What’s making waves in ocean science? This National Science Week, dive in with our expert panel of scientists to find out the impact of the biggest problems that our oceans are facing, and how science can solve them. Climate change and ocean warming, biodiversity loss and marine pollution are just some of the problems that…
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Water is Life
The Menzies School of Health Research HealthLAB is an innovative, interactive, educational experience that allows participants to measure their own biomedical risk factors for chronic diseases in a mobile “pop-up” laboratory. Run by a team of scientists, health professionals and Indigenous trainees, HealthLAB aims to inspire positive lifestyle choices for better health now, and in…
Ocean Plastics Display – GCC Library
A fun display in the Good Counsel College Library showcasing the issue of plastics in our ocean and prompting students to explore ways they can help the situation both on a day to day basis as well as on a large scale.
STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE & FREE
From August 10–21 the ‘STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE!’ will engage hundreds of students in a plethora of technologies hands-on, under the mentorship of regionally-based engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are inspirational community figures in their field of expertise. Funded by the ‘Inspiring Australia’ initiative, this program is offered free, delivered weekday afternoons during National Science…
Curtin University joins The Big Watermelon Experiment
Come and join us to celebrate National Science Week with one fruity (and somewhat messy) science experiment. At this free event we will investigate how many rubber bands does it take to implode a watermelon. Predict, plan, explore the forces at work and participate in a mass collaboration in science. Watch University teams compete to…
Science Week Daily YouTube Livestreams from QVMAG
Daily livestreams on YouTube from QVMAG on several topics relating to astronomy and the oceans. Saturday 15 August 10:00 – 10:45am Tasmania’s Night Sky livestream with Chris Arkless and Dr Martin George. Find out what to see in our current night sky over Tasmania. Sunday 16 August 10:00 – 10:45am Water on the Earth and…
Weekend Fun Activity for Children and Families
Saturday and Sunday, 15 – 16 August. 10:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 15:30: Under the Sea in the Temporary Exhibitions Gallery (TEG). Create your own underwater scene from recycled and craft materials. Materials will be provided.
Daily video releases (especially for schools) on the QVMAG Website
Each day from Monday to Friday, discover a new video on the QVMAG Website. Monday 17 August: Ocean Science. You can discover: Create your own ocean in a bottle and explore the different layers. Test the density of salt water and discover how the salinity and temperature power the currents. Tuesday 18 August: Underwater Survival. You…
Astronomy update with Dr Martin George
12:00 – 12:30pm: Astronomy Update with Dr Martin George live in the Museum’s Auditorium. Martin will speak about several exciting topics in astronomy and space research, including the discovery of extrasolar planets and the latest missions to Mars.
Purple House Bush Medicine Workshop
Join Traditional Owners for a one hour bush medicine workshop where you can see, feel and smell the local native plants that form the key active ingredients of the bush rubs made by Purple House for use in Traditional Healing. This is your opportunity to sit with the women and grind the leaves into a…