Join the National Science Walk in Spalding Park to discover local groups and organisations and hear about their positive actions for a better world. You will meet passionate community members, explore sustainable practices, hear inspiring stories of environmental stewardship and find out how you can contribute to a greener future. Have the change to meet…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Stories in the Sky
The NT’s bright young stars are building a galactic masterpiece. This event provides schools from across the Northern Territory with an immersive learning experience, relating to Astronomy and Culture. This remote-friendly learning experience is designed to capture the imagination through inspiring interaction with space. Encouraging curiosity in the interaction of science, culture, and the natural…
Moon Base, The Next Step – Planetarium preview
Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. Moon Base, The Next Step tells the story of this…
Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, night-time event so please rug up and wear…
Look Out From The Dark – Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, nighttime event so please rug-up and wear appropriate…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
The Science of Sky Country
Join us for a special National Science Week event with a panel discussion on Dark Sky Country, including keynote speaker Duane Hamacher. Duane is internationally renowned for his research in cultural astronomy. He has researched Tasmanian Aboriginal sky stories which are among the oldest in the world. Joining Duane for a panel discussion will be…
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond
Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give us a unique advantage in space with a visit to the exhibition Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond at Redcliffe Museum. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-the-horizon communications in a laser-based puzzle…