Looking for something a little different to do with the family this winter? Here’s our round up of events happening across Newcastle and the Hunter for National Science Week.
Orangutans - A Conservation Legacy
Civic Theatre Newcastle, Tuesday 6 August 2024
Dr Birute’ Galdikas, the extraordinary researcher from the jungles of Borneo, is gracing Newcastle with her presence. With over 50 years of groundbreaking research on orangutan biology, Dr Galdikas has been instrumental in saving these majestic creatures from extinction. She’s not just a scientist, she’s a symbol of inspiration for women in science everywhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from Dr Galdikas herself and learn about her incredible journey in orangutan conservation.
Dr Birute’ Galdikas, the extraordinary researcher from the jungles of Borneo, is gracing Newcastle with her presence. With over 50 years of groundbreaking research on orangutan biology, Dr Galdikas has been instrumental in saving these majestic creatures from extinction. She’s not just a scientist, she’s a symbol of inspiration for women in science everywhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from Dr Galdikas herself and learn about her incredible journey in orangutan conservation.
Koala Workshop – Scats, Scratches and Screams
Laguna Community Hall, Cessnock,
Saturday 10 August 2024
Learn all about the science, technologies, programs and people that help find and protect koalas. In response to community questions about the impact of the NSW Government’s Koala Strategy, Cessnock City Council is bringing together a panel of experts for a community forum at Laguna Community Hall for National Science Week.
Learn all about the science, technologies, programs and people that help find and protect koalas. In response to community questions about the impact of the NSW Government’s Koala Strategy, Cessnock City Council is bringing together a panel of experts for a community forum at Laguna Community Hall for National Science Week.
National Science Week at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens,
Heatherbrae, Sunday 11 August 2024
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens has an exciting line-up for National Science Week. Receive your science passport when you register at the Information Tent. Then visit each of the 6 science station activities to stamp your passport.
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens has an exciting line-up for National Science Week. Receive your science passport when you register at the Information Tent. Then visit each of the 6 science station activities to stamp your passport.
Hunter Science Festival
Newcastle Museum, 10am - 2pm, 18 August 2024
The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is pleased to once again bring the Hunter Science Festival to Newcastle Museum. Member organisations of HISH will be hosting interactive displays and exhibits showcasing their work. Among the activities will be an interactive display by Hunter Water. Ever wondered what happens to your water before it gets to your tap? Or where it goes after you’ve used it? Hunter Water will have hands-on activities for our community to learn about how our water is filtered and transported through our network of pipes of pumps, and what we can all do to help take care of the network and our most precious resource – water!
The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is pleased to once again bring the Hunter Science Festival to Newcastle Museum. Member organisations of HISH will be hosting interactive displays and exhibits showcasing their work. Among the activities will be an interactive display by Hunter Water. Ever wondered what happens to your water before it gets to your tap? Or where it goes after you’ve used it? Hunter Water will have hands-on activities for our community to learn about how our water is filtered and transported through our network of pipes of pumps, and what we can all do to help take care of the network and our most precious resource – water!
HMRI Poo Palace
Newcastle Museum, 17 - 18 August 2024
As part of the Hunter Science Festival, the HMRI Poo Palace returns to Newcastle Museum this year. The HMRI Poo Palace is a giant, inflatable digestive system where kids (and adults!) voyage through each stage of the digestive journey – from tongue to toilet!
As part of the Hunter Science Festival, the HMRI Poo Palace returns to Newcastle Museum this year. The HMRI Poo Palace is a giant, inflatable digestive system where kids (and adults!) voyage through each stage of the digestive journey – from tongue to toilet!
Fired Up by Fizzics Education
McIntyre Theatre, Newcastle Museum, Sunday 19 August 2024, 10.30am and 12.30pm
Explore how heat really works. From coloured flames to spectacular fire demonstrations, this fire show will keep attendees warmed up to science! Fizzics Ed will run two demonstrations at the Newcastle Museum throughout the course of Hunter Science Festival.
Explore how heat really works. From coloured flames to spectacular fire demonstrations, this fire show will keep attendees warmed up to science! Fizzics Ed will run two demonstrations at the Newcastle Museum throughout the course of Hunter Science Festival.
