***TICKETS SOLD OUT but the event is still free to stream*** What’s better than an online National Science Week? An online National Science Week with beer. Science Made Beerable are taking this hop-portunity to make you weiser to ale the science that gose into a brew with a live-streamed beer tasting event. We’ll be joined…
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The Data Lab: Exploring the future of AI
Join us in the data lab* as we shine a light on the future of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAHMRI’s Dr Jimmy Breen, bioinformatician extraordinaire, will be your virtual host as we look at what our data says about us and the power it has to change our health. We are what…
Waste Export Ban Webinar
From January 2021, Australia will begin to phase out the exportation of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres over a four-year period. This is an exciting time for the waste sector as we will begin to see collaborations between governments, private industries and communities that strive to build a new refined and resilient approach towards…
Jervis Bay Bites
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum will provide you with bite-sized insights into innovative future food production in the waters of Jervis Bay. There will be a short presentation by two speakers who discuss the production of future food in the bay. The speakers will include: a representative from South Coast Mariculture outlining mussel farming in Jervis…
Oceans vs Space: Battle of the Final Frontiers
Space and our ocean are often described as the final frontiers of science. But which is more challenging, exciting and intriguing? In this lively online debate between Kat Ross (astronomer) and James Dingley (adventurer), we will find out once and for all, which science rules supreme. Tune in Wednesday evening, 19 August at 7:30pm AWST….
Nine Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age
Parramatta Libraries presents this fascinating webinar, available for free online during National Science Week. Researchers from the Western Sydney University MARCS AgeLab will discuss a series of practical, evidence-based strategies you can use to keep your brain healthy as you age. Covering physical, cognitive, and social aspects of brain health, the experts will tell you…
Science Storytime
City of Parramatta Libraries presents a special Science Week Story Time session for children aged 2-6 years. This is an interactive story time session for children and their carers.
Little Hands Preschool Science Week
We will be conducting a variety of experiments throughout the Week, discuss what science is and explore “how it works”.
Into the Wild Night
Into the Wild Night – a night vision walk. Explore the Australian rainforest at night using night vision technology for an insider’s look at the animals that live there. The Quad is partnering with the wonderful insightful Wendy from Vision Walks Eco-Tours to present this experience right here in Lismore. Imagine exploring the Australian rainforest at night,…
Into The Space Between
An evening to celebrate astronomy, hosted by North Coast Astronomy. The astronomers will be in The Quad with their telescopes so you can watch the Moon rise and see our galaxy up close. Lismore Regional Gallery keep their doors open into the evening so people can experience the current exhibitions on Saturday night. Fire pits and mulled…