It’s a textbook case of putting the fun back into physics.
QUT is hosting a packed Physics Observatory summer holiday program (6-15 January), based around the giant two-storey interactive screens at The Cube and including daily free activities ranging from paper planes and ball runs to treasure hunts and short films.
A free Physics Fun Day will also be held on Saturday 7 January 10am - 4pm, with extra activities like hula hooping with the Vulcana Women’s Circus, live shows by 'Science Steve, a 3D space flight simulator game, and physics demonstrations.
Located at QUT's Gardens Point campus in the Brisbane CBD, The Cube is the world's largest digital interactive and educational display space.
Holiday program and fun day organiser Jacina Leong said the events were aimed at kids aged three to 12.
"It will be lots of fun for the whole family, with activities every day from January 6 to 15, from 10am to 4pm," she said.
"Families can come along for as long as they like, but it would be best to allow at least an hour if you want to get around all the activities and check out our giant interactive screens.
"The Cube displays all sorts of science wonders but the current display, Physics Observatory, focuses on the wonders of movement and gravity and is great for kids fascintated by Space and our Solar System.
"Children can touch the screens and experiment and move objects in different gravity levels, depending on which planet they select.
"We have 10 days of fun planned for the summer holiday program at The Cube, and our biggest day will be on January 7 when extra activities like circus hula hooping and 'Science Steve' shows will be on."
For full program details, visit The Cube’s website.
Media contacts:
Kate Haggman, QUT Media, 3138 1150 or media@qut.edu.au
After hours Rose Trapnell, QUT Media team leader, 0407 585 901
QUT is part of a national collaborative group of five major Australian universities that form the ATN (Australian Technology Network of Universities).
