Are you ready to save humankind from a rapidly spreading parasite pandemic? Step inside the ‘A Race for the Antidote’ Escape Room; visit a Parasite Zoo packed with live and preserved specimens; identify and avoid parasitic infections through virtual reality; meet real-world parasitologists; and explore the fictional world of Manga characters with parasitic mutations.
The National Science Week program, starting in Canberra before moving to NSW South Coast, combines interactive science games and activities aimed at sparking interest in the study of parasites. It also aims to provide participants with insights into how scientists tackle global health challenges more broadly.
Parasite Pandemic will run fun science events during National Science Week from August 9&10 at the Australian National University, Canberra and August 14-16, 2025 at the ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus, Kioloa, south coast NSW. This Inspiring Australia event is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week and co-hosted by the Australian National University and the Australian Society for Parasitology. www.parasite.org.au/outreach/
