Past Events

What’s the coolest place on earth? If you said Antarctica, you might just be onto something! The Mobile Antarctic Classroom travels around Tasmania sharing information about Antarctica, and Layah Conry from the Mawson’s Huts Foundation…

Open Day is a great way to explore our campuses and get a taste of life at the University of Tasmania. You can hear all about our courses, pathways and scholarships – straight from students…

The 2024 Great Southern BioBlitz in the Tamar Valley will be an exciting collaboration with the #LauncestonFieldNaturalistsClub at the John Skemps Field Centre in Myrtle Bank. Join expert Field Naturalists to explore this amazing biodiversity…

Summary: Rosie Batty talks about her journey from tragedy to advocacy, offering lessons on resilience, community action, and finding hope. Ten years ago, Rosie Batty’s 11-year-old son, Luke, was murdered by his father. Since this…

Junction Arts Festival returns in 2024 from the 19th-22nd September with a lush springtime celebration, encouraging you to shake off those winter blues and celebrate Tassie as it comes alive for spring. Coinciding perfectly with…

Summary: The 2024 Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture explores how we might eradicate homelessness for unaccompanied children in Tasmania and beyond. The 2024 Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture The rate of homelessness in Australia is…

Open Day is a great way to explore our campuses and get a taste of life at the University of Tasmania. You can hear all about our courses, pathways and scholarships – straight from students…

Since the Community Food Garden at Inveresk was established in 2022, it’s not only been growing food, but a community of people who are gathering, sharing skills and connecting in this new place. The University…

Summary: Join our expert panel for a discussion on the removal of Sir William Crowther’s statue, and explore how we can acknowledge our history, promote reconciliation, and create public spaces that reflect a more inclusive…

We are thrilled to be hosting a Mini MakerX event at our newly-refurbished Makers Technology and Innovation Hub at the University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie! Join us for a community festival that…

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 sounds…

Wild Food is on the menu! Join us for a day of foraging, cooking and tasting the best wild ingredients Tasmania has to offer. Learn about edible Tasmanian sustainable food at this National Science Week…