Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. Earth – Biosphere Bush Mindfulness Journey Join us for an on-country excursion in the Fitzgerald Biosphere to learn about the importance…
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Elemental Energies – Water Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Water Create a hydroelectric…
Elemental Energies – Fire Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Fire/Sun Create a solar…
Elemental Energies – Air Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Air/Wind Create a mini…
Caring For Our Wildlife
WA Wildlife is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre looking after sick and injured wildlife. Join them for an introduction to Australian reptiles, birds and mammals. Have a hands on interaction with amazing wildlife. Learn about the importance of caring for the environment for our wildlife. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, accompanied…
In Conversation on Food Sustainability
Consider this – what would it take to achieve a genuinely food-secure world – one without hunger or malnutrition, where everyone gets to consume the right quantity and quality of food to live a healthy, active, and productive life? At Back to UQ this year, Science alum and Columbia University’s Professor Glenn Denning will share insights from…
Talk: In conversation on food sustainability
Consider this – what would it take to achieve a genuinely food-secure world – one without hunger or malnutrition, where everyone gets to consume the right quantity and quality of food to live a healthy, active, and productive life?At Back to UQ this year, Science alum and Columbia University’s Professor Glenn Denning will share insights from his…
Crystals for Food, Flight, and Pharmacy with Dr Nathan Kilah: UCTV Alive for Kids Webinar
You may not realise it, but crystals are all around us – often in surprising places. Join Dr Nathan Kilah from the University of Tasmania for this special Science Week edition of UCTV Alive for Kids to uncover the amazing world of crystals in your food, in medicines, and even in aeroplanes. Participants will have…
Tour: Albury Waste Management Centre
Take a tour of AlburyCity’s Waste Management Centre and get a better understanding of the amazing advancements your council are making to extend the life of the city’s landfill through education and a whole lot of recycling and waste reducing enthusiasm. The touring bus will depart from the LibraryMuseum at 10.30am. Please meet in the LibraryMuseum…
Supersonic Science Workshop
Join in the fun as we celebrate National Science Week with a Supersonic Science Workshop. This hands on workshop will include: Bubbleology Toroidal Vortex Cannon demo Elephants Toothpaste demo Phenomenal physics Cool chemistry Supersonic Snow (children take home) Supersonic Slime (children take home) Safety goggles to wear for the duration Suitable for ages 5 –…