Calling all kids aged 8+ (and their parents). Ever wonder how computer games were invented? Once upon a time, there was no such thing as a smart phone, no internet, no Minecraft. Computers were the size of houses. Programmers used light bulbs and wires, not Scratch or Code.org. Join children’s author Cristy Burne to hear…
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The Biggest Science Experiement
The Biggest Science Experiment (BSE) is a community-based science project created to bring people together to think, talk and get involved in doing science and become a more science savvy community. The pandemic brought many challenges to the project one of them being unable to have a live Expo. But we have persevered and have decided…
Sun Health with Dr Shelley Gorman
Wanneroo Libraries is excited to present Dr. Shelley Gorman, the leader of one of the world’s cutting edge scientific teams investigating Sun health, from the Telethon Kids Institute. Shelley is an expert on how sunlight and affects our health, from inflammation to immunity. She is discovering ways in which sunlight could be used to treat…
Beyond Instagram – Engaging citizens in science
Have you wondered if you could share your beautiful wildlife photos to help understand the environment? You certainly can. You can share your great photos of biodiversity beyond Instagram and help lots of citizen science programs around the world. From conservation to public health, from local to global importance, you can make scientific contributions by…
Research for Impact?
This event will be serious and fun based on a theoretical scenario to give researchers an overview of the different paths to impact. Professor Katharina Gaus, a researcher at UNSW Sydney, will introduce a newly developed hypothetical diagnostic test for infectious diseases. Five experts from various backgrounds (academic research, scientific journal, investment, start-ups and entrepreneurship,…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.
From Sky to Sea: Bushfires, the atmosphere and the marine environment
An annual public lecture and panel discussion jointly presented by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the Australian Marine Science Association as part of National Science Week. Paul Fox-Hughes Paul Fox-Hughes is a researcher working in the Bureau of Meteorology mostly on the interactions of fire and weather, after spending two decades as a…
Light, Lasers and Laboratories
Investigating the amazing properties of light in this interactive science show is sure to blow your mind. Did you know that the laser was invented 60 years ago? Lasers are now used in applications from manufacturing, communication, entertainment and even in retail for scanning barcodes. In Light, Lasers and Laboratories, we explore the science of…
Brain Break – Playford International 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.
NFSA Live: The Man Who Knew Infinity
In partnership with National Science Week ACT, and as part of our series of NFSA Live events, we are proud to present a free online screening of The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015), starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. The film will be followed by a live Q&A session. About The Man Who Knew Infinity…