Stage Shows
4.30PM – Ecosystem Encounters : Frogs , Snakes and Crocodiles
Presented by School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences , UNSW Science
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the captivating ecosystems of Australia and experience the wild like never before ! Ecosystem Encounters is an enthralling show presented by leading academics , including Professor Mike Archer , Professor Mike Letnic , and Dr Jodi Rowley . Learn about the thrilling evolutionary stories of pythons , the epic battle between saltwater crocodiles and cane toads and master the art of identifying and understanding frog calls .
5.30PM – Matilda ’ s Marvellous Molecular Meanderings ( Live Chemistry Experiments )
Presented by School of Chemistry , UNSW Science
Matilda loves stories , especially tales of magic and make – believe . But when a chemistry experiment goes awry , she encounters more magic than she ever imagined . When Matilda is transported to the mystical lands she so often dreams about , she must outwit the forces that seek to entrap her and find her way back to her own world before time runs out .
Join our heroine in “ Matilda ’ s Marvellous Molecular Meanderings ” as she embarks on a chemistry – filled journey inspired by timeless fairy tales . Prepare for a captivating blend of science and storytelling that will leave you spellbound and eager for more !
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