Events Calendar

People speculated about the existence of planets orbiting other Suns for hundreds if not thousands of years before they were finally confirmed. That gap left a lot of time for science fiction writers to invent their own words – mysterious planets with exotic landscapes, orbiting alien star systems. When our technology finally caught up with…

This year’s Lunchtime Carnival will feature science shows, hands-on science activities and demonstrations to entice the mind and excite the taste buds. The Science Students’ Society will be preparing a BBQ and the Faculty of Science will be making popcorn and fairy floss. With over 10 interactive stalls showcasing the breadth of science and research…

What is magnetic and what is not? Will your toy slide or roll? Can you make a collection? Collect, sort, classify! Come and join us for a series of cool experiments at the Clayton Library. Clayton Public Library Service is organising an enjoyable event for children aged between 3 to 5 years old. Families, kindergartens,…

Interested in Chemistry? Have questions? What about attending a lunchtime panel discussion with women staff and post graduate students in Chemistry and hear about their experiences in achieving a career and post graduate studies in Chemistry? See the full list of events for Science Festival.

The course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project…

Established in 1887, the Tiegs Zoology Museum is Australia’s oldest university museum of zoology. Its collection, accumulated over 120 years, has specimens dating from the late 19th century to the present representing the whole animal kingdom, including an African lion and a moa (an extinct emu-like bird from New Zealand). Visitors will be able to browse the…

Rehabilitating and closing the Latrobe Valley’s brown coal mines is a complex and fascinating challenge. Understanding the science and technology behind making former mines safe, stable and sustainable will help Latrobe Valley residents plan for the future of their region. Join Professor Rae Mackay, Latrobe Valley Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner, and special guests for a series…

Come join us for an introduction to the basics of 3D design and printing! You’ll learn how to create models in 3D, watch a demo of the printer in action, and design or choose a 3D model to have printed. A small print of your choice is included in the cost of this workshop. Please…

Come and observe the amazing properties of liquid nitrogen and dry ice, as we use it to shrink balloons and turn bananas into hammers! Participants will also make some liquid nitrogen ice cream to take home.

Be a part of our Citizen Science project. Frogs are indicators of the health of the environment. Many of Australia’s wetlands and waterways are under threat. With the use of technology, primary aged children are helping to document and preserve Australian species. With your phone, iPad or any other device, you can help documenting and preserving…

Science transforms into STEAM! 2018 is our first annual STEAM night at Patterson Lakes Primary. We will incorporate science, technology and visual arts to make it a STEAM experience. All our stalls will be hands-on and informative. There will a sea life display, giant chess, robotics and more! Design challenges will include creating sail cars…

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

Our community science night strives to change the way students, families and our community think about science and technology. The night is designed to provide a non-threatening environment for families to explore the importance of STEAM in our everyday lives. All students, families and friends are invited, along with our immediate community to participate in…

Chelsea Primary School will be conducting a science fair using digital technology. Since 2015, Chelsea PS has been a pioneer and played a major role in a global learning project between Korean students called ‘Global LYNCs (Learning Young Learners Through Net Communications)”. Chelsea PS was partnered with Sae Ron PS in Korea and both schools…

Pick a card, any card! The immortal phrase of the magician. In this talk, we’ll look at some some great card tricks that have simple maths behind them. This show is for all ages, so bring a deck of cards, a pen and some paper and we’ll do mathematical magic. This event is a collaboration…

This National Science Week, join NASA scientist Dr Jessie Christensen to hear about the Kepler and Cassini missions. She’ll share stories of searching for planets beyond our solar system, and how these missions have changed our view of ourselves. After 13 years orbiting Saturn, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft dived into the planet’s atmosphere last September. The…

Presented by A/Prof Mark Quigley and Dr Jeremy Silver from the School of Earth Sciences. Science has the potential to assist in resolving many of the largest challenges facing contemporary society. However, relevant science is not always used to inform public opinion and decision-making. Is this because scientists do not communicate effectively to those who…

Q: What time is it? A: Time for the annual Lost in Science trivia night! Test your knowledge at Melbourne’s best science quiz and help keep community radio on the air or in your pod. This amazing, entertaining, intellectually stimulating night is a fundraiser for 3CR, so entry is $20 per person. You can bring…

