Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of the Homeric epic The Odyssey (2026) is one of the biggest films of the year. But it is by far the first attempt to capture the epic cycle on screen. Interestingly, despite the universality of the Homeric epics there have been remarkable few film adaptations of The Iliad and The Odyssey. Those…
Explore the University of Wollongong Batemans campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! From spectacular science shows to science experiments, lava lamps to lizards, nursing simulations to muscle ultrasounds – we have interactivities for everyone. Visit the UOW campus in Batemans Bay this National Science Week. This is a free event and…
Explore the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! From rockets to reptiles to robotics, spectacular science shows to flight simulators, and from inside your body to the sun – we have interactivities for everyone. Visit the UOW campus in West Nowra this National Science Week. This is…
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, outside building 20 opposite the library, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Mornings with Nick Rheinberger. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From rare plants…
Hawkesbury Library Service will be hosting interactive pop-up displays at Richmond Branch Library and Central Library, Windsor. Packed with hands-on activities for all ages, these displays offer a fun and engaging experience for the whole family. Journey through the history of inventions to see how a simple idea can develop into something extraordinary over time,…
Hawkesbury Library Service will be hosting interactive pop-up displays at Richmond Branch Library and Central Library, Windsor. Packed with hands-on activities for all ages, these displays offer a fun and engaging experience for the whole family. Journey through the history of inventions to see how a simple idea can develop into something extraordinary over time,…
Join us for a lunchtime lecture on the power of big data in combating cultural heritage looting and shaping cultural diplomacy. Jordan faces an ongoing challenge of demand-driven looting, fuelled by both illegal and legal trade in Middle Eastern cultural heritage. While the looting of archaeological sites is not a new phenomenon, advances in technology…
Join us at the Australian National University for a public lecture by Associate Professor Alison Crowther, followed by a reception with drinks and nibbles. New archaeological evidence from the Comoros Archipelago reveals its pivotal role as a maritime crossroads linking East Africa, Madagascar, and the wider Indian Ocean. In this public lecture, Associate Professor Alison…
Discover the Hidden History of LGBTQIA+ Scientists – An Interactive Walking Tour Please note this event is completely FREE thanks to the support of Inspire Australia and National Science Week. However, registration is essential as places are limited. Did you know that every Australian state and territory has been home to amazing LGBTQIA+ scientists? Join…
Join us for the Clarendon Primary School Science Fair where you can see our students amazing science projects and Oliphant Science Awards entries! Students will be hanging out with their amazing work to answer questions, run demonstrations and be judged by special judges for prizes. This event is a must see of primary science excellence!…
