Each year, the Faculty of Science hosts the University of Melbourne Science Festival, as part of National Science Week.
Science Festival is a week-long celebration of scientific knowledge, innovation and progress with a series of free events and activities for both students and the public.
Events include workshops, activities, trivia, movie screenings, public lectures as well as the big Lunchtime Carnival featuring free food, entertainment and live demonstrations.
Science Festival will return in 2019. For any enquiries, please email the Science Festival Committee.
Science Festival 2018 had more than 30 events across the week with around 3,000 people in attendance. Here are some highlights.
Female game changers of STEM
Female Game Changers of STEM explores how women have shaped our world through science and engineering.
Hear from CSIRO’s Dr Danielle Kennedy, the Defence Science Institute’s Dr Regina Crameri, and QinetiQ Australia Board Non-executive Director, AVM (Ret'd) Margaret Staib AM CSC as they take a look back at some of the most influential female scientists and engineers throughout history and provide insights into their personal career journeys in these fields.
Moderated by Dr Georgina Such from the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. Supported by QinetiQ, as part of Science Festival 2018 at the University of Melbourne.
The Science of Science Communication
Presented by A/Prof Mark Quigley and Dr Jeremy Silver