Past Events

The UTAS Sustainability team is leading the Inveresk Ecological Restoration Project which aims to restore a site larger than 3,000m2! It will be intensively planted and seeded, into a biodiverse site with ecological sustainability at…

In our everyday lives we constantly come into contact with many ‘new’ claims to valuable knowledge and often these challenge existing knowledge assumptions.  Some contemporary claims gathering prominence include community or place knowledge, first nations…

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…

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…

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,…

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?”…

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…

Toss it away? No way! Do you have a broken, torn or busted household item? Bring it along to the Launceston Repair Cafe and learn how to fix it with the help of some expert…

Summary: Explore 20+ fun hands-on activities at the University Pavilion and HealthStop. Agfest isn’t just about farming – it’s about ideas, innovation, and community. Whether you’re curious about science, sustainability, technology, agriculture, creativity, or health…

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

Free holiday fun awaits at QVMAG’s Make it Place. Be part of our free school holiday craft session at the Museum at Inveresk and make your own art piece inspired by our theme of dinosaurs,…

Discover different types of insects and create your own pet bug to take home. We will begin by exploring the BUGS exhibition at the Museum at Inveresk, learning all about the bodies, habitats and characteristics…