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Our pick of events this National Science Week

Kids in particular will be amazed by Science Week, but there’s also lots on offer for grown-ups. Image credit: courtesy National Science Week

National Science Week has grown into one of Australia’s largest festivals since it was first held in 1997.

In 2021, despite a global pandemic, 1.3 million people participated in more than 1750 events and activities.

This year activities and events are being held all around Australia and range from a record-breaking rocket launch in Queensland to beer science in Tasmania, and even an inflatable “poo palace” in the Hunter Valley.

There are hundreds of online opportunities and activities, and in-person events, with organisers mindful of the need for COVID safety.

Here are a few events the AG team likes the look of:

Sex on the Beach Science Show
August 13, 2pm–2.45pm
Smiths Alternative, Canberra, ACT

Junior Keeper Experience
From August 13
Wings Wildlife Park,Gunns Plains, TAS

INVISIBILITY Exhibition Tour at MOD
August 13, 12pm–1pm 
MOD, Adelaide, SA

Immersive Mindfulness: Can Real Life Compare with Digital Worlds?
August 16, 12.30pm–2pm
Contemplative Studies Centre, Melbourne Connect, Carlton, VIC

Two Mile’s Reactions Stations 
August 18, 9.30am–2.15pm
Two Mile State School, QLD

Indigenous Science Experience
August 20, 10am–3pm
Redfern Community Centre, Redfern, Sydney NSW

AQWA–SEAcret Agent
June 27 – December 9
The Aquarium of WA, Hillarys, WA

Space for Girl Guides and Scouts
From June 10
Briars Astronomy Centre and Mount Martha Observatory, Mount Martha, VIC

For more events visit scienceweek.net.au

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