How does antibiotic resistance arise? “What turns a normal bug into a ‘superbug’?” We will delve into the topic of ‘superbugs’ and what makes them not so super, the issue of antibiotic resistance, and what members of the public can do to help prevent its spread. We’ll also cover new treatments available or that may…

Mars is our favourite planet and the only other planet in the Solar system where humans might live one day. But stories that are often told about Mars, mostly by popular sci-fi movies, paint a hostile world. These stories focus on challenges of survival in a harsh environment (“The Martian”, “Red planet”), fear of invasion…

We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. Delicious cakes and coffees available to order from Kittelty’s Café at the gallery.

Get your child involved in this fantastic Science Week Event! Come and experience super science, with elements of experiments to enthuse and amaze! Professor Brains will be visiting Bannockburn Library. Children will be entertained with a group presentation before having the chance to participate in a hands on workshop, where they can become a scientist,…

A cluster event with eight rural schools combining together to celebrate National Science Week and exploring the exciting learning that occurs through STEM.

Come and test your scientific knowledge at this science themed afternoon tea.

This special course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present a short but sweet science video. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the video game”, thus equipping emerging presenters and producers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on…

SCINEMA Science Film Festival community screening – see the best science films from the past year. The SCINEMA International Science Film Festival is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere; celebrating the power of moving image to tell stories about the world, how it works and our place in it.

To celebrate National Science Week we are taking a break from our regular 3:45 STEAM program by hosting a fun and delicious afternoon of science play and discovery! There will be simple science experiments, quizzes and activities.

Find out how magnets work while learning about polarity, and magnetic fields! We’ll discover what is and isn’t magnetic, see if we can move objects just with magnetic force, and make some magnetic arts and crafts.

This interactive show explores crazy chemical reactions. Watch things expand, grow, fizz and bang.

Come and learn about aerodynamics while we experiment with finding out what materials will float in our fan powered wind tunnel. Build twirling paper helicopters and floating balloon animals, and see how far we can make them fly!

Be a part of our Citizen Science project. Frogs are indicators of the health of the environment. Many of Australia’s wetlands and waterways are under threat. With the use of technology, primary aged children are helping to document and preserve Australian species. With your phone, iPad or any other device, you can help in the documenting…

Have fun with creative technologies such as Lego Mindstorms, Little bits and Ozobots. Ages 7+. Bookings essential.

Come build and play with Lego every Tuesday during school term. There are weekly themes and challenges to try out, then display your masterpieces in the library for all to see.

For those who like their forensic science, join us at Oakleigh library and use your fingerprints, chromatography, codes and DNA to help solve the most devious of strawberry theft crimes.  

Have fun with creative technologies such as Lego Mindstorms, Little bits and Ozobots. Ages 7+. Bookings essential.

Local secondary aged students are invited to hear from Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen Jessie has been called the “Tomb Raider of exoplanet research”. Working at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech, Jessie searches for, studies, and catalogues extrasolar planets – planets orbiting other stars. Her main research focuses on using the thousands of exoplanets…

Come join us during National Science Week in our Maker Space and let’s get Chatty with Chatbots. Chatbots are robots that are designed to perform repetitive tasks, analyse data and integrate your applications and services. Chatbots are becoming increasingly common for technical support, customer service, training, and improving workflows. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly…

Join us and discover what a ‘carbon neutral’ world would be like and how are we going to achieve this. The link and solution between carbon emissions, climate change and a future of clean energy is through chemistry; from removing our dependence on fossil fuels that powers our modern society, the physical chemistry behind carbon…

Melbourne is an amazing city for mathematically inspired architecture. Your guide Burkard Polster will demonstrate with a whirlwind tour of mathematical Melbourne: explore the rep-tiles of Federation Square, cast a 5-dimensional Penrose shadow at Storey Hall, experience life in a one-sided holiday house, and much more. Is it all really maths? Come see! Associate Professor Burkard…

Have you tried Raspberry Pi with your children yet? Join Shashwat at Clayton library and discover the fabulous world of Raspberry Pi. Children and their families will be immersed in the world of minicomputers, Python programming and hands on activities.

