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…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
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…
Science Quiz
Get your team together or sign up as an individual and join us for a fun science themed quiz.
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip
For National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel from Brisbane to Perth, delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of the Universe, and Australia is a key player in the quest to figure it out. Dark matter accounts for 84% of all the matter in the…
Future Space
An intergenerational panel will discuss the inspiring and engaging opportunities for young people to participate in Australia’s space future. Hear space industry professionals, educators and students talk about turning STEM passions into meaningful learning experiences, as well as their own study and research pathways and what continues to inspire their practice. Speakers to include Ted…