Join in the fun activities to celebrate Brain Awareness Week on Sunday 16 March from 11am-3pm!
Hosted by Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, discover the wonders of the brain and why it is so important.
Colour in a brain hat or brain chatterbox, take part in a classic game of Memory and measure your reflexes.
Plus, take a closer look at a collection of real and 3D-printed brains from a range of animal species including a sheep, goldfish and shark.
Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. This year, Brain Awareness Week is celebrated from 10 – 16 March.
This event is included in the entry cost of the day, no additional fees are required.
Located in our Rio Tinto Innovation Central gallery.
Key Activities:
- Measure your reflexes: how fast is your brain?
- The Memory game: A classic activity that engages parents and children alike
- A collection of real and 3D-printed brains from a range of animals (sheep, hamster, rat, mouse, fat-tailed dunnart, lizard, goldfish, sharks). Brain shape and size are discussed with children in simple evolutionary and ecological contexts
- Colouring in activities: brain hat and brain chatterbox, teaching interesting facts about the brain to spark children’s interest and discussion
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Event Details
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Date
Sunday 16 March
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Time
11am - 3pm
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Location
Rio Tinto Innovation Centre, Scitech
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Name
Brain Awareness Week 2025
