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SCINEMA International Science Film Festival @ Kingston Libraries – Clarinda Library

Clarinda Library 58 Viney Street, Clarinda, VIC, Australia

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…

Free

Come STEM with us

Whittlesea Tech School 415 Dalton Road, Building N, Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping, VIC, Australia

An afternoon of STE(A)M showcase and interactive activities for girls, women and non-binary people of Melbourne’s north. This National Science Week, Whittlesea Tech School is opening its doors to girls, women and non-binary people of northern Melbourne for an afternoon of STE(A)M celebration. This free community event will include interactive activities and a marketplace showcasing…

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Learn how science works with Might Maggots

Leopold Library 31-39 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC, Australia

Become a mini-scientist in this hands-on workshop. Children will experiment with maggots to form and test a hypothesis before making some incredible maggot artwork with Dr Melanie Thompson. During the session, participants will learn how to develop and test a hypothesis using our Mighty Maggots and a selection of foods. Participants will be asked to…

Free

STEM Fair @ Ascot Vale Library

Ascot Vale Library 165 Union Road, Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia

Build, play and explore. Get hands-on with engineering, robotics and more. Make a UV kid and slime to take home. Want to try robotics?  Build a tower or a castle with planks?  Explore UV light with amazing colour-changing beads! To celebrate National Science Week, come to the STEM Fair to explore a range of activities…

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Bringing STEM to the community: Prof Veena Sahajwalla – Scientist, Engineer, Inventor

Quantum Victoria 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod, VIC, Australia

Quantum Victoria and the Royal Society of Victoria are delighted to invite you to celebrate National Science Week with a presentation by ARC Laureate Professor Veena Sahajwalla – Materials Scientist, Engineer and Inventor. Veena is revolutionising recycling science and is renowned for pioneering the high temperature transformation of waste in the production of a new generation of ‘green materials.’ In 2018 Veena launched the world’s…

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Inventing Tomorrow: Movie Screening

The Corner Youth Centre 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington, VIC, Australia

Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own backyards – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school…

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MACHINE World Premiere Screening at Melbourne International Film Festival

Cinema 6, Hoyts Melbourne Central Cnr Swanston and LaTrobe Streets, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

The world premiere of MACHINE screening at Melbourne International Film Festival. MACHINE is an exploration of identity, creativity, and humanity, as we grapple with Artificial Intelligence and our place in a world where MACHINES appear to be smarter than humans. Post screening there will be a Q&A with leading artificial intelligence scientist Professor Toby Walsh.

$17 – $21

Curious Kids’ Night – It’s all about STEAM

Coburg Library Cnr Victoria and Louisa Streets, Coburg, VIC, Australia

A fun and  engaging program to introduce young children and their families to the different aspects of STEAM. Exploring different streams of science with a variety of resources and materials. We want children to investigate the resources available on the night, develop an idea, design, build and then have fun with their families as they…

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Aboriginal Astronomy

Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Astrophysics student and Kamilaroi woman, Krystal De Napoli shares how Indigenous Australians encode scientific information in their traditions and how this knowledge is passed to successive generations. Features videos of dances, songs and interviews with elders.

Free

Harry Potter Science Trivia Night

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre 249-251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia

Is it magic or science? Discuss the latest science discoveries and test your Harry Potter knowledge as part of National Science Week. Chemical reactions or potions? Time travel or Einstein? Black holes, gravitational waves and virtual reality, or enchantment? Bring your team (up to six) and expelliarmus the competition. For witches and wizards aged 15 and…

Free

BLUE – Community Screening

Oxley Shire Hall 1157 Snow Road, Oxley, VIC, Australia

By 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. Our FREE community screening of BLUE takes us on a provocative journey into the ocean realm. We meet those who are defending habitats, campaigning for smarter fishing, combating marine pollution and fighting for the protection of species.   We are hosting a FREE…

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2040 – Community Movie Screening

Oxley Shire Hall 1157 Snow Road, Oxley, VIC, Australia

To celebrate National Science Week, the Greta Valley and Carboor Bobinawarrah Landcare Groups with support from the Rural City of Wangaratta, are hosting a FREE screening of 2040. This film is rated G. Bring your own container for popcorn and mug for hot drinks. Tea/coffee and supper available. Local eco-living stalls and information on great…

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