Find the clues, answer the questions, and discover some of Australia’s greatest scientists and inventors. Drop into Brighton Library anytime from Saturday 10 August to Monday 19 August to complete the scavenger hunt and submit your entry. During normal library opening hours only. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt goes into the draw to win…
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Brewing for Biodiversity
Join us to learn about Quandamooka’s biodiversity while enjoying a specially-brewed pale ale! Quandamooka (Moreton Bay) is a globally significant seascape with outstanding natural assets. Over 1,000 native animal species live in Moreton Bay or migrate to its diverse habitats. But these species need our help. The species of Moreton Bay live on the…
Tech Talk: All the Light We Cannot See
Have you ever tried to imagine what it would be like to see a colour that no one has ever seen before? Have you heard of terms like Infra-Red or Ultraviolet and wanted to learn more? Come along for an exploration of all the light we cannot see – where it comes from, how…
Pico Coding Club
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? Join the Pico Coding Club! We teach coding through building bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop. At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Learners will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity by…
MYLI STEM Zone
Investigate what Species Survival means from many different perspectives. This National Science Week, we’re investigating this year’s school theme of Species Survival – More than just sustainability. Join us to explore Species Survival from a number of different perspectives. Perform an experiment that investigates animal adaptations. Discover how changes in the environment can influence food…
Young Tassie Scientists at Beaker Street Festival
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities. This is usually done in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. But for one special night at Beaker Street, you can look inside the classroom door, put on your listening hat and do some learning!…
World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries
Join staff and researchers working at the Naracoorte Caves National Park to learn more about the World Heritage listed caves. Uncover insights they can provide into Australia’s natural history. Naracoorte Caves is South Australia’s only World Heritage listed site. Listed in 1994 for their scientific values, the caves at Naracoorte contain some of the most…
Touch, Feel and Imagine the World of Dinosaurs
Would you like to come on a sensory adventure into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs? Do you want to touch real fossils? Feel ancient dinosaur bones? Hold replica dinosaur eggs? Hear from a real-life dinosaur expert? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibition at Queensland Museum! This National Science Week,…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Helens District High School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the North-East road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Thomas More’s Catholic School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the North-East road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public…