University of Newcastle National Science Week Expo

Come and celebrate National Science Week with us at the University of Newcastle. Our Brennan Room will be filled with interactive activities run by staff members from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. Try out a lie detector, some glass investigation, science experiments, and more. It is free to attend, and we can’t wait…

Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day

The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…

Recycling with AI/ML & The Stained-Glass Cookie Experiment

A transformational journey into STEM fun: Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) this year is all about glass. Cinderella has come into the 21st century and is recycling those glass slippers. Glass is moving from a passive role in bygone eras to a functional role now. This is the Age of Glass. Are you interested…

Borrowed Time: Coastal erosion and climate change

All credible science points to our coasts being devastated by climate change. Coastal and tidal zones are beautiful yet harsh environments, however climate change will most likely push these environments to collapse, replaced by dead zones of exposed rocks, surging wave abrasiveness, and tidal rubbish zones of destroyed human debris. This exhibition is a cataloguing…

From Past to Present

Colour, Chemistry and Culture 1:15-3pm Suitable for ages 7-13 Discover how Hellenic and Islamic civilisations coloured their world. Explore the chemistry of pigments, paints, inks and dyes as you make your own ancient Greek egg tempera paint fresco and iron gall ink calligraphy masterpiece.     Coding for Kids 3-4pm Suitable for ages 6+ Imagine, design…

Art and Writing Workshops Inspired by the Science of Glass

Science Write Now (www.sciencewritenow.com) is a free literary magazine, podcast, and network that promotes creative writing and art inspired by science. We are launching 4 brand new online courses for writers or artists of all skill levels who are interested in working with science and improving their craft. These courses—led by well-known Queensland writers and…

Youth Sessions – Bringing Glass to Life

Presentation by local leadlight artist Gavin Tobin and Glass Blower John Walsh, followed by a hands-on hot glue glass fibres activity. Best suited Year 7 – Year 10 students, in class size groups. Session times are flexible, in line with secondary school lunch times.