Join Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen as she takes us on a tour of some of the more fantastic exoplanet discoveries we have made, including some famous, fan-favourite fictional planets brought to life. Timings: 6.15pm Lecture by Dr Jessie Christiansen – Mt Pleasant Primary School – Free 7.30pm Walk to Ballarat Observatory (5min) or Drive for…

STEM professionals and skills are in hot demand. We know it’s a national area of need. But where can your STEM career take you and where could it make the most positive impact? Come along to a panel discussion, following by Q&A opportunity and networking, to consider this important topic. Hosted by RMIT and Teach…

John Monash Science School is proud to present a Live Q+A with Professor Fiona Wood. Facilitated through the Emerging Sciences Victoria (ESV) studio, this live and interactive online session will provide participants with an opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading figures in the field of medicine and biomedical innovation. Intended for senior secondary (Years 10-12) and…

How do we get to a zero carbon future while maintaining secure energy supplies? Are batteries the game-changer? What’s next for solar technology? How fast do we need to move on this? As governments across the world struggle with the issue of energy security in a low carbon world, we have gathered an expert panel…

Ever felt ‘hangry’ when you get hungry? The drive to eat is essential for survival. Hunger-sensing neurons in our brains control our food intake to ensure we have enough energy for our day-to-day activities. However, these neurons also influence broader behaviours such as anxiety, fear, motivation and learning. Rachel Clarke from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute…

Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in preparing articles, features and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications…

Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am…

The ‘Sustainability Hype’ is a scenario-based, improvised, interactive panel event, and in Science Week 2018 the Hype will explore how Game Changers and Change Makers deal with the challenges of new technologies, extreme weather, and environmental change. The Hype brings together experts and practitioners in different fields, and puts them on the spot in an…

Do you like fishing or diving? Fancy fossil hunting? Interested in bird or frog calls? If you are curious about the natural world and want be part of a bigger picture then there is a citizen science project that needs you! In National Science Week museum experts Di Bray, Erich Fitzgerald and Karen Rowe will…

Join staff of the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences for a fascinating, live demonstration of the microscopic structures of the living human eye, and how we go about testing some of the eye’s basic visual functions (e.g. perception of colour and 3D). You will also be introduced to a number of situations where our…

Do you love coding, or have you always wanted to give it a try? Come along for an afternoon of coding fun! Create projects with Scratch and play games to learn new skills. No prior experience with coding is needed, and laptops are provided.

Can you build a Space Lander that will keep our marshmallow astronauts safe as they touch down on a distant planet? Learn all about our Solar System at the library, we will find out about our favourite planets, and build a model Solar System together.

Want to learn how to make a lava lamp, or see some elephant toothpaste? Come to Deer Park to create some crazy chemical reactions!

Have fun creating all sorts of slime to squish, stretch, probe, poke and play with.

Be a part of our Citizen Science project. Frogs are indicators of the health of the environment. Many of Australia’s wetlands and waterways are under threat. With the use of technology, primary aged children are helping to document and preserve Australian species. With your phone, iPad or any other device, you can help in the documenting…

Do you like challenges? Do you like playing with Lego? Join us at Clayton library and design your own Sturdy Tower to support a stack of books. Children aged between 5 to 8 will work alone, in pairs or teams to build some amazing structures.

Learn how to code in this fun after-school program for kids aged 9 – 12 years. Bookings essential.

How can you use a banana to control a computer? With a Makey Makey! Come and create your very own unique invention to control a computer to play music. Makey Makeys are invention machines that allow you to use drawings, foil, fruit and vegetables to control a computer to play music. Come and try making…

Here’s a ‘Game Changer’…What if you could start your own Makerspace without the fancy tech? Eco Inquire’s pop-up Makerspace is a free National Science Week event. The event aims to support families and educators to design STEM projects and source free and reusable supplies from the community.

