Past Events

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…

Join us for a special National Science Week event with a panel discussion on Dark Sky Country, including keynote speaker Duane Hamacher. Duane is internationally renowned for his research in cultural astronomy. He has researched…

Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again! See wacky and wild tales of female animal reproductive anatomy and behaviour come to life on stage. From the times of Aristotle and Darwin to today,…

To celebrate National Science Week, join Bob Brown and a panel of inspiring speakers for an evening of talks and films as we explore the critical role of science and taking action to protect threatened…

Curious about 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 sounds around…

Summary: Antarctic sea ice is changing, impacting the animals that depend on it. Join our panel of experts to discuss the recent changes and discover how they affect Antarctic wildlife. Presenter(s): Professor Delphine Lannuzel, marine…

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young…

Join us at Inala for a one-day workshop on the science of selecting, planting and establishing trees. This workshop will cover tree biology 101 and an introduction to the principles of soil science. It will…

Slime moulds… What are they? What ecological roles do they play? Why do they look so beautiful? Slime moulds impress people when they see the beauty and intricacy of their miniscule fruiting bodies. Learn about…

The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities. This is usually done in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. But for one special…

Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again! See wacky and wild tales of female animal reproductive anatomy and behaviour come to life on stage! This Vaginal Vignette is part of Beaker Street’s Late Night…

Dr Karl can famously answer nearly any scientific question you can throw at him, or at least he’ll do his damnedest to try. The man’s been called “unstumpable.” But is he really? This important question…