Family Science Day returns to Hive as part of National Science Week 2026, bringing together a full day of hands-on science, interactive exhibits, live presentations, planetarium shows and opportunities to meet Tasmanian scientists. Inspired by this year’s National Science Week school theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All, the program invites curious minds of…
Step inside the planetarium dome at Hive for an immersive journey into one of nature’s most mysterious worlds. Slime Moulds and Mountain Harp combines stunning imagery of Tasmanian slime moulds with the haunting sounds of Garry Greenwood’s 18-string Tasmanian Mountain Harp, creating a unique live performance that blurs the boundaries between science, art and music….
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist? Join the Young Tassie Scientists for an engaging STEM session in the Science Centre at Hive. Working across a range of scientific fields, these early-career researchers will share their work, answer your questions and reveal some of the fascinating discoveries happening right here in Tasmania. Through…
Join Hive and Island State Brewing for a special National Science Week edition of the ever-popular Pub Trivia night at The Pier, Ulverstone. This is trivia with a science twist—but don’t worry, it’s still all about fun, laughs, and bragging rights. Rally your crew, test your general knowledge, and see if you’ve got what it…
Join Hive Tasmania and Island State Brewing for a special night of science-themed pub trivia in Penguin! Rally your crew, flex those brain cells, and see if you’ve got what it takes to take home the trivia crown. Whether you’re a trivia regular or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great excuse to…
Join local Aboriginal steward of Country Lyndon O’Neil for a guided walk through the Kokonnengar cultural precinct in Bicentennial Park, Ulverstone, and discover the stories, science and living knowledge held within this important cultural landscape. Along the way, you’ll explore the connections between people, plants, animals and place, while learning how cultural knowledge, careful observation…
Rally your crew, flex those brain cells, and see if you’ve got what it takes to take home the National Science Week lunch time trivia crown. Test your science knowledge, tackle a few curveballs, discover what’s coming up in this year’s Seeds of Curiosity program and compete for prizes, bragging rights and office glory. This…
Seeds of Science Week Workshops will be led and facilitated by Scientific Researcher, community member and long-standing MGESS parent Melanie Young with support from teaching staff and student leaders (for younger classes). The workshops will run for one whole school day, involving all students from Prep to Year 6 participating in an engaging and hands-on…
What if a tiny seed could teach us about science, sustainability, and the power of community? During Science Week 2026, students will become scientists, gardeners, and community leaders through our exciting project, “Seeds of Science: Growing STEM through Community and Sustainability.” This hands-on program will inspire students to explore how plants grow, why they are…
The Science expedition will take place over a week and will turn our Students into Scientists with a focus on Seeds! Challenging group rotations will involve scientific observations and investigations including: 1. ‘Aerodynamics of seed dispersal’ – models will be designed and created to mimic seeds being dispersed for successful travel off our second level…
