Big Day of Science

The Big Day of Science will bring together QVMAG and scientists from across Northern Tasmania as we showcase science happening all around us. This event includes hands-on displays by QVMAG highlighting interesting objects from our collection viewed through microscopes and magnifiers. Science activities around the 2022 theme of glass will include: Exploring with prisms Do…

Garak – Book launch and concert

During National Science Week Yirrkala FaFT (Families as First Teachers), Pre-school and T/1 classes will enjoy a week of learning about Garak (the night sky). This will include launching an early childhood focused educational book that includes Manikay and Dhäwu about the following topics: Morning star – Banumbirr Evening star – Djarrpun Moon – ŋalindi…

Saturn Up Close

The program has lots of activities to find out about our Sun, and the camera obscura. Saturn is at opposition on 15 August, its closest approach to Earth, so is great viewing through the telescope all through National Science Week. Day activities: 3.00-4.30pm Evening program: 5.30- 7.00pm Refreshments are available from Third Rock Cafe.  …

I Love Science Game Jam (Venue)

You can attend this event either ONLINE or VENUE (SAE Institute in Perth WA). Please register for the chosen attendance style. Have you ever wanted to explore making games for science education? Share knowledge of your favourite scientific field through your own game. This is a great time to put your thinking cap on and…