Good Glass: The science of photography and visual perception | Webinar

There is a saying in photography that a photograph is only as good as the glass on the front of the camera – with many professional photographers investing thousands of dollars in high quality lenses. But of course, that is only a part of what the process is for making images. To really understand photography,…

Live from the Lab: In Conversation

Join us on Wednesday 17 August for a captivating evening, where researchers and musicians involved in Live from the Lab (LFTL), reveal the personal stories behind the science, breakdown the wonders and complexity and draw out the connections and emotions captured in the new musical compositions. Hosted by Associate Professor Alice Motion. Live from the…

Glass in Food Science Webinar

Glass and food is more than meets the eye – learn more about why glass is important in food science. It’s more than just packaging – glass is involved in food production and can even alter our perceptions with food. Learn more about glass and food science with Dr Emma Beckett.

Science Gallery Melbourne – Open Day | Get Your Motor Running

Do you have a need… a need for speed? Join Science Gallery as we explore the math and the mechanics of how to make things go fast. Head on downstairs from the gallery and put your engineering skills to the test, designing and making an electric speedster from some unlikely materials. Then, race it down…

Science Gallery Melbourne – Open Day | Experience SWARM

Join our student mediators for an overview of the new gallery and its most recent exhibition, SWARM, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social. 15-minute introductions run hourly: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. No bookings required.

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…

Journey to Discovery

The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre will be collaborating with Charles Darwin University to hold the Journey to Discovery activity as part of the Bite of Science! event. The “Journey to Discovery” activity is a mix of Art meets Science and will present the process researchers have used to discover and name new species. Students will participate in…

Journey to Discovery

The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre will be collaborating with Charles Darwin University to hold the “Journey to Discovery” activity as part of the 2022 CDU “Bite of Science!” event.  The “Journey to Discovery” activity is a mix of Art meets Science and will present the process researchers have used to discover and name new species. Students will…

Yoga at the Pithi Kawi Bush Food Garden

Start your day in the stunning Pithi Kawi Bush Food Garden with some yoga. Yoga and meditation increase serenity and wellbeing. Experience it in action with our mate and wonderful Yoga teacher, who will run an hour long session in the garden before you join the working bee. Included in the session is a warming…