hands-on learning

Agriculture students listening to farm worker

Feed Your Mind, Feed The World

The Feed Your Mind, Feed the World (FYM) camp is a three-day experience for year 11 and 12 students interested in learning more about agricultural science and career pathways stemming from an agricultural science degree. The camp is hosted by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), which is the agricultural research arm of the University of Tasmania and responsible […]

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Science students studying in the field next to the river

Natural Sciences Experience: From Critters to the Cosmos (Immersive Camp 2026)

The Critters to the Cosmos event is a dynamic and hands-on science experience designed to ignite curiosity and passion for the natural sciences among high school students. Participants explore the full spectrum of scientific inquiry – from the tiniest living organisms to the vastness of space – through engaging workshops, interactive demonstrations, and field-based activities.

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School student sitting at desk

School-based trainineeships a foot in the door for Tassie students

Harper Giles Kayla Perkins A school-based traineeship has given Tasmanian college students Harper Giles and Kayla Perkins a foot in the door to their future careers before they even finish school.  School-based trainees and apprentices split their week between school, work and training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications alongside their secondary education. There are approximately

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