Lacking motivation? This session is perfect for anyone wanting a relaxed, low-pressure space to stop overthinking it and just draw, no matter your skill level. … and for National Science week we are going INTERGALACTIC! At 6pm, we have a 30-minute intro to digital drawing with Adobe Fresco. Use one of our devices or bring…
Plants are essential to life as we know it on Earth, and we’ll need them to survive as humans travel to the Moon and Mars. Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Plants for Space for an out-of-this-world workshop this National Science Week! In this workshop, you’ll put yourself in the shoes of plant scientists,…
Join Dr Warren Hankey for a guided tour of the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory, one of Lutruwita/Tasmania’s great hidden scientific treasures. Explore the observatory’s famous big dish, peek inside the control room where old-school control panels still hum with signals from space, and discover how radio astronomers study the universe without ever looking through a…
Tasmania’s clean air, long winter nights, and low levels of light pollution make it one of the best spots in Australia for stargazing. Just 20 minutes outside Hobart, you’ll find a dark haven overlooking the Coal River Valley that’s home to one of Tasmania’s most renowned wineries, Frogmore Creek. We invite you to join us…
Meet us at the intersection of art and science as Peter Swanton, First Nations astrophysicist and Cultural Astronomer with connections to Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay, investigates the interconnectedness between contemporary science, visual art and the world’s oldest living continuous culture. Join Peter for this exclusive and free National Science Week conversation as he responds to…
Gather with us on Kunanyi where, warmed by a roaring fire inside a mountain hut, Pakana woman and UTAS Senior Indigenous Scholar Theresa Sainty will share stories of Wurangkili Liwari (night sky) and her people’s uninterrupted connection to the stars. Hear Theresa re-tell the story of the creation of Palawa, the first ancestor to walk…
In this popular science podcast, I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us. Recent episode topics include human evolution, dinosaurs, low carb diets, quantum mechanics, and the psychology of personality.
Get ready for an exciting adventure where you can discover what your future could look like! The iLAuNCH School Outreach event is a fun and interactive experience designed to help students learn about science, space, technology, and amazing career ideas. At this event, you’ll take part in engaging activities, hands‑on demonstrations, and simple challenges that…
When space scientists test Indigenous plants against modern crops for nutrition, survival, and resilience, who wins? The results might just surprise you. You get to discover the answer! Welcome to the Space Salad Lab — where Indigenous plants and modern crops meet outer space food science! This epic two-hour outdoor workshop is unlike any science…
Get ready for an exciting adventure where you can discover what your future could look like! The iLAuNCH School Outreach event is a fun and interactive experience designed to help students learn about science, space, technology, and amazing career ideas. At this event, you’ll take part in engaging activities, hands‑on demonstrations, and simple challenges that…
