News & events Events Check out our calendar of events and participate in our seminars, public lectures, information sessions and more. Mon, Aug 15 2022, 6 - 7pm Hidden Mathematics at Work: A Public Lecture Explore the ways in which mathematics is at work in our everyday lives this National Science Week! Tue, Aug 16 2022, 7 - 8:30pm Experiencing the universe through an Indigenous View Experience the skies in a new way - through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science composed to music. Wed, Aug 17 2022, 6 - 8pm Electricky! Using electricity for more than just turning on a switch We use electricity all day long, but did you know it can be used for more than just powering our appliances? Thu, Aug 18 2022, 4 - 6:30pm Shock-proof staples: building system resilience for cereal crops Join us for a seminar looking at issues of food security through the lens of the Russian-Ukraine war's impact on global wheat supply. Environment & Sustainability Thu, Aug 18 2022, 6 - 8:30pm MARS ATTACKS! Science. Art. Film. Have you always wondered what an alien scientist looks like and what their science might be? An astronomer and a pop culture scholar interested in the cultural meanings of science will introduce you to the spaced-out science from outer space in Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! Fri, Aug 19 2022, 4pm Rainbows in science Hosted by the ANU, this event is aimed at LGBTQIA+ young adults who are interested in science! Sun, Aug 21 2022, 12:30pm Canberra Women of Science and Art The Canberra Women of Science and Art events are on again for National Science Week 2022! Past events »