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.…
Neuroscientist Dave Farmer gives a comedic, educational talk about the arse end of the brain (aka the brainstem) filtered through Jackson Voorhaar’s non-educational comedy mind to help disseminate the information to the layidiot. Thanks for not laughing at disseminate. Why You’re Not Dead Yet is an infotainment/storytelling/comedy mash performed by David Farmer, a Scottish (but also Australian) neuroscientist and…
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…
Exercise your maths brain with a game of Chess. We have a chess tutor on hand to teach or challenge you. Come and learn some strategies, tips and tricks from our Chess Tutor. All levels welcome. At Thomastown Library we offer chess classes and tournaments throughout the year. We have scheduled our August chess session to…
We have Rob Gell as our guest speaker and a panel discussion on sustainability and innovation. We have a STEM Expo involving a number of leading organisations where people can learn about employment opportunities and current innovation in STEM and education. And we will be running 12 workshops in robotics, drones, cyber security, eHealth and…
