Bids invited for ACT natsciwk 2015 launch

The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is calling for applications (127 kB, .doc) to bid to plan and stage the local launch of National Science Week in August 2015. The committee has up to $10 000 available for an event that the local community can also be a part of. The Committee will be looking for some creative flair and imaginative spark…

Seed grants available in ACT for National Science Week 2015

The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is offering seed grants between $500 – $1000 (incl. GST) to support science engagement events, programs and activities conducted between 1 July and 31 October 2015. There is a total of $10 000 available in this round. The seed funding is designed to assist innovative, interactive events that are…

Your Mission: Your Exhibition – students rise to the challenge at Queensland Museum

On Saturday 23 August, when our Everyday Einstein program for National Science Week was winding down, students from Years 7-9 were cranking up! The Make your Museum student challenge was a (mutual) learning experience generated in partnership with Queensland Academies as part of their Young Scholars workshop program. Their challenge? A day of ‘professional duties’…

The Griffin Ensemble Asks: Do You Believe?

 You will be asked, do you believe? Do the Griffin Ensemble believe? Do the dancers believe? Do you believe? (Performance flyer) Canberra’s The Griffin Ensemble is known for their unusual collaborative performances; last Saturday’s The Three Futurists, in collaboration with QL2 dancers, was no exception. The experience began at the ticket desk where you were…

A Window into Science: A Night at the Canberra Glassworks

On Thursday night the Canberra Glassworks aimed to shed some light on the science behind glassmaking at their National Science Week event. The evening showcased the creative efforts of the Glassworks artists and was a valuable insight into glass making, explained by artists and Questacon staff. The evening was kick started with a performance by…

Explosive Tunes: ‘Double Decker Science’ coming to National Science Week.

This Saturday Questacon will be turning up the music with the exploits of Dr Graham Walker and DJ sixfootsix in their explosive new science show ‘Double Decker Science’. The free event held at Questacon, located on King Edward Terrace in Parkes, is part of the National Science Week program being held in the ACT on…

Science in ACTion Careers Day

Are you a high school or university student in Canberra considering a career in science, technology or engineering? Do you wonder what scientists actually do? Then come along to the Science in ACTion Careers Day at ANU on 15 August. Representatives from a variety of science-related industries in Canberra will be at Melville Hall in…