Past Events

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. Bring the whole family…

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…

A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties. Showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes…

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…

Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the…

Get ready for the annual QVMAG Science Week Pub Trivia night at Du Cane Brewery! We’ll be quizzing you on everything from mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of the natural world, with a…

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…

Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium…