Past Events

Bring the fascinating creatures of Six Extinctions to life in this creative workshop for teens. Dive into the world of extinct creatures in this hands-on drawing workshop, designed just for teens aged 14–17. Explore the…

Join Dr Olly Dove, zoologist // marine ecologist and science communicator, as she shares her thrilling adventures in seabird fieldwork. From penguin fleas to shearwater vomit—and even a memorable encounter with human excrement—Olly’s stories are…

Summary: AI can read minds, fight crime, and reshape jobs – but at what cost? Join three experts as they unpack the promises and perils of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reading minds, literally.…

Staff, students, and industry are invited to join us to celebrate and share the work of our KIT300 Capstone Project teams. See live-demos of student-made mobile apps, websites, and games! Projects: Tasmanian Natural Hazards Web…

Explore the events that changed the world in our new exhibition at the Museum at Inveresk. Six Extinctions, developed by Tasmania’s Gondwana Studios, explores the mass extinction events over 485 million years of Earth’s history through…

Take a deep-dive into nature, science, and connection on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s stunning East Coast. Situated at the breathtaking Piermont, a secluded waterfront sanctuary, treat yourself to an unforgettable all-inclusive weekend escape. Enjoy dinners with scientists featuring…

Summary: Authoritarian powers rise, America turns inward -how should Australia respond? The Sir James Plimsoll Lecture: The second Trump Administration is inflicting chaos amid what was already a dangerous decade. Yet the 2025 Australian election…

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. Do you have a broken, torn or busted household item?…

The Tamar Valley Film Festival is a brand-new independent short film festival dedicated to showcasing the creativity and storytelling talent of Launceston and Northern Tasmania. Click the link below for more information!

Dive deep into the blue with us at our premiere screening of Nowhere Else on Earth, a captivating short film that showcases the extraordinary marine life of Tasmania. Through stunning underwater footage and the voices…

Join Dark Sky Tasmania for an engaging evening of discussion and discovery as we explore the importance of Tasmanian Dark Sky Places, and the role they can play in shaping our unique environment, culture, and…

Join philosophers from the University of Tasmania as they examine the relationship between words and the world. Philosophy in the Pub is an opportunity for members of the community to meet and discuss, in some…