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Australian Antarctic Festival

South

20 August 2026 - 23 August 2026

The only event of its kind in Australia, the Australian Antarctic Festival celebrates the role of Hobart as one of the world’s pre-eminent gateways to the Antarctic. It acknowledges the contribution made by the Antarctic…

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Island of Ideas: Dispatches from the Far South

South

20 August 2026

2026 Philip Law Lecture Antarctica and the Southern Ocean lie at the heart of our global climate system. This icy region connects the atmosphere and the ocean abyss. The Antarctic Ice Sheet stores records of…

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TLC Conservation Science Symposium 2026

South

20 August 2026

Join us for an afternoon of short presentations, Q&A and discussions exploring the latest in conservation science. The Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) is committed to advancing best practice in nature conservation through science, innovation, collaboration…

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Inspiring Women in STEMM: Thursday presentations at Boodle Beasley + 2027 applications now open!

South

20 August 2026

There are two exciting ways to get involved with the Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship program this week – come and celebrate our 2026 Fellows, and help us find our 2027 cohort! Come meet and celebrate…

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NatureTracking Across the Furneaux Islands

North

19 August 2026

NatureTrackers’ three projects – CallTrackers, Claws on the Line and Where? Where? Wedgie! – involve annual wildlife surveys across lutruwita / Tasmania, in which anyone can take part. Each year since 2018, we’ve all been working…

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Science in the Pub with QVMAG

North

19 August 2026

Calling all curious minds and trivia buffs! Whether you’re a science superstar or just love a good pub quiz, QVMAG’s Science Week Pub Trivia Night is for you. Expect weird facts, wonderful science, tricky questions,…

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Backyard Biobanking @ the Du Cane Brewery

North

18 August 2026

Join the Gondwana Project and the UTAS Environment Society to become a custodian of Lutruwita/Tasmania’s climate change threatened flora. Come and learn about the island’s threatened and endemic alpine and rainforest species, and how you can…

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Expanding the Cosmos at Mount Gnomon

North West

17 August 2026

Escape to the Dark Skies of Mount Gnomon Farm for a memorable evening of astronomy, culture, food, and music in one of the most atmospheric settings of North West Lutruwita/Tasmania. With minimal light pollution and…

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2026 Circular Head Science Gig

North West

17 August 2026

Come and help us celebrate all things Science and the 20th year of the Science Gig!  The Science Gig is one of Circular Head’s largest community event and the best thing about it is that…

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Naturetrackers in the Furneaux Islands

North

17 August 2026 - 21 August 2026

CallTrackers are bringing their three projects – CallTrackers, Where, Where Wedgie and Claws on the Line to the Furneaux Islands! Visit a school or library near you this National Science Week to learn more about…

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Dr Karl: Live In Hobart

South

16 August 2026

Join the legendary Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through surviving a blizzard in Antarctica (barefoot), test-driving four wheel drives across the Simpson Desert, the reality of beer goggles, and how he helped bring…

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Dr Karl: Live In Burnie

North West

15 August 2026

Join the legendary Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through surviving a blizzard in Antarctica (barefoot), test-driving four wheel drives across the Simpson Desert, the reality of beer goggles, and how he helped bring…

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