosophical topic. Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some…

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Critical Minerals, Critical Moment

South

24 June 2026

Summary: World-leading research. Regional mining. Global demand. A critical moment for Tasmania. From King Island and the North West to global supply chains, Tasmania is part of the critical minerals story. The global clean energy…

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Repair Cafe

North

20 June 2026

The Launceston Repair Cafe is a monthly free, open community event aiming to divert items from landfill, pass on valuable repairing knowledge and connect community. Toss it away? No way! Do you have a broken,…

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ConSTAT 2026 – Seeds of Science

South

13 June 2026

The Science Teachers Association of Tasmania is excited to announce that our first key note speaker for the event is Hannah Moloney. Hannah is a leading Australian permaculture educator and host of ABC’s Gardening Australia.…

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Understanding the Insect Apocalypse

South

10 June 2026

Summary: From our backyards to global ecosystems, insect populations are declining. What does it mean and what can we do about it? Many insect populations around the world are in steep decline, with serious implications…

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Philosophy in the Pub

North

2 June 2026

Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some depth, a philosophical topic of their own choosing. The topic this month is “What is meaning?”…

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Science in the Pub – Brains and Brews

South

26 May 2026

Join Science in the Pub and the Tasmanian Student Science Communicators Network for an engaging evening of fast-paced research talks and interactive discussion. This event brings together PhD researchers to share their work in a…

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STEM Expo 2026

North

22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Now in its third year, STEM Expo 2026 is a free, hands-on community event celebrating STEM for all ages. Join us at St Helens District High School on Saturday 23 May 2026 (10am–1pm) to explore…

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The Economics of Human Extinction

South

21 May 2026

The 2026 Giblin Lecture Andrew Leigh explores the economics of existential risk and what it will take to respond before it’s too late. The 2026  Giblin Lecture will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh…

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From Inner Workings to Icy Worlds

South

20 May 2026

Join Pint of Science Australia for an evening of science that journeys from the human body to the polar environment. Discover research on human blood vessels, Tasmanian sand flathead, and tracking Antarctic sea ice from…

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Nature Trackers Expedition Class

Statewide

18 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Event Blurb Discover hands‑on science and environmental adventures with Expedition Class! Join the Where? Where? Wedgie! citizen‑science project to learn about Tasmania’s eagles, take part in Claws on the Line with school visits and field…

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