Drawing on experimental urban play methodologies developed through 64 Ways of Being, RMIT future play lab presents a new XR experience inspired by ongoing research into the Doveton bat colony and the speculative future explored in the exhibition Primary Succession. Expanding beyond site-specific interaction, the work creates immersion anywhere into shifting ecologies, environmental transformation and posthuman ways of being with the…
Get ready for an action-packed National Science Week at our school! Our students will explore the world of science through hands-on activities, fun challenges and amazing experiments. This event is all about discovering how science is part of our everyday lives. Students will rotate through a variety of engaging activities where they can predict, test,…
Explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning by playing the Puffing Billy Railway STEMatagories games. Who: Any Victorian Schools, Years 3 to 6 How to Play: Simply find a word that meets each description (STEMatagory) that starts with the letter of the alphabet that is released on Wednesday 19th of August. The Puffing Billy Railway website…
National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility opens during National Science Week Australia’s quantum future gets a new home this National Science Week, as the Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, officially opens the National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility. The opening marks a major addition to Australia’s…
Join us for a green screen photoshoot! This hands-on green screen session introduces participants to the creative possibilities of green screen technology. Learn how green screens can be used to create fun digital images, explore imaginative backgrounds and build confidence with basic digital media tools. During the session, we will: Look at examples and ideas…
Celebrate a magical two-week Science Week and Book Week crossover event at the R.W. (Bob) Farr Memorial Library in Narrogin, inspired by the beloved stories of Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. This free, family-friendly program brings together creativity, literacy, science, and hands-on discovery through a series of engaging activities for children and families. During National…
Qx will showcase how quantum is not just a future promise – it’s happening now. Under the theme “Make it in Queensland”, the program will highlight real-world applications, local capability and the home‑grown innovation shaping Queensland’s quantum ecosystem today. Join key stakeholders from industry, government, research and the broader quantum community to explore cutting‑edge technologies,…
Join the Australian Institute for Machine Learning at Adelaide University for a provocative, thought-provoking documentary, Ghost in the Machine. Ghost in the Machine explores questions like “What is AI?”, “Who is building it?”, and “What will humans become through its use?” Through interviews with historians, philosophers, sociologists, journalists, and thinkers from around the world, the…
In this hands-on session, children aged 8 to 14 years will learn about carnivorous plants and design a custom planter to bring one home. Participants will learn about carnivorous plants and their role in Australian ecosystems, use Tinkercad to design their very own planter, design a personalised planter using simple 3D modelling tools, add creative…
Join Australian AI researchers Dr Rebecca Marrone and Dr Maria Vieira for an engaging community conversation exploring the opportunities, challenges and ethical questions emerging in the age of artificial intelligence. This lecture will showcase national contributions to AI research while addressing key questions: What role should AI play in creative work? How do we balance…
