Current Events @ Macquarie University Art Gallery
For the exhibiion Beyond the Breakers
In November
Lunchtime Talk
Wednesday 26 November at 1- 1.30pm
Join Assoc. Prof. Rob Harcourt and Curator Effy Alexakis for a floor talk following the development and production of the exhibition Beyond the Breakers.
In December
Lunchtime Talks
Thursday 4 December at 1-1.45pm
Ben Pitcher
PhD Candidate, Marine Mammal Research Group,
Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University.
will present a talk titled:
“Talking with seals: understanding the threatened Australian sea lion”
Wednesday 10 December at 1-1.45pm
Dr Andrew Simpson
Director of Museums Studies
Macquarie University
will present a talk titled:
“Why we need science in the art gallery?”
Primary Schools Program
Life in the Antarctica
When: Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays
Duration: 2.5 hours
Time: Morning or afternoon sessions
Cost: Free
Join us to explore the majestic landscape of the Antarctica. Yet this beautiful and very special area of the world is on the edge of environmental extinction caused by the effects of global warming. However, Macquarie University's Marine Science team are working hard to ensure the Antarctica's future existence.
Come meet one of the member's of the Macquarie University's Marine Science team. Enjoy the sights and sounds of marine life by exploring the exhibition.
Tour and Worksheets
- Choose an animal that lives in the Antarctica and describe their habitat.
- Find a photograph to present the argument to government for saving the threatened territories of the Antarctica and or tropical reef areas.
- Build small craft clay models of seals, whales and penguins based on photographs in the exhibition. You will be able to take your model home.