Dive into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science. Explore the fascinating world of whales with leading whale scientist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta for National Science Week. Immerse yourself in a playful evening made for curious adults, exploring the wonders of whale biology, the reasons behind their songs and breathtaking breaches, and the challenges they navigate in the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Lake Mac FULL STEAM
Lake Mac full STEAM returns to celebrate creativity and innovation, making, and engineering for all ages. Scheduled Events: 9.30am Mad Science Inventions with Pretty Amazing Jono – Reserve your spot 11am Australia’s Agricultural Identity – an Aboriginal Yarn – Reserve your spot 12noon …
Peer-Reviewed Gossip – Trend or Truth?
Join this peer-reviewed and interactive gossip session with science experts answering the questions you desperately want to know about the science and pseudoscience of but can’t be bothered to look up. Does this device actually enhance my skincare routine? Can I life hack my way to better sleep? Is my social media feed messing with…
The Ammonites ROCK
The Ammonites, an all-female, dino-loving supergroup, are bringing the stories of the past back to life, one song at a time. From the halls of Dinosaur University to packed-out venues, The Ammonites are turning the fossil record into a setlist, and they’re just getting started. With a debut EP and a growing online following, this…
Platypus Watch with Springfield Lakes Nature Care
On Sunday 10 August, 2025 at 4.30am when most people are cuddled up under the blankets, 20 dedicated citizen scientists from all over Brisbane will descend on 3 creeks in the Opossum Creek catchment in Greater Springfield to observe the presence or absence of platypus. Grab your binoculars and register to be part of this…
Young Tassie Scientists at QV Mag
Discover the wonderful world of science with the Young Tassie Scientists at QVMAG. Join the Young Tassie Scientists, a group of early-career researchers and scientists from the University of Tasmania for an afternoon of fascinating science presentations at the Queen Victoria Museum’s auditorium in Launceston. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of…
Young Tassie Scientists at Science Meets Parliament
The Young Tassie Scientists are proud representatives of the University of Tasmania. We dedicate August to visiting other young Tasmanians in their classrooms, travelling by air, land and sea, covering nearly 90 schools statewide. For the past 23 years, YTS has trained some of Tasmania’s premier science communicators, producing award-winning research, people, programs and presentations. …
Young Tassie Scientists at Government House
The Young Tassie Scientists attend Government House to hear the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker’s address to mark the start of National Science Week.
Discover CallTrackers Online
Curious about the wildlife in action around your neighbourhood 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 us at night, yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project: your…
Young Tassie Scientists after school at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are passionate scientists and early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who love bringing science to life through hands-on activities and engaging talks in schools and communities. Join us after school at HIVE to meet a group of enthusiastic scientists from a range of fields. We cover anything from plants to planets, DNA…