Ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and have a drink with a scientist? Now’s your chance!

Join us for a relaxed, intimate evening at Fish Lane in South Brisbane. Grab a drink, pull up a chair and chat with a quirky scientist one-on-one. This is your opportunity to ask anything you’ve always wondered about science, without the pressure of a big crowd. It’s not just about learning—it’s about building a connection with someone passionate about what they do!

Featuring scientists and speakers from across Magandjin/Brisbane and the WSFB 2025 program.

Researchers on Tap is proudly presented by our venue partner, Fish Lane Arts Precinct.

Meet with these researchers at the below times in the main town centre of Fish Lane and ask away! Please note: more scientists to be announced!

Session starting at 6:00PM:

• Dr Tamara Davis – Ask me a question about the universe!
• Dr Elizabeth Bissell – Ask me about being a feminist-curator at the Queensland Museum!
• Dr Paul Griffin – Ask me anything about the microbiome!
• Nicholas Hadnutt – Ask me about the last time I flew to work in a helicopter!

Session starting at 7:00PM:

• Dr Ariel Zelznikow-Johnston – Ask me how to preserve your brain to maybe save your life!
• Scarlet Hopkins – Ask me a question about gunshot residue and fingerprints at a crime scene!
• Dr Rossana Ruggeri – Ask me about the mysteries of the Universe—dark energy, galaxies, and our Universe evolution.
• Dr Luis Villegas-Aguilar – Ask me about the weird world of quantum physics!
• Dr Robbie Wilson – Ask me about what crayfish and soccer players have in common?

Please note these session are run on a first arrived, first sat at the table basis. If your researchers table is full perhaps grab a drink and await for them to finish their chat. However, we cannot guarantee that these researchers will be available for a conversation following their promised session time.