ExBEERimental Science

We’re back and this time, we’re taking the experiment to the next level. How much do the fine details really matter when brewing beer? Equipment, timing, brewer quirks, tiny tweaks… do they make a difference, or is it all foam and no substance? To find out, we’ve set a challenge: One recipe. Same ingredients. Five…

Young Tassie Scientists at Sacred Heart Catholic School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy  (She/her), Microbiologist –…

Young Tassie Scientists at East Launceston Primary School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy  (She/her), Microbiologist – Bloody…

Science Bingo Trivia (school years 3-6)

Join us at Randwick City Library for a fun-filled Children’s Science Bingo Trivia as part of Science Week. Test your science knowledge and discover amazing facts in this interactive game for curious young minds. There will be a prize for the winning team! This event is best-suited for students in year 3 – 6.

Young Tassie Scientists at St Thomas More’s Catholic School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy  (She/her), Microbiologist – Bloody…

Young Tassie Scientists at Evandale Primary School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy  (She/her), Microbiologist – Bloody…

Make It Snappy

Hosted by avid science communicator, astrophysicist, and performer Gregory Rowbotham, this dynamic showcase celebrates creativity and effective science communication, challenging participants from DETSI, CSIRO, and DPI to deliver a compelling three-minute pitch for agency pride.

Young Tassie Scientists at Forest Primary School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-west road trip are: Rhiannon Terry (She/her), Chemist – Natural Product Bio Prospector Zane Farnum (He/him),…

Under 8s Day Unleashing Scientific Thinking Through Play

In a combination of Science Week and this year’s under 8’s theme. The 4/5/6 class at Kin Kin State School hosted science stations for the students in Prep-Year 3 to enjoy and explore.  This was a whole school event, with every student partaking in the morning activities and dressing as budding scientists.  Due to the…

Scientific Photography Competition

As big as a rainbow, or as little as a ripple in a puddle – science is everywhere! The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites the public to participate in our Scientific Photography Competition. With $800 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action.  Each submission shall be…