OzBerry – Monthly IoT maker space meetup (12+ years)

Come along and join some like-minded open-source hardware and software enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Make-together at Chatswood Creator Space. The event is scheduled on the third Saturday of every month. OzBerry events encompasses a wide range of open source hardware and software on many popular platforms, including but not limited to: Arduino, RaspberryPi, Beaglebone, Android…

DIY STEM Creator kits with OzBerry (8+ years)

Explore robotics and coding alongside our Internet of things experts, OzBerry group. Have you or your children always wanted to learn coding and robotics but don’t know where to start? Join us at Chatswood Library for an opportunity to borrow one of our Creator kits, and build and code alongside our skilful Ozberry Group.  OzBerry…

Science in Forensics

Join us at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) for an insightful panel discussion during National Science Week. This free event will explore the critical role of forensic science in our justice system, focusing on the analysis of drugs in human samples and their effects on behaviour. Our panel of forensic experts will delve…

Professor Plums – Gifts and toys

Professor Plums is celebrating National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.  Visit our Crows Nest flagship store for all your science-themed gifts and toys. We are offering an assortment of prizes and specials to celebrate. Enter our Colouring Competition for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Voucher for Professor Plums. 

Space Weather – More than just a pretty sky

What else is happening when the aurorae are lighting up our night sky?  In May this year many were lucky enough to look at the sky and see an amazing display of colour dancing through the night. The next night Melbourne beaches were lined with people excitedly hoping to witness the colourful display but were…

Switch on to Science 2024

Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science…

What is a Renewable Energy Zone?

Join us on our Clean Energy Tour & learn about Illawarrra’s unique features that make it an ideal location for a Renewable Energy Zone. During the tour you will see & hear about renewable energy projects that involve innovative science-based research & development, such as Green Gravity’s research into the valuable power of gravity as…

Make it Snappy Speed Talks

Nine speakers from Ecosciences Precinct, each have only 3 minutes to talk about their work. The speakers who are most engaging and have the clearest delivery will be awarded prizes. The audience gets to choose who gets the prizes. This is a good way to find out what people within ESP are working on.

Science Trivia at ESP

How much science and general trivia do you have in your head? A little or a lot, doesn’t matter just make sure you’re part of Science Trivia as part of celebrating National Science Week at ESP. Form your own team, or join someone else’s on the day. There will be prizes for the ‘best’ dressed…