The Gardens presents an exhibition and display of natural forms of glass, curated by lapidarist and Gardens volunteer, Gillian Stewart. Although most people think of glass as being an artificially made material, it is also found the natural world. Meteorite impacts melt silica in Earth’s crust that rains down as glassy pebbles called tektites. Lava,…
Topic: Mining and Industry
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Careers Explorer
Careers Explorer is a discovery session designed to unearth the surprising range of roles available in large infrastructure projects and how these align with individual students’ skills and passions. We’re certain we’ll surprise your students with the breadth of careers available. In this workshop students will: learn all about our Metro Tunnel Project, why we’re…
Science Quiz
Get your team together or sign up as an individual and join us for a fun science themed quiz.
Science is Child’s Play – Community Science Night at Hawthorndene Kindergarten
Hawthorndene Kindergarten hosts Science is Child’s Play – Community Science Night, on Friday 26 August. The official opening will be at 6:30pm for the local community and beyond, with closing at 8:30pm. We believe that supporting children to engage with science at a young age, fosters their interest and questions about how to improve their…
Quorn Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Barmera Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart‘s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Wallaroo Silo Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first! Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Port Pirie Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Witness the transformation of five iconic Australian landmarks each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. In collaboration with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories…
Karoonda Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…