This National Science Week, get ready to be inspired by some incredible Australian scientists! In this interactive learning session, you will join Future You’s Professor Lisa A. Williams and the National Library Education team to explore diversity and personal qualities in STEM fields. We will take to the air and into space, hearing from Katherine…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Expanding the Cosmos at Mount Gnomon
Escape to the Dark Skies of Mount Gnomon Farm for a memorable evening of astronomy, culture, food, and music in one of the most atmospheric settings of North West Lutruwita/Tasmania. With minimal light pollution and the lush surrounds of the Dial Ranges, this is the perfect spot to gaze skyward and contemplate our place in…
VAST
Forget traditional concerts. Inside a reimagined Georgian theatre, a bespoke 360° sound system turns the room into an expanding universe, where no two seats share the same journey. Tasmanian composer Constantine Koukias returns from Amsterdam with Dutch sound designer Willem van Erven Dorens, and a live international ensemble, to unveil a groundbreaking work that transforms the invisible force…
VAST
Forget traditional concerts. Inside a reimagined Georgian theatre, a bespoke 360° sound system turns the room into an expanding universe, where no two seats share the same journey. Tasmanian composer Constantine Koukias returns from Amsterdam with Dutch sound designer Willem van Erven Dorens, and a live international ensemble, to unveil a groundbreaking work that transforms the invisible force…
Astronomical Music
Music and astronomy meet in this luminous recital tracing humanity’s long fascination with the night sky. Through song and storytelling, journey from early celestial theories and Renaissance stargazers to the great astronomers and star-struck Romantics who found inspiration in the cosmos. The program spans Vincenzo Galilei’s Harmony of the Spheres through Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and…
Prof. Lisa Harvey-Smith’s Whistle-Stop Tour of the Universe
Join astrophysicist and author Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a thrilling ride through our cosmos. Meet objects from the tiny to the colossal and learn about the strangest and most beautiful objects our night sky has to offer. From quarks and atoms to black holes, supergiant stars and planetary nebulae, this journey will dazzle, amaze, and…
Science Day
Join us for an interactive afternoon of science, based on fun and learning at our University of Wollongong (UOW) Eurobodalla Science Day! Schedule: 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Science Stalls – Hands on, interactive stations where kids can explore and experiment freely at the UOW Building. 3:45pm – 4:30pm: Science Show – A live science performance the…
Seeds of Science – Torrens Valley Christian School Science Quiz Night
An unusual level of scientific activity has been detected… Beakers may bubble. Brains may overheat. Competitive spirits might just reach critical mass. The Torrens Valley Christian School Science Quiz Night is returning. Join us as we kick off National Science Week with an evening of fun, friendly competition and community connection, themed ‘Seeds of Science…
Transfolk at Scitech
Transfolk @ Scitech is a free, community-focused event for trans and gender diverse people in Western Australia. If you’re a part of the trans and gender diverse community, we’d love to see you at Scitech to hang out and celebrate National Science Week while you explore STEM! The evening will begin with a Welcome to…
Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science – Author’s Platform
Join us as the authors of Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science share how community involvement can foster scientific discovery. Cameron and Thomas will be chatting with Paul Flemons from the Australian Museum about their practical guide to making a difference through community involvement and scientific knowledge. About the book Citizen science is involving the public…