Past Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Things will whiz, bang, fly, crawl, swim and maybe even explode when the Festival of Bright Ideas returns to Hobart. Tasmania’s much-loved hands-on science festival will bring together researchers, inventors, educators and STEM organisations for…

Calling all toddler parents! Join Penny Jones, Harry Edwards and Isaac Gee for a fun, down-to-earth journey into the art and science of toddler wrangling. We’re toddler parents ourselves – so we get it. Life…

Tasmania’s clean air, long winter nights, and low levels of light pollution make it one of the best spots in Australia for stargazing. Just 20 minutes outside Hobart, you’ll find a dark haven overlooking the…

Millions of people now turn to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to understand the world around them. As social media increasingly shapes how we learn about science, who we trust has become just as important as…

Lucky students in Tasmania are taking part in Landcare Tasmania’s Waste and Wildlife Program for National Science week — exploring how waste impacts local ecosystems and wildlife, and discovering simple, hands-on ways they can make a positive…