Sample our STEM collection and other technology for National Science Week at Forestville Library. We will have circuit-style stations set up so everyone has an opportunity to try different tech. We have a range of kits to borrow from our libraries including MaKey MaKey, LittleBits, BBC micro:bit, Sphero SPRK+, Ozobot bit and Circuit Scribe Ultra….
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National Science Week QLD Launch in Queen St Mall
To launch National Science Week in Queensland and the Inspiring Australia Queensland reimagined website, there will be an explosive science show at the Queen Street Mall stage (opposite Myer) featuring fun and interactive science experiments and performances that showcase this year’s school theme Glass: More than meets the eye. From live science experiments by Dr Rob Bell from Experimentary, as well as performances…
Protect Antarctica: an exhibition featuring THIN ICE VR
Come and immerse yourself in the Antarctic landscape with the brand new virtual reality film THIN ICE VR. This incredible film takes you into the world of modern-day adventurer Tim Jarvis as he recreates the famous events of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s voyage and discovers that climate change has drastically impacted the region. Films that use virtual reality…
A Night for takayna
Science and stories from takayna. Rainforests, masked owls, Huon pines. The Bob Brown Foundation is hosting a night for takayna. An evening of talks, tales, and film to celebrate ancient takayna / Tarkine. Music by Soda Lite with Moran Wiesel. Learn about the Tasmanian Masked Owl, Huon pines and temperate rainforest, the landmark Moshinsky Federal Court…
Glass: The Science Fair
To celebrate National Science Week, a lunchtime science fair will be held in the Hannans Primary School library. The science fair’s focus will be the entries of students from Years 1 – 6. Students from Year 1 to 2 will create a science poster around a topic or theme of their choice. Students from Years…
Sky is the Limit
United Muslims of Northern Territory (UMNT) intends to increase the awareness and understanding of the role of technology, science, and innovation in everyday life and in the future. Some of the intended outcomes of this event include assisting young people, as the process of selecting a career pathway for students is often challenging, thus, this allows students in middle school…
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip – School visits
The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is a travelling science show, bringing all things quantum and dark matter to a town near you. To coincide with National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel from Brisbane to Perth via Coffs Harbour, Sydney, Canberra, Bendigo, Stawell, Adelaide, Kalgoorlie and many…
Future Medicine: Healing the heart
Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death, killing more than 18,500 people a year; about one every 28 minutes. The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia presents a public webinar to answer your questions about heart disease and hear about the latest developments in stem cell research to heal broken hearts, hosted by Foundation…
Sea-ing the Future: How the oceans can help us combat climate change
Join curator Emily Jateff in conversation with Professor Chris Turney, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research at UTS, as they discuss everything from deep time to current and future ecological impacts of climate change. Learn about scientific breakthroughs and the prospect of a zero-carbon economy for Australia. Tickets include a drink on arrival and access to…
Sew4Science: Glow-in-the-dark teddy bears marathon
During National Science Week, Inspired NT is distributing glow-in-the-dark teddy bears to children all over the NT. Join us in-person at the Mal Nairn Auditorium Foyer at Charles Darwin University Casuarina during the Sew4Science marathon on Sunday 7 August. Drop in at any time from 11am to 3pm for this working bee event and help…