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

Bush Stories (2-5 yrs)

South

13 February 2024 - 26 March 2024

Where nature is the best teacher! Join us for a morning explore and uncover nature’s best-kept secrets! Witness your child’s eyes light up with every discovery as we uncover amazing plants, fungi, and mosses, and…

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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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Science news

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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Developing an Urban Forest Strategy for the City of Launceston

15 March 2024

In response to the increasing severity of heatwaves in Australia and their disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, the City of Launceston mandated the creation of an Urban Forest Strategy. The strategy aimed to guide Launceston…
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Science Week 2024: School Grants

15 March 2024

Science Week 2024 The school theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and…
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Tree Canopy Mapping in the City of Hobart

15 March 2024

In our collaboration with the City of Hobart, Geoneon developed a deep-learning model to map the urban tree canopy, utilising high-resolution satellite imagery. Our analysis compared urban canopy data from 2017 and 2022, delivering crucial…
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