Science Events in Melbourne

Join GAFS for a 2-hour tour of Australia's largest mushroom farm at Costa Group Mernda with Q&A session. See below for more info! The Graduate Agriculture and Food Society is hosting an exclusive visit to Costa Group’s Mernda facility, the largest mushroom production site in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 20 million mushrooms harvested weekly! This 2-hour guided tour offers a comprehensive look at the entire commercial mushroom lifecycle. You also engage with industry experts in the Q&A session!

Applications of nanostructures span many fields - renewable energy, electronics, textiles, food technology, environmental science, and medicine. Understanding the mechanics of these structures is essential, as it enables us to optimise their performance. In this talk, we will explore the geometries of nanostructures and examine how these geometric features influence the mathematical models used to describe and predict their behaviour.

Biomaterials could significantly reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. If it was that straightforward, surely everyone would manufacture them. What are the barriers and how can they be overcome? As an Architect, Isabella created a podcast to genuinely engage with this question, interviewing Australian manufacturers of bio-based construction materials. These interviews focused on the regenerative nature of the materials and processes, fusing design, science and technology. This exhibition continues the thread of a solutions-focused, practical approach to specifying and coordinating biomaterial usage in building projects. Materials will be on display alongside helpful information and explanations. The materials exhibition will be open from 10am with a Susty Spec launch party from 6pm onwards.