Some of QUT's most engaging scientists, researchers and facilities will feature in the 2023 World Science Festival Brisbane in March.
Highlights include:
One of the world's largest digital interactive display spaces, QUT's The Cube (pictured above) brings the newest research to the public through unique learning experiences. Immerse yourself in the following interactive exhibits during World Science Festival Brisbane:
- BoldyGo – Fly through the solar system, watch moons orbit in real-time, get up close to planetary surfaces, reveal constellations, and look into images of the most distant galaxies, nebulae, and deep-space phenomena.
- Climate Futures: Air – Learn how our bodies, communities, cities, and our globe are impacted by what’s in the air we breathe, how global monitoring and observation assists us to act, and how the choices we make affect everyone.
- The Living Reef – A hyper-realistic underwater experience of the Great Barrier Reef, featuring fish that have been programmed with complex artificial intelligence controlling their behaviours – they can look for food, avoid being eaten, or even swim in schools.
Book a free training session at QUT's new state-of-the-art virtual cycling centre. It draws on the expertise of our leading researchers, bringing together both the physical and virtual worlds to engage users in sports and wellbeing activities.
Learn about the universe from the university for the real world. Enjoy panel discussions and Q&A with QUT experts Associate Professor David Flannery, Dr Selen Turkay and Dr Michael Cowley, hosted by space scientist Vanessa Zepeda.
This spectacular 60-minute stage show features QUT's leading chemistry experts revealing the magical powers of all things chemistry. Moderated by award-winning science writer and presenter Bernie Hobbs, this program is recommended for school students in grades 4-6.
Join Paul Barclay Big Ideas RN, in conversation with an expert QUT panel, including Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen, Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska and Professor Sagadevan Mundree, as they share their amazing research and how it may benefit you and your loved ones in the (very) near future.
Find out more at the QUT World Science Festival Brisbane page.
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