‘We’re giving education a dedicated home’: TikTok launches STEM feed in Australia

January 15, 2025 9:21

While the potential TikTok ban looms in the US, locally, the platform is continuing to grow with the launch of an independent STEM feed.

Rolling out throughout January, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed will provide Australia’s 8.5 million TikTok users with a dedicated feed for discovery, education, and entertainment.

Having already launched in other markets including the UK, Europe, and Canada – where STEM content has since grown by 35% on the platform – Simon Bates, head of content for TikTok ANZ said he’s thrilled to launch it down under.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.