Join us at the Cobb+Co Museum as we broadcast the International Science Film Festival throughout the week in celebration of National Science Week, 12 – 20 August 2023. SCINEMA, pronounced with a long ‘i’ to emphasise the science behind the cinema, is an international science film festival based in Australia, providing a platform on which…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Installation of Solar Power Water Pump to our Frog Pond Environment
The children will help install the new solar power water pump in the outdoor educational learning environment in our fog pond enclosure. The children will aslo take part in simple experiments demonstrating the power of solar energy using the the solar panel and the water pump as well as some lego solar powered kits. This…
Installation of Solar Power Water Pump to our Frog Pond Environment
The children will help install the new solar power water pump in the outdoor educational learning environment in our fog pond enclosure. The children will aslo take part in simple experiments demonstrating the power of solar energy using the the solar panel and the water pump as well as some lego solar powered kits. This…
The Science of Coins
Have you ever wondered exactly how coins are made? From design through to pressing, the coin making process requires specialist scientific knowledge. For Science Week only, join one of our amazing Visitor Experience Hosts as they highlight some of the metallurgy, chemistry, design and technology that goes into making coins. You will also get the…
Hamelin Science Fair
Bush Heritage Australia’s Hamelin Station Reserve in Western Australia is hosting its annual Science Fair this August, so if you’re interested in learning about science while soaking up the sights and sounds of a conservation reserve then please register today! Catering: Saturday lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday Breakfast is provided. Relax and stay the night: Bring…
Hunter Science Festival
The Hunter Science Festival is back for its always-popular and jam-packed day of STEM activity on Sunday 20 August 10am to 2pm at Newcastle Museum. This year’s Festival theme of Innovation – Powering Future Industries will include hands-on interactive learning experiences, showcasing local technology and scientific research happening across the Hunter. Festival highlights make and…
Panel Discussion: Empowering Women in STEM for Sustainable Impact
Hosted By Dr Bita Zaferanloo, lead of Shaping STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Futures at Swinburne, join us for an inspiring discussion focussed on STEM communication and leadership. In this session, Dr Dana Rezazadegan, a nominated Superstar of STEM in 2020. Will share her inspiring career journey. This will follow with a Women in…
Space to Dream Travelling Exhibition
Each year the Commission for Children and Young People select approximately 20 top rated Space to Dream 2D and 3D design entries from the Commissioner’s Digital Challenge. These entries go on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre throughout December and January. From February they travel to participating metropolitan and region libraries around South Australia,…
Indigenous Science, Songlines and Stars: Planetarium shows and presentations in the UOW Science Space
Indigenous science, songlines and stars – an evening in the Science Space, Innovation Campus will be on Tuesday 15 August from 6 – 9pm. This will include shows and presentations in the Planetarium: Planetarium show: A preview of the Lizard Island section of The Earth Above planetarium show. In collaboration between the ARC Centre of Excellence…
New Inventions From Japanese Traditional Knowledge – Tuggeranong
Amazing Japanese traditional waterproofing technology will help you pick up as many bouncy balls as possible, using only a thin paper scoop. Have you heard of the word Matsuri or “festival” in Japanese? Matsuri are held at shrines and temples on special occasions, and they often feature stalls with games for kids: How many bouncy balls…