National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Star Glazing: Using powerful telescopes to see stars and planets
Join the Shoalhaven Astronomers at the Pond Lawn on the Museum grounds to behold the stars and planets. Using powerful telescopes you will be able to to see detail and colour not visible to the naked eye (weather permitting).
Discussions & Dragons
Join the team behind the TRPG-meets-science podcast ‘Dungeons & Doctorates’ for a chat about all things at the boundary between science and entertainment, from DnD to other TTRPG’s and beyond. Jump into the Twitch chat to ask your questions of our panellists and participate in the discussion as we unpack science’s place in popular culture….
Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour
Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…
Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment
Ever seen a shooting star while standing outside under a starry, starry night? If you’re lucky enough to be looking in the right direction at the right time, you might see one or many shooting stars, even if your local environment has light pollution present. But what exactly are shooting stars? Are they random or…
Star Constellation Projections at Miller’s Homestead
Come along to Miller’s Homestead and learn about constellations and make your own constellation projector. For ages 6 – 12.
A Virtual Night
Come along and participate in a live Zoom session with Australia’s premier astrophysicist, Dr Brad Tucker as he takes you on an intergalactic journey: To Infinity and Beyond! Friday 5 August 5:30-6:30pm All Ages Welcome.
A Virtual Night
Free event. Come along and participate in a live Zoom session with Australia’s premier Astrophysicist, Dr Brad Tucker as he takes you on an intergalactic journey To Infinity and Beyond! Friday 5th August 5:30-6:30pm All Ages Welcome.
Science Week at Moorditj Noongar Community School
Several Students from La Salle college will deliver and assist a variety of science experiences and experiments to our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school. Students will play and make several hands-on activities aligned with the theme of glass (kaleidoscopes, lenses, periscopes, microscopes, digital cameras etc).
Through the Looking Glass
Inspiring Australia Queensland is proud to present an immersive online program of experiments, activities, science vlogs and more In celebration of National Science Week and the school theme Glass: More than meets the eye, the Queensland National Science Week Committee will reignite the Inspiring Australia Queensland website to deliver an immersive online experience that teaches…