Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week. Join Townsville Citylibraries and the Townsville STEM Hub at Citylibraries Riverway and the Riverway Precinct for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Australian Federal Police Forensic Takeover at Questacon
The Australian Federal Police are celebrating National Science Week with a takeover event at Questacon in Canberra on Saturday 12 August from 9am – 5pm. You are encouraged to bring your family and friends to a fun day at Questacon on Saturday 12 August as part of National Science Week to learn more about the…
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip
The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is coming to a city or town near you. As a part of National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel around Australia, delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, pub quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries…
iNaturalist for Advanced Users
Thomas Mesaglio is leading an online workshop dealing with a list of topics for the advanced users of iNaturalist, to be better able to search for favourite species and to work with the many great functions of this global platform for biodiversity. Thomas Mesaglio is extremely passionate about citizen science, especially the biodiversity citizen science…
Design Retro Games
Learn the basics of game design by using block coding to create a retro arcade game. Our new Retro MakeCode Arcade Game Consoles by Elecfreak are the perfect way to introduce kids to coding – by letting them make their own retro video game. Attendees will be tasked with creating a simple game that involves…
Science Week at Macclesfield Primary School
For the 2023 theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries we have Megan Volta from For the Love of Science coming in to help us run a series of activities and events each day. The following activities will run across the week, with all students involved. Some of these activities will run as opt in events,…
SCINEMA Science Film Screenings and Craft
Drop in for some spectacular award-winning short films and science crafts for the whole family. SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere, and you can watch top entries right from the comfort of the Tea Tree Gully Library. Science-themed crafts will be set up for kids. This free event will be…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…