For seafaring types, a lighthouse is something that you have to give a wide berth but you’ll want to be up close for this special National Science Week edition of Science in the Pub, featuring our popular blend of science, music by Heath Cullen, food and pub quiz with a fascinating presentation on the life…
Topic: Energy and Transport
PUBlic physics
To celebrate the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, a collection of physicists want you to join with them to propose a toast: to basic physics. Join us at the pub to hear about some great ideas in fundamental physics which have had large impacts on sustainable development, and others which hold promise…
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.
Lines of Best Fit
Lines of Best Fit is an improvised comedy show that brings together scientists and improvisors for a night that’s sure to tickle your brain. This National Science Week, we’re celebrating the work of researchers from the University of Sydney Nano Institute, learning about how they’re helping to detect viruses, create solar fuels, keep your eyes…
Make a Glowing Teddy Bear
A hands-on STEM Activity. Learn about atoms, light and energy at after school workshops 3.30–5 pm, 23 – 25 August. For ages 5+, families welcome. All events are free and no bookings required. Book & Science Week @ your Library 22 – 26 August
See Through Science
A fun, family friendly and free community event to celebrate science. Working with this year’s theme, Glass: More than meets the eye (and some grant funding support) Open Hearted Learning and friends, will present engagement and entertainment in the form of hands-on investigations that cover physics, chemistry, biology and space. We hope to foster a…
Celebrating All Things Science – Interactive Exhibition
Come along for a fun-filled afternoon of activities and exhibits from our Richmond High School students to celebrate All Things Science at the official opening of our new purpose-built STEM building. Check out our themed rooms for Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth & the Environment, STEM and Marine Studies as well as our Ag Show Team…
Exploring Highways of Sound as Oyster Lures for Reef Restoration
Could our future oceans could be ones full of rhythms and melodies that are engineered to attract and restore organisms to degraded habitats? Brittany Willams is a PhD candidate at Adelaide University whose work has been based on luring baby oysters to reefs in SA using highways of sound. These reefs and their underwater music…
Science Fair at MacKillop Catholic College
MacKillop Catholic College will be celebrating National Science Week as Science Fair next week (Week 5) from 15 – 19 August. The staff of the College has prepared a number of creative activities and competitions which will run during the lunch break on those days. we are sure that everyone will enjoy and benefit from…
Middle Park Primary School Science Fair & STEAM Expo
An evening of sharing what Middle Park Primary School has to offer in STEAM. The Green Team & students will be showcasing what we have been doing,as well as what we can offer and do in our STEAM lab.