The glass that holds our favourite cold fizzy liquids is actually rapidly cooled molten silica, we know this by studying rocks and the processes that form and transform them – petrology. Grab a drink chilled in molten silica and join us for an immersive space-themed evening. Hear from our stellar petrologists Professor Tony Kemp and…
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A Modern-day Noah’s ark – conserving Western Australia’s threatened plants
The south-west of Western Australia is renowned for its rich plant diversity. This diversity, combined with the loss of a large proportion of the original vegetation, has led to this area being recognised internationally as a Biodiversity Hotspot. The Western Australian Seed Centre, Kensington, is a key pillar in conserving some of WA’s most threatened plants….
STEMician
We will work in collaboration with STEMician to deliver a STEM workshop tailored towards primary school children at Quantin Binnah Community Centre. The workshop will help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM! We aim to help propel young children into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive…
STEMician
Quantin Binnah will work in collaboration with STEMician’s to deliver a STEM workshop tailored towards primary school children at Quantin Binnah Community Centre. STEMician will organize a ‘STEM Workshop’ to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM! We aim to help propel young children into STEM by introducing them…
Meet the Scientists of the Derwent Estuary Program
How is the Derwent? Find out from the scientists of the Derwent Estuary Program who monitor water, sediments, seafood, plants and animals in the Derwent estuary. Join us a for a walk and talk along Taroona Beach and continue the conversation over a BBQ lunch. And we’d love to hear your stories of the Derwent too. Bookings…
2022 Governor-General’s Design Challenge
Questacon in conjunction with the Office of the Governor General is excited to present the 2022 Governor-General’s Design Challenge. This live one hour virtual workshop is set to be a valuable experience for upper primary students. They will use design thinking in a hands-on and highly interactive way for deeper learning about science, technology, engineering…
Kingswood High School Science Open Night
To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…
Kingswood High School Science Open Night
To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…
Biological Farming Systems Field Day
As part of the esteemed Charles Massy’s WA tour, RegenWA are excited to be hosting a ‘Biological Farming Systems Field Day’ at Richard Davy’s property in Mettler to demonstrate how he has increased his production capacity and restored biodiversity through his biological approach to farming. The day includes presentations at the shed, followed by a farm…
Regenerative Agriculture Evening Forum
Join RegenWA at the Museum of the Great Southern for an enriching conversation about regenerative agriculture, biodiversity and healing Earth’s Systems. If you are attending the ‘Biological Farming Systems Field Day’ in Mettler during the day, this evening forum will be a great opportunity to continue the learnings and spark further ideas. This forum will…