Past events

Find information about past ANU Science events.

An event flyer featuring details about a public lecture on health, a registration QR code, and a portrait of Professor Emily Lancsar smiling.
Thursday, 17 Aug 2023, 5pm

In this lecture, Professor Emily Lancsar will reflect on different approaches to valuing life and health, outlining a number of implications of the departure of health economics from the economics mainstream in its approach.

Scratch for seniors
Saturday, 12 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Sunday, 13 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Saturday, 19 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Sunday, 20 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm

In a relaxed setting we'll learn how to get started with Scratch, an incredible self-expression system that's used by more than 90 million men and women worldwide and lets them produce amazing, colourful, musical, moving creations just by fitting multi-coloured blocks together with the mouse.

Scratch for seniors
Saturday, 12 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Sunday, 13 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Saturday, 19 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm, Sunday, 20 Aug 2023, 10am - 1pm

In a relaxed setting we'll learn how to get started with Scratch, an incredible self-expression system that's used by more than 90 million men and women worldwide and lets them produce amazing, colourful, musical, moving creations just by fitting multi-coloured blocks together with the mouse.

A group of people in sparkly costumes
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023, 1pm - Sunday, 16 Jul 2023, 6pm

Stars in 3D is a season of dance and technology presented by The Stellar Company featuring the Chamaeleon Collective, in collaboration with ASTRO 3D and RecoveryVR.

3D printer
Friday, 7 Jul 2023, 12:12pm - Sunday, 16 Jul 2023, 12:08pm

As a part of Uncharted Territory, we’ll be opening our MakeSpace to the Canberra public.

Street art symposium
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023, 2 - 3:30pm

Science and pop culture are two of the most powerful cultural institutions that we have created to understand, shape and envision our world.

Powering Your Future
Tuesday, 11 Jul 2023, 11am - Friday, 14 Jul 2023, 6pm

Join Dr Graham Walker from the ANU to discover the science and technology behind Canberra’s transition to clean energy in this fun, interactive family science show.

stars
Tuesday, 11 Jul 2023, 4 - 5:30pm

This panel discussion will feature researchers with broad experience on how space tech can play a role in supporting our future on the planet.

Uncharted Territory
Monday, 10 Jul 2023, 6 - 8pm

Join us for a panel event with Canberra’s leading entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers to get insights, tips and advice from those who’ve been there and done it.