World Science Festival Brisbane UQ
We’re proud to partner with World Science Festival Brisbane to ignite public curiosity about science and its role in shaping our future.
Our partnership helps take science out of the laboratory and into the streets, parks, museums, galleries and performing arts venues of Brisbane and regional Queensland.
See our UQ experts in action
Join our experts as they showcase their cutting-edge research during panels, discussions and activities at the World Science Festival Brisbane.
Whether you’re interested in the revolution of food production, ancient Egyptian mummies or the science of fashion, you will find something to spark your interest and imagination.
UQ alumni event - Ancient Egypt talk and tour
- UQ alumni, guests of alumni, students, staff and friends of UQ
- Adults: $20, children: $10 (plus transaction fee)
- Saturday 22 March 2025, 7:45am to 9:30am
- Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank
Hear about ancient Egyptian mummies from Honorary Research Fellow Dr Serena Love and join us for a private viewing of the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition. Dr Love will answer any questions as you explore the exhibition. Experience 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, ornate sculptures and design, excerpts from sacred ceremonies including rare Book of the Dead scrolls, precious jewellery, and collections of artefacts and artwork.
Unseen Worlds - Microscopy Activation
- Everyone welcome
- Free event, no registration required
- Saturday and Sunday 22 to 23 March, 10am to 4pm (20-minute slots)
- Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank
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. Attend a pop-up session with experts from QBiotics and UQ's Institute of Molecular Bioscience who will bring you closer to the science that shapes our world. Dive in and let the wonders of the microscopic universe amaze you!
Cutting Edge: Exploring the Fabric of Science and Artisanal Design
- Everyone welcome
- General: $25, concession: $20 (plus transaction fee)
- Sunday 23 March, 1pm to 2pm
- Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank
Explore the connection between fashion and science in a conversation around boundary-pushing project Cutting Edge by Fashion Queensland and the UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB). Cutting Edge engaged 5 Queensland fashion designers to create works inspired by the latest in scientific research at the IMB. Listen to the designers as they discuss with scientists how everything from funnel web spider venom to plant medicine impacted their creations.
Feeding the Future: Breaking New Ground
- Everyone welcome
- General: $39, concession: $35 (plus transaction fee)
- Saturday 29 March, 10am to 11:30am
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre, South Brisbane
Every year, the global population grows, bringing with it an increasing demand for food. Can we grow enough to feed this burgeoning population? Scientists are exploring a wide range of solutions to this challenge. ABC Radio National’s Jonathan Webb leads a panel, including UQ experts Professor Heather Smyth and Dr Luke Williams, to discuss native foods, vertical farming, enhancing crop yields, and even the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionise food production.
ParaSTART Program at The Zone
- Everyone welcome
- Free event, no registration required
- Saturday and Sunday 29 to 30 March, 9am to 5pm
- South Bank Piazza
Explore sports science with cutting-edge technology and the latest in athletic developments. Families are invited to test their athletic skills, cross the line and beat the clock in a wide range of sports science tests and challenges provided by some of Queensland’s leading sports and technology institutions, including UQ’s ParaSTART Program. Drop by, limber up and unlock your inner athlete with the whole family!