Cosmos on Campus
Your galactic adventure awaits… Explore every crater, valley and mountain on Mars.
Select date and time
Location
Curtin University
Kent Street Bentley, WA 6102 AustraliaAgenda
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Welcome to Country
Robyn Collard
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Rhythmos Choir
6:00 PM - 6:05 PM
Up the Guts: The Last Meal of a Sauropod Dinosaur Nicknamed "Judy"
Dr Stephen Poropat
6:10 PM - 6:25 PM
Serpentinization Tracers
Cesar Nico Albasio Lodi-Cusani
6:30 PM - 6:50 PM
Space Music
Australian Baroque
6:50 PM - 7:05 PM
Raining Fire: Space Rocks and Satellite Debris
Dr Ellie Sansom
7:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Space Music
Australian Baroque
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
WA-OIGC Panel: Ancient Earth and Remarkable Fossils hosted by Lisa Smith
Dr Bree Morgan
Dr Stephen Poropat
Dr Maria Diaz Mateus
Andy Jian
8:10 PM - 8:15 PM
Drilling in the Deep: Documenting Discovery at the Bottom of the Ocean
Lisa Smith
8:30 PM - 8:35 PM
Hidden Vulnerability to Sea Level Rises
A/Prof Ashraf Dewan
About this event
- Free venue parking
Your galactic adventure awaits…
Explore every crater, valley and mountain on Mars.
Feet on the ground but head in the stars? Fall into a wormhole of discovery, where science, art and imagination collide at Cosmos on Campus. See Earth as astronauts do, ponder the vast mysteries of the universe, and lose yourself in the endless wonder of the night sky.
Cosmos on Campus is a free event for space enthusiasts of all ages!
Highlights:
- Giant Replicas of Earth and Mars – Created by Luke Jerram, Gaia & Mars are awe-inspiring installations measuring 7 metres in diameter.
- Expert Talks and Live Performances – Fireside chats with planetary scientists, a Baroque quintet, and choir performances.
- Neon Light Trail – Step through portals of light on your journey between worlds.
- Space Projections – Breathtaking visuals and incredible stories of exploration.
Date and Time: 2 & 3 May 2025, 5pm-9pm
Location: The Forum, Curtin University
Whether you’re a child of the stars or contemplating life’s biggest questions, join us for a captivating night of space exploration. See you in orbit!
Register your attendance to keep up to date with Cosmos on Campus.
Mars is co-commissioned by Kunsthal KAdE, Netherlands; UK Space Agency; Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK and UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partner University of Bristol.
Gaia is co-commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partners Culture Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.
Frequently asked questions
No, the event is completely free for everyone.
No registration is required – you can just show up and join the fun! However, by registering you'll ensure you don't miss any of the exciting updates or important information.
Enjoy free parking all day just off Townsing Drive. From there, it’s a 5-minute walk to the Forum.
Yes, there will be a variety of food trucks offering delicious options! You can grab a bite from Danny's Food Truck, Greek Streats or Jumplings while enjoying the festivities.
The event is rain or shine. In case of severe weather, updates will be posted on our social media channels and the event page.