Calling all young explorers and their parents to our interstellar adventure at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Picture this: Your child and their friends are a part of an important space team, each playing a vital role in a thrilling mission – to build a satellite. Under the watchful eye of your Mission Captain, each…
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Red Dirt Robotics – Explore 3D design & printing
Jameson Harvey, the young tech and robotics extraordinaire of Red Dirt Robotics, will be at to Broome Public Library for National Science Week. For this series of events, Jameson will teach young people how to use code to create simple 3D items for 3D printing. Each participant will create their own object to keep. While…
WA Premier’s Science Awards 2023
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 11 September. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…
Glass Blowing Demonstration with Alexander Rosenberg
Experience the mesmerising art of glassblowing with a special demonstration of blown glass by renowned US glass blower and star of Netflix’s hit series Blown Away, Alexander Rosenberg. Canberra Glassworks is hosting this captivating event as part of National Science Week celebrations to showcase the seamless blend of creativity and science in the Hotshop. This…
National Science Week Community Panel Event at Flinders
Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is hosting a Community Panel Discussion event on Monday, 14 August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm to celebrate National Science Week. The event is open to secondary students, teachers and parents across the Sunshine Coast. Book your free tickets online. The event features five leading researchers and doctoral…
Digging Dinosaurs
Presented by Fizzics Education, the kids will have a roaring great time as they learn about dinosaurs in this hands-on workshop designed to look at palaeontology in a realistic way. Check out life-size replica of the Velociraptor dinosaur skull and come face to face with T-Rex! Work like a real palaeontologist; dig out and analyse…
CSI Forensics Lab
Presented by Fizzics Education, this forensic science workshop is designed to intrigue budding super sleuths who enjoy their science mixed with a bit of drama. Attendees will work in groups finding clues via: Fingerprinting and blood typing Facial reconstruction through computer and real models Hair and fibre analysis Fluorescence of oils and DNA comparisons Latent…
Chemistry Capers at St Kilda Library
Fizz! Crackle! Pop! Find out about the science that can be found in your own kitchen as you do some hands-on chemistry investigations with the experts from Fizzics Education. Learn about energy changes, acids, chemical reactions, solids, liquids and gases as part of National Science Week.
UQ Centre for Marine Science Special Seminar
The University of Queensland’s Centre for Marine Science is pleased to welcome Dr Alexander Brearley of the British Antarctic Survey, who will present on Using underwater robotics to understand Southern Ocean circulation and change. Abstract The Southern Ocean and Antarctic shelf seas play a central role in global climate. They are key locations for ocean…
Astronomy Cathedrals – from Nuraghes to the Einstein Telescope
Humankind has always looked up to the sky to gain a sense of identity. Today, the advancement of astronomical knowledge relies on large investments to build dedicated infrastructure. Traditionally telescopes have been used to observe the space looking at electromagnetic waves. More recently, gravitational wave detectors have been built in the USA, LIGO, and in…