Tasmania: Networking events 5 and 6 March 2019

If you’re in Tasmania, we have some fabulous networking events for you. If you’re in the science sphere in Tassie or interested in holding science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM) related events, come along and hear from Inspiring Australia and the National Science Week Coordinating Committee. Northwest Science Community Lunch with Brittany Trubody from the…

Winners of the Tasmanian Brain Break competition

The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Brain Break Tasmania photo competition. We asked everyone in the state holding a Brain Break morning or afternoon tea to submit pics of their best sciency baked goods for a chance to win a $100 voucher and some Science…

Tasmania: What do you do if you have to change or cancel your event?

If you’re holding a National Science Week event, it can be a big undertaking. We realise plans change and things happen which might mean alteration or even cancellation of your event (especially if a lockdown happens!).  What should you do if this happens? We put together this short guide to help you out. You realise…

Download the 2018 Tasmanian National Science Week program of events

If you missed grabbing your copy of the printed program in the Mercury, Advocate or Examiner newspapers, here’s a digital version. We look forward to seeing you at one of the 147 events happening across the state. Please note, event dates and times could change, so please check the events schedule on the National Science…

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…

Tasmanians, you’re invited to the 2016 event holder info sessions

It’s almost time for National Science Week again, and this year we are already preparing to stun, inspire, educate and amaze Tasmanians across the state! If you’d like to hold an event but don’t know where to start, there are upcoming  information sessions in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our Inspiring Australia Manager for Tasmania will be…

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…