Celebrate both National Science Week AND Book Week with us at the Hobson Bay Libraries! Discover how to access eBooks and eAudiobooks using the library’s free apps (don’t forget your library card and PIN!). Plus, explore websites that offer personalised book recommendations based on your reading preferences. This event is part of the Hobson Bay…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Friday Morning Tech: How do “smart things” work?
Smart homes, smart watches, smart fridges… are all these ‘smart’ things making you feel overwhelmed? Join us for a session to explore what makes these things ‘smart’. Learn essential tips for setting up and using your device securely. Discover how you can use smart devices can simplify your life. We’ll even have some smart home…
Friday Morning Tech: How does the Internet work?
The internet is a fundamental part of our lives… but what actually is it? Is it a series of cables? Something in ‘the cloud’? From communication to commerce, entertainment to education, we rely on the internet every day. This session will take you on a journey through the history of the internet, from its humble beginnings…
Friday Morning Tech: How does the “Cloud” work?
This session provides an overview of the basics of the ‘cloud’ and highlights popular cloud storage options for photos, documents and files. Learn why you might back up your files or photos on cloud platforms to keep your data as safe as possible. This event is part of the Hobson Bay Libraries’ regular Technology program….
Vermont Secondary College
At Vermont Secondary College we are going to be celebrating Science Week with a bang! Science Week at Vermont Secondary College will include the following: Daily Quiz Escape rooms in class for juniors and at lunchtime for seniors David Attenborough filmings Biodiversity STEM competition – Design a prototype that will help restore biodiversity to Vermont…
Brisbane Soapbox Science 2024
Soapbox Science Brisbane 2024 is a free public engagement event which aims to inspire new generations of women scientists, challenge perceptions of what a scientist does and looks like, and encourage the public and wider community to engage with novel science. For this event, 12 competitively-selected, diverse women will step onto soapboxes and bring their…
Nature’s Custodians: Science and Culture for Conservation
Join a two-day workshop to explore the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Nature’s Custodians: Science and Culture for Conservation is a two-day workshop for school-aged students and community members of the Nawarddeken Academy. The workshop focuses on the 2024 Schools Theme ‘Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability‘. The workshop emphasises the importance of biodiversity…
The STEM Zone Experiment
Calling all science enthusiasts! Lardner Park is transforming into a hands-on wonderland during National Science Week with The STEM Zone Experiment. Prepare to be amazed by mind-bending VR experiences, chemical reactions, and light-bending photography. Challenge yourself with brain-teasing engineering tasks, robotics, and defy gravity with physics experiments. Learn about Earth-saving solutions and so much more!…
The Language of Trees
We sometimes forget that it’s not all about us. Humans make up a fraction of life on Earth yet our decisions impact everything. What if we gave trees a say in things? We’d have to get to know trees better. Scientists are doing just that to answer questions about climate, food and cities. Join us…
STEM Showcase
Our classes will be celebrating STEM learning. Our students will be presenting their 3D printed models designed using the design thinking process and Maker’s Empire. The 3D models will be designed and printed by students. Students will be given the problem of using space technology on Earth to assist paleontologists in their exploration of our…