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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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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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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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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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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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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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10 September 2026 - 17 September 2026
Join this 2-part communication intensive workshop for postgrads and undergrads in any discipline. From toddlers to TedX, learn from communication experts on how to present your topic to any audience. Part 1: 10 September Join…
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7 September 2026 - 8 September 2026
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…
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2 September 2026
Join your fellow science communicators for a drink and a catch up at one of our local meetups. People all over the country will be discussing questions like: How did you get into your Science…
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31 August 2026
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…
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26 August 2026
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…
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23 August 2026
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…