There is nothing simple about the construction of an underground train line that travels below and city and under a river. It’s a process of problem solving, and discovery, and is considered to be one of the most complex civil engineering challenges to solve. In this Cross River Rail activity held at the Cross River…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Smashing Science at Mater Dei
On Monday 15 August students from Mater Dei Ashgrove are having a day of investigating science. Dress up as your favourite scientist and participate in hands on investigations.
Music with Molecules
Explore the creative intersection of music and quantum science in this special Exciton Science × University of Melbourne and Exciton Science’s Dr Liam Hall will put on a gig with a difference at RMIT University’s iconic The Capitol. Helping Liam to jam up on stage will be a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer! Quantum states might…
WeAreBrisbane Twitter x National Science Week
WeAreBrisbane Twitter account @WeAreBrisbane will feature a different Queensland-based STEM professional each day, as part of daily rotation curation of the account. Come follow us on from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 August. Learn about what people are working on in STEM in Queensland directly from those in the field, and also see that they’re…
Science in the Pub – the Lighthouse Keeper
For seafaring types, a lighthouse is something that you have to give a wide berth but you’ll want to be up close for this special National Science Week edition of Science in the Pub, featuring our popular blend of science, music by Heath Cullen, food and pub quiz with a fascinating presentation on the life…
PUBlic physics
To celebrate the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, a collection of physicists want you to join with them to propose a toast: to basic physics. Join us at the pub to hear about some great ideas in fundamental physics which have had large impacts on sustainable development, and others which hold promise…
Kenmore SHS – CQU Careers Seminar
The team from CQU will be sharing stories from their careers are what options are available to students after they finish school.
Lines of Best Fit
Lines of Best Fit is an improvised comedy show that brings together scientists and improvisors for a night that’s sure to tickle your brain. This National Science Week, we’re celebrating the work of researchers from the University of Sydney Nano Institute, learning about how they’re helping to detect viruses, create solar fuels, keep your eyes…
Make a Glowing Teddy Bear
A hands-on STEM Activity. Learn about atoms, light and energy at after school workshops 3.30–5 pm, 23 – 25 August. For ages 5+, families welcome. All events are free and no bookings required. Book & Science Week @ your Library 22 – 26 August
See Through Science
A fun, family friendly and free community event to celebrate science. Working with this year’s theme, Glass: More than meets the eye (and some grant funding support) Open Hearted Learning and friends, will present engagement and entertainment in the form of hands-on investigations that cover physics, chemistry, biology and space. We hope to foster a…