Learn the science behind composting with the experts from the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living. Join the war on waste and find out how to start your own organic recycling station at home by turning food scraps, house and yard waste into fantastic fertiliser and rich soil conditioner for your gardens. 1pm – 2pm on…
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Dr Graham’s Scientific Funomena
Can you really launch marshmallows out of a vacuum cleaner, make rockets from common household items, or freeze someone in liquid nitrogen? Prepare yourself for some pant-wettingly exciting science as Dr Graham reacts, explodes and experiments his way through the physics of pressure and motion, the chemistry of things go boom, the astonishing antics of…
From Eyes to Glass to Aluminium: A history of astronomy
A public lecture by a leading astronomer to share the history of astronomy from the first people to stare at the skies, to the handmade telescopes of Galileo, to the modern-day instruments probing the universe. The lecture explores science as a human endeavour: from the first people to stare at the sky and wonder, the…
Learn How to Eavesdrop on Animals with CallTrackers
Discover how scientists listen in on the secret lives of bats and bitterns. We’ll introduce you to some of the gadgets and the scientists using them to discover what some of Tasmania’s most secretive residents and visitors are up to. Learn how eavesdropping on bats helps unlock their secret world with Dr Lisa Cawthen. Meet…
STEMsational Afternoon
An afternoon of fun STEM and science activities. Different hands-on activities and experiments will be available for the children to be involved in throughout the afternoon. They will be able to make things to take home to continue with science learning. An afternoon tea will also be provided for those that attend.
DnM’s Launch
A community for science, tech and venture founded by those who care. Share your journey with others over a drink, have meaningful chats with investors, get feedback on your journey ahead and find your north star. We’re excited to see you there for our launch at 6pm on 18 August in Surry Hills (location will…
Brain Break – Sevenoaks Senior College
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Beyond the Lab with IMNIS Catalysts
Beyond the Lab is a webinar series for students in Years 8 to 12 around Australia in which IMNIS Catalysts will share their non-traditional STEM career journeys. Join IMNIS Catalysts Dr Beatrice Chiew and Tian Nie as they discuss their careers and life Beyond The Lab. Beatrice completed her bachelor’s degree at the Monash Institute of…
Me and My Nature
Oakgrove will host Me & My Nature for migrant families (particularly women & children) on Thursday 18 August 1.00-3.00pm. The event will include a one hour art session where the tutor will lead & guide the families along with kids to make terrariums and another one hour information session on protecting our environment, caring for…
Stronger Than Fiction 2022 Documentary Series: FIRE OF LOVE
FIRE OF LOVE Katia and Maurice Krafft had a burning passion for two things – each other, and volcanoes. When geochemist Katia and geologist Maurice met in 1966, sparks flew immediately. In the decades that followed, the intrepid and unconventional scientists devoted themselves to their shared obsession: chasing lava around the world. Unfazed by extreme…