As part of the afternoon STEM engagement activities at the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Burnie Regional, we are thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to join Sally Hurst — archaeologist, palaeontologist, science communicator, and Superstar of STEM from Macquarie University — for an exciting, hands-on workshop!

Taking place between the conclusion of the tournament's competition elements and the start of the Closing Ceremony/Awards Presentation (where Sally will also be our special guest speaker), this workshop invites young people to dive into the world of archaeology and discovery.

Participants will work with specially created "artefact kits" made up of everyday modern objects. Using observation, teamwork, and critical thinking, they'll piece together clues to build stories about the people these objects once belonged to — just like real archaeologists reconstruct the lives of those from ancient worlds. Sally will guide participants through the scientific, investigative, and imaginative processes that archaeologists use every day.

This experience is a perfect complement to the 2025–26 FIRST LEGO League UNEARTHED season and 2025 FLL Burnie Regional, celebrating exploration, ancient discoveries, and real-world STEM innovation.

🧠 Develop critical thinking and investigation skills
🔍 Learn how archaeologists solve mysteries from fragments of evidence
🌍 Explore the connections between science, history, and storytelling
🌟 Led by an award-winning science communicator with a passion for inspiring young minds

Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm
📍 Location: Burnie Arts Centre – as part of the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Burnie Regional (Community STEM Engagement Activities)

🎟️ Tickets:

$25 per participant (general public)
$15 per participant for FLL team members (use your team's provided discount code at checkout)

🌐 Learn more about Sally and her work: https://www.sallyhurst.com.au

Spaces are strictly limited and expected to sell out quickly — don’t miss this rare opportunity to "unearth" hidden stories and be inspired by one of Australia’s leading STEM communicators!

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