Social Animals Party for National Science Week

There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again.   If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…

STEMX Speed Networking: For women and gender diverse humans

This event supports diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by focusing on connecting women and gender diverse people together. This event is a speed-meeting event where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with industry-leading women working in STEM in direct conversation. The event will bring together people from research, major technology companies, engineering…

Astrophotography Workshop

The astrophotography workshop introduces concepts that will assist both the beginner amateur and professional photographer to take stunning photographs of the night sky.  Night sky photography is very different to that done in daylight.  The afternoon has an array of talks given by experienced and award-winning astrophotographers, with (weather permitting) practical hands-on sessions during the evening…

Australia’s Astronaut in training: In conversation with Katherine Bennell-Pegg

The Australian Space Agency’s Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first person to be trained as an astronaut under the Australian Flag. Join in online as Katherine beams in from Germany where she is currently training with the European Space Agency. Hear about a day in the life of an astronaut-in-training, Katherine’s career journey and her advice…

The Physics Show

Physics helps us to understand how the world around us works and the Physics Show will demonstrate the way Physics gives us powerful tools to help us to express our creativity, to see the world in new ways, and then to change it. Be prepared to be amazed and wowed as our scientists demonstrate some…

Science Gets Real: From problem to lab innovation to real-world impact.

Taxpayers, industry partners, private donors, and international students fund university research. How can we increase the tangible social, economic, and environmental returns on this investment? Hear three inspiring stories from scientists whose innovations are solving real-world problems. When many don’t, why did these researchers succeed in moving their great ideas out of the lab and…

Kirwan State School Science Fair

Come along and see what our Year 6 students have discovered in a series of experiments that have been designed, completed, and presented by the students themselves. Each student has worked hard to prepare a science experiment or investigation on a topic of their choice.  They are excited to share their results and conclusions they…

Sharing Science Morning Tea

A morning tea full of opportunities to share your science experience, learn from each other and learn together. 

Fun 4M & Fizzics Education Science Workshop Spectacular

How does a chair of nails work? Can you create a tornado in a bottle? Balance birds, explore magnets and much more in this fun, science workshop. Mix education and fun by booking your children into this workshop. They will be in awe of the amazing experiments. This workshop is best suited for children between…

Our STEAM Powered Future

This National Science Week, Brisbane Boys’ College will be taking our student community on a journey into ‘Our STEAM Powered Future’. A future where technology, AI, and sustainability work together to create a cleaner, greener vision for all.  Throughout National Science Week, our students will explore how renewable energy, future AI technologies, and developmental innovations form…