A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Use every day and recycled materials to create your very own battery powered train! Learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. How fast can you go? Are there improvements to make? Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision required.
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Can you build the next generation of mega-machines? Join us and learn more all about the design of these machines. In this workshop, you will apply the engineering process to the design of the machines as you refine and develop your model. Recommended for ages 12+, adult supervision encouraged. Use the links below to register
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
The new European Train Control System being installed by Cross River Rail is an advanced signalling system that relays continuous information between trains and the central Rail Management Centre. Create your own signalling system that can measure the time taken between gates and the speed of a miniature train travelling through the alignment. Recommended for
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop
Use every day and recycled materials to create your very own battery powered train! Learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. How fast can you go? Are there improvements to make? Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision required.
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Use every day and recycled materials to create your very own battery powered train! Learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. How fast can you go? Are there improvements to make? Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision required.
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEM Punks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop, you will be designing Brisbane’s future Olympic Village and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D Design and Coding to create your own Olympic Village, using Augmented Reality technology and be
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEM Punks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop, you will be designing Brisbane’s future Olympic Village and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D Design and Coding to create your own Olympic Village, using Augmented Reality technology and be
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Use every day and recycled materials to create your very own battery powered train! Learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. How fast can you go? Are there improvements to make? Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision required.
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop
Can you build the next generation of mega-machines? Join us and learn more all about the design of these machines. In this workshop, you will apply the engineering process to the design of the machines as you refine and develop your model. Recommended for ages 12+, adult supervision encouraged. Use the links below to register
Can you build the next generation of mega-machines? Join us and learn more all about the design of these machines. In this workshop, you will apply the engineering process to the design of the machines as you refine and develop your model. Recommended for ages 12+, adult supervision encouraged. Use the links below to register
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Saturday 26 February, 11:00am – 1:00pm Saturday 12 March, 11:00am –
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Saturday 26 February, 11:00am – 1:00pm Saturday 12 March, 11:00am –
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
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Cross River Rail’s After Dark Online is a monthly education and discovery series based around real-life learnings relating to Queensland’s largest infrastructure project. With a new theme and topic each month, the After Dark Online education series will feature Subject Matter Experts talking about the topic and how it aligns with the project. In April
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Cross River Rail is excited to be joining the Brisbane Model Train Show this year to showcase the future of travel in South East Queensland. Explore the past and future of Cross River Rail in an immersive VR experience and check out the educational and interactive educational activities on display at the stand.
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
The Cross River Rail archaeology digs are recognized as the largest excavation in Brisbane’s recent history with finds contributing significantly to defining Brisbane’s historical narrative, and wider understanding of international trade and settlement. 2022 marks the 20th annual celebration of National Archaeology Week and to celebrate Cross River Rail is again partnering with Queensland Museum,
Cross River Rail’s Specialist Teacher Development Session – Archaeology is a professional development opportunity for teachers aligned with junior (Year 7-9) HASS ACARA descriptors. This one-hour session is designed to assist Australian History teachers with the transition to the Year 7 Deep Time Australia unit, which draws heavily on archaeology. This session will be presented
Cross River Rail’s After Dark Online is a monthly education and discovery series based around real-life learnings relating to Queensland’s largest infrastructure project. With a new theme and topic each month, the After Dark Online education series will feature Subject Matter Experts talking about the topic and how it aligns with the project. This May
Do you want to know more about the finds from the Cross River Rail project? Join us as we explore these finds in greater detail and provide casts of real artefacts that visitors can hold and interact with, as they hear the stories of these items from the past. We also welcome special guest, Queensland
Palaeontology is the study of ancient life, whether it’s prehistoric plants, dinosaurs, fungi, or any other animal from the ancient past! To celebration National Archaeology Week we have invited Queensland Museum’s Head of Geosciences and Principal Curator in Paleobotany, Dr Andrew Rozefelds to present on studying the origins, evolution and history of the modern Australian
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains. To celebration National Archaeology Week, we have invited The University of Queensland’s School of Social Science Senior Research Fellow, Dr Kelsey Lowe to present an Introduction to Archaeology aimed at our up-and-coming
Do you want to know more about the finds from the Cross River Rail project? Join us as we explore these finds in greater detail and provide casts of real artefacts that visitors can hold and interact with, as they hear the stories of these items from the past. We also welcome special guest, Queensland
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Cross River Rail’s After Dark Online is a monthly education and discovery series based around real-life learnings relating to Queensland’s largest infrastructure project. With a new theme and topic each month, the After Dark Online education series will feature Subject Matter Experts talking about the topic and how it aligns with the project. This June
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Cross River Rail’s After Dark Online is a monthly education and discovery series based around real-life learnings relating to Queensland’s largest infrastructure project. With a new theme and topic each month, the After Dark Online education series will feature Subject Matter Experts talking about the topic and how it aligns with the project. In July
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
The Cross River Rail Innovation Challenge will provide students and teachers with the opportunity to learn more about programming, robotics and automation while giving teachers the perfect opportunity to showcase a real-world example of where engineers and scientists utilise their foundational STEM and innovation skills on a meaningful and impactful project. Teachers will be invited
Follow and and learn how to make a simple circuit using a DC motor, some AA batteries and a switch. Visitors will have the chance to build their very own train. Design the body of the train, then attach axels, and finally a motor. How fast can you go? Are there improvements you can make?
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
This August we are celebrating National Science Week by offering a full schedule of free educational opportunities for people to participate in both online and in-person. To celebrate this year’s theme of glass, we join Niche Environment and Heritage Associate, Dr Kevin Rains as he dives into understanding more about glass found on the Cross
Learn how archaeologists can use glass to understand what happened in the past. In this activity, examine how glass bottles were made, and what they are made from. Even the writing on the bottles, where the bottles were found (archaeological context) and the contents. This event is recommended for 8 years and over however adult
This August we will be celebrating National Science Week on the 18th of August by covering the topic of science and hearing from two guest speakers, Cross River Rail Environment and Approvals Advisor, Daniel Day to discuss environmental science and its different applications linked to the Cross River Rail project, along with guest speaker Niche
There is nothing simple about the construction of an underground train line that travels below and city and under a river. It’s a process of problem solving, and discovery, and is considered to be one of the most complex civil engineering challenges to solve. In this activity, students will watch a video in our reality
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well.
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
In this month’s After Dark Online, we are celebrating National Week of Deaf People, on Monday 19 September by covering the topic of Inclusive Design. We will be hearing from two guest speakers, talking about what Inclusive Design means to a project like Cross River Rail. Our first guest speaker will be Cross River Rail
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Cross River Rail has teamed up with Micromelon Robotics to develop a fun robotics workshop for beginners! You will be challenged to program your own robot using simple coding tools to move around without bumping into any obstructions. Come along and test out your skills, no prior experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+ and adult
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well.
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well.
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well.
Join our team and create a unique Christmas Tree Decoration from popsicle sticks – you can decorate it and leave it on our tree, or take it home with you! A fun activity for all ages. Creations can include stars, trains, Christmas trees. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for all
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is
Join our team and create a unique Christmas Tree Decoration from popsicle sticks – you can decorate it and leave it on our tree, or take it home with you! A fun activity for all ages. Creations can include stars, trains, Christmas trees. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for all
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
Cross River Rail has teamed up with STEMPunks to bring an immersive innovation experience. In this workshop you will be designing the above ground station at Boggo Road and learn about the challenges planners face. You will learn new skills in 3D design and Design Thinking to create your own future station precinct, using Minecraft
