Past Events

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…

Welcome to Techtopia! EdCAT 2025 is a wondrous celebration of Australia’s tech sector, a techtopia of people, programs, and support that will propel you on your tech journey. Explore and discover a multi-stream, full-day summit…

In times of growing social isolation and health challenges, could laughter offer unexpected benefits? Our scientists, industry experts and researchers join forces with comedy acts to unpack how humour might support well-being and strengthen connections.…

We are excited to announce our next event of the year, SciPubDigital! Join us to hear from software developers and digital technology specialists about their influential work in various sectors. Learn how technology developed in…

Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. This unique collection of short…