World Science Festival

Unseen Worlds

Unseen Worlds

21 March 2025 9:00am30 March 2025 5:00pm
Step into the whale mall to witness an awe-inspiring visual projection of unseen worlds under the microscope. This large-scale artwork showcases a unique collection of photography from QBiotics Group, Queensland Museum, The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (QUBIC) and Queensland Herbarium’s Biodiversity Science Unit. Curated by artist, Donna Davis, this immersive display will light up the Whale Mall, offering a visual journey through Queensland’s scientific wonders.

Unseen Worlds: Microscopy Activation

22 March 2025 10:00am23 March 2025 4:00pm
Step up to one of 10 Zeiss microscopes to discover the hidden micro-worlds around us, revealing microscopic mysteries you’ve never seen before. This interactive experience is perfect for science enthusiasts of all ages.
Cutting Edge : Exploring the Fabric of Science and Artisanal Design

Cutting Edge : Exploring the Fabric of Science and Artisanal Design

23 March 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Fashion and science come together in this special presentation part of World Science Festival 2025. Explore the powerful connection between fashion and science in a conversation around the boundary-pushing project Cutting Edge by Fashion Queensland and the University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB).