University of Queensland
Atomic School Brisbane Workshops will be held in Room D114 of the Duhig Building,
University Drive, University of Queensland, St. Lucia 4067.
An interactive map of UQ campus can be found here.
The Duhig Tower is Building 2 in the map below. There will be an
"Atomic School Holiday Workshops" sign outside the building.
Close Up Map
UQ Parking:
(1) For quick drop-off the closest available location will be University Drive in front of Forgan-Smith Building or on Campbell Rd just next to the Social Sciences Bld.
(2) If, as a parent you, want to join the workshop you can check out the various longer term parking locations on a zoomable PDF here and the UQ fees here. You can ignore the last requirement in this instance as UQ has free parking on weekends. The red, blue and grey zones seem most convenient. Remember to download the Cell-O-Park app onto your phone for easy payment. This is the same app used Brisbane-wide.
(3) Some zones like University Drive are only 1 1/2 hour limit but I am unsure if that applies on weekends when parking is free. Personally, I'm going to risk it.
Tip: Enter "Forgan-Smith Building" or "Duhig Building" into your Google Map or Apple Map to guide you on arrival.
If you are lucky enough to have a weekend workshop then your parking is free.
ATOMIC SPECTACULAR
Explosive Science Show Led by Ian Stuart!
60 minutes of mind-blowing demos, epic storytelling, and Periodic Table magic. Perfect for families, kids, and science fans of all ages.
Toowoomba Empire (Armitage Theatre) 3 pm Saturday 7th March 2026
Get ready to ignite your kid's scientific curiosity! Atomic Spectacular blasts science's biggest ideas into life—from invisible atoms building your world to the infinite universe. Watch elements explode (literally!), spark, and reveal their wild secrets in jaw-dropping style.
KEY DISCOVERIES
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Atoms Are Like Tiny Lego Bricks!
Just 92 atom types make up your entire world—like Nature's invisible Lego! Each has a symbol, Atomic Number (protons count) and unique "personality". See some go BOOM!
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Elements = something made of only ONE atom type, like shiny gold. Most stuff? Atoms are mixed or joined—like H₂O (water) or YOU (dozens of atom types in one amazing package).
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Metals vs. Nonmetals Showdown
The biggest divide in the table! Test it live with an electric circuit—watch hydrogen & helium (nonmetals) flip dramatically to lithium & beryllium (metals).
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The Periodic Table Unlocked
"Periodic" = repeating magic. Seven stacked rows group similar elements in columns, revealing epic trends. Vibrant visuals + thrilling demos make this elegant puzzle irresistible—sparking lifelong science love. Keep your own Periodic Table printed on quality A4 card paper so you can pin the 118 elements of the Universe to your fridge.
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White Light's Rainbow Secret
White light contains ALL colors (ROYGBIV). See it split by using your own diffraction grating (to take home) into a full spectrum. But each element? Its own unique "fingerprint" of just a few colors. Directly peer into the brilliant coloured spectra of neon, sodium and mercury vapour lamps. Pure quantum magic!
Parents, You're Invited
Parents: Join the fun and rediscover (or discover!) those "aha!" moments. Many grown-ups get blown away as much as the kids. Support your child's science spark—tickets await!
Special Offers
Adult $39.80
Child (under 16) $28.20
2 Adult + 2 Children $99
Empire Cardholder $25.20
6+ $19.90
Toowoomba Empire (Armitage Theatre)
3 pm Saturday 7th March 2026
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