Connecting science and community

Inspiring Tasmania is committed to connecting science and community. We believe that science is a powerful tool for making the world a better place.

We aim to inspire Tasmanians of all ages and backgrounds in science by making science accessible and engaging for everyone. We celebrate science in Tasmania through innovative programs that encourage participation in and ignite enthusiasm for science.

Upcoming events

Friends of the OBP

Statewide

24 February 2024 - 15 September 2024

The Wildcare Friends of the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) group works across the OBP’s range with a focus on Tasmania. The objectives of the group are to: Assist with the monitoring program at Melaleuca (SW Tasmania).…

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Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

North

1 March 2024 - 28 April 2024

This exhibition is being held at the Museum at Inveresk and entry is free. Illuminate is a brand new exhibition exploring the science behind the fastest traveller in the universe – light. Ignite the senses…

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STEM Facilitator Training by Children’s University

South

7 March 2024 - 10 April 2024

Children’s Discovery is providing free online introductions to our STEM in the library programs. Learn how our suite of programs have been developed especially for librarians as facilitator. Build skills and become a confident STEM…

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Built to Last: Resilience and Adaptations of the Ocean’s Big Fish

South

28 March 2024

Tunas and billfishes have been ocean predators for more than 60 million years, since around the mass-extinction of dinosaurs. These incredible survivors have thrived in part due to a range of novel solutions to the…

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Science news

Swift Parrot Still in Peril, Despite Revised Numbers of Surviving Birds Due to New Counting Method

26 March 2024

While a new method of counting has resulted in the estimates of an endangered bird species being revised upwards, researchers say it in no way means the threat of extinction has lessened for the swift…
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Sea Forest: Tasmanian Business Named in Fast Company World’s Most Innovatvie Companies of 2024 List

25 March 2024

Tasmanian seaweed cultivation business, Sea Forest, has been named one of the planet’s most innovative companies. Founded by Sam Elsom, the business has operations at Triabunna and Swansea and cultivates the native red Australian seaweed…
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Tasmanian Science Week Grant Round Closing 8 April!

22 March 2024

Do you have a great idea for an event to run as part of Tasmania’s National Science Week? Apply for a  Tasmanian Science Week Grant before 8 April! Two types of grants are available for…
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Marine Zooplankton Bring Global Meeting to Hobart

18 March 2024

More than 340 scientists from 38 countries gather in Hobart next week for a major international conference about marine zooplankton, the most abundant and diverse ‘eco-influencers’ on the planet. As the estimated 28,000 species of…
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