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!

Beaker Street Festival Hub at TMAG, Hobart

Friday 4 August and Saturday 5 August 2023

Look out for the Roving Scientists and have a casual chat in a relaxed environment. PLUS! for the first time, join us in our Cosy Corner where Young Tassie Scientists will be sharing their school presentations with the big kids of Beaker St. Come and sit on the mat, put on your listening hat and learn about Bugs, Boils or Brains (with BYO Beer)!

CIRCULAR HEAD SCIENCE GIG, Smithton

Monday 14 August 2023

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 19 August 2023

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

ALL THESE – and several more