Events

For Schools

FREE YTS school visits for Primary & Secondary classes!

The Young Tassie Scientists road trips bring early career researchers and professionals to Tasmanian classrooms every August in celebration of National Science Week.

Applications for school visits open in June each year. Check the ‘Apply for a School Visit‘ page for more information.

Community Events

The Young Tassie Scientists also support and run National Science Week events across Tasmania!

Circular Head Science Gig, Smithton

Monday 11 August 2025

Check out amazing science activities at the Circular Head Community and Recreation Centre (entry is free) including entertaining, educational and engaging presentations with the Young Tassie Scientists.

Festival of Bright Ideas, Hobart

Saturday 23 August 2025

Visit the Young Tassie Scientist stall at this fun and family-friendly science festival celebrating the brightest innovation, research and technology happening in Tasmania.

Hive Family Science Day, Ulverstone

Saturday 9 August 2025

Join the Young Tassie Scientists at their science booth for Hive Family Day. This event will host a wide variety of scientists and innovators with fun activities, interesting presentations, and so much more!

ALL THESE – and several more!

Do you have a National Science Week event you would like the YTS Team to attend?