The Science Experience

Explore options in STEMM through hands-on activities and problem-solving challenges!

Delivery

On campus

When

See dates below

Cohort

Secondary

Where

Statewide

Capacity

35 students per location

The 2024 program has concluded. Please keep an eye out on this page for 2025 details.

About the program

The University of Tasmania welcomes you to two days of engaging, hands-on science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. Be challenged to extend yourself and expand your ideas of how STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can make a difference in every-day life! Carry out hands-on experiments in university laboratories, work with experts from different areas, take part in problem-solving challenges, and experience university life on campus as part of this year’s Science Experience program.

UTAS sponsors 4 students per school to attend the Science Experience program. Schools seeking to bring more than 4 students can contact the Science Experience admin for further sponsorship with Rotary. Strictly 6 students max per school.

For more information, please visit the The Science Experience website,

2024 dates:

  • Thursday 21 Nov to Friday 22 Nov - Science Experience Hobart (Program full)
  • Monday 25 Nov to Tuesday 26 Nov - Science Experience Burnie
  • Wednesday 27 Nov to Thursday 28 Nov - Science Experience Launceston (Program full)

The University of Tasmania is committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences. Please let us know when registering how we can best support your needs.

Links to the Australian Curriculum

Creative and critical thinking

General capability

Sustainability

Cross-curriculum priorities