Visit businesses, galleries, and more, open their doors for a backstage look at the science behind the everyday products, people, and places of Hobart. Pick up a map from our stall at Salamanca Market, from our Info Booth at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, or download from our website. Free, drop-in, family friendly.
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Brisbane National Science Week Big Ideas Challenge
Powered by Future Anything with generous support from Advance Queensland and The Precinct, we’re proud to present a very special Brisbane Big Ideas Challenge designed especially for National Science Week. This fast-paced and hands-on day of listening, learning, and doing, will culminate in teams of students pitching their own innovative solutions that respond to the following challenge: As an entrepreneur, pitch an innovative idea that…
The Grand Challenge: Igniting the Future of Renewable Fuel
“As an entrepreneur, pitch an innovative idea that uses, or amplifies the use of, renewable energy.” In a world facing pressing environmental challenges, the need for renewable fuel solutions has never been more critical. Could green hydrogen fuel be the answer to decarbonise global industries and local energy users alike? Hydrogen may hold the key…
Du Cane Brewery Pub Trivia
Join the QVMAG team as we celebrate National Science Week at Du Cane Brewery with pub trivia. Get set to test your knowledge on everything from space and extreme science, through to molecular biology and chemicals. Register online, bring out your science flash cards, and let the fun begin. This event is proudly supported by…
Kilcoy State School Science Fair
Kilcoy State School Science Fair will be powering into the future, thanks to this year’s theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. Each class or year level will create Science Stations with visual displays and hands-on activities that reflect advancements in technology and a sustainable future. Our Science Fair will be conducted over two days in…
Festival of Bright Ideas
Showcasing the brightest innovation, research and technology happening in Tasmania. The Festival of Bright Ideas is sizzling with exciting science to blow your curious and creative mind. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event, come along and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of science through hands-on activities. Explore sustainability initiatives for a better world,…
Festival of Bright Ideas – Schools’ Day
Do you have students with curious and creative minds that want to find out more about science and the world around them? Then the Festival of Bright Ideas Schools’ Day on Friday 18 August is the place to be to get their questions answered. With over 30 exhibitors your students will be able to immerse…
Dr Karl: Future Careers in Science
Dr Karl’s fun, inspirational talk will cover five main areas in future careers in science, how this will affect students and become important in their future working lives: Computer and information technology and how computers will be as smart as we are. Genetic engineering and how today’s students will ‘live forever’. Engineering. How we will…
Dr Karl: Great Moments in Science
Kick off National Science Week with Australia’s living legend of science communication, and teller all things true and trivial. Join us for this very special Island of Ideas presentation with the one and only Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Get a fresh dose of mind-bending facts and an update on the state of the planet. If you’ve…
Connecting for Climate Action in Tasmania
Explore Tasmania’s new Climate Action Plan and join our experts to discuss its community rollout, alignment with global climate change communication strategies, and the active involvement of young people. Held in partnership with the Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society and the Australian Maritime Science Association. Find out more about the Island of Ideas public talk series.