Get hands on and see how holograms are made! Learn what holograms are, how they are used in everyday life and the light concepts behind the formation of holograms, including reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference. Use a laser pointer to visualise the light principles of reflection, refraction and diffraction See hologram printing in action! Take home your own diffraction glasses!…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Writing for science journals
This output-oriented course (pre-registration and bookings essential) will teach scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies needed to write articles for leading science journals such as the British journal Nature and the US journal Science. The three-hour course – delivered in the form of two 90-minute sessions – will be held at Le Meridien Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne and online, via…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – Your quantum future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen
The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…
Online Space Fact or Fiction with Q and A Session
Join us online at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Test your space knowledge to see if you can tell the difference between space facts or space fibs! And learn about all the cool ways we use and rely on space! Recommended ages 7 and above.
Pocket Solar System
Inspired by the United States National Informal STEM Education Network, Pocket Solar System is a hands-on activity in which participants make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system. This activity is designed children aged 10 and over and will expand children’s understanding of the Solar System, bringing in the dimension…
Science After Dark at Museum of the Goldfields
Join us at the Museum of the Goldfields for an unforgettable evening filled with science fun for all ages — featuring hands-on experiments, robotics, and fascinating discoveries designed to spark curiosity and wonder. This year, we’ll dive into the official National Science Week theme: “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.”…
Communicating science to non-scientists
Get the skills and strategies needed to communicate research in science and technology to a range of non-scientifically oriented audiences. This hands-on training will prepare you to: write material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications and the digital media. liaise with journalists. prepare successful pitches. The session will be particularly helpful for…
Rhodes Science Fair
Join us for an unforgettable day of scientific exploration and excitement at the Rhodes Science Fair 2024! Celebrate science with exciting activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating presentations. This free community event is for all ages, celebrating lifelong learning and inspiring a love of science. Explore a wide range of activities that the whole family can…
WA Launch of National Science Week 2025
The official WA launch of National Science Week 2025. This year, we explore the mysteries of our universe through the lens of the theme Decoding the Universe at Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. This is your opportunity to: Hear from a panel of WA’s leading quantum scientists Network with STEM professionals across WA Be inspired by…
Play and Explore
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and explore the wonders of the universe as Georges River Libraries presents an out of this world lineup of activities for National Science Week. This year’s theme, Decoding the Universe, promises to captivate budding scientists and curious minds of all ages. Play and Explore is the highlight of the…