Adults-Only Science

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Australian Academy of Science

On Monday 2 September, when the sun goes down and the stars come out, Questacon will come alive for a special adults-only night of science.
Join us to explore the iconic exhibitions and experience a dazzling array of pop-up science, interactive displays and live music. Your guides for the evening will be 30 of Australia’s emerging leaders in chemistry, physics and medicine, fresh from mentorship with Nobel prize-winners in Germany*. A tasty selection of food, wine and beer will be available to purchase to fuel your adventures through more than 200 hands-on exhibits in themed galleries.
See astrophysicists, Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian P. Schmidt and The Bachelor Dr Matt Agnew, in conversation; take a tour through the history of the universe with Survivor Sam Hinton; The Voice's Lucy Sugerman and Mixtape Chorus will share some live tunes; test your taste genes with nutrigeneticist Dr Emma Beckett; and hear about Medical Marvels in cancer treatments.
For only $15, you can play, discover and be entertained by the quirks and wonders of science with some of Australia’s brightest young minds. Limited tickets available—don’t miss out!
 
Date: Monday 2 September
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: $15 pre-sale ($20 at the door on the night, if not sold out prior)
This is an 18+ only event. Photo ID will be requested on entry and to purchase alcohol.
 
*About the Lindau alumni
Every year, the Australian Academy of Science and the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) sends top early-career scientists to Lindau, Germany, to spend a week with Nobel laureates. For the first time, we’re bringing these remarkable researchers back together for a unique social event at Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre.
 
Please note: The "in conversations" with Prof Brian Schmidt and Dr Matt Agnew will run for 20 minutes each and run at 6.45pm, 7.30pm and 8.15pm. There are strictly limited seats available for each show. You will need to hold an additional ticket to enter the Japan Theatre for these shows, and these FREE tickets are available from 6.00pm outside the Japan Theatre. 
 
Please note: by purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you are agreeing to adhere to the <A HREF="https://www.science.org.au/files/userfiles/about/documents/governance-documents/participants-conduct-policy-May-2018.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Academy Code of Conduct" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Australian Academy of Science's Code of Conduct</A>. For more information or enquiries, please email <A HREF="mailto:events@science.org.au" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Academy events email address" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">events@science.org.au</A>.

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre

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