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Hugh Williamson Lecture: Michael Pinsky

Federation Hall, Theatre 205 7-17 Grant Street #5, Southbank, VIC, Australia

Buy less, bin less: the culture of consuming Things are cheap. Space is expensive. Large private art galleries exhibiting a few select artworks epitomise the contemporary expression of wealth. However, behind this minimalism lies a world of waste. Michael Pinsky envisions his art as a service rather than a product. His interests lie in the public and public space…

Free

Design a logo with Inkscape

Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library 182/186 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia

Learn how to use Inkscape, a free, powerful, open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator to create your logo and find your personal brand. Our session will cover the basics of vector graphics and you will leave with the skills to make your own simple letter logo. Bookings essential.

Free

Sci Fight Science Comedy Debate

Howler 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick, VIC, Australia

Humans are worth saving...? Sci Fight Science Comedy Debate is partnering with Science Gallery Melbourne to ask the question, are we a disposable species? The 20th century has seen humanity’s focused dedication on the creation of inbuilt obsolescence, of single use everything, why should it not apply to the whole human race as well? We turned liquid dinosaur…

Maths & Music: Maybe I could be a mathematician

Discovery Science & Technology Centre 7 Railway Place, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Maybe I Could Be A Mathematician – A story of growing up alongside vinyl, CD, MP3, and YouTube Premium Presented by Professor Arun Ram Professor Ram is an internationally recognised mathematician and an inspirational teacher. In this unique presentation he tells a series of stories, interweaving mathematics and music. Humorous, educational, personal, often all at once,…

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Science involved in culture – TOOTHPASTETREES

Broadmeadows Global Learning Centre 1079 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, Australia

A laboratory style experimental setup of a steam distillation unit showcasing the live process of eucalyptus oil extraction. The audience can engage through their senses of sight, smell and touch and get actively involved in the discussion. This unique science show exhibits the enthusiasm and creativity of an environmental scientist who is passionate about sustainability from…

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Pollution Pods

Treasury Gardens 2-18 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Michael Pinsky’s interactive and eye-opening artwork, enables audiences to experience differing air qualities amongst the world’s least and most polluted cities. How clean is our air? Experience some of the most polluted cities in the world from the safety of these glorious and sustainably made pods. Your journey starts in a pod recreating the pristine…

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Eel Trap – Outdoor Installation

Maribyrnong River 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, Australia

“Rivers signify tribal boundaries, gatherings for corroboree, life, not only for humans but for all living creatures” – Maree Clarke. Created by Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba artist Maree Clarke, Eel Trap is a 10-metre installation made of biodegradable reeds and grasses on the Maribyrnong River. Inspired by traditional Aboriginal eel traps and made of…

Free
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Create, Play Learn at Home STEM Kits

8 Waltham Street, Sandringham 3191

Check out the Bayside Library's amazing STEM kits as part of a new program: Create, Play, Learn at Home!  There's a large assortment to choose from:  Makey Makey, Edison Robots, Ozo bot, Micro bit, and much, much more! What are these STEM kits?  Here's a description of one called Makey Makey: The Makey Makey Classic by JoyLabz is an…

Preschoolers Little Scientist Club

Preschoolers Little Scientist Club at Deer Park Library For four weeks children can explore the world of science with fun, hands-on experiments and science equipment that they can take home. Budding Einsteins will spend an hour each week having fun with science and will finish in week four with a grand science expo. Booking required. Deer Park Library…

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Are you taking the piss?

Forum Theatre University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

Join a brilliant panel who won’t shy away from the yuck-factor to find innovative solutions to our over consumption of… everything. Would you break the law to save the world? We’re living in a world of finite resources, yet there are laws in place preventing us from using these resources wisely. Join us as we lift the lid…

Free

1 2 3 STEM for Little Kids and Big Kids!

Monash Civic Centre 293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia

Inspire and get a head-start in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) open toy play and help your child develop these skills at home, preschool and school. Hear from local child educators on approaches to introduce STEM open play for pre-school to Grade 3. ​Members and non-members welcome. Guest speakers are from: Monash Public Library…

$8 – $10
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Space for girl guides and scouts

Briars Astronomy Centre and Observatory 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, VIC, Australia

The evening aims to build awareness of the Australian night sky and help troops of Girl Guides and Scouts of any age in the journey towards their Outer Space/Astronomy badge/achievement award.   If you belong to an adventurous troop of Girl Guides or Scouts of any age who are seeking to navigate their way amongst…

$5 – $10
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