Science After Dark is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage children to be…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Heathfield Primary School Science Expo
The grand event will start at 10am with a dynamic science show from SciWorld called Fire and Ice. Our younger scientists from local kindergartens and playgroup will follow a trail around the school and participate in a range of hands-on activities from bubble blowing to animal holding. The afternoon will be open for the parent…
The Big Bloody Experiment
It’s something we all have, but do you know what’s in your blood and how it works. Dr Rob teams up with the Red Cross Lifeblood team to explore kids’ fascinations with scabs, bruises and wounds. Part special effects workshop, part science experimenting but one bloody good time! The Big Bloody Experiment is a great way…
Weird Science with SciWorld
Is it real? Or just plain weird? Follow the world of science at its best. See some amazing experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime or do some of your own. It is about tricks, illusions and just plain weird but fascinating science. You are guaranteed fun while…
Science @ Central
The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ Central event on Saturday 19 August. Come along to the Armidale Central Shopping Centre and find our UNE Discovery pop-up science stall. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play with…
The Emmaus ELC Science Week Extravaganza
Our National Science Week Extravaganza will include: a bouncing bubble experiment – looking at the effects of surface tension, gravity, and force sink or float experiment – looking at density and whether a range of different items from nature sink or float in different mediums (water, sugar solution, salt solution) composting display – looking…
Yakult Science & Lab Skills Workshop
Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. This unique Lab Skills Workshop is ideal for your budding scientist. Attendees will be guided as they carry out simulated scientific testing used to ensure Yakult’s high-quality drink. Each session runs for approximately 90 minutes. This includes a free factory…
National Science Quiz
The National Science Quiz is a fast-paced and fun live quiz show held in Melbourne for National Science Week. Join host Charlie Pickering and special guest team captains Nate Byrne – ABC News Breakfast (ABC TV) and Simon Pampena – Catalyst (ABC TV) / Outrageous Acts of Science (Discovery Channel) for a celebration of science….
Open Day: Heavy Ion Accelerator Facilities at ANU
This is an opportunity for members of the public, school students and prospective Australian National University students to explore the heavy ion accelerator facilities (HIAF) at ANU. Visitors will be able to build an understanding of how an ion accelerator works, take a tour of the accelerator facilities, and get involved in a range of…
Research Symposium
This hybrid one-day event features talks, presentations, conversations, and creative work on inter-disciplinary aspects of our earthly and non-earthly atmospheres. Program Welcome and Opening 9.30am Opening remarks by Dr Deborah Lawler-Dormer and Professor Juan Salazar. Opening Panel: First Nations Astronomy and Sydney Observatory 9.45am First Nations Sydney Observatory resident William Barton, composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist…