We are running 2 events themed “The Science of Soil”. The children’s session will explore soil properties and what lives in soil. They will experiment with water saturation, pH, and the biological community of soil. The adult session will explore worm farming and composting practices. They will explore the components of soil mixing, the biological…
Archives: Events
Soil Science Workshops
We are running 2 events themed “The Science of Soil”. The children’s session will explore soil properties and what lives in soil. They will experiment with water saturation, pH, and the biological community of soil. The adult session will explore worm farming and composting practices. They will explore the components of soil mixing, the biological…
Soil Science Workshops
We are running 2 events themed “The Science of Soil”. The children’s session will explore soil properties and what lives in soil. They will experiment with water saturation, pH, and the biological community of soil. The adult session will explore worm farming and composting practices. They will explore the components of soil mixing, the biological…
Create and Explore in Virtual Reality
Discover how science and culture can work together by exploring the world and creating your own masterpiece in Virtual Reality. Book a session and stick around to enjoy a 3D printing demonstration. 20-minute sessions from 3pm – 5pm on Friday 19 August at Wollondilly Library.
Kenmore SHS – Mythbuster Stations
8 stations, 8 viral experiments and a team ready to bust the myths.
Kenmore SHS – CQU Careers Seminar
The team from CQU will be sharing stories from their careers are what options are available to students after they finish school.
Nature’s glass artists: Volcanoes, lightning and meteorite impacts
We are all the beneficiaries of glass – from the vessels that hold our drinks, fiber optics that carry our communications, and the solar panels that convert the Sun’s energy into electricity, contributing to a greener future. But did you know glass can also be made in nature? Dramatic natural events like lightning strikes, volcanic…
How Can Museums Engage With the Public?
Join us for a panel discussion on public engagement in the museum context hosted by the Public Engagement in Science and Technology Adelaide (PESTA) research group at the University of Adelaide. The event will be chaired by Prof Rachel Ankeny (PESTA convenor – University of Adelaide) and will feature a panel of experts including: Ms…
Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Tour Launch
Every winter, in the heart of Port Phillip Bay and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of great spider crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave frigid winter waters to catch a glimpse of this world-famous spectacle. Yet, despite global attention,…
Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Virtual Tour
Take a virtual underwater tour of the Great Spider Crab aggregation, without getting wet. Every winter, in the heart of Nairm (Port Phillip Bay) and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of Great Spider Crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave…