Learn about the Dutch graphic artist M.C Escher. Mathematically inspired, Escher used architecture, perspective and impossible spaces to motivate his art. Create your own graphic masterpiece with guidance from a current Deakin student. Booking password : DEAPNSW Deakin Engagement and Access Program.
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Understanding Water and Filtration
Have you ever wondered how water is naturally filtered in the environment? Hear from a current Deakin student to find out the different ways water is filtered in the environment using a home-made natural water filter using materials you can easily find around your home. Booking Password: DEAPNSW Deakin Engagement and Access Program
Let’s Play Videogames for Science
#BatteryLow is a unique outreach event bringing scientists and videogames straight to you wherever you are. Join us for a livestream broadcast where we bring different scientists, sit them on a couch, and play videogames with them. Why videogames? Well, they’re fun to play and fun to watch. They’re also something a lot of people…
The Virtual Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular
Think you know everything there is to know about science? The Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular will be a science quiz like no other. Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online to make it accessible to everyone and…
Trust and knowledge: The role of universities in a crisis
In 2020 the world is facing multiple crises: bushfires, COVID-19, climate change, inequality, institutional racism. There is also a crisis of trust. As centres of knowledge creation and transfer, and of robust intellectual debate, universities can and should play a crucial role in any crisis. But what exactly is that role, and how do we…
Dive into science with Museums Victoria
Explore the latest in science, research and discovery from Museums Victoria’s scientists. Watch our science videos and take a deep dive into our in-depth science stories.
Science fun at home presented by Museums Victoria
Science fun for families from the comfort of your own home. Join us in person for the Science Variety Show, explore our hands-on science experiments, sing along with the Virtual Playbox, take our National Science Week quiz and more.
Fungi Futures
This engrossing talk and Q&A uncovers the important role fungi play in both the planet and humanity’s health. From mycelium-based building products to whole new sources of food and alternative proteins, mushrooms are making it clear that when we collaborate with them, we have a chance for a brighter future. Join us to learn about…
Pocket Science
With a few spare minutes and your mobile phone or any other internet-connected device, you can join Federation University researchers each day during National Science Week as they introduce you to their work with sheep poo, pet parasites, lichens, nutrition and your immune system. We’ve got demonstrations, interviews and lab tours, virtual reality and augmented…
It’s on Like Exciton! Online science games
Our games are available now at exctionscience.com/games It’s on like Exciton! is the newest set of online science games brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science. Can you match Quantum dots to charge up ExciTonya the battery before the sun goes down? Can you create a Laser by energising the…