

Events

A round-up of the best National Science Week events happening in WA throughout August!
For the full list of events, check out the National Science Week website.
August
Saturday 13
2 - 6pm, Bunbury Public Library
2 - 3.30pm, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, UWA
10 - 4pm, WA Museum Boola Bardip
10 - 3pm, Kalgoorlie
Tuesday 16
3 - 4pm, Broome Public Library
National Science Week with Jenny Lam
6 -7pm, Girrawheen Public Library
The Future of Space Exploration
11 -12pm, Online
Friday 19
3 - 4pm, Broome Public Library
Dino Talk at the Bar Before Time
5 - 8pm, WA Museum Boola Bardip
3.30 - 4.30pm, Subiaco Library
Senior Scientists: Exploring Lenses
2 - 4pm, St Ives Retirement
Thursday 25
Sunday 14
10 - 4pm, WA Museum Boola Bardip
All day, SAE Institute
10 - 5pm, Scitech
All day, Online
Wednesday 17
3 - 4pm, Broome Public Library
10 - 11am, Hyden CRC
Pawsey Supercomputing Centre - Virtual Tour, 9.30 - 10.30am
Saturday 20
1 - 1.45pm, Wanneroo Library
10 - 2pm, Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre
Out of This World: Astronomy Night
7 - 9pm, Toodyay Showgrounds Oval
Sunday 28
Monday 15
6 - 8pm, UWA Tavern
3 - 4pm, Broome Public Library
9 - 10.30am, Kondinin Primary School
4.30 - 5.30pm, Online
Thursday 18
From Eyes to Glass to Aluminium
7 - 8.30pm, Octagon Theatre, UWA
5 - 7pm, Museum of the Goldfields
Red Dirt Robotics (Adults Only)
5 - 6pm, Broome Public Library
Sunday 21
Charles Massy Networking Launch
10.30 - 12.30pm, The Kodja Place & Kojonup Visitor Centre
10 - 5pm, Scitech
Insects and Flowers: A natural connection led by Dr Sue Jaggar
10 - 12pm, Ravensthorpe Town Hall
To find all events happening in Western Australia and online this National Science Week head to scienceweek.net.au
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South West Science Fair
Saturday 13 August, 2.00 - 6.00pm
A consortium of Bunbury based organisations have partnered to deliver the South West Science Fair. The fair will see multiple organisations, businesses and community groups collaborate and exhibit together to form a Science themed fair with a variety of exhibitors and STEM-based activities to bring the community together for an afternoon of learning and fun.
Public Symposium
Saturday 13 August,
2.00 - 3.30pm
Join UWA in exploring the art and science of modern imaging techniques, the stunning images they can produce and the spectacular insights into the macro and microscopic world that they can reveal.
The symposium will feature the internationally renowned photographic artist, Martine Perret, alongside Dr Jeremy Shaw, a senior researcher from the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, UWA.

Glass More than Meets the Eye Festival
Saturday 20 August, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Join Victoria Park Community Centre for a family friendly day to explore the role of glas through science, art, and play!
Look through a purpose-built solar telescope, experiment in a a pop-up science lab, help build a GIANT marble run, join a good old game of marbles, or simply enjoy a tasty BBQ.
On the day you will be joined by Astrophysicists from Astro 3D, local artist Denise Pepper, and Curtin University STEM Outreach team.
Go one step further by making your own Pate de Verre glass bowl, facilitated by Denise Pepper.
Tickets are free (but limited), get yours below.