The iLAuNCH Trailblazer and University of Southern Queensland is bringing a space-themed family fun day to Toowoomba. This exciting event will be a day filled with interactive activities. Such as air rocket launching with our rocket scientist Professor Matt Richardson and lightning talks for children, teens and adults. A sunspot activity with solar telescopes will…
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From the Great Southern Reef, with love
Did you know that just beyond our beaches, in Australia’s underwater backyard, lie vibrant, hidden treasures? Have you ever wondered what you’d find if you slipped beneath the waves? “From the Great Southern Reef,with love” invites you to journey below the surface of Australia’s southern coast and discover a world of colour, delicate beauty, and untold…
Walking Scientifically-A walk through time
Setting the Scene (‘of the crime’)…. For this week only, the Science room at our Primary School will be transformed into a Museum of Natural History. Students from years 1-6 are invited to take a walk through time to explore this year’s Science Week theme, ‘Decoding the Universe.’ Learning Areas The week, we bring together…
Scouts Victoria National Science Week 2025 Activity Days
This event registration is for the morning session in Oakleigh East. Join us for activity sessions this National Science Week! These sessions are suitable for all sections (with dedicated activities for younger sections and older sections) and will incorporate several fun and exciting activity bases. A badge and morning/afternoon tea is included in the event…
Mad Scientist Extravaganza – Decoding the Universe
Mad Scientist Extravaganza: Decoding the Universe Calling all curious minds and future scientists! Step into a world of wonder and discovery at our Mad Scientist Extravaganza – a hands-on celebration where students decode the mysteries of the universe through fun and interactive science experiences! Interactive Zones Include: Solar-Powered Car Track – Discover how sunlight can…
Unlocking History through Maps and Survey Plans
Maps and survey plans contain a wealth of historical information if you know how to interpret them. Jeff Brown, former Surveyor-General for the ACT, takes you on a historical journey through the maze of historical maps and survey plans produced in NSW and ACT since colonisation starting with Major Michell’s Map of the Colony (1834)…
Yes, We’re Still Looking! – The search for dark matter
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip at UWA, Perth for a public talk from Dr. William Campbell From dark matter to gravitational waves, some of the most fascinating mysteries in physics lie far beyond the reach of conventional tools. But recent advances in quantum technology, especially in quantum sensing, are opening new windows…
The Extreme Search for Dark Matter
Hear about the scientific work happening underground in regional Australia, unlocking the mysteries of the universe! Everything we see—stars, planets, people—make up less than 5% of the total mass of the universe. The rest is made of mysterious invisible substances called dark matter and dark energy. Scientists often go to extreme lengths to find answers…
Pub Trivia with a twist of science!
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Alice Springs for an evening of pub trivia, with a twist of science! Will you be the champions of the Club Eastside Pub Trivia? Gather your friends and family, get a team together, and come along to the Club Eastside for a bit of trivia,…
Science with Dr Karl LIVE! Hosted by Lucy Smith
For the first time ever, triple j’s Science with Dr Karl is going live! Everyone’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, and triple j Mornings host Lucy Smith are stepping out of the triple j studio and onto the stage, with a special edition live show on Monday, 11 August at The Enmore Theatre, on Gadigal Land, Sydney. Science with…