Past Events

Recent breakthroughs in science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant, but because of our evolutionary hard-wiring most people focus overwhelmingly on negative trends rather than positive ones. In…

Future Crunch is excited to be heading to Tasmania to host two talks with Tasplan in Launceston and Hobart. Future Crunch provides clear, critical and intelligent thinking to show people how to navigate the coming…

Andrew Parsons served as Honorary Librarian to the Royal Society of Tasmania from 2010 to 2013. Drawing on material from The Society’s new publication, The Library at the End of the World, he will take listeners…

How engineering can create wealth, a better world for children and perhaps even help all of us find a bit more happiness! Wealth is created and held on to by creating goods, services and ideas that are…

Presented by Professor John Pearn from the School of Medicine, University of Queensland. Australia has a rich heritage of medical research.  For those interested in “firsts”,  the first formal medical research in Australia was undertaken on…

The QVMAG Director, Richard Mulvaney, invites you to the book launch and signing of Snakes of Tasmania by QVMAG Honorary Research Associate Simon Fearn. RSVP essential by Thursday 23 October 2014 T 03 6323 3798 or…

You are invited to a fun evening of chemical demonstrations for all ages! Free for all ages. This event is part of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s 2014 Youth Lecture Tour.

A behind the scenes look at the how’s and why’s of chocolate. Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you…

“But first…let me take a selfie!” Join in the fun and games of Australian Engineering Week by participating in the Engineering Selfie Challenge. Head along to Civic Square in the Launceston CBD between 10am and…

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…

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…