Past Events

Philosophy in the Pub is an opportunity for members of the community to meet and discuss, in some depth, a philosophical topic of their own choosing. The topic this month is ‘Animals and Humans: Freedom…

Dramatic new insights into the Tamar Valley and Northern Midlands origins based on new 3D geological modelling spanning 40 million years. It’s a powerful interconnected story of geological forces sculpting today’s landscape, leading to a…

Are you a problem-solver and team player? Curious about computing, cyber security and digital skills? PECAN+ is an exciting, national Capture The Flag (CTF)-style cyber security competition for high school-aged competitors in years 10-12. Compete…

The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks the curious and creative mind to find out more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and…

Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas! Curious minds of all ages — come and meet real scientists from right here in Tasmania! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from…

This National Science Week, we’re lifting the hood on the most neglected organ in biology: the clitoris! Join us for a live show that’s equal parts hilarious and enlightening. Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes,…

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…

Summary: Explore the surprising impacts of humour on health in this unique mix of comedy and expert insights. Presenter(s): Associate Professor Alison Canty, neuroscientist, Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre, University of Tasmania Dr Daryl Peebles,…

From supermassive black holes in Interstellar to a robot cleaning up a junk-filled, deserted Earth in Wall-E, science in films allows us to look into the future and inspires us to push the boundaries of…

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 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…