While modern science traces its roots back a few thousand years, the reality is that knowledge has been collected for far longer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first scientists of this land, holding deep, centuries-old understandings of the world. But how much of the current scientific approach, especially in terms of caring for marine and coastal environments, is shaped by this old knowledge?
Join Cheryl Leavy and special guests for a discussion exploring and applying traditional knowledges in current marine research and practice.
Cheryl Leavy is the inaugural QM First Nations Fellowship recipient which is proudly supported by the Queensland Museum Foundation.
Explore the full World Science Festival program here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
A blend of bold visual design, collaborative storytelling and interactive play. An enchanting installation for children 4-8 year olds and their families.
The Griffith Sea Jellies Research Laboratory invites you behind-the-scenes for a guided tour of their facility to meet the laboratory’s research scientists for WSFB's Labs Unlocked.
Explore the wonders of the universe through a unique lens of Indigenous storytelling at the Planetarium.
The lab will be open to visitors of all ages to take a look at scientific equipment in action and get hands-on with a number of scientific processes.
Don’t miss an inspiring and visually captivating evening as a selection of popular ABC Brisbane presenters share their most awe-inspiring moments in nature.
Dive into the captivating world of the gentle ‘sea cow’ in this fascinating in-conversation event.
Discover the hidden world of Brisbane’s microbats on this fascinating nighttime walking tour with wildlife ecologist Dr Elizabeth Williams.
A battle of skill, design, tactic, intelligence and raw robot power, watch as custom-built robots clash in a series of electrifying battles.