TAS: Seed grants for 2021 announced

The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce that grants of up to $2000 will soon be available for events and activities in National Science Week 2021. If you have a great idea for an event or activity in Tassie for next year’s National Science Week or have always wanted to host…

Watch Science Week Tas TV

National Science Week has officially ended but what if you didn’t have enough time to check out all the live events? It’s time to tune in to Science Week Tas TV on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel as more videos will be added. Share with friends, family, and especially the teacher in your life.  Get…

TAS: New Year’s Resolutions

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…

TAS: Download a copy of our program of events

You can download a copy (8.4 MB, pdf) of our program of events that went out to 80 000 Tasmanians in late July. Please check event listings online for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Enjoy National Science Week! GET SOCIAL #scienceweek twitter.com/sciencetasmania facebook.com/natsciwktas Festival of Bright Ideas facebook.com/fobitas instagram.com/festivalofbrightideas #fobi19  

Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2019

A little goes a long way for Tasmanian event holders during National Science Week Following the announcement of the Australian Government funding for National Science Week events, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee have announced their seed grant winners with thanks to funding from Inspiring Australia. Sixteen events and activities received up to $500…

Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2018

Each year, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia award seed grants to Tasmanian based events held during National Science Week. We are pleased to announce that ten events are being supported this year to bring science to people in all corners of the state. Dates and times will be announced in the…

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, land of festivals!

Each August, Tasmanians enjoy over 100 public events and 200+ school events during National Science Week. Ok, let’s call it what it really is: SCIENCE MONTH! With events running from July – September, there’s no denying that those of us on the Apple Isle kind of love science. This year we’re proud to announce the…

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…