The MATHS ARCADE is a night of everyone’s favourites: computer games and mathematics! Just like a rad video arcade back in the day, we’ll have heaps of awesome games, and you don’t even need any coins. Come and compete to get your initials in the Hall of Fame! There will be plentiful food, drinks, maths…

A roaming interactive event run by students focusing on what they are learning in there science subjects. Some exhibitions include, Grossology, testing fingerprints and blood spatter, student designed experiments, bangs and booms, light and smoke, secrets behind the Aussie bank note. Mount Alexander College is preparing students for the 21st century. Classes are organised against…

Elmhurst Primary School Science Expo has been created as part of our Term 3 science program with the Year 6 students co-ordinating the event. We will be working with the Talbot Observatory to look look at our night skies. Students from local schools have been invited to participate by designing and conducting an activity to…

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SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

The future is with us now. What does it hold for us? Is it inevitable or do we have an active role to play in shaping a future that will nurture human existence and a healthy planet? Much science fiction has predicted a life that for us is now common place. How do these writers…

Let’s Torque and Sisters in Science present an exciting panel discussion on a topic that humans have puzzled over for centuries: space exploration. What are we doing in space? What might we find? What are the consequences? And, how can we best collaborate as we move further into the unknown? For National Science Week Let’s…

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

NASA is set to land in Mount Martha for National Science Week, with two inspiring scientists from the Cassini and Kepler planetary spacecraft missions delivering the annual Science Week public lecture about the learnings so far and the implications for the future. Two NASA mission scientists are on course for Victoria, bringing Saturn to the Gold…

The course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of mathematical research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. The one-day mathematics workshop starts at 9am and concludes at 5pm. ​Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles of communicating the basics of mathematics. Participants will be…

Go Girl Go for IT is a free innovative and interactive showcase for girls between Years 5-12 at Deakin University’s Burwood Campus on Thursday 16 August. The day is filled with workshops and presentations from a vast range of people within the technology industry. Don’t miss out!

Come along and participate in a hands on tour of the new Innovation Hub. You will get to use the new digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, a laser cutter, CNC router, vacuum forming machine and a t-shirt printer. Our Story In our endeavour to develop a new digital fabrication space, we looked to the…

Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am…

Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August…

EPA is celebrating National Science Week by hosting its third annual panel event. This year’s topic is Waste away – the future of garbage. EPA has gathered together a panel of experts to discuss the future of waste. Is it truly waste or is it a resource? Waste has been a hot topic for Australia…

Come and explore the magic of Physics in this fun packed show full of the wonders of the world and how it all works. Be amazed, but be warned – you may learn something really cool! The must see show for everyone! See the full list of events for Science Festival.

SEA LIFE Melbourne is sharing the secrets of Victoria’s official marine faunal emblem, the weedy sea dragon.

Students will read a book (fiction or non-fiction) related to STEM and do one of the following inspired by the book they have read: plan and carry out an experiment; or plan and build an invention. Students will present their findings/invention to the school community during lunchtime and to parents and the wider community during…

Make some squishy, gooey slime that you can take home with you, and learn the science that makes Slime! Choose your colours, add some glitter and all sorts of ingredients to make your slime unique.

Make your own bath bombs to take home for a relaxing soak! We’ll create customised bath bombs with different scents and colours, and learn about the science behind what makes bath bombs fizz.

Learn even more about robotics with our programable Edison robot!

Have fun creating all sorts of slime to squish, stretch, probe, poke and play with.

Want to learn how to make things levitate, bend water or move bubbles? Come and explore the magic of static electricity!

Learn about the chemistry of colour with some fun and simple science experiements. We will be using ingredients that you can find at home or a supermarket. Bookings essential. For Ages 5+.

Do you like coding and engineering? Join Monash Chapter Engineers Without Borders at Wheelers Hill Library and learn how to code in a disaster relief situation. EWBA is a member – based, community organisation that creates social value through engineering. Meet the volunteers from Monash University Chapter and learn some coding skills.

Love science? Enjoy delicious craft beers? Then join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen at Mt Goat Brewery to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples in the fabric of space-time and providing unique views of the microscopic world. Explore this Universe through the use of ground-breaking…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders. Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples…

Game Changers & Change Makers explores how women have shaped our world through science and engineering. Join us to hear from CSIRO’s Dr Danielle Kennedy, the Defence Science Institute’s Dr Regina Crameri, and QinetiQ Australia Board Non-executive Director, AVM (Ret’d) Margaret Staib AM CSC as they take a look back at some of the most…

To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious, competitive prizes, open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature. Eight finalists will compete across all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences, based on demonstration…

Our brains learn about the outside world through our senses. But our senses aren’t always to be trusted. Ever wondered why the wheels on cars sometimes appear to spin backwards? Or why the internet can't seem to agree on what colour ‘The Dress’ is? If you’ve ever wondered why we are so susceptible to visual…

Come and hear about Australia’s Cretaceous dinosaurs and the latest exciting findings. Four major areas are currently providing new insights into Australia’s Cretaceous dinosaurs, who lived from 145 to 66 million years ago. These are the Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia, the Strzelecki and Otway ranges in Victoria, Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, and…

“It was a dark and stormy night…” …hold on a minute, let’s ditch this cliched horror story! It was actually a hot and tropical April in 1815, prior to the terror that would engulf the inhabitants of Sumbawa, Indonesia. In this gothic tale that weaves art and science, Monash University’s Dr James Driscoll will focus…

A showcase event investigating the intersections of Science and Experimental Arts Practice will be held at Geelong within the Waurn Ponds Library meeting space. The performance and workshop will be followed with a chance for the audience to meet with the performers and carry this momentum in the creation of an inspiring space for discussion.…

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am Maffra…

Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am…

Victoria’s CarbonNet Project is holding a ‘Science of Carbon Capture and Storage’ drop-in information session. Come along and learn more about the CarbonNet Project, and carbon capture and storage in Victoria and around the world, from some of Australia’s leading research organisations.

Presented by Dr Adam Bumpus, Senior Lecturer in Environment and Innovation from the School of Geography. We are at an unprecedented time in the history of humankind. We know that disruption is all around us and challenging the way that we live, the economies that we work in, and the environment that supports us. We need to innovate and…

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

Come and see a professional bubble-oligist create smoke and fire bubbles whilst you learn the science behind the magic! You’ll even get to step inside a giant bubble.

Victoria’s CarbonNet Project is holding a ‘Science of Carbon Capture and Storage’ drop-in information session. Come along and learn more about the CarbonNet Project, and carbon capture and storage in Victoria and around the world, from some of Australia’s leading research organisations

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible. Check with the venue to confirm screening times.

Program Ozobots, practice your coding skills, test out some science experiments, and try engineering challenges with your family.

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible. It’s National Science Week and we’re having a party!…

Do you think you’re bright? Do you enjoy puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge? For Science Festival at The University of Melbourne, STAMPS and MUMS, in collaboration with Jane Street, will host our our Brainteaser Competition. In a team of up to four, solve a series of puzzles for a chance to win prizes.…

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible. Come along to enjoy the film festival with pizza!

SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

Artificial intelligence isn’t a thing of the future anymore – self-taught A.I. is already smarter than humans at gaming, life-like interactive sex robots are in high demand, and Google Assistant can switch the lights in your home on and off at your request. Does A.I. make our lives more perfect? Join us for a brief…

Find out why the brain is the most incredible organ in your body. It is said that you are not the same person you were six months ago. Cells in your skin, your heart and your blood – all across your body – die and are replaced every day. Everywhere, that is, except your brain.…

LISTEN UP – The Windsor Workshop is entering previously unexplored territory! Buckle yourself in, as you are about to witness one of the greatest workshops in history – when art and science collide… are you ready for the ride? Introducing a “Watercolour Solar System”. A watercolour / painting workshop like no other. A science lesson…

The Alexandra Library is hosting a science expo for families and will include static displays, hands on experiments and a mini talks program embracing the theme of game changers and change makers. Local scientists and science enthusiasts have been invited to share their passion for science with the broader community in a fun engaging way…

Celebrate National Science Week with Geelong Regional Libraries. Join Professor Bunsen Science at Corio Library, for a special Game Changers and Change Makers Science Fair: enjoy a mix of explosive entertainment and child-friendly science education in these super science week shows. Professor Bunsen will explore discoveries made by famous scientists like Faraday, Tesla and Bell. Show…

Join Indigo Shire Libraries and Beechworth Honey for two interactive talks on How to Have a Bee Friendly Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about bees including native bees and what they do. Everyone will discover why bees are in peril and what simple things to do at home to  attract them to…