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A girl in a white lab coat looks into the eyepiece of a microscope.
A boy holds a specimen jar that is labelled as containing Toxocara canis.
A boy wears a virtual reality headset and a white lab coat.

Parasite Pandemic: Unlocking Science Through Immersive Experience

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Parasite Pandemic: Unlocking Science Through Immersive Experience

A girl in a white lab coat looks into the eyepiece of a microscope.
A boy holds a specimen jar that is labelled as containing Toxocara canis.
A boy wears a virtual reality headset and a white lab coat.

Overview

Thinking about entering science or biology? Or just want something fun to do on a weekend? Join the parasitology outreach event co-hosted by the Australian National University and the Australian Society for Parasitology this National Science Week!

Race for the antidote to a parasitic infection that threatens the fate of humanity in the laboratory escape room!

Diagnose parasitic infections among wildlife animals in virtual realities!

Explore how parasites are portrayed in popular culture, including Japanese manga and social media!

Meet parasitologists from ANU and learn about their lives of scientists whilst viewing the parasites they research in a parasite zoo!

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Dates

9–10 Aug 2025
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RN Robertson Building46 Sullivans Creek Road, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet