Can you keep a parasite as a pet? Is a “parasite zoo” full of awesome creatures – or ones you’d rather not meet? Parasitologists from the Australian National University will share their passion for studying parasites. With a wide range of backgrounds, they will demonstrate that there is a path to science for everyone. This…
Topic: Health and Medical
Virtual Parasites
Explore the fascinating world of parasites using virtual reality. Visit a farm using virtual reality and use your virtual diagnostic techniques to find and treat all of the different parasites (endoparasites and ectoparasites) that can infect a cow. Then go on a virtual camping trip and avoid multiple parasitic infections. you’ll need to be on…
Parasites in Manga: Fact or Fiction?
Be introduced to characters with parasitic infections in Japanese manga, and debunk viral TikTok claims about parasites and their infections! Can nature be more fascinating than fiction? Explore how parasites are portrayed in media in this interactive, one-hour workshop. This event is one in a series of four National Science Week events for anyone aged 12…
Parasite Pandemic – Walk in the shoes of a parasitologist
Can you keep a parasite as a pet? Is a “parasite zoo” full of awesome creatures – or ones you’d rather not meet? Parasitologists from the Australian National University will share their passion for studying parasites. With a wide range of backgrounds, they will demonstrate that there is a path to science for everyone. This…
Parasites in Manga: Fact or Fiction?
Be introduced to characters with parasitic infections in Japanese manga and debunk viral TikTok claims about parasites and their infections! Can nature be more fascinating than fiction? Explore how parasites are portrayed in media in this interactive, one-hour workshop. This event is one in a series of four National Science Week events for anyone aged…
Virtual Parasites
Explore the fascinating world of parasites using virtual reality. Visit a farm using virtual reality and use your virtual diagnostic techniques to find and treat all of the different parasites (endoparasites and ectoparasites) that can infect a cow. Then go on a virtual camping trip and avoid multiple parasitic infections. you’ll need to be on…
Parasite Pandemic Escape Room – A race for the antidote
Your mission: find the antidote and save humankind from a rapidly spreading parasite pandemic! In the Parasite Pandemic: Escape Room participants must work together in a research laboratory to solve a series of puzzles, crack codes, and answer questions. Through this hands-on experience, participants will gain a taste of how scientists tackle global health challenges….
eMeet a Biomedical Scientist 2025
As part of National Science Week, the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Melbourne is connecting high school students with our biomedical scientists. At the heart of multi-disciplinary healthcare teams our Biomedical Scientists are world-renowned. Their research drives the discovery of new medications, vaccines and treatments for many life-threatening diseases. In these 20-to-30-minute Zoom meetings, our…
Science Week: Decoding the universe – North Lakes
Hear from passionate University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) researchers on how science might just help save the world we live in. Healthy people and a healthy planet are central to the discussion, with some incredible examples of research happening right here in Moreton Bay as well as further afield both nationally and globally. This…
Townsville STEM Faire 2025
Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week! Join Townsville City Libraries and the Townsville STEM Hub for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science shows and talks by leading researchers,…