Past Events

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…

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…

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make…

The BIG Science Fair is open to students from years 5 to 12 on the Northwest and West Coasts of Tasmania. Tasmanian students participate in state-wide, national, and even worldwide STEM competitions. There is a…

Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes…

Artificial intelligence, artificial idiocy, or probability machine? Artificial Intelligence was born in 1956, went through some awkward teenage years (also known as “AI Winters”), and then, to almost everyone’s surprise, came roaring back with tools…

Highway to STEM project aims to help female and non-binary students in regional Australia transition from school to STEM careers through skills-building, inspiration, and future-focused pathways. For more information and to apply as a School or…

Think you’ve got the smarts to outwit Einstein or outlast Darwin? Join Hive Tasmania and Island State Brewing for two nights of science-themed pub trivia in Ulverstone and Penguin. Gather your team today and prove…

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make…

You can also follow this event online here Think you’ve got the smarts to outwit Einstein or outlast Darwin? Join Hive Tasmania and Island State Brewing for two nights of science-themed pub trivia in Ulverstone and…

Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and representatives from industry. Games, challenges, robotics, you name it, we’ll have it! Local school competition entries will also be on display for families to…

Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Circular Head Science Gig! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who are passionate about sharing science through hands-on activities, real specimens, and…