Past Events

Beer competition including talks with two fermentation scientists and a brewer about the “Science of Brewing” on 24th August 2024 from 4-6pm at Saint John Craft Beer Bar in Launceston. This end time is indicative…

It will be an afternoon of all things beer brewing. From a competition to brew the most unique beers. To the science of brewing and sensory perception. Including profiling beers with an electronic tongue. The…

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

Get ready for the annual QVMAG Science Week Pub Trivia night at Du Cane Brewery! We’ll be quizzing you on everything from mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of the natural world, with a…

Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to…

From live virtual zoo tours or getting up close and personal with residents of the Tasmanian Reptile Park, to the beloved Make It Place craft station, Planetarium screenings, hands-on and interactive science activities and more–this…

The larapuna/Bay of Fires Community Weekend is held in the far North East of Tasmania between The Gardens and Mt William National Park. In four days, the invasive weed sea spurge is surveyed, mapped and…

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,…

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…

The Tasmanian Youth Forum (TYF) is one of the largest annual youth consultative events for young people 12-25 years. TYF is a free event that brings young people together from across Tasmania to contribute their…