Children's University Tasmania

Working with schools and the community to connect children and young people with learning beyond the classroom.

Children's University Tasmania rewards and celebrates engagement by children and young people in informal learning.

Children's University Tasmania collaborates with schools and the community to inspire children and young people aged 7-14, fostering their confidence and nurturing curiosity through a wide range of informal learning opportunities.

Children's University participants gain stamps in their Passports to Learning for:

  • activities at Learning Destinations (e.g. museums, art galleries, wildlife parks, libraries);
  • Children's University school holiday programs and University of Tasmania events;
  • activities that take place at school but at lunchtime, recess or after school (e.g. chess club, choir, volunteering);
  • regular activities (e.g. sporting clubs, music lessons, swimming lessons); and
  • a range of fun online learning resources and activities.

Achievements are celebrated at annual Children's University graduation ceremonies around Tasmania.

Children’s University Tasmania is a member of Children’s University Australasia.

The best things about Children's University Tasmania

Learn new things

Learn more about things that interest you, develop new interests and discover new passions.

Visit new places

Explore the Learning Destinations in your community, go on a school holiday program and visit a University campus.

Celebrate at graduation

Share your achievements with your family at a very special University of Tasmania event.

45,000 hours of extra-curricular learning and counting

2023 was Children’s University Tasmania's biggest year yet with over 1,300 active members at 52 schools collectively achieving over 45,000 hours of learning beyond the classroom. And in November, 742 young people graduated across nine ceremonies in Burnie, Devonport, Hobart and Launceston.

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