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National Science Week

10 - 18 August 2024

We're shining light on the wonderful world of science once again as University of Sydney researchers get involved in a range of events for National Science Week.

2024 events

Scroll down to check them out, or see the full range of events on the National Science Week website.

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The Species Showdown | Wednesday 14 August, 6:30-8pm | Great Hall, The University of Sydney

Scientists will go head to head in the ultimate scientific rumble in the jungle. Get ready to engage your mind and join us for some serious fun as six University of Sydney scientists face off in a battle of wits about the survival of species on our planet.

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Moth Night: Citizen Science and the Atomic Choir | UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Pull on some warm clothes and bring your picnic blanket to join scientists from the University of Sydney and the Learning by Doing project for an evening exploring moths and other magnificent creatures of the night.

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Share details of a School Challenge with the teachers/schools in your life! | 12 - 16 August

Calling all Schools to join the University of Sydney's Learning by Doing team for the ‘School Species Survival Challenge’ for National Science Week! Help to tally species observations in your school grounds to win exciting biodiversity prizes and contribute to the Atlas of Living Australia.

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National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip Public Talk | Monday 12 August, 6:30-8pm | Messel Lecture Theatre, Sydney Nanoscience Hub, The University of Sydney

Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Sydney to learn about quantum technologies and how and why we hunt for dark matter with Dr Laura Manenti and Dr Xanthe Croot.

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Biodiversity, Bilbies and Battling Extinction | Wednesday 14 August, 7:30-9:30am | The Strangers' Dining Room, Parliament of New South Wales

Professor Carolyn Hogg will use case studies of the bilby and Tasmanian devil to highlight her systematic approach to integrating genomics into species recovery through large collaborations of different scientific disciplines. The Science and Research Breakfast Seminar Series is brought to you by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.

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Knitting with neuroscience: Meet the researchers | Thursday 15 August, 4-5pm | Darling Square Library

Get hooked on brain science and knitting! Meet and hear from four neuroscientists, while raising your knitting needles to create something unique with Neural Knitworks. Our researchers will be talking about brain health across your lifespan covering autism, anxiety, epilepsy and sleep while Neural Knitworks will help you stitch a neuron from scratch.

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Image Caption: Lily Greenham, Study in visual perception, 1965. Installation view, Consuelo Cavaniglia, seeing through you, Chau Chak Wing Museum. Photo by Stefanie Zingsheim.

Study in Visual Perception | Thursday 15 August, 6-7pm | Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

Explore how science is providing new insight into how our brain connects with art. This presentation by Professor David Alais will examine Austrian born artist Lily Greenham’s work Study in visual perception (1962-67) and show how effectively she reveals the brain’s visual processes in action as well as illustrating their limits.

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National Quantum & Dark Matter Demo Day | Saturday 17 August, 12pm-3pm | Sydney Nanoscience Hub, The University of Sydney

Drop in to visit the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Sydney and discover all things quantum and dark matter! Throughout the event, the team will have interactive quantum and dark matter demos on display, presentations, as well as a range of activities such as colouring-in and badge-making. There will also be opportunities to tour a quantum physics lab!

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Your Brain on AI | Saturday 17 August, 7-8:30pm | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Imagine a world where our brains are enhanced through cognitive advancements, merging organic and digital networks to unlock unprecedented potential. What does this mean for intelligence, human agency and consciousness? With Paul Davies, Inês Hipólito and Brett Kagan. Hosted by the University of Sydney’s Sandra Peter.

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Image Caption: Micro:Macro (installation view), Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2024. Photo by David James.

Micro: Macro - models of insight and inspiration | Exhibition on now | Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world, and features models from science, mathematics, medicine, engineering, art, and architecture.

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2024 events

The Species Showdown | Wednesday 14 August, 6:30-8pm | Great Hall, The University of Sydney

Moth Night: Citizen Science and the Atomic Choir | UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Share details of a School Challenge with the teachers/schools in your life! | 12 - 16 August

National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip Public Talk | Monday 12 August, 6:30-8pm | Messel Lecture Theatre, Sydney Nanoscience Hub, The University of Sydney

Biodiversity, Bilbies and Battling Extinction | Wednesday 14 August, 7:30-9:30am | The Strangers' Dining Room, Parliament of New South Wales

Knitting with neuroscience: Meet the researchers | Thursday 15 August, 4-5pm | Darling Square Library

Study in Visual Perception | Thursday 15 August, 6-7pm | Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

National Quantum & Dark Matter Demo Day | Saturday 17 August, 12pm-3pm | Sydney Nanoscience Hub, The University of Sydney

Your Brain on AI | Saturday 17 August, 7-8:30pm | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Micro: Macro - models of insight and inspiration | Exhibition on now | Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

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