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Melbourne: The Maths Capital of the World

Lecture Theatre S3 16 Rainforest Walk, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

Introduction to Raspberry Pi

Clayton Library 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton

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.

Free

The Tomb Raider of Exoplanet Research

Mt Pleasant Primary School 401 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, VIC, Australia

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…

Free – $5

Change Makers: Alternative Careers in STEM

RMIT City Campus Room 6, Level 1, Building 94: 17-21 Cardigan Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

Live Q&A with Professor Fiona Wood (AM)

Online , Australia

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…

Free

Science Festival – Keynote Event: Power the World Q&A

Basement Theatre, Melbourne School of Design The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

How does hunger influence our behaviour?

Wheelers Hill Library 860 Ferntree Gully Road,Wheelers Hill

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…

The Art of Science Outreach

Mantra Hotel 25 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC, Australia

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…

$80

Science Week Storytime: Stratford Library

Stratford Library 70 Tyers Street, Stratford, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

Science Week Storytime: Sale Library

Sale Library 70 Foster Street, Sale, VIC, Australia

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 Maffra…

Free

Science Festival – Game Changers Hypothetical

Terrace Lounge (Level 1, Walter Boas Building) University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

Citizen Science: People-Power Building Knowledge of Nature

Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia

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…

$8 – $12
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