Every year, a lot of people around the world choose 1 January to mark a turning point in their lives. Some people want to get healthy or read more books. Us? We just want to science. Each year, our Coordinating Committee do a report on how everything went and part of that is outlining what…
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TAS: $500 seed grants available
Do you have a great idea for an event in Tassie for this year’s National Science Week? Have you always wanted to host an event but not been sure where to start? Applications are now open for seed grants of up to $500 to boost your event and all you need to do is submit a…
Tasmania’s west coast to host Bright Ideas Festival
Over several days, the west coast will be home to the Bright Ideas Festival, a cornucopia of local science expertise. Event organiser Shae Huddleston of the Tasmanian Nationa Science Week Coordinating Committe was determined to ensure the west coast was not left out in this year’s festivities. “I saw a gap in the National…
The Crazy Scientist heads to Tasmania
The Crazy Scientist, Darin Carr, is heading to Tasmania. Come and tickle your retinas while learning how coloured ninjas, flashing balls and dancing coloured shadows can inform us how your eyes use light to see objects. Experience how we use light to make objects disappear and lasers bounce off microscopic particles in the air to…
Illuminating Hobart’s waterfront
The Sustainability and Learning Centre have secured a grant to Illuminate PW1! This Friday night, Princess Wharf Shed No.1 will be lit up with artworks created by early learners who were asked, “What does light mean to you?” The show will run from 5.30pm until 7pm. This event is free, and all are welcome. RSVP…
Jurassic World on Bruny Island, Tasmania
This weekend, step back in time at the Inala Nature Museum and Jurassic Gardens. In their first National Science Week event, Inala opens to the public showcasing their two hectare garden filled with over 400 species of plants that will have you hearing Dr Sattler’s voice: “Alan, this plant should be extinct!” At least there…
In Tasmania, you can become a RoboCup champion!
Entries are NOW OPEN for students wishing to enter the Tasmanian RoboCup Junior competition, to be held on Saturday 8 August. You can find more information and register at their website. RoboCup Junior is a competition open to primary and high school students, who build and program robots to compete in one of three categories: dance, rescue or soccer. The RoboCup Jr…
Schools: last days to register for Young Tassie Scientists visit
Boom! Crash! Sploosh! Young Tassie Scientists will be visiting schools all over Tasmania this August to celebrate National Science Week. They bring interactive and entertaining presentations to your school, for FREE! These presentations are suitable for all ages and open to all Tasmanian schools. You can apply for a visit at their website. Applications close on Friday 24 July….
Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas needs you!
For the first time, Tasmania will play host to a fun festival celebrating science and the International Year of Light. The Festival of Bright Ideas (FoBI) invites exhibitors and activity providers to participate, free of charge.
Tasmanian event holders information 2015
Thank you to all who attended our free information sessions across the state. We had over 40 attend in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie from a range of disciplines, including Geoff Crane all the way from Questacon in Canberra. If you missed out, please view last year’s event holders info session video. Don’t know where to…