Past Events

Summary: How can we protect the vulnerable in crisis? Two experts unpack the challenges of safeguarding dignity in conflict. In a world increasingly defined by protracted crises and mass displacement, the urgent need to protect…

It is that time of year again where the days get shorter and the city of Hobart lights up with its crimson glow! Here at Science in the Pub we are continuing our tradition with…

A two–hour art workshop exploring Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life In this workshop you will investigate the ancient interiors and the real and mythical animals of Inside Pompeii. We will add a…

Join Dr Olly Dove, zoologist // marine ecologist and science communicator, as she shares her thrilling adventures in seabird fieldwork. From penguin fleas to shearwater vomit—and even a memorable encounter with human excrement—Olly’s stories are…

Summary: AI can read minds, fight crime, and reshape jobs – but at what cost? Join three experts as they unpack the promises and perils of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reading minds, literally.…

Staff, students, and industry are invited to join us to celebrate and share the work of our KIT300 Capstone Project teams. See live-demos of student-made mobile apps, websites, and games! Projects: Tasmanian Natural Hazards Web…

Summary: Authoritarian powers rise, America turns inward -how should Australia respond? The Sir James Plimsoll Lecture: The second Trump Administration is inflicting chaos amid what was already a dangerous decade. Yet the 2025 Australian election…

Dive deep into the blue with us at our premiere screening of Nowhere Else on Earth, a captivating short film that showcases the extraordinary marine life of Tasmania. Through stunning underwater footage and the voices…

Join Dark Sky Tasmania for an engaging evening of discussion and discovery as we explore the importance of Tasmanian Dark Sky Places, and the role they can play in shaping our unique environment, culture, and…

Join us at the University of Tasmania Pavilion to discover how the University of Tasmania is helping address global challenges and build a better, more sustainable future for all. Explore 25+ fun hands-on activities at…

We are pleased to announce that our first Night Sky Explorer course for 2025 will be held at the UTAS Mount Pleasant Radio telescope Facility on the evenings of Thursday 17 and Friday 18 April, from 7:00 pm to 10:00…

Blast off into a world of adventure at Lift Off! TMAG’s Festival for Children and Young People, from 12-17 April. Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, special displays and activities. Themed as ‘to the max’, Lift Off! 2025 will…