Past Events

The Hobart Silent Book Club meets on the first Friday of each month (February-November) in the Afterword Cafe. This is the LAST Silent Book Club for 2024!  The first Silent Book Club started in a local bar in…

When we think of coral reefs we probably think of the sun-kissed (sun-bleached…) Great barrier Reef. But did you know that there are coral reefs much deeper than that, in “mesophotic” zone where light barely…

Engineering is Elementary STEM Professional Development Program 🔧 Engineering is Elementary is hitting the road again for Term 4! 🚌 This term, we’re excited to bring our acclaimed STEM professional learning workshops to teachers in NSW and…

Title Refugee Settlement in Launceston, Tasmania: The experiences and perceptions of refugees and the host society, and the limitations of government policy and practice. Lecture details Dr Ivan James AO will outline the important role…

Invisible Pollution: Noise in the Marine Environment Workshop This student-led workshop will delve into the overlooked issue of noise pollution in our oceans. Join us at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) for a day…

Welcome to Shift it! Conflicting Perspectives on the Access to Marine Resources Tasmania Join us for an engaging discussion on how we can improve the management of Tasmania’s marine resources. The coastal and marine areas of Tasmania are…

A Concert Series with a difference. Experience intimate performances as the Planetarium enwraps you in the cosmos. Harry Edwards Trio: Only the world remains This Hobart based acoustic gypsy jazz trio was formed in early 2013, and…

The 2024 Sir James Plimsoll Lecture Summary: Hear from one of the nation’s most influential leaders and take a deep dive into international relations, policymaking, and the strategic issues facing Australia’s foreign policy in an…

Held over National Bird Week from 14‒20 October, the Aussie Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. Every year, tens of thousands of Australians of all ages and experiences join us in…

Summary: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Timor-Leste President discusses the importance and delicate nature of national independence for fostering peace, freedom, and democracy. Join Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency José…

Join the family-favourite Make it Place craft sessions at the Museum at Inveresk as we create dioramas using recycled materials inspired by the Unbound exhibition! Be inspired by our Unbound exhibition and work on your…

Join Senior Planetarium Officer Chris Arkless for an informative talk on space and climate change for World Space Week 2024 Join us in the Planetarium to celebrate World Space Week and explore the big questions…