Yes! Thanks to our partners and National Science Week funding, the Boots, Brains & Beyond launch event is 100% free for all attendees. However, VR spots are limited, so registration is highly recommended.

Not at all. This event is designed for everyone, regardless of academic background. Our team will guide you through the VR experiences and explain the concepts in a fun, accessible way.

Yes, both Cobb+Co Museum and UniSQ are fully accessible venues. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for people of all abilities.

While walk-ins are welcome, we expect over 500 participants. Reserving your free ticket guarantees your VR timeslot.

The installations will be hosted at both the Cobb+Co Museum and UniSQ campuses throughout National Science Week (August 15-23, 2026).

Put on the headset and leave the museum behind. You will be guided by male and female professional athlete avatars through an immersive, gamified journey into the human brain.

• The Focus Zone: Watch in real-time how an elite athlete's brain blocks out the roar of the crowd to execute a perfect play. Learn how to apply this laser-focus to your own life, studies, or career.

• The Motivation Matrix: Explore the neural pathways that drive determination. Why do we push through pain? Discover the chemical reactions that keep athletes moving forward when their bodies want to quit.

• The Resilience Protocol (Managing Loss): Not every game is a win. Step into the psychological recovery process. See how the brain manages grief, loss, and frustration, and rewires itself to bounce back stronger for the next match.