South
17 September 2025
Summary: When a child has poor literacy, we have failed them. This talk asks why we’re getting it wrong, and how to fix it – backed by evidence, led by experts. Every child deserves the…
North West
15 September 2025 - 17 September 2025
To increase awareness of threatened burrowing crayfish species in Tasmania, the Bookend Trust invites north and north-west primary schools to join in Claws on the Line burrowing crayfish activities in September and October. We offer school incursions and an art competition…
North
11 September 2025
See the new short film, Nowhere Else on Earth! Free event. Starring Olympic Swimming Legend Shane Gould, Nowhere Else on Earth is a breathtaking celebration of Tasmania’s extraordinary marine world. Featuring stunning underwater imagery and…
South
10 September 2025
Summary: From the sky to soil to sea, even inside of you, plastic is everywhere. Learn what scientists and policy experts say needs to happen next, and why it matters now. Plastic isn’t just polluting…
South
7 September 2025
Mix and Match – a two–hour art workshop. Learn how to make stencils and collages to create your own individual patterns and compositions using a variety of mediums; pencils, crayons, pens, pastels, water colour and…
South
6 September 2025
Carlton/Dodges, see our new short film, Nowhere Else on Earth! Saturday the 6th of September at the Carlton Surf Life Saving Club. Starring Olympic Swimming Legend Shane Gould, Nowhere Else on Earth is a breathtaking…
South
3 September 2025
Summary: With illness on the rise and resources stretched thin, prevention is no longer optional, it’s essential. What does that mean for Tasmanians? Tasmania’s health system is under pressure. With rising chronic disease rates and…
North
2 September 2025
Philosophy in the Pub is an opportunity for members of the community to meet and discuss, in some depth, a philosophical topic of their own choosing. The topic this month is ‘Animals and Humans: Freedom…
North
24 August 2025
Dramatic new insights into the Tamar Valley and Northern Midlands origins based on new 3D geological modelling spanning 40 million years. It’s a powerful interconnected story of geological forces sculpting today’s landscape, leading to a…
Statewide
23 August 2025 - 24 August 2025
Are you a problem-solver and team player? Curious about computing, cyber security and digital skills? PECAN+ is an exciting, national Capture The Flag (CTF)-style cyber security competition for high school-aged competitors in years 10-12. Compete…
South
22 August 2025 - 23 August 2025
The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks the curious and creative mind to find out more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and…
South
22 August 2025 - 23 August 2025
Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas! Curious minds of all ages — come and meet real scientists from right here in Tasmania! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from…