Past Events

Summary: An opportunity for members of the community to discuss and explore a philosophical topic. Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some…

Science is everywhere – from the fish in the sea, to the camera in your pocket! The Adelaide Optics Chapter is back with its annual Scientific Photography Competition, and we invite the public to participate.…

Summary: World-leading research. Regional mining. Global demand. A critical moment for Tasmania. From King Island and the North West to global supply chains, Tasmania is part of the critical minerals story. The global clean energy…

The Launceston Repair Cafe is a monthly free, open community event aiming to divert items from landfill, pass on valuable repairing knowledge and connect community. Toss it away? No way! Do you have a broken,…

The Science Teachers Association of Tasmania is excited to announce that our first key note speaker for the event is Hannah Moloney. Hannah is a leading Australian permaculture educator and host of ABC’s Gardening Australia.…

Summary: From our backyards to global ecosystems, insect populations are declining. What does it mean and what can we do about it? Many insect populations around the world are in steep decline, with serious implications…

Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some depth, a philosophical topic of their own choosing. The topic this month is “What is meaning?”…

Can you write a short science poem? This year we are calling for your poems about seeds, plants and/or landscapes. In Australia, we have vast regions of tropical forests, eucalyptus woods, mulga, mallee, saltbush and…

Join Science in the Pub and the Tasmanian Student Science Communicators Network for an engaging evening of fast-paced research talks and interactive discussion. This event brings together PhD researchers to share their work in a…

Now in its third year, STEM Expo 2026 is a free, hands-on community event celebrating STEM for all ages. Join us at St Helens District High School on Saturday 23 May 2026 (10am–1pm) to explore…

The 2026 Giblin Lecture Andrew Leigh explores the economics of existential risk and what it will take to respond before it’s too late. The 2026  Giblin Lecture will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh…

Join Pint of Science Australia for an evening of science that journeys from the human body to the polar environment. Discover research on human blood vessels, Tasmanian sand flathead, and tracking Antarctic sea ice from…