Learn how Australian Scientists are contributing to our knowledge of the universe through SkyMapper and the Murchison Wide-field Array (MWA) with this screening of “Capturing the Cosmos”, produced by CASTRO and Melbourne Planetarium at the historic Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum. Bookings are essential. Note: This screening will be on a flat screen in 2D….
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Space is all Around – Evening at the Ballarat Observatory
Join us at the Ballarat Observatory for a jam-packed evening suitable for all ages. Join a history tour, watch a presentation, check out our telescope, do some stargazing and chat to our astronomer. In case of cloudy weather stargazing and telescope viewing will be replaced by a virtual sky tour. Alternatively, a raincheck can be…
AstroKids! Space is all Around
Join the Ballarat Astronomical Society for a special session for children aged 5 – 10 and their families. Explore the wide range of round things in space, be introduced to the amazing number PI and have the chance to ask an astronomer all the questions bouncing around inside your head! Participants will get to listen…
Women in STEM Bingo at Bowen State High School
The event will be a game of bingo with each square containing the name of an important woman from the area of STEM. Questions will be asked about each person’s most well-known achievement and students will need to complete two full rows (can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal) in order to win a STEM themed…
U3A Mallacoota Science Film Festival screenings
We will screen selected films from the science film festival catalogue in several sessions of up to 90 minutes.
Quantum Science Demo Day and Public Talk
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Sydney for a hands-on quantum and dark matter experience! Australian scientists are on a cutting edge of the quest to unravel one of the biggest mysteries in the Universe: the nature of dark matter. Join us for an immersive event showcasing the cutting-edge science behind…
Our Invisible Universe – the National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip at the Australian Space Discovery Centre (PD EVENT)
What do neutrinos, bananas and an underground gold mine in Victoria have in common? They are all helping us to chase down dark matter… one of the most mysterious substances in our universe! Luckily, Australian researchers are using the smallest particles to solve our biggest mysteries yet. Designed for STEM educators, this workshop features talks from…
Family Science Day at Hive
Family Science Day at Hive returns for National Science Week 2025. The program includes extra planetarium shows and an expo of Tasmanian Science. Hive’s Science Centre will be overflowing with interactive experiences for all the family, with pop-up stalls by scientists and ecology organisations from across Tasmania. We will also be joined by four of…
Malanda State High School Science Cinema
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, with this year’s theme being “Decoding the Universe: Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language”. Join us for our very own “Science Cinema” during Lunch 1 every day in Week 5! Come along and be immersed in the wonders of science with documentaries like…
Malanda State High School National Science Week Afternoon
The event is designed for Year 6 Students and is jam-packed with mind-blowing activities focused on the theme of “Decoding the Universe”. These activities include decoding nature, exploring DNA, considering the Fermi Paradox, examining Quantum mechanics and navigating the wormhole theory. The aim is to provide an educational experience that is both engaging and meaningful,…