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National Science Week: 10 - 18 August 2024

Science Showcase UOW

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National Science Week is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology. In 2024 it will be held from 10 - 18 August. As part of National Science Week, UOW will host several events to showcase the diverse and interesting science happening here.

UOW Science Showcase includes:

  • Robotics, reptiles, a Fire & Ice Spectacular and more at UOW Shoalhaven & UOW Eurobodalla
  • A live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast at UOW Wollongong
  • A wide range of daytime activities and evening events at UOW Science Space, including a Future Science Comedy event

UOW scientists from across multiple scientific disciplines and different stages of their study or careers will share diverse and fun science content, suitable for people of all ages and walks of life.

More information for each event is included below.

These National Science Week projects are supported by the Australian Government. 

What's on: 2024 Science Showcase events

The UOW Science Week team are planning a wide range of events and activities across numerous campuses and - of course - at UOW Science Space.  All events will be confirmed soon and added to the below list.

On Saturday 10 August, UOW Eurobodalla will be transformed into a science activities hub. 

While all activities are yet to be confirmed, the below are known at this time:

  • Fire & Ice Extravaganza science shows, presented by the Science Space (flames, liquid nitrogen and more)
  • Dragon Training mobile zoo reptile display (lace monitor, crocodile, snake, turtle, frogs, and other smaller lizards)
  • Project Bucephalus Lego robotics building and competition
  • Shoalhaven Astronomers presentations, tours of the observatory, sun views with the solarscope
  • Graduate School of Medicine and School of Nursing tours, activities, health checks, simulations
  • Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation Birthing on Country display, and simulation mannequins.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

No registration is required

UOW Shoalhaven

 

Monday 12 August 

UOW Science Space is proud to be hosting the 2024 Women in Physics Lecture

The Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) is thrilled to announce that Professor Susan Coppersmith FAA FAIP, a distinguished theoretical physicist from UNSW Sydney, will be touring Australia as the AIP’s 2024 Women in Physics Lecturer.

Join us for an engaging lecture where Professor Coppersmith will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of theoretical physics. Her research spans an incredible variety of systems, from the humble grains of sand to the cutting-edge quantum dots that are paving the way for future quantum computers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the wonders of physics. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about the world around you, this lecture promises to be an enlightening and inspiring experience.

Doors open at 5pm | Lecture commences at 6pm | Tickets $5 (includes a beverage)

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Wednesday, 14 August 2024 8.30 am - 6.00 pm

UniBar, University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus or listen live on 97.3FM

Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for Science Showcase UOW.

On campus, at the main duck pond lawn and then in the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast the Mornings show with Nick Rheinberger and then Drive with Lindsay McDougall.

The day will include:

  • Team challenges with students (or others!). Nick and Lindsay will take part in various challenges across the day, representing either the Mornings or the Drive show
  • Broadcast of pre-recordings with UOW scientists in their labs. Sessions include analyses and studies in immunology, biochemistry and in saliva, cells and vapes
  • Broadcast of pre-recordings of Lindsay and Nick participants in experiments. Hear Lindsay undergo a cycling challenge and muscle testing! Listen as Lindsay is a simulated patient has his digestive tract examined by medical students
  • Live interviews with UOW scientists across different career levels. Topics include coastal environments, radiation physics, sex hormones in mental health, cancer research, breast injuries in sport, geoarchaeology and more.
  • Human body trivia