Physics helps us to understand how the world around us works and the Physics Show will demonstrate the way Physics gives us powerful tools to help us to express our creativity, to see the world in new ways, and then to change it. Be prepared to be amazed and wowed as our scientists demonstrate some…
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Science Gets Real: From problem to lab innovation to real-world impact.
Taxpayers, industry partners, private donors, and international students fund university research. How can we increase the tangible social, economic, and environmental returns on this investment? Hear three inspiring stories from scientists whose innovations are solving real-world problems. When many don’t, why did these researchers succeed in moving their great ideas out of the lab and…
Science on Show
See some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Hear stories from Museums Victoria scientists as they discuss unique collections, covering everything from ancient fossils to live exhibits. Create your own Marvellous Megafauna World, Microbat, Triceratops Mask or Sea Bunny to take home while learning about endangered species and the places…
Sustainable Beauty Workshop – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to create DIY beauty products to reduce plastic waste. Bookings are required. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Recycled Art Class – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to take waste material and turn it into art. Bookings are essential. For children aged 8+. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Launch of National Science Week in South Australia and Awards presentation
Susan Close MP Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia will present the Citizen Science Award, the Unsung Heroes of Science and Science Communication Awards and 2023 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The event will be hosted by Prof Caroline McMillen, South Australia Chief…
Indigital AR Workshop
As part of Payirri-Apinthirlu Naalityangka the First Nations Science Festival, come along to this community only workshop. Teach yourself how to create your own metaverse based cultural augmented reality (AR) experience sponsored by Inspiring SA. Inspiring SA has partnered with Indigenous TechEd company Indigital, to participate in a half day in person On Country workshop. Be first in to…
Ngarrindjeri Weaving Workshop
As part of Payirri-Apinthirlu Naalityangka the First Nations Science Festival, presented by SA National Science Week Coordinating Committee, join this hands-on Ngarrinddjeri weaving workshop led by Aunty Ellen Trevorrow with support from Dr Janina Haines. Everyone will go home with something they made. All weaving materials, reeds from the Coorong, instructions will be provided.
Welcome to Country: Midlands Biodiversity Field Day
The Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot is Tasmania’s only nationally recognised biodiversity hot spot. One of 15 hot spots in Australia declared because of the high numbers of threatened and endangered species. There are 32 nationally threatened species and 180 plants and animals listed as threatened at the state level in this driest part of Tasmania….
Dream STEAM Team
Two Mile’s 5/6 Classroom will be transformed into DREAM STEAM TEAM Investigation Centre, full to the brim with fun and engaging activities, investigations and experimentations relating to design technologies, science and STEAM curriculum to satisfy any budding engineer’s whims and wishes. Year 5 and 6 head engineers will demonstrate their scientific, mathematics and engineering knowledge…