30,000+ Australians are diagnosed with heart failure each year and yet, an estimated 144 heart donations are made annually. But what if we could develop a durable artificial heart implant that could eventually negate the need for human heart donors entirely? In celebration of National Science Week, join us as we host the innovative Co-Director of The…
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SCINEMA – Proserpine State High School
Join Proserpine State High School for a spectacular SCINEMA film screening! Join us to watch a range of science-themed films.
Yarriambiack Libraries Science Storytime
Who’s faster, a koala or a sloth? Join us for our Storytime session reading of The Speedy Sloth, to discover for yourself! Science Storytime is aimed for 0- to 4-year-olds. We’ll be reading the Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young. We will use toy animals to compare the speed of different animals and predict the race…
Yarriambiack Libraries After School Activities
Join us for our after-school science activities! These activities are designed for 4- to 12-year-olds. We’ll be experimenting with magnets and exploring magnetic poles, forces, repulsion and attractions. This knowledge will be tested by making a magnetic maze and making our own compass. Then, there is the slime kitchen. With your hands, you can explore…
Career Snapshots: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes, You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss The transition from university into the workforce is rarely straightforward. The advice is scattered, the options feel endless, and LinkedIn doesn’t always tell the full story. This event aims to cut through…
Career Snapshots: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes, You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss The transition from university into the workforce is rarely straightforward. The advice is scattered, the options feel endless, and LinkedIn doesn’t always tell the full story. This event aims to cut through…
Forensic Science in Road Safety Investigations: National Science Week at the VIFM
Hear from our forensic experts talking, sharing and explaining their science! Our panel of forensic experts will delve into how forensic science is applied in road safety investigations. By exploring a specific accident scenario, each expert will explain their role and scientific application at each stage of the investigation, and ultimately what happens when it…
Forensic Science in Road Safety Investigations: National Science Week at the VIFM
Hear from our forensic experts talking, sharing and explaining their science! Our panel of forensic experts will delve into how forensic science is applied in road safety investigations. By exploring a specific accident scenario, each expert will explain their role and scientific application at each stage of the investigation, and ultimately what happens when it…
Forensic Science in Road Safety Investigations: National Science Week at the VIFM
Hear from our forensic experts talking, sharing and explaining their science! Our panel of forensic experts will delve into how forensic science is applied in road safety investigations. By exploring a specific accident scenario, each expert will explain their role and scientific application at each stage of the investigation, and ultimately what happens when it…
DISR National Science Week Trivia Night
The DISR Trivia Co-ordinators have teamed up with Science in the Pub and Questacon, to bring DISR the most science-y trivia of the year! With Brain Break questions, science experiments, and trivia for all skills and abilities, this trivia has something for everyone!