Rock Hard! The Geological Cabaret

 Strap in for a seismic night where the humour is volcanic, the moves are tectonic, and the cleavage is both geological and generous. This ain’t your school science class – it’s cocktail hour geology with sultry songs, smouldering dance, sharp wit and a shimmer of burlesque. For grown-ups who like their science gneiss and naughty….

The Royal Queensland Show at Ekka

National Science Week at the Ekka!  Celebrate science in action in the Agricultural Education Hall at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).  Explore hands-on exhibits, learn about the science behind farming and food production, and discover how technology is shaping the future of agriculture.  It’s a great way for kids and families to connect science with…

Science Party – Girls only at Byford Library

Calling curious and creative young scientists! Join us for an exciting girls-only science extravaganza packed with amazing experiments and fun discoveries. This 1.5-hour session is specially designed for girls aged 5–10, with a fun-filled format tailored to spark imagination and foster a love of science. Experiments Include: Exploding Volcano DIY Lava Lamp Blasting Rocket Magic…

Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre Family Day

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 at the HIVE Family Day to meet a group of enthusiastic scientists from a range of fields. We cover anything from plants to planets, DNA…

Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas

Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas! Curious minds of all ages — come and meet real scientists from right here in Tasmania! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who love sharing their science through hands-on activities, real specimens, and fascinating stories from the field…

Young Tassie Scientists at Circular Head Science Big Gig

Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Circular Head Science Gig! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who are passionate about sharing science through hands-on activities, real specimens, and fascinating stories. Join us at the Circular Head Science Gig to meet scientists from all kinds of fields. We have…

Roving Scientist Bar

We’re taking over Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, putting a scientist at every table, and inviting you in for the least-boring bar chats you’ve ever had. Also probably some of the weirdest… we’ve got experts on everything from Galeophobia (fear of sharks) to dark matter. There will be games, microscopes, specimens, live music, prizes to…

Scientific Photography Competition: Everyone’s a Scientist

From a ripple in a pond to the crash of a wave, from the zap of a carpet to the crackle of a flame. Science surrounds our everyday lives, we cannot escape it. Sometimes it’s as obvious as the crack of thunder from above, and other times it’s as subtle as the splitting of light…

Supersonic Science Hands-on Workshop at Clem Kentish Hall

Join us for an exciting 60-minute workshop where kids can explore the wonders of science through hands-on experiments, including… Bubbleology – Surface tension Instant Snow – Superabsorbent polymers (take-home kit included) Supersonic Slime – Non-Newtonian fluids (take-home kit included) Vortex Cannons – Fluid dynamics Elephant’s Toothpaste – Exothermic reactions (demonstration) Burning Bubbles – (Demonstration, dependent…

ExBEERimental Science

ExBEERimental Science is a hands-on beer-tasting event that brings science to life through brewing. We’ll ask four Tasmanian brewers to brew the same beer with the same recipe. How different could these creations be? Thanks to science, the results might just blow your mind! Attendees will explore how small variations in brewing techniques impact the…