Come and explore the virtual world of dinosaurs and their prehistoric environment! Step into a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Experience the sights and sounds of the Jurassic period through immersive virtual reality technology—perfect for curious minds and future palaeontologists! This is a drop in session. Participants can arrive any time in the first hour…
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Digging Up Ryde: Dino dig workshop at West Ryde Library
Unearth the secrets of the past in this hands-on palaeontology experience. In this immersive workshop, young palaeontologists will: Suit up in safety vests and use real tools to carefully excavate dinosaur “bones” from sand pits. Record their discoveries—measuring and sketching their finds—before reconstructing a mini dinosaur skeleton. Use their observational skills and dino knowledge to…
Science Week Quiz at Redcliffe State High School
Show us how much Science you know by joining our weekly quiz! The weekly question will be posted on Compass each Monday at 8am. Entries will be accepted by your Science teacher or can be placed in the box at the SABER centre. Entries will close each week at 4pm on Thursday. Winners will be…
Digging Up Ryde: Walkabout reptiles at Ryde Library
Come and meet live lizards, frogs, and crocodiles, and explore the fascinating world of reptiles, fossils, and skeletons! This hands-on experience is fun for the whole family—packed with incredible creatures, ancient discoveries, and dino-tastic fun! Plus, get ready to sing along with dinosaur-themed songs that will have everyone roaring with excitement!
Digging Up Ryde: Dinosaur encounters at Ryde Library
Become a dino hunter and see if you can uncover any hidden fossils! Join us as we launch this year’s Science Week with an action-packed show featuring dinosaurs, displays, volcanoes, and hands-on activities.
Willandra School STEM Day
We’re excited to invite our school community to join us for a special event in celebration of National Science Week 2025. This year’s theme, “Decoding the Universe,” has inspired a range of creative and thought-provoking STEM projects from students across Years 1 to 6. The day will begin with a Special Science Week Assembly at…
Dinosaurs after Dark with Palaeontologist Sally Hurst | Ryde Library
Dig into the world of dinosaurs with Macquarie University palaeontologist and archaeologist Sally Hurst! Hear about Sally’s life as a scientist and what it’s like on a dig and get up close and personal with some real fossils. Sally will answer your questions about dinosaurs, working as a palaeontologist and her experiences as a woman in…
Science Photography Prize Exhibition
Beaker Street proudly presents its 9th annual Science Photography Prize. The competition invites all Tasmanians to capture the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — teeming with science and scientists. This exhibition of finalist images, half chosen by competition judge Cam Blake and half by popular vote, features incredible local photography, showcasing…
Colab Exhibition
What happens when you pair research scientists with Year 9 – 12 students, with the goal of inspiring new artworks that communicate scientific concepts and ideas? Head along to the CoLab exhibition to find out! Through Beaker Street’s CoLab initiative, students from New Norfolk High School, Hobart Big Picture School, and Hobart City High School…
Dr Karl Live at City Hall
Artificial intelligence, artificial idiocy, or probability machine? Join Dr Karl as he connects the dots between the tech booms of yesterday — from the family car to the first home computers — and today’s mind-bending AI explosion. Along the way, he’ll share how AI has been used to both attack and discredit him, and how…