Join us for the launch of the Gut Feelings: crafting gut-brain connections exhibition during National Science Week. This group exhibition explores how contemporary artists interpret the vital connection between our gut and our wellbeing. Produced by three local artist, Pat Pillai, Mary Hayman, and Rita Pearce, the exhibition builds a collective body of work that is both…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Quantum Horizons: From Brainwaves to Time Crystals
Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules that…
Cat Tracking Community Meetup: Help protect local wildlife and keep cats safe
Join us for a free community info session and learn how you can make a difference for Darwin’s cats—and our native wildlife. Find out how roaming and feral cats affect our local environment, the risks cats face when outdoors, and how you can help protect both animals and ecosystems. Hear from wildlife experts from the…
Melbourne Public Talk
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Melbourne for a public talk from Dr. Ben McAllister Australian scientists are on the cutting edge of the quest to unravel one of the biggest mysteries in the Universe: the nature of dark matter. This talk will discuss the innovative research being conducted to understand…
Science Week / Book Week Cross Over Event at Narrogin Library
Celebrate Science Week & Book Week at Narrogin Library! Join us for a tiggerific crossover event where science meets storytelling! This year, we’re exploring the wonders of the world through the whimsical lens of A.A. Milne, bringing the beloved characters of Winnie-the-Pooh into a realm of discovery and imagination. Over two weeks we have science…
Made and Grown: The Future of Food
Our food system is changing. Innovation and necessity are driving an evolution of how we produce food, in both new and traditional industries. Australia is well-placed to build on our agricultural excellence to leverage global demand for more protein, functional foods and innovative consumer products. Through the application of biotechnologies like cell cultivation, precision fermentation,…
STEM Under the Stars – The Magic of STEM
STEM Under the Stars is the ultimate night of science, technology, engineering and maths fun – all happening under the night sky! Held at our school, this exciting community event brings families, friends and curious minds together for an evening full of hands-on activities, jaw-dropping experiments, and amazing discoveries. You might launch rockets, explore robots, build…
Rapid Science at Hive
Join us at Hive for high-impact one-hour science sessions led by experts, including topics like marine life, air quality, and space exploration. Special sessions available for upper-primary and high school students. Sessions will include: • Biological Decoding of Marine Life by prominent Launceston Zoologist and marine life expert David Maynard, supported by the Fisheries Research and…
The Astronomical Day
Hive presents a day of wonder, looking outwards to decode the Universe. The day begins at Hive with an all-ages planetarium show at 11am and feature shows at 1pm & 2pm (ages 5+ only), followed by a free public talk titled Who Cares About the Weather in Space in the Gnomon Room at the Wharf. As the…
The Universe Through All the Senses Planetarium Show
Experience space through touch, sound, smell, and taste! This imaginative show explores how you’d experience the universe using all of your senses. Learn how it feels to touch the Universe, how does it smell or taste, and even how you would sound on alien planets. Minimum age: 5 years This project received grant funding through…