From the 1950s through the 1970s, early clinical research into psychedelics began to suggest potential benefits for a range of psychological conditions. While some psychedelic plants and fungi have long been used in traditional contexts, substances like LSD and MDMA were later investigated by Western scientists and doctors as potential treatments for conditions from addiction…
We’re lifting the hood on the most misunderstood organ in biology: the clitoris! Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes, and wild but true tales from the animal kingdom, you’ll learn what you should have learned in sex-ed. By looking to science and the world around us, we celebrate and empower perspectives that have historically been…
A body is discovered. Investigators arrive on the scene. They find no obvious signs of attack or trauma, but something’s not right. It’s the stuff of our favourite podcasts and binge-TV, but how much of true crime is actually true? Join the A-team from Forensic Science Service Tasmania for a front-row seat to how criminal…
Join Talks on Tuesdays and the GIN Program at Monash University for a special National Science Week event exploring one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern health science: the connection between your gut, immune system, and brain. Hosted at Brick Lane Market, this lively evening features three fast‑paced 20‑minute talks exploring how the gut, immune…
Join us for an interactive afternoon of science, based on fun and learning at our University of Wollongong (UOW) Eurobodalla Science Day! Schedule: 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Science Stalls – Hands on, interactive stations where kids can explore and experiment freely at the UOW Building. 3:45pm – 4:30pm: Science Show – A live science performance the…
What happens when you eat your boogers? Explore the science of snot, excite in ewwwy, gooey experiments and giggle at gross-tastic gags in this hilariously silly sci-fi perfect for kids ages 6 and up! Based on the award winning* edu-tainment podcast ‘Busy Bodies’, Mr Snotbottom takes families on a journey into the nasal passage with…
Join us as the authors of Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science share how community involvement can foster scientific discovery. Cameron and Thomas will be chatting with Paul Flemons from the Australian Museum about their practical guide to making a difference through community involvement and scientific knowledge. About the book Citizen science is involving the public…
Join the Stage 3 Fitness Team for a Heart Rate Challenge! Experience our brand new heart rate monitors (personally made by your Stage 3 team using micro bits) as we track your pulse after some fun physical activity and heart rate monitoring. Ever wanted your very own personal fitness trainers? Now’s your chance. Come test…
Celebrate Science Week at Victa Cinema with our special SCINEMA screening for schools and homeschoolers. SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program is curated from films entered in the international film competition. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and…
As part of Science Week, we are excited to host Fuel for Thought, a hands-on learning experience that explores the science behind the food we eat. Students will work alongside food specialists from our parent community to prepare meals using school recipes while investigating the scientific principles involved in cooking, nutrition, and food production. Through…
