Discover the diversity of reptiles found around Brisbane in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to identify local turtles, lizards, and snakes, understand their habitats, and get tips on how to encourage reptiles to live safely in your garden. Led by Queensland Museum Discovery Centre specialists, this workshop is welcoming, accessible and suitable for curious beginners…
Celebrate National Science Week with Street Science’s biggest Classroom Takeover of the year! Join Professor Gelly and Emma “The Engineer” for 30 minutes of spectacular science demonstrations, surprising phenomena and Seriously FUN Science. Featuring the science of photography, lab-made spider webs, rudimentary lightbulbs and more, your students will explore the fascinating science behind light, energy,…
Ever made an earthquake? Now’s your chance! Jump, move, and play with hands-on science activities that show you how earthquakes work. 1. See your own earthquake waves Jump on the spot and watch your jump turn into real earthquake waves on a screen. Find out how scientists use these waves to learn when and where…
The future isn’t something far off in the distance. It unfolds through continuous action in the present, constantly shaping what comes next. In this constellation of endless possibilities, how can we orient ourselves to take our first steps toward the unknown? Join us at MOD. to embark on a journey through genetic code, neural networks,…
Join Canadian multimedia artist, filmmaker and researcher Peter McLeish for a fascinating exploration of Antarctica through the intersecting lenses of art, science and environmental discovery. Drawing on years of research into the polar regions, McLeish will take you into one of the world’s most remote and captivating environments. This immersive lecture will feature excerpts from…
Tune in online for our Science at Melbourne Masterclass, live from our Parkville Campus. In this masterclass, medical entomologist Dr Veronique Paris will explore how mosquitoes spread disease and why they remain one of the world’s most challenging public health threats. From locally widespread viruses like Ross River and Barmah Forest to global diseases such…
Join the Merri Creek Mangement Committee for a walk, talk and weed in guling season (August). We’ll visit six renewed patches of indigenous habitat between Warrk-warrk (nimble) Bridge and Woolton Ave in Northcote that have had 18 months of Green Links conservation work from volunteers, Darebin City Council, Friends of Merri Creek and MCMC. We’ll…
Join the Merri Creek Management Committee on a guided walk together through one section of the 400-hectare galgi ngarrk Parklands (meaning backbone in Woi-wurrung). guling is a short, windy local season around August. We’ll explore some scientific and cultural aspects to do with plant ecology, cool burning for regeneration and vital plant-animal interrelationships. Enjoy the…
Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. In her lecture, Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time, renowned astrophysicist Dr Karelle Siellez will take you on a creative journey…
Celebrate National Science Week at Swinburne’s Seeds of Science Festival, an afternoon of discovery, inspiration and exploration! Hear inspiring stories from researchers and alumni, explore our Virtual Universe, enjoy interactive exhibits and networking, and discover how curiosity grows into groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Across our exciting and diverse program for this year’s festival, you can expect…
