Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules that…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Melbourne Public Talk
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Melbourne for a public talk from Dr. Ben McAllister Australian scientists are on the cutting edge of the quest to unravel one of the biggest mysteries in the Universe: the nature of dark matter. This talk will discuss the innovative research being conducted to understand…
What would it feel like to be in space?
This event is part of Bray Park SHS’s Astronomy Night on August 7th. In this one-hour long activity, you will experience the science of star light, extreme cold and why you can’t suck through a straw or scream in space.
Young Sky Explorers
Science Week will culminate in our “Young Explorers’ Science Day”, where we transform our Science room into an outdoor star extravaganza — filled with glowing constellations, weather experiments, student displays, and storytelling. Families and the community will be invited to walk among the stars and celebrate student discoveries.
STEM Under the Stars – The Magic of STEM
STEM Under the Stars is the ultimate night of science, technology, engineering and maths fun – all happening under the night sky! Held at our school, this exciting community event brings families, friends and curious minds together for an evening full of hands-on activities, jaw-dropping experiments, and amazing discoveries. You might launch rockets, explore robots, build…
Rapid Science at Hive
Join us at Hive for high-impact one-hour science sessions led by experts, including topics like marine life, air quality, and space exploration. Special sessions available for upper-primary and high school students. Sessions will include: • Biological Decoding of Marine Life by prominent Launceston Zoologist and marine life expert David Maynard, supported by the Fisheries Research and…
The Astronomical Day
Hive presents a day of wonder, looking outwards to decode the Universe. The day begins at Hive with an all-ages planetarium show at 11am and feature shows at 1pm & 2pm (ages 5+ only), followed by a free public talk titled Who Cares About the Weather in Space in the Gnomon Room at the Wharf. As the…
The Universe Through All the Senses Planetarium Show
Experience space through touch, sound, smell, and taste! This imaginative show explores how you’d experience the universe using all of your senses. Learn how it feels to touch the Universe, how does it smell or taste, and even how you would sound on alien planets. Minimum age: 5 years This project received grant funding through…
Galactic UV Light Secret Messages!
Do you like secret codes, invisible ink, and outer space? Then get ready—because during Science Week, students from Year 1 to Year 6 will become space scientists and UV detectives in our hands-on STEM activity: Galactic UV Light Secret Messages! What’s the Big Idea? Have you ever heard of UV light? It’s a type of…
Wonders of the Cosmos with Professor Danail Obreschkow
As night falls, the stars begin to tell a story more enthralling than our imagination can conceive. Join astrophysicist Professor Danail Obreschkow—Director of the UWA International Space Centre and researcher at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research—on a cosmic journey through space and time. This educational talk will take us from our home planet…