Past Events

A special networking event for scientists, science communicators and the Arts community. Scientists and artists are all curious people, exploring the world and ideas through two different mediums. But when they get together magic happens.…

Ologism (Australia’s favourite science rock band) is in Hobart for one show only. For science as nature didn’t intend and music that melts in the mind, join us – and special guests Warning Will Robinson. $8…

Presented by the University of Tasmania’s  School of Land and Food. We need bees to pollinate our crops and plants, but here in Tasmania we’re starting to panic about declining bee populations. Ecology, economics and…

CSIRO Education presents the ‘Experimental Food Science Show!’ This 1.5 hour event is open to the public, and suitable for a family audience. Watch our amazing Science Show incorporating spectacular demonstrations about the science of…

A Royal Society of Tasmania lecture. All welcome. Andy Spate has been involved in cave and karst science and management for more than 50 years working for CSIRO and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. He…

For North-West Tassie fibre fanatics, please join us from 10 am onwards for a Neural Knit-In to make submissions for the Neural Knitworks exhibition. Please bring your stash and hooks and knitting needles, and a…

We will dust off the QVMAG collections and put them on show. Come along and find out what natural treasures are in long-term storage. This is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Bug Day Out…

The Art of Happiness is a series of events exploring the benefits of happiness in our personal, professional and community life. Discover what makes us happy, learn about the Science of Flourishing and investigate how…

The revised edition of The Aurora Chaser’s Handbook is now ready. Come celebrate and explore the secret life of Tasmania’s skies. Bring all of your questions about night sky photography and our Southern Lights. Reservations essential: rsvp@fullersbookshop.com.au…

Are you a passionate young scientist? A good communicator? Can you inspire an audience with your sheer enthusiasm for your work? Would you like to develop your science communication skills and increase your profile? Come…

Dr Katie Flanagan will deliver this public lecture to discuss the history of vaccination and describe how vaccines work. She will also describe epidemiological and scientific evidence for the benefits of vaccination, including their effects…

Climate Revival and Australian Youth Climate Coalition join forces to present award-winning documentary ‘Chasing Ice’, live music from Meatta Mu, refreshments and empowerment and it’s free (but bring a donation 🙂 Tell everyone you know…