Past Events

Tasmania’s moratorium on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture will expire in November. To help us understand the current state of GMO technology, law and policy, the Institute for the Study of Social Change in…

Presented by Dr Costan Magnussen. Although typically considered diseases of middle or older age, the initial stages of heart disease begin in childhood. This presentation will overview some of Dr Magnussen’s research findings on the role…

For one-night only, ANU superstar Astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker will visit Hobart to talk about the Universe and the future of space followed by an evening of stargazing with the audience. In the past few…

Come have a beer with other members of the local science community and industry. Hear how Launceston is packed full of science and how you can be involved. National Science Week, held in August each…

Sue’s artistic investigation focuses on the human organism’s visual qualities in its smallest, less obvious, yet visually fascinating parts. I explore notions grounded in microscopic observations that lead to greater emphasis on the performance and…

We experience the world, including the food we eat, via our five senses. Taste comes to us as the brain integrates these sensory inputs with memories, expectations and emotions. This talk will give an overview…

Learn about the new course at the University of Tasmania’s University College: the Associate Degree in Applied Science specialising in FERMENTATION SCIENCE AND SEPARATION PROCESSES. In a relaxed setting, learn about Tasmania’s innovative industries within the food and…

Slime, circuits, extreme engineering and more! Visit the website for more information.

9th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Marine Hydrodynamics in Naval Architecture, Ocean Technology and Constructions hosted by Australian Maritime College. The conference calls on specialists and researchers, youth scientists, and PhD and Master Students engaged in the…

The Science Experience is a three-day program of science activities held every December for Year 9 and 10 students. Students participate in a range of hands-on science and engineering activities held on campus under the…

Tasmania’s extinct emu is less well known than the iconic thylacine, yet just as deserving of recognition. Recent research has aged skeletal material, and DNA work has shed light on the relationships between populations. There…

Math numeracy in the digital age is complicated. You think that you can just Google how to pay the bills, balance the books, and invest properly. But can you? This presentation considers the nature of…