Forensics, Molecules & Matter: a Science Taster Day - April 2026

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Event Details

Forensics, Molecules & Matter: a Science Taster Day

Who: The event is designed for Year 12 students looking to explore their study options within Physical and Molecular Sciences at Flinders.
When: Friday 17 April 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Flinders University, Bedford Park Campus

 

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Join us for a hands‑on Science Taster Day where you’ll explore a wide range of disciplines — including forensics, biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and advanced science.
Throughout the day, you’ll rotate through interactive workshop sessions led by our teaching staff, get involved in practical experiments, and experience a taste of university‑style learning.
With a light murder‑mystery theme woven through the activities, it’s a fun and engaging way to discover what sparks your interest — and yes, there’s a free lunch included too!

 

Taster Day – What You’ll Experience

 

Forensics – Blood Spatter

Find out how forensic scientists analyse bloodstain patterns to understand what happened during an incident. You’ll explore how different forces create different patterns and what they can reveal in an investigation.

Forensics – Crime Scene Lab

Enter a purpose‑built crime scene lab and work through the clues of a mock homicide. You’ll examine staged evidence, consider what it means, and see how investigators build a picture of events.

Molecular Biology & Microbiology

Try out laboratory techniques used to examine microbes and biological samples. This session gives you hands‑on experience with simple tests and processes used to detect and analyse biological material.

 

 

Biotechnology

Use real biotechnology tools – including micropipettes and gel electrophoresis – to investigate a DNA‑based mystery. After gearing up in PPE, you’ll work in pairs to analyse samples and identify the “culprit” in a simulated scenario.

Analytical Chemistry

Take part in chemistry demonstrations that reveal how scientists identify substances and explore chemical reactions. You’ll see how analytical techniques help chemists understand the makeup and behaviour of different materials.

 

 

Advanced Science

Get a taste of the bigger questions and innovative methods explored in advanced scientific study. This session highlights how different areas of science connect and how researchers tackle complex problems.

Physics

Explore concepts like light, forces and motion through hands‑on experiments and demonstrations. You’ll see how physics principles apply to real‑world situations and scientific problem‑solving.

 

 

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Time

17 April 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+09